Pokolbin Travel Guide

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Pokolbin featuring landscape views and farmland
Pokolbin
Pokolbin
Pokolbin which includes a small town or village, a park and farmland

Situated at the foot of the Brokenback Mountains and surrounded by vineyards and gourmet food producers, peaceful Pokolbin is the perfect countryside getaway.

With olive farms, rolling vineyards, and sunny, blue skies, you’d be forgiven for thinking that you were arriving in the Mediterranean when you first drive through the countryside approaching Pokolbin. The rural village has been the beating heart of the Hunter Valley wine region for over two hundred years, when the first European settlers recognised that grapes grew particularly well on the area’s lush hills.Nowadays, visitors flock here by the busload to sample the fresh local produce, beautiful scenery and famous wines. The village’s culinary offerings, abundance of nearby natural wonders, and ideal location – just a 2-hour drive from Sydney – have combined to make it one of the country’s favourite destinations for holiday makers looking to get away from it all.Pokolbin is a stop on any bus tour through Hunter Valley as it is home to many of the region’s top wineries. Many people choose to stay for a few days and take their time as they uncover the area’s many attractions. There are plenty of accommodation options locally, ranging from plush resorts with swimming pools, to log cabins in wineries and quaint B&Bs.Sports lovers will enjoy the championship golf course in the village and there are also a number of galleries, full of landscape paintings and sculptures by local artists, which make a great souvenir of your visit.Of course, there’s only one reason most people come to Pokolbin, and that’s to visit the famous wineries of the Hunter Valley. It’s where wine production began in Australia and there are now more than a dozen top-class vineyards in and around the village. Favourites include Saddler’s Creek, Mistletoe and Pepper Tree wineries. Many people come by organised bus tour, with lunch and wine-tasting included. If you’d prefer to do it yourself, then pick up a map and brochures in the information centre just outside town, and rent a car to visit the cellar doors.If you’ve brought the kids, make sure to stop by the Hunter Valley Gardens in the centre of town, where they’ll come face-to-face with statues of some of their favourite nursery rhyme characters in a tranquil garden setting. Pokolbin is 11 kilometres to the north of Cessnock, and there is a regular bus service between the two.

Chateau Elan At The Vintage
Chateau Elan At The Vintage
5 out of 5
Vintage Drive, Hunter Valley, Pokolbin, NSW
The price is NZ$228 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$228
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Pokolbin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, spacious and relaxing. Lovely fire place and view of golf-course. Bathrooms would benefit from a deep clean."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Chateau Elan At The Vintage
Harrigan's Hunter Valley
Harrigan's Hunter Valley
4 out of 5
2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, NSW
The price is NZ$151 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$151
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (992 reviews)
"There is no on-site reception, which is weird. The bathroom wasn't clean on arrival. Found hair in the bath and on the floor. Not good."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Harrigan's Hunter Valley
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
4 out of 5
15 Thompsons Road, Pokolbin, NSW
The price is NZ$206 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$206
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,157 reviews)
"We stayed at Elysia Wellness Retreat through Cypress Lakes. Our room was huge and had a beautiful view. The price was great. We ate dinner at Cypress Lakes and it was delicious."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
4 out of 5
15 Thompsons Road, Pokolbin, NSW
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,157 reviews)
"We stayed at Elysia Wellness Retreat through Cypress Lakes. Our room was huge and had a beautiful view. The price was great. We ate dinner at Cypress Lakes and it was delicious."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
H Boutique Hotel
H Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
770 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, NSW
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an attached winery. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (631 reviews)
"This hotel is one of the best hotels I've ever been to. It was so clean and the room and living room were spacious. It was the best for our family."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

H Boutique Hotel
Pokolbin Farm Stay
Pokolbin Farm Stay
4 out of 5
536 De Beyers Road, Pokolbin, NSW
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Pokolbin. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Hunter Valley Gardens and Roche Estate are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (232 reviews)
"Close to many of the major wineries, accommodation was very clean and tidy and felt newly renovated."

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2025

Pokolbin Farm Stay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Pokolbin

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
285
5 - Excellent 58%
4 - Good
194
4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
11
3 - Okay 2%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Love the place

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place to spend the weekend

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Pokolbin is such a special place. Great restaurants outstanding service and friendly faces at every vineyard we visited

5/5 - Excellent

Maan

Great variety of wineries. Even the organic wines in close proxitmity

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

It was ok. I thought dining options were limited.

5/5 - Excellent

Omar

Always quiet, the perfect place to rest

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