Home to more than 100 wineries and dozens of fabulous restaurants, Australia’s oldest wine growing region has all of a gourmand’s delights well catered for. The vineyards of the Hunter Valley are just a 2 hour drive north of Sydney and are well complemented by a fine selection of olive farms, galleries and antique shops. Cycle between cellar doors or sail over them in a hot air balloon. Enjoy a round of golf with the local kangaroos or simply relax and be pampered at one of the region’s excellent spas.