If you’ve ever wondered how a wine region can be both a big deal and delightfully low-fuss at the same time, the Hunter Valley has you covered. It’s widely recognised as Australia’s oldest wine region, with vine-growing history stretching back to the early 1800s, yet it stays refreshingly down to earth.
Forget the stuffy cellar doors and the “swirl-sniff-sip” routine. If you think a food tour is just a long lunch with a side of white tablecloth, we’ve got some news: Australia’s food scene has gone rogue in the best way possible. Taste Marketplace has hunted down the experiences that actually let you meet the legends behind the labels. Here are our favourite ways to get your hands dirty (and your glass full) across the country.
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