Art Abounds in the Hunter Valley at Sculpture in the Vineyards

The annual celebration of art, food and wine takes place in historic Wollombi village, with neighbouring vineyards and cellar doors showcasing over 100 outdoor sculptures in five temporary sculpture parks. Situated along the picturesque Wollombi Valley Wine Trail, visitors can enjoy a diverse range of art while sampling some of the fine wine and fresh produce for which the Hunter Valley is famous.

The month long program includes a range of events to suit all ages and tastes, including a family picnic day on Sunday 1st November and twilight tours throughout the month that highlight the history of the Aboriginal people in Wollombi. Located on the Great North Road, Wollombi’s cultural significance is abundant with numerous well-preserved Aboriginal rock engravings and lookouts at Devils Rock, Flat Rock Lookout and Finchley Trig.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter and Central Coast Scot MacDonald said Sculpture in the Vineyards is supported by the NSW Government as part of its Regional Flagship Events Program.

“The Regional Flagship Events program is a fantastic initiative managed by our State’s tourism and major events agency Destination NSW. The Program supports the marketing of events such as Sculpture in the Vineyards which are important contributors to driving overnight visitors to our beautiful region,” he said.

According to Destination NSW CEO Sandra Chipchase, “Events like Sculpture in the Vineyards showcase the creative diversity of the Hunter and encourage visitors to explore the variety of experiences the region has to offer.”

“While it’s famous for its Semillon and Shiraz, Australia’s oldest wine growing region has a strong arts scene which is celebrated through a year-round calendar of events, such as Sculpture in the Vineyards, Dungog Festival, Jazz in the Vines and the Christmas Lights Spectacular to name a few.”