Photos, a picnic with a view, or even a simple ceremony in nature – it’s all waiting for you at the peaceful Pokolbin Park.
Nestled between several large wine estates and a short walk down the drive and across the road from Pokolbin Hall, Pokolbin Park is a stunning, well maintained, but little known gem off MacDonald’s Road.
Surrounded by native trees and shrubs, Pokolbin Park has several sitting areas and whimsical garden nooks flanked with lomandras and costal rosemary, enjoy a perfect photo opportunity, catchup with friends, or curl up with a good book and a thermos of coffee.
Whether you’d like to host a birthday party fit for a princess, and elopement or something more structured with coffee vans and vendors, there’s plenty of potential at Pokolbin Park.
Views, accessibility and flexibility for some amazing DIY options make Pokolbin Community Hall an absolute favourite with locals and visitors who appreciate the beauty of the Hunter Vineyards.
Set among the Peppertrees with views over the Brokenback ranges, Pokolbin Halls features beautiful wide verandahs, traditional style hip roof and polished timber floors throughout. The double hung windows and four sets of french doors add to its classic character and encourage a great flow from the lawn through to the indoor function space.
With an indoor capacity for 200 people cocktail style or 120 seated, there’s room for everyone at Pokolbin Hall. Community groups will also love it’s generous open floorspace for groups like yoga, pilates and dance.
Pokolbin Hall plays host to many weddings, AGMs, playgroups, Christmas parties and has held fetes, art shows, balls, galas, and formals.
The large commercial style kitchen, rear entrance and loading dock parking make catering for your event a simple process. Coffee carts, food trucks and stalls can also be setup on the generous lawns with prior arrangement. The front lawn slopes away from the hall and should be taken into account when planning setup for larger events.
Housed in the Maitland St Collective, Sould Food Collective offers fresh, rustic, nourishing and delicious food made with Soul! We can cater external events, provide Grab and Go grazing platters, meal boxes and onsite catering. If you don’t have a location for your event yet, check out our licensed, quintessential hunter valley Event Space
Some of our favourite events to cater are, health retreats, business functions, networking lunches, parties, and any events where you’re after great food in a relaxed environment.
Casual picnics through to lunch for a business meeting, we can cater a wide range of events in the Hunter Valley. Our specialty is share food including grazing tables, grazing boxes, sandwich and wrap platters, or even a fresh buffet of gourmet goodies.
Savoury or sweet, we can provide delicious gluten free, dairy free and vegan food that your guests with food intolerances will actually enjoy!
We work with local producers and farmers where possible, selecting some of the best of our region for you to enjoy. Most of our sweet treats are made in-house, right here in Branxton, with love!
Catering to nutritional needs and dietary requirements is a passion for us, so if you’re planning to host a health retreat or needing to nourish a team with specific ingredients, we can help. Get in touch with us for help planning your gluten free, lactose free, vegetarian, or vegan friendly menu options.
Our exclusive gourmet experiences are like no other! We book the un-bookable and take you behind the scenes at some of the best boutique producers in the Hunter Valley!
Our collaboration of chefs, winemakers and local foodies include Chef/Restaurateur Matt Dillow and local vigneron/gourmet foodie Joanne Bowskill
Spend 4 nights and 5 days in the Hunter Valley of behind-the-scenes gourmet food and wine experiences. Disgorge methode traditional champagne, get hands on and cook like a pro with local chefs and join us with local winemakers and food producers for a truly unique Hunter Valley Experience. Amazing unbookable experiences, wineries, restaurants, bespoke cooking classes and more.
Tour includes 4 nights’ accommodation at the beautiful Thistle Hill, a French Provincial Guesthouse in the heart of Pokolbin. All meals, drinks with lunch and dinner, wine, beer, cheese, spirit and chocolate tastings cooking classes, helicopter flight (optional) and much more are included.
Gabby’s ability to capture mood and emotion, recreating your special occasion in pictures is exceptional.
Writing With Light Studios can provide high quality professional photography services for events, family photos and businesses across a wide range of industries.
Gabby’s warm, easy going style will put your guests at ease, making for the most relaxed authentic images.
Great for your next small business event, Christmas parties, fetes, fundraisers, milestone birthday parties and community events, Bellbird Community Hall is available for hire midweek and weekends. It’s timber floors, decorative wall panelling, servery window and generous capacity for 171 people make it a versatile venue also suited to regular classes, workshops, and performances.
The facility features:
Accessible parking and amenities (on street parking)
Fenced playground
Kitchen facilities
Air Conditioning (4 airconditioners)
Tables and chairs
Featuring a fully fenced back yard, clean facilities, disabled parking and easy access for patrons, Bellbird Community Hall is regularly hired for social gatherings, recreational activities, community events, functions, birthday parties and classes.
Thistle Hill Guesthouse is the perfect place for your group to relax, celebrate, connect and learn!
Our property features 8 Boutique French provincial style Hotel rooms based around a stunning courtyard, the two bedroom Lavender Cottage and our five bedroom modern luxury villa.
Book out one of the three options for your group, or book the entire 20 acre property! Not only can you stay at Thistle Hill, we’ve also got amazing spaces to hold events – business and celebration events.
Enjoy our ample grounds, gardens, decks, fire pit area, swimming pools (yep we have two!) and the privacy and tranquility of our bush setting.
We’re also a great choice if you’re heading to one of the Hunter’s Famous concerts with a big group of friends!
Our luxurious, clean portable toilet and coolroom trailers can go just about anywhere, meaning you can hold that special event, wedding, sporting competition, or bush retreat in your favourite place without having to compromise on comfort!
You pick the place, we’ll bring the toilets and the fridge!
We frequently provide our luxury trailers for
Set in a 110 year old restored Hotel, Qirkz brings the feel of a big city underground music venue to the Hunter Valley.
If you’re after a place to stage an unforgettable night for your group of friends, colleagues or family, Qirkz will deliver!
With the capacity to seat up to 170 people, Qirkz is ready to help you put on big occasions or smaller more intimate parties.
We love entertaining your guests, by bringing a range of beautiful, creative designs to life with non toxic, high quality face paints. The comfort of your guests is a priority to us, and we ensure the highest levels of hygiene and customer service.
Add a sprinkle of enchantment to your next event and bring your favourite creatures alive with our creative handmade bling! Unicorns, Mermaids, Spiders and Dragons (just to name a few) will come to life with our fun embellishments 🙂.
We don’t just make kids parties a blast, we’re also available for festivals, fetes and fairs too. We’re here to add that something extra for all ages.
Our staff are fun, creative and flexible to your guests needs!