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Every season has so much to offer that it can be tough to choose the best time to visit the Hunter Valley.
To help you out, we've simplified your choices by what activities you can do per season and the cost of travelling during different months.
Autumn (March to May) is the best season to visit the Hunter Valley as the temperatures are pleasant with minimal rain. During these months, the landscape gets painted with hues of orange, yellow, green and brown, making it a photographer's delight. Autumn is one of the Hunter Valley's peak seasons though, so prices may be high and crowds many.
Another peak season is summer. This is popular for weddings, families and those hoping to catch the vibrant atmosphere of harvest season. However, it does come with intermittant thundestorms which may rain on your parade.
For the cheapest flights and accommodation, visit in June, July, September and October, excluding the school holidays. These months still have plenty to offer but tend to be on the cold side which keeps visitors away.
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Qantas sale: NSW flights from $99 each way
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Available on select flights from October 2021 - March 2022. Destinations include Albury, Armidale, Ballina, Port Macquarie, Orange, Coffs Harbour, Tamworth, Sydney and more.
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Australia hotels from $169
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Available on select stay dates until 31 March 2022. Destinations include Perth, Sydney, Adelaide, Hunter Valley, Blue Mountains, Rottnest Island and more. Sample rate is for a 3-night getaway at Trinity Beach.
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Up to 23% off flying experiences plus an extra $5 off with code
Available on select dates when you spend a minimum of $250. Activities include hot air ballooning, skydiving, helicopter scenic flights. Destinations include Whitsundays, Gold Coast, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hunter Valley, Sydney and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select dates when you spend a minimum of $250. Activities include rally driving, go-karting, quad-biking and more. Destinations include Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Perth, Melbourne, Hobart and more. T&Cs apply.
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Up to 50% off: Flights with Jetstar from $32 each way
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Available on flights until 30 November 2021. Destinations include Launceston, Sydney, Sunshine Coast, Hobart, Townsville, Darwin, Newcastle, Uluru and more. Sample fare is Melbourne-Adelaide.
Luxury Escapes
Up to 48% off holiday packages
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Available on select dates until December 2022. Destinations include Adelaide, Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Sydney, Cairns, Canberra, Hunter Valley and more.
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Available for travel on select dates to Sydney, Sunshine Coast, Adelaide, Brisbane, Launceston, Newcastle, Noosa Heads, Cairns, NSW and more.
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Flights within Australia from $37 each way
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Available on flights until March 2022. Sample fare is Adelaide-Melbourne with Jetstar. Destinations include Canberra, Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney, Launceston, Newcastle and more.
Klook
NSW: Up to 20% off Tiny House getaway discount voucher
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Available on stays until March 2022 in the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley, Wolgan Valley, Kangaroo Valley, South Coast, Mudgee and more. T&Cs apply.
Adrenaline
Up to 50% off flying experiences
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Available on select dates until 2022 on experiences like hot air balloon flights, scenic helicopter flights, skydives, flying lessons and more. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Hunter Valley, Great Ocean Road, Perth and more.
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Up to 24% off Australia experiences for 2
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Plus an extra $5 off with code on select dates when you buy 2 or more vouchers. Experiences include tours, zoo and wildlife interactions, hot air balloon flights, skydives, high teas, bike tours and more. Destinations include Sydney, Hunter Valley, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart, Canberra and more. T&Cs apply.
Klook
Up to 9% off Hunter Valley full-day gourmet food and wine tour
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Available on select dates until September 2022, including Father's Day. Includes breakfast, snacks, lunch. transfers and more.
Cudo
Up to 17% off tandem skydives across Australia
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Available on weekdays until 31 March 2022. Destinations include Cairns, Byron Bay, Newcastle, Perth, Melbourne and more.
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NSW romantic getaways from $242
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Available on select stay dates on destinations including Blue Mountains, Blacktown, Hunter Valley, Jervis Bay, South Coast, Sydney and more. Vouchers are valid up to 5 years.
