Walk the fairways with some of the best professional and amateur players from Australia and around the world at the 2026 Ford NSW Open Championship.
This year's event will return to The Vintage Golf Course - located in the picturesque Hunter Valley and renowned for its stunning design and layout.
In addition to seeing all the action up close, there will be lots of activities for the whole family to enjoy, including a party hole, golf clinics, face painting, petting zoo and a tournament village with plenty of food and beverage options.
Paint Juicy hosts a 1960s, 1970s and 1980s singalong paint and sip session in Cessnock in the Hunter Valley. Guests gather for an evening of guided painting set to 1960s, 1970s and 1980s music, with a host artist leading the group through a step by step canvas while a curated playlist runs through the room. Painters sing along to the bangers, paint at their own pace and leave with a finished canvas worth keeping.
No painting experience is needed. All materials including canvas, paints, easel, brushes and aprons are supplied. Natural breaks between layers give everyone time to grab a drink, take photos and catch their breath before the next singalong moment. The format suits adults after a more memorable night out than a standard dinner or drinks, and it is a popular pick for hens nights, birthdays and work groups.
Paint Juicy is a fully mobile paint and sip experience travelling across Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory. The brand has hosted more than forty two thousand guests and has won the Best of Queensland Experience award every year since 2022. Hosts are warm and entertaining, the soundtrack is properly curated and the focus is on real entertainment rather than silent painting.
Bring along your family and friends and head to Stockade Hill, East Maitland for a relaxed evening of good food, music and fun! Bring along your own disc and have a go at disc golf, then grab a bite of food from one of the food foods, settle in with a picnic rug and enjoy the tunes from the DJ. Whether you're up for trying something new or just looking for an easy night out, Street Eats is the perfect way to kick off the weekend.
Street Eats is a Council-run program that brings mobile food vendors into public places across the Maitland area. Locations, times and food trucks vary from month to month and are subject to change.
To stay up to date with Street Eats events, follow the My Maitland Facebook page.
Join them for an evening of life drawing—a chance to develop your artistic skills.
Whether you're an experienced artist or looking to develop your observational drawing skills, Life Drawing provides a welcoming and supportive environment to practice and connect with other creatives. With a life model and gentle drawing guidance by SACC artist educator.
Dust off your denim, crank the Walkman, and get ready to spice up your life—this isn't just trivia, it's a full-blown 80s/90s revival!
Rewind the clock and relive the decades that gave us big hair, bold fashion, and absolute bangers. This is drag trivia with a retro twist—where camp meets nostalgia, and your memory gets a workout worthy of an aerobics VHS.
Hosted by pop-culture powerhouses Terry Daktyl and Becky, expect the perfect blend of neon-soaked chaos and girl-group glamour. They'll be serving throwback looks, unforgettable lip-syncs, and enough attitude to rival the Spice Girls, Salt-N-Pepa, and every shoulder pad on Melrose Place.
You'll be tested on everything from boy bands to blockbuster hits, mixtape classics to MTV moments. Plus, Terry and Becky will take the stage with show-stopping performances paying tribute to the icons of the era—think Cher, Whitney, Spice Girls, Britney and more.
Dress Code? Your best 80s or 90s fantasy—denim, neon, leather, or anything that brings out your retro attitude.
Book Early! This is the throwback party you'll kick yourself for missing—lock in your spot now - tickets will move fast.
Create Art Deco-inspired ceramic Christmas decorations with Lisa Hölzl at Winmark and take home at least six beautiful handmade pieces to treasure or gift this festive season.
Learn new skills, or enhance existing skills, enjoy great company, a glass of chardonnay or two & the beautiful surrounds at Winmark Wines.
Bookings essential. Numbers are limited.
Spanning moving image, sound, sculptural interventions and performance, Dance with Me Darling features contemporary artists from across Australia who all employ movement in their practice.
Embark on a captivating journey through the quaint rural village of Morpeth with the A Taste of Morpeth walking tour. This leisurely adventure takes you along flat, picturesque terrain, covering a distance of up to one kilometre, providing a perfect blend of exploration and relaxation.
Take in the sights of quaint historic architecture while the friendly tour guide shares fascinating anecdotes and stories, providing insight into the traditions and customs that have shaped the village over the years.
Discover how Morpeth was founded, what famous biscuits were made here, and be educated about some of the most iconic buildings! There is so much to see and hear about on this fascinating tour!
A Taste of Morpeth walking tour concludes at the stunning Boydell’s Restaurant, a culinary haven nestled in the heart of Morpeth. Here, you will enjoy delicious chef tapas featuring local flavours and ingredients, while sipping on a selection of local wines which celebrate the region's vineyard heritage.
This unique journey promises to leave you with a deep appreciation for the simple beauty and rich traditions of life in the countryside.
Come get your hands working with alpaca fleece at Little Valley Farm!
