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Touring The Hunter Valley Wine Region

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Hunter Valley Wine Region

Hunter Valley Wine Region by zcasper

The Hunter Valley Wine Region has a great deal to offer. The cellar door tasting activities offered by wine vineyards in the region tops the list. The wonderful lodging and relaxation provided by the wonderful views and calm atmosphere also attract many visitors.

There are enough good options to keep you busy for many visits. Scarborough wine company in Pokolbin offers great wine, scenery and service. James Halliday awarded Tyrellโ€™s Vineyards, also both located in Pokolbin, as Winery of the Year in his 2010 Wine Companion.

Margan Cellar Door in Broke Fordwich and the Briar Ridge Vineyard located in Mount View are great options outside Pokolbin.

James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion recognised Ballabourneen Wine Company (located in Pokolbin) as 1 of 10 dark horse wineries to watch in 2012

The scenery and great food and drink offer a great escape for a weekend, or longer. There are so may options it is hard to choose. Arranged tours let you leave the logistics to someone else and concentrate on relaxing and quenching your pallet.

Hunter Valley Cadillacs and Morpeth Horse Carriage are good options with varying modes of transport (as the names hint) to suit your mood.

Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Tours offer private luxury tours for 2 to 10 guests. They only started in 2008 but already have legions of fans.

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Sydney Opera House

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Sydney Opera House has become the icon of Australia. Since it was designed 50 years ago by Jorn Utzon, it has become a tourist spot never to miss when visiting Australia. The Sydney Opera House is a performing arts centre venue for performing different theatrical plays and musicals. In 2007, it has been awarded as a UNESCO World Heritage and branded as one of the architectural breakthroughs.

Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House by Tasumi1968

With so much praises about the Sydney Opera House, there is no wonder why tourists make it a point to see this icon up close. Even those who are not inclined in theatrical and performing arts find the place a must to visit. There is no best time to visit the place because every day is a perfect day to drop by. Even without any concerts or productions happening, you can have guided tours to learn more about the place ad have deeper appreciation about it. You can contact the management to inquire of available tours and rates. You can choose to have advance bookings to make sure that you get slots on your preferred schedule.

Situated in Benelong Point, Sydney Harbour, the Sydney Opera House is near another famous Australian landmark, the Sydney Harbour Bridge. You can easily navigate around the area since it is very near the central district of Sydney.

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