Tempus Two Fountain

Hunter Valley and The Winery

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October 1st 2008
For some odd reason I awake early today, refreshed and look out of the window to watch dawn rise above the Sydney Opera House - not a cloud in the sky which bodes well for my visit to the Hunter Valley - carefully arranged by one of our key wine suppliers. 0715 am and Paul greets me in the lobby and we have a quick spot of breakfast before heading over and picking up the car for the 2.5 hour jo ... read more

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Hunter Valley

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more