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What's On - Newcastle & The Hunter,NSW

Coco Monde Chocolateria

Coco Monde Chocolateria

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Cooks Hill

Mother's
Day

Mother’s Day High Tea

Treat Mum in Style

Treat Mum to a memorable Mother’s Day High Tea at Coco Monde. Delight in freshly baked savoury pastries, traditional scones, delicate desserts, and seasonal fresh fruit. Enjoy French hot chocolate,... more
8 at Trinity

8 at Trinity

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Morisset

Mother's
Day

Mother's Day Lunch & Dinner

Just Announced - Bookings

Mother's Day at 8 at Trinity INDULGE IN AN UNFORGETTABLE LUNCH OR DINNER MOTHER’S DAY EXPERIENCE AT 8 AT TRINITY ON SUNDAY, MAY 10TH 2026. Special 3-Course Packages for Mother’s Day are on off... more
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
28 Jan 26 -
31 Jan 27

TASTE | Margan Reserve Wines

A$25

Choose your own adventure and select wines of your choice from our White Label and Aged Release ranges. There are more than twenty on offer including award winners and back vintages. Select the win... more
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
28 Jan 26 -
31 Jan 27

TASTE | Margan Seasonal Favourites

A$15

Enjoy a flight of five of our favourite White Label wines all sustainably farmed on our own vineyards here in Broke. Discover the story behind our wines: our innovative approach to winemaking; our ... more
EXP Restaurant

EXP Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Pokolbin

16 Chef Hat Award
18 Feb -
19 May

Our Complete Dining Experience

Innovative Flavours

Experience contemporary dining at EXP Restaurant, where innovative dishes meet bold flavours in a modern, stylish setting. Our menu features seasonal ingredients, creative starters, mains and desse... more
EXP Restaurant

EXP Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Pokolbin

16 Chef Hat Award
28 Jan -
28 May

Local Ingredients, Bold Flavours

Food, wine, hospitality

Experience immersive, ingredient-driven dining at EXP, in the Hunter Valley. Our 28-seat restaurant offers seasonal tasting menus crafted from local produce, native ingredients, and house-made ferm... more
Thomas Wines

Thomas Wines

   Open Now

Pokolbin

16
May

Tasting with Thommo & Dan 16th May 2026

Winemaker Tastings

The tasting will consist of Thommo and Dan running you through all the new release reds and giving you all the details that you could possibly want to know about the vineyards, the winery and the q... more
Thomas Wines

Thomas Wines

   Open Now

Pokolbin

23 Jan 26 -
31 Jan 30

The Discovery Tasting

Available Now

If you are looking for a relaxed Hunter Valley wine tasting experience, we recommend starting with The Discovery. You will try 9 wines and discover the stylistic diversity that can be achieved with... more
Thomas Wines

Thomas Wines

   Open Now

Pokolbin

23 Jan 26 -
31 Jan 30

The Explorer Tasting

Available Now

This tasting experience takes you straight to the top shelf. Explore a sense of place with our single vineyard Hunter Valley wines and examine the stylistic diversity within our Semillon and Shiraz... more
Thomas Wines

Thomas Wines

   Open Now

Pokolbin

23 Jan 26 -
31 Jan 30

Provenance Tasting

Available Now

A curated wine tasting experience created by the winemaker himself. This is a showcase of our flagship vineyards and premium wines, including limited aged wines that have been carefully cellared to... more
Thomas Wines

Thomas Wines

   Open Now

Pokolbin

23 Jan 26 -
31 Jan 30

Semillon Semersion

Available Now

Deep-dive into the Hunter Valley's gift to the world, Semillon, in this tasting experience. You will sample a range of stylistically different Semillons including Braemore current vintage and cella... more
Thomas Wines

Thomas Wines

   Open Now

Pokolbin

23 Jan 26 -
31 Jan 30

Shiraz Sojourn

Available Now

Deep-dive into the Hunter Valley's original grape varietal, Shiraz, in this tasting experience. You will sample a range of stylistically different Shiraz wines including a selection of blends and a... more
Criniti's Kotara

Criniti's Kotara

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Kotara

Mother's
Day

Mother's Day Special

Free Glass of Prosecco

Enjoy a Complimentary Glass of Prosecco for Mum more
Saddler's Creek Wines

Saddler's Creek Wines

   Open Now

Pokolbin

1 Apr -
30 Jun

Bluegrass Wine & Food Pairing

Daily 12pm, Wed-Sun | Apr

Discover how time transforms great wine at this special tasting experience at Saddler's Creek Wines. Taste six full-flavoured reds side by side—new release versus cellar-aged—from the iconic Bluegr... more
Saddler's Creek Wines

Saddler's Creek Wines

   Open Now

Pokolbin

12 Mar -
31 Jul

Friday Wine and Chill

Wine, Food, Music and Fun

At Saddler's Creek Wines, wine, food and music come together in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Our boutique winery pairs award-winning wines with authentic Italian soul food, creating a warm and r... more
Saddler's Creek Wines

Saddler's Creek Wines

   Open Now

Pokolbin

2
May

Celebrate Bluegrass at Saddler’s Creek

2nd of May

Join us at Saddler's Creek Wines for the Bluegrass Bash 2026, a lively celebration of great wine, food, and music in the heart of the Hunter Valley. This special event showcases the iconic Bluegras... more
The Hemporium

The Hemporium

Cafe   $$$$$

Carrington

25
Apr

Soulful Saturdays Market Day

8am - 2pm

Discover a slower, more soulful way to spend your Saturday at The Hemporium’s Soulful Saturdays Mini Market. Wander a cosy backyard garden filled with handmade treasures, wellness goodies and uniqu... more
The Hemporium

The Hemporium

Cafe   $$$$$

Carrington

6
Jun

9D Breathwork Journey

7.30am - 9.30am

Reset, release and reconnect at The Hemporium’s 9D Breathwork Journey. This immersive monthly experience uses guided breath, soundscapes and binaural beats to calm the nervous system, clear mental ... more
Estancia Adina

Estancia Adina

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Lovedale

29 Jan -
29 Apr

Seasonal Creations at Estancia

Bold, seasonal flavours

At Estancia, our menu celebrates bold, seasonal flavours inspired by South America, northern Italy, and the Mediterranean. From fresh pastas and shareable plates to hearty mains and indulgent desse... more
Estancia Adina

Estancia Adina

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Lovedale

29 Jan -
25 Jun

Family Pasta Night Thursday

$45per Person Banquet

Enjoy pasta, we have a weekly changing menu available every Thursday evening. FAMILY PASTA NIGHT HOUSE BREADS FIG BALSAMIC, EVOO ARANCINI, NDUJA, SAFFRON AIOLI 3 CHEESE... more