Getting In

AIRPORTS

DOMESTIC - Newcastle Airport (NTL)

We recommend flying domestically into Newcastle airport. It is a 30 minute drive to the venue (33 km). 

INTERNATIONAL - Sydney Airport (SYD)
For those coming in Internationally, Sydney would be the closest airport where you can choose to hire a car from there where it is a 2hr20m drive to the venue (185 km).

There is also the option to transfer domestically from Sydney Airport onto a flight to Newcastle Airport. This is also another option if you International Route takes you to Melbourne, you can transfer from there to Newcastle. 

Getting To The Venue

There is no public transport to Hunter Valley. Hiring a car would be the best mode of transport with multiple car rental companies.

Should you be flying into Newcastle, we have many cars driving out to Hunter Valley from there, so please do let us know if you require transportation from there, as that can easily be arranged. 

Travel Notes

Please make your arrangements as soon as possible for the best rates and availability.

In order to assist with availability, we have booked our wedding on a Tuesday as we have found the area still has plenty of accommodation availability from Monday 09 - Friday 13 May. 

FAQs

What currency do I need?

Australia's currency is the Australia dollar (AUD). All major debit and credit cards are accepted at most shops. ATM's are widely available.

What are the condition of the roads to the venue from major airports?

The majority of roads to Hunter Valley are major highways. 

Who do I contact if I have questions?

Melissa Charters: 0412 084 033.

Ryan Stephens: 0400 962 831

I am coming from out of town. Where should I stay?

Please refer to our recommendations on the Accommodation page.

Places to Eat

The Victoria Hotel, Hinton

The local pub, The Victoria Hotel in Hinton overlooks the Paterson River and has outdoor seating. 

BOOKING IN ADVANCE RECOMMENDED

Boydell's

Enjoy award winning Boydell's wines and decadent dining at their new cellar door and restaurant – located in Morpeth, the Hunter's most historic village.

The Commercial Hotel

The Commercial is a historic hotel situated in the heart of beautiful Morpeth, opposite the Morpeth bridge and overlooking the Hunter River.

Onsite there is a bistro and the Morpeth Micro Brewery.

PLEASE NOTE- BISTRO IS NOT OPEN ON MONDAY 09 MAY

Royal River Inn

Small country pub in Morpeth. 

There is a table booked here for the night of Monday 09 May 2022 @ 5:30pm for anyone who is in town the night prior to the wedding, please feel free to join.