Skydive Australia
Up to $50 off Newcastle weekend skydives
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Available on Tuesdays to Thursdays until 29 October 2021 when you use the code. T&Cs apply.
Expedia.com.au
Up to 14% off Hunter Valley getaways
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Available on select travel dates in 2021. T&Cs apply.
Ibis
Australia stays from $91/night
Available on select stay dates in Melbourne, Mackay, Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Newcastle and more. Sample stay is at ibis Adelaide Hotel. T&Cs apply.
Skydive Australia
Get $20 merchandise voucher
Receive a $20 merchandise voucher when you book for a skydive in Hunter Valley, Byron Bay, Brisbane, Cairns and more. T&Cs apply.
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Sign up your email address to receive newsletters and get an instant $20 off tandem skydives. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Hunter Valley and more. T&Cs apply.
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Australia skydives from $219 + free $20 merchandise voucher
Available on jumps from 7,500 ft to 15,000 ft. Destinations include Sydney, Hunter Valley, Cairns, Melbourne, Perth and more. T&Cs apply.
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Get $40 off per person when you book for 8 or more. Destinations include Sydney, Byron Bay, Newcastle, Cairns, Brisbane and more.
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Up to $20 off skydiving with code
Get $20 off per person when you book for 4 or more. Destinations include Sydney, Byron Bay, Newcastle, Cairns, Brisbane and more.
Expedia.com.au
Things to do in Hunter Valley from $30
Available on select dates and activities like hop-on hop-off winery tour, scenic flight experience, hot air balloon flight and more.
RedBalloon
$5 off quad biking experiences with code
Available on select travel dates across Australia including Kangaroo Island, Melbourne, NSW and more. Minimum spend of $250 required.
Klook
Up to 23% off Australia flight experiences
Available on select travel dates on hot air balloon flights, scenic flights, aerobatic flights and more. Destinations include Melbourne, Hunter Valley, Byron Bay, Sydney, Whitsundays, Gold Coast and more. T&Cs apply.
Klook
Up to 28% off Australia sightseeing tours
Available on select travel dates in 2021. Destinations include Hunter Valley, Barossa Valley, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and more.
Get Your Guide
Australia activities from $10
Available on select dates for activities like sightseeing tours, attraction passes, river cruises, hop-on hop-off tours and more. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Launceston, Melbourne, Cairns, Hunter Valley, Perth, Canberra and more.
Hotelopia
Newcastle stays from $95 per night
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Available on stays until December 2021. Sample rate is for a stay at Best Western Blackbutt Inn.
Viator
Australia hot air balloon experience from $259
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Available on select travel dates in Hunter Valley, Alice Springs, Byron Bay, Cairns, Melbourne and more.
KidCampus
NSW: Sports and active programs from $44
Available on select dates and school holiday programs for kids including basketball camp, aerial gym, tennis, soccer, parkour and more. Sample rate is for a 3D design class.
KidCampus
NSW: Arts and crafts activities from $45
Available on select dates and school holiday programs for kids including creative writing workshops, sewing classes, ceramic pottery classes and more. Sample rate is for an electronics class.
KidCampus
NSW: Coding and technology programs from $45
Available on select dates and school holiday programs for kids including robot makers camp, python coding camp and more.
Luxury Escapes
Last minute deals from $108/night
Available for travel in the next seven days. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Blue Mountains, Newcastle, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth and more. T&Cs apply.
Camptoo
NSW campervan hires from $53 per night
Available on select travel dates. Sample rate is for a rental in Belmont North. T&Cs apply.
Skydive Australia
Hunter Valley skydive from $309
Available on select travel dates for up to 15,000ft jump. Includes $20 merchandise voucher.
The Hunter Valley enjoys a moderate climate with four seasons.
In summer, the temperature rises to a maximum of around 30℃ while it can dip to 5℃ in winter. December to February attracts the largest number of visitors due to long summer vacations and crop harvests. However, these months are also the hottest and wettest time of the year.
Spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) seasons see pleasant weather and fewer people.
Winter has clear skies but can also be foggy and misty.
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