In walking distance to boutique wineries – Mistletoe [next door],  Tintilla, Piggs Peake [next door], Peter Drayton’s Ironbark Hill [across the road] and Eclectic Wines.

Short driving distances to Matilda Bay Brewhouse, Keith Tulloch, Scarborough, James Estate, Oakvale, Glandore, Leogate, Red Door and Wombat Crossing to name a few. For something different, try Hunter Distillery on Broke Road for their vodka, schnapps, liqueurs or gin.

Restaurant Botanica, Muse Kitchen, Matilda Bay Brewhouse , Brokenback Bar, The Mill, are only 2 minutes drive; 5 minutes away are EXP, Villa du Pays, Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen on Broke Road.

Others such as Esca [Bimbadgen Estate], Amanda’s on the Edge, Il Cacciatore, Muse [Hungerford Hill], Cuvee [Peterson House], Harrigan’s Irish Pub, HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS, Oishii and Goldfish at Roche Estate are approx.10 minute drive.

Spotted Gums is set on 25 acres of quiet bushland setting with a 1.75 acre hobby vineyard where we grow and harvest our shiraz – a bottle of our shiraz is complimentary for guests staying 2 nights or more.

Around the area you can take advantage of the newly opened 10km cycle way along side Hermitage Road, walks, jog, experience the wildlife, horse ride, many wine tours are on offer, limousine hire, mini bus or horse & carriage, Segway tours, cooking schools, cheese tasting, hot air ballooning and much more.