Away from the rush of Sydney, lies an entirely different world of breathtaking, premium vineyards called the Hunter Valley or the Hunter Region. Cool, calm and collected, the Hunter Valley experience is all about relaxation. A three-hour drive will take you a place full of untainted beauty and amazing fauna and flora. Amplify your experience by staying at one of the 150 wineries, take a tour of the vineyards and go for wine tasting, and most definitely unwind at a spa — there's so much to do here that you may have to extend your vacation to make the most of your trip.