Things to Do
Beltana Villas offers luxury accommodation while visiting highlights in the Hunter Valley Wine Growing region.
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Attractions
- Binnorie Dairy
Set right in the middle of the Hunter Valley’s fabulous Pokolbin vineyard district, Binnorie Dairy produces a range of cheeses with distinctive characters unavailable outside the region. - Bluetongue Brewery Cafe
Try the unique Beer Tasting Paddle with accompanying tasting notes for each of the brews. Laze away the afternoon listening to great music. Maybe a quick game of pool, or something delicious off the blackboard menu. - Grapemobile Bicycle & Tandem Hire
While visiting the vineyards you might like to get a bit of fresh country air and exercise while exploring the area at your own pace. Transport to and from Palmers Lane if required. Ring 02 4998 7660 - Hunter Valley Cooking School 02 49987777
Executive Chef Phillip Collis conducts the “Hands On” Cooking Schools, where he teaches in his own purpose built cooking school kitchen. A min 8 and max of 24 people- from $120 pp it’s a great experience ! - Hunter Valley Gardens
Spanning over 60 acres, be amazed by the sensational sights, colours, and fragrances of the ten stunning feature gardens. Hunter Valley Gardens caters for Weddings, Functions & Events. - Hunter Wine Theatre 02 49987777
Just a 5 min drive to learn a little of the Hunter’s wine heritage- open every day at 11am and 2pm -at just $30pp. After the 15 minute show – up come the lights and it’s down to the serious business of wine tasting. - Vintage Golf Course
The Vintage features a 18-hole course which has been ranked among the best in Australia. The 18-hole course measures 6,310 metres with a par of 71 and is the only publicly accessible Greg Norman-designed golf course in NSW.
Cellar Doors
- IronBark Hill
IronBark Hill Vineyard was first planted in 1993 and is located on Hermitage Road in the popular Pokolbin wine growing area. Offering premium individual vineyard estate wines, hand crafted by one of the most recognised families in the valley. - Macquariedale
Just five minutes drive. Macquariedale Organic Wines, the first Certified Bio-dynamic vineyard in the Hunter, produces a range of award winning wines from grapes grown on the Estate. - Tintilla Estate
Just 5 minutes away. A family-run vineyard and olive grove, established in 1993 with 18 acres planted to vine and an olive grove of 450 trees. A wide choice of wines to suit all palates. - Winegrowers Tasting Centre
Just 5 mins drive to Hunter Valley Wine Growers Tasting Centre. A good cross-section of authentic Hunter Valley wines from eleven smaller winegrowers and winemakers.
Dining
- Botanica – Bookings 02 6574 7229
3 minutes drive. A menu that reflects the seasonality and freshness of the kitchen garden. A spectacular vineyard and mountainous setting. - Emersons Restaurant – Bookings 02 4998 7733
8 minutes drive. Emerson’s offers Tapas for lunch and Contemporary Modern Australian cuisine during the evenings. With the option of an eight course degustation menu on Friday and Saturday nights. - Ridgeview Restaurant & Cafe- Bookings- 02 6574 7332
5 minutes drive. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner the menu has a strong focus on the use of local produce. - The Beltree
Just a 5 min drive to The Beltree- 266 Hermitage Rd- for a relaxed weekend lunch Italian Style. BYO wine welcome. Ring 0403 644 427 for bookings. - The Mill Restaurant – Bookings 02 4998 7288
Just 5 mins from our villas, this venue is perfect for breakfast, a causal bite to eat, a formal dinner, weddings or a birthday celebration.
Getting Around
- Hunter Wine Tours
For only $40 per day enjoy unlimited travel along the Pokolbin Hunter Valley Wine Trail with Rover’s Wine Rover tours to wineries, restaurants and attractions in Hunter Valley Wine Country. - Prestige Hire Cars
For all your transfers to restaurants and concert venues. Or, your own private tour of the vineyards! Call Colin on 0419 283 347 - Rover Coaches
Explore unique scenery and the rich tastes of Hunter Valley … Rover Coaches will stop at our front gate and take you to a concert venue or on a wine tour- bookings are essential! - Slattery Helicopter Charter
Slattery Helicopter Charter can create an incredible tour for couples, groups, honeymooners, marriage proposals or anyone looking to pamper themselves with an unforgettable day out in wine country.



