New South Wales Travel Looking at the bustling city of Sydney, starting early in the city from Sydney, take the 165KM on the M1 Pacific Highway to the Audrey Wilkinson Winery in the Hunter Valley. Hunter Valley is Australia's oldest and most well-known wine region with a 180-year history. This is a vibrant area with a world-class winery and is considered to be Australia's largest garden. At the Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival in May and June, you can also taste the local delicacies and fresh produce!