For those who need a break from the goon bags, which is the cheap Australian wine sold in 2 to 4 litre boxes, should take the two and a half hour drive from Sydney to the Hunter Valley, to experience the relaxing culture and culinary excellence of one of Australia's most famous wine regions. Apart from the wine tasting and food, there are plenty of historic buildings in the small towns, as well as some amazing walking tracks and wildlife.
Not all wineries in this region offer free tasting and some charge you an entry fee, but with a little research when you get there and you can find some great freebies. Remember drink driving is taken very seriously in Australia, so if you can not agree on a designated driver, it is probably best to avoided tasting to much wineries.
For those who are not wine fans, the Hunter Valley is also home to the boutique Bluetongue Brewery, which is worth a visit.
It is recommended to have a campervan or car with tent, as there is only one hostel and you will need to book well in advance, other accommodation can be rather expensive in this region.
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