Backpackers making their way through New South Wales love to stop over at the Hunter Valley for some time out and rest and relaxation before moving onto their next destination. As it is here that you can really unwind and rejuvenate the body, mind and soul from all of the partying and nonstop action that backpackers love to experience while travelling around.

The Hunter Valley is easily accessible from a number of major ports in Australia, and with Newcastle and Sydney being closely located you can choose to catch a flight at different times throughout the week, book a seat on a bus, catch a train or even hire your own car through one of the reputable car hire companies that operate all throughout Australia and New Zealand. You can hire anything from a two door car through to a motorhome, campervan or sedan if you wish to!

There are some great places to book into when tripping through the Hunter Valley such as hostels and budget accommodation and even well priced rooms within the many hotels, motels, resorts and apartments located here. You can stay just the night but if that is the case you will always want to stay more, as there is just so much to see and do. Whichever place of accommodation you decide upon, you may even be able to arrange pickup from the bus station or train stop depending on the place of your choice.

There are heaps of things to keep you active here, from a range of tours, thrill and spills that will make you fall in love with the Hunter Valley. Backpackers can choose to go horse riding, bush walking, hiking or perhaps take a hot air balloon ride for something a little different. There are also four wheel driving tours and coach tours that will let you visit many of the spectacular attractions within the region that you may or may not already know about so that you can see for yourself why the Hunter Valley is loved by so many locals and visitors.

The neighbouring cities of Newcastle and Sydney also prove to be well worth a visit while you are, with the chance to jump on a tour to into one of the cities or just make your own way in. You can visit the beautiful beaches, go shopping, dine out, see a show or visit some of the major local attractions. In Newcastle a walk down the historic streets is something that will take you back in time as will the museums and galleries, while Sydney offers attractions such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour and the Blue Mountains.

If you are searching for something to speed up the pace a little why not check out the joy flights or tours that you can do in Newcastle which include fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking or canoeing. Back in the Hunter Valley a visit to the National Parks or perhaps Barrington Tops where you can go white water rafting, hiking, four wheel driving and sightseeing is well worth the trip.

There are an abundance of things to see and do in the Hunter Valley for all backpackers to enjoy, so why don’t you book a dorm bed at a great hostel and come and visit this extraordinary place and see why thousands of people keep coming back each year for more.