Join a relaxed two-hour workshop where you'll meet and feed the alpacas, then head into the train shed to clean, card, and felt your very own set of three alpaca dryer balls, made from the fleece of their beautiful herd. It's hands-on, satisfying, and a great way to learn the process from paddock to product. Perfect for eco-conscious homes - and your laundry will love you for it.
Why Alpaca Dryer Balls?
Because at Little Valley Farm, they believe everyday moments deserve a little luxury. Their dryer balls are handmade from the fleece of their own alpacas. Gentle on your clothes, kind to the planet, and full of slow-living soul. They reduce static, soften fabrics, and cut drying time - all without chemicals. It's sustainable sophistication with every tumble.
The Family Hotel are celebrating the science of permaculture.
This free event, in association with Maplewood Permaculture, will inspire budding gardeners and anyone interested in growing their own sustainable natural systems.
Discover the design principles for animal and land management in a relaxing and peaceful environment.
Held the third Wednesday of each month, this event is a casual get together for anyone wanting to talk gardening, sustainability, self-sufficiency, compost and local community. Since 2022, Permaculture at the Pub has been connecting beginners, experienced growers, industry professionals and homesteaders.
Drop in and stay for as long or as little as you like, and enjoy chatting with fellow gardeners.
Anh Do's bestselling book The Happiest Refugee has made readers laugh and cry. Anh's stage show takes it a step further, combining stand-up comedy with real-life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story.
When one of Australia's most talented comedians delves deep into his own life's joys and sorrows, the result is an unforgettable night at the theatre that leaves an audience uplifted and quite simply experiencing happiness.
Adapted for the stage by Leslie Darbon and directed by Steve Ryan, Agatha Christie's, 'A Murder is Announced', is a mystery waiting to be cracked.
The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn, including Jane Marple, are agog with curiosity over an advertisement in the local gazette which reads: 'A murder is announced and will take place on Friday October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30 p.m.'
A childish practical joke? Or a hoax intended to scare poor Letitia Blacklock? Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, a crowd begins to gather at Little Paddocks at the appointed time when, without warning, the lights go out.
Bookings for individual tickets are available for each play from the advertised date 2 months before opening.
Binet Family Wines Winery you can experience the inside workings of a boutique Hunter Valley Winery and taste their selection of superb wines.
Binet Family Wines Pokolbin cellar door is open and includes the wine ranges of Domaine de Binet and Ballabourneen you can also sample some locally made Chilli Sauces and condiments by The Chilli Hunter and Binet Family Wines Gourmet Produce Range.
As the oldest commercial wine region in Australia, it's no surprise that Hunter Valley Wine Country is filled with historical landmarks. Honouring the importance and significance of the, the recently launched Hunter Valley Heritage Cairn Trail follows those landmarks which have influenced the course of, or made a significant contribution to, the Hunter Valley Wine Industry and have been awarded Heritage Cairns to date.
There's never been a better time to explore the great outdoors and embark on a self-driving trail amongst the vineyards. While they have plenty of trails for you to explore, discover something new and visit some of their iconic touchstones.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, have an interest in heritage, or are just looking for an unexpected adventure, the Hunter Valley's Heritage Cairn Trail is one to add to the bucket list.
Here's a snapshot of the Heritage Cairn Trail stops in order of the year they were awarded.
Browse the shops, take a break for lunch at the award-winning restaurant, or at the many cafes at Hunter Valley Gardens Shopping Village. Maybe just relax with a coffee, Devonshire tea or a Hunter Valley handmade cookie. Enjoy country-style shopping, friendly service, and smaller crowds, with plenty of parking and easy access.
Bring the family, children or your visitors and make the most of the beautifully landscaped picnic grounds (equipped with electric barbecues and a fully enclosed children's playground). Perhaps you might choose to discover the 60 acres of the spectacular, internationally themed 'Hunter Valley Gardens' located adjacent to the village.
The range of shops includes homewares, galleries, a cellar door and gift shops, boutique and specialty shops, and attractions. Take in a massage at the beauty salon. The Hunter Valley Gardens Shopping Village also offers a General Store and Chemist for your convenience.
Adina Vineyard and Olive Grove is a boutique wine, olive and accommodation experience in Lovedale, Hunter Valley. Visitors enjoy intimate tastings, estate-grown produce and relaxed vineyard surrounds.
A key feature is the GT Room, a purpose-designed cellar door that brings together premium wine and olive tastings with automotive and design culture. The space showcases rotating displays of iconic vehicles, including classic and modern performance cars such as vintage Mercedes-Benzes gullwing, Ferraris and Porsches. Luxury self-contained villas set among vines and olive groves complete the experience.
Adina Vineyard and Olive Grove offers a dedicated olive tasting experience set among around 2,000 olive trees in Lovedale, Hunter Valley. Olives are a core part of the estate, with oils and table olives grown, processed and produced on site.
