Bushsports has adopted the Hunter Valley as an adventure escape environment for our corporate clients. Sensational conference facilities, complimented by world class wines only 90minutes from Sydney.
Bushsports Amazing races, with hot air ballooning, Harley Davidson or carriage rides, Tandem Bike Treasure Trail, Survivor, Mission Possible, Mountain Biking, Cycling, Raft Building or Quad bike races over the dunes, are all exciting quests which can be incorporated into a terrific conference program or unique incentive event. Indoor team building facilitation to exciting outdoor adventure quests, Bushsports talented staff will utilise their initiative to deliver an exceptional program from scratch.
Allow our team to organise your next wine country escape.
Snapshot of the Hunter Valley on the Hunter Rim!
Location
The Hunter Valley is located 160km North of Sydney along the National Highway (F3). Bushsports provides transport from all hotels in Sydney and the Hunter Valley to our adventure locations.
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Climate
Summer 27 deg Celsius
Winter 18 deg Celsius
Autumn 24 deg Celsius
Spring 25 deg Celsius
History
The Hunter Valley was originally inhabited by the Darkinjung people for many thousands of years. In the 1820's the area was cleared for farming and in the 1900's coal seams were discovered, giving the Hunter a new lease of life. Gradually the mines have closed down, to be replaced by wineries and tourism, with over 4500 acres of vines covering the Hunter Valley.
Bushsports highly recommends Dooralong Valley Resort as a terrific venue for our Survivor Team Building Events, Mini Olympics, Canoe Regattas and fun functions. The conference facilities are splendid and the new outdoor fire place and balcony make this a place to remember whilst getting away from the bustle.
Dooralong is situated on the NSW Central Coast just north of Sydney.
An award-winning Resort established on 360 acres. Featuring colonial style luxury cottages or hotel room accommodation. Offering a host of activities including horse riding, tennis, target golf, beach volleyball, bike riding, swimming pool, canoeing and bushwalking.
Accommodation - Resorts
Cypress Lakes Resort Ph:(02) 4993 1555
Hunter Valley Gardens Ph:(02) 4998 7600
Peppers Convent Hunter Valley Ph:(02) 4998 7764
Accommodation - Guest Houses
Hill Top Country Guest House Ph:(02) 4930 7111
Catersfield House Ph:(02) 4998 7220
Accommodation - Bed & Breakfasts
Bluebush House Bed and Breakfast Ph:(02) 4930 7177
Vineyard Hill Ph:(02) 4990 4166
Accommodation - Self Contained Cottages and Lodges
Buffs at Pokolbin Ph:(02) 4998 7636
Wandin Valley Estate Ph:(02) 4930 7317
Accommodation - Country Pubs
The Royal Oak Hotel Ph:(02) 4990 2366
The Australia Hotel Ph:(02) 4990 1256
Harrigan's Irish Pub Ph:(02) 4998 7600
Activities
Bushwalking & Eco-Tours
The Hunter Valley sits in the centre of one of the most diverse and picturesque regions. Sparkling waterways, rugged mountains and untamed forests are all waiting to be explored, complimented with a refreshing glass of Hunter Valley Chardonnay and selection of local cheeses.
Mountain Biking and Cycling The quiet country lanes through out the Hunter Valley are best explored on comfortable touring bikes, stopping of along the way to sample the areas award wining vintages
Rock-Climbing & Abseiling
The Brokenback Range rises sharply behind the Hunter Valley, providing many excellent opportunities for abseiling and rock-climbing, all with spectacular views over the wineries
Things to do Visit the Wineries of course! Bushsports favourite's include:
Brokenwood
Started as a 100% do-it-yourself co-op in 1970. Brokenwood currently bottles some 20,000 cases of wine a year, drawing fruit from Coonawarra, McLaren vale, the Goulburn and Yarra Valleys and local vineyards - including its own Graveyard and Cricket Pitch plantings.
Calais Estates
A magnificent convict carved sandstone building serves as the tasting venue for Calais Estates. Calais Estates annual crush of 250t consists mainly of Chardonnay (for which the winery is noted), semillon and shiraz.
Lake’s Folly
When Dr Max Lake planted his first vines in 1963 he did so after a three year search for the ideal site, finally settling on a patch of red volcanic soil just off the Branxton Highway. To the absolute horror of the local winegrowing establishment he planted cabernet sauvignon vines, at a time when there was not a single bearing cabernet vine in the Hunter.
Lindemans
The Lindemans wine making tradition is more than 150 years old. In the Hunter, the name Lindeman is firmly identified with two labels: Ben Ean and Hunter River Burgundy (white, red and sparkling). Ben Ean in its day, was by far the top selling Australian table wine and introduced whole generations to the joys of the grape.
McGuigan Brothers
The McGuigan Brothers have been winemakers in the Hunter for over 50 years. In addition to the McGuigan range, they house a selection of wines from around Australia and the winery grounds also incorporate the Hunter Valley Cheese Company and the McGuigan Fudge Shop
McWilliam’s Mount Pleasant
Founded in 1921, Mount Pleasant produces a wide range of classic Hunter wines under the guidance of Phil Ryan, only the third winemaker in the history of Mount Pleasant. Mount Pleasant is part of the McWilliam’s Wines group, the largest family-owned, 100% Australian wine company in Australia. The range of wines includes Australia’s most awarded white wine, Elizabeth Semillon, the Lovedale Semillon, the Rosehill Shiraz as well as museum releases and a selection of varietal wines.
Oakvale
Situated directly under the Brokenback range, Oakvale is renowned for their old growth vines including the much acclaimed Oakvale Reserve Peppercorn and Peach Tree Wines
Peterson’s Champagne House
The only sparkling wine production facility in the Hunter offering both methode champenoise and sparkling burgundy styles.
The Rothbury Estate
Founded in 1968 as a producer of premium regional table wines. Total winery capacity is presently 400,000 cases per year. Rothbury, with its striking architecture and the talents of winemaker Peter Hall, is one of the Hunter’s most spectacular showplaces.
Tamburlaine
Run in tandem by Mark DavidSon and Greg Silkman, Tamburlaine remains true to its boutique origins - a low volume, high quality producer turning our an annual 6000 cases of a deliberately restricted range.
Tyrrells
Still family owned after 143 years, Tyrrells allows you to walk amongst its history as you stroll past old vats before you taste the award winning wines
Piggs Peake
Boutique winery showcasing a range of full bodied unique varietals from the Hunter Valley; (Pigg sPeake - Wines with grunt, so sayeth the pig!)
Wandin Valley
The Millstone vineyards were purchased by James Davern, executive producer of the long-running ‘A Country Practice’ television series. One of the prettiest wineries in the Hunter, complete with its own private cricket ground. Offers a full range of labels including a pink champagne-styled rose and an unusual ruby cabernet. The cellar door also contains a gallery of pottery and paintings by local artists.
environment for our corporate clients. Sensational conference facilities, complimented by world class wines only 90minutes from Sydney.
