Lovedale 

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Lovedale is renowned as the Heart of the Hunter and is located in the lower Hunter Valley directly east of Pokolbin. Lovedale is a village of boutique wineries, quaint guesthouses and fine dining. As one of the most established small Hunter towns, Lovedale provides more than meets the eye. Along with unique galleries, and recreation such as golf, adventure trips, hot air ballooning, horse-riding, Lovedale has it all.

The Lovedale community is unique in that it works together to provide to the visitor a Lovedale experience based on quality, value for money and personal service. The service is friendly and family focussed, and the atmosphere is relaxed and enjoyable with less traffic, less haste, stunning views and quality wines. Food and accommodation is also premier. Everyone is encouraged to linger longer in Lovedale!

Lovedale hosts a number of events throughout the year, with the signature event being the famous Lovedale Long Lunch held on the third weekend in May each year. In addition, wineries conduct their own functions such as Country Music in the Vines, String Quartet in the Vines, olive oil promotions, pasta classes and special events to celebrate living in the Heart of the Hunter.

• The history of Lovedale, however, as a major wine-producing area dates back to the early 1800s when local wheat and general produce farmers turned to grape growing. Settlement in Lovedale dates prior to 1825.

Further Information

There were more wineries in this area before the 1920s than there are today. The Love's Winery on Lovedale Rd, for example, processed grapes from their own vineyard as well as from others, and had 80,000 gallons of wine in their cellars when they closed in 1927.

Lovedale offers a relaxed and personable atmosphere, reminiscent of the past, but with the style, quality and attention to service expected of today.

Features

• Go on a wine tasting tour among some of the oldest wineries in the Hunter
• See the heritage buildings and sites
• Wine and dine in some fine restaurants, cafes and coffee houses
• Visit the local art and craft galleries
• Play a round of golf on the manicures greens
• Go Hot Air Ballooning
• Take a horse ride
• Go on a scenic drive or flight
• See the annual Lovedale Long Lunch in May
• Go to concerts in the vines
• Take a pasta class!

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