Guests can enjoy guided olive tastings featuring a range of estate-grown extra virgin olive oils, including unfiltered EVOO, alongside infused oils such as chilli, garlic and lemon myrtle. Tastings provide insight into flavour profiles, production methods and how different oils can be enjoyed with food, offering a relaxed, food-led experience that complements a visit to the cellar door.
Olives at Adina are processed using a world-class Pieralisi olive mill, an Italian system recognised globally for quality and precision in olive oil production. This allows the estate to control the entire process from grove to bottle.
Adina's olives and olive oils have been recognised nationally at the Australian International Olive Awards, including multiple gold medals and a Best Table Olive of Show award. Visitors can taste, learn and purchase olive oils and olive products directly from the estate, making it a distinctive olive experience within the Hunter Valley.
Welcome to Hunter Valley Reflections Day Spa.
Their specialised staff offer you an indulgent escape experience with every visit. Double treatment rooms are available where you can relax with that special someone or friends together.
Reflections Day Spa has been revitalised; offering a range of new and extensive treatments including half-day packages as well.
Reflections Day Spa was created for you. Take time out of your busy schedule to relax and unwind. After your treatment relax on the deck with a glass of wine grown on the estate, tea or coffee.
Set amongst the sprawling vines of Adina Vineyard, relax and enjoy your spa treatments, visit the cellar door to taste Adina's award-winning wines and olives and enjoy world class dining at Emerson's restaurant.
Adina Vineyard offers all clients from the day spa 10% off wines in the cellar door.
Bookings are essential, they look forward to seeing you.
Come What May combines modern and vintage pieces and specialises in finding unique statement items for your home.
Come What May is a vintage and modern homeware and gift shop in Pokolbin. Specialising in unique pieces, the range includes both locally handmade pieces and antiques from around the world.
Help make your house a home with a special piece from Come What May.
Watershed Gallery is the culmination of their vision to create a space in the beautiful Hunter Valley vineyard region for the display and retail of contemporary art. Working with a diverse group of career artists they believe that they have achieved a striking balance of styles and a stunning space in which to view them.
They are Ron and Lyn Hammond; Lyn has had a lifetime career as a professional artist and was the co owner of Artfocus Gallery in Sydney for many years (13+) as well as being an art teacher and prolific maker of artworks. Ron has been in the signage and graphic design industry for 30 plus years specialising in delivering spaces and branding for premium automotive brands.
The wine region creates inspiration for both of them and this is reflected in Lyn's latest works which feature many aspects of the surrounding area as seen through the artists prism. Their goals include the enjoyment of art, delivering a vibrant and continually changing space for others to interact with art and artists, and to become an integral part of the community.
Moorebank Vineyard is a family owned and operated vineyard since 1986 and is one of the most renowned boutique and unique estates in the Hunter Valley.
Within the Cellar Door, traditional Hunter varieties are showcased along with a range of unusual blends and quirky wine styles like the extremely popular Moorescato.
Also on offer are the newest releases from the Grandis Wines label, which are unique drops inspired by the eldest son Shannon, that include small batch, alternative varieties like Nebbiolo, Montepulciano and Garganega.
Food lovers can feast their eyes on a selection of hand-made, wine inspired condiments, spreads & sauces which are all made by Debra Moore, owner and founder of Moorebank, where she utilizes old family recipes that were handed down from her 102 year old grandmother, like the famous Spicy Grape Sauce and Spiced Pickled Grapes.
Taste the wines and handmade produce while you wine a little and laugh a lot!
Conserve Water, Drink Moorebank Wine.
Wine tasting bookings are essential.
Fetch is a family run business nestled in Peppers Creek Village in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine region. A beautiful boutique shop full of locally made and Australian made wares.
Selling a range of home decor, gifts, jewellery, bath and body products, candles, children’s gifts, locally sourced timber products and artwork.
The Australian Alpaca Barn is a family-owned business specialising in quality products made from alpaca fibre grown in Australia and manufactured in either Australia, New Zealand or Peru.
What sets the Australian Alpaca Barn apart is that they not only sell the best quality finished products but they are also involved in growing the fibre.
They howcases an extensive range of their finest garments including Alpaca knitwear, coats and capes, shawls, scarves, socks and other accessories, toys and a wonderful homeware line including, throw rugs, blankets, pillows and quilts. For knitters out there, they also stock a considerable range of yarns in various ply’s and textures.
Located in the idyllic Hunter Valley, Gartelmann Wines is a true family-owned and operated boutique winery established at Lovedale in 1996. Gartelmann produces fine, handcrafted wines using grapes sourced from premium wine regions including Clare Valley, Orange, Renmark, Rylstone and their home region, Hunter Valley.
The welcoming cellar door extends to the adjoining Deck Café overlooking the picturesque bush setting.
