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This event has now passed. Keep an eye out for information on next year's tour.

Get ready to crank up the volume and keep the summer vibes alive because the Red Hot Summer Tour is back and it’s hotter than ever. The festival is hitting the road again, bringing the best of live music to regional Australia, and the Hunter Valley is on the map.

The lineup is bound to get you moving and singing along, featuring plenty of Aussie music icons.

With Jimmy Barnes, The Living End, Birds of Tokyo, Pete Murray, Kasey Chambers, and Mahalia Barnes and the Soulmates taking to the stage, you know you're in for a treat.

After a slight delay due to Jimmy Barnes needing some time to mend after open heart surgery earlier this year, the tour is hitting Roche Estate in Pokolbin this April. This open-air venue ensures that every seat is the best seat in the house, so don't forget to bring your camp chair and settle in for an epic day of music outdoors.

There’ll be a wide range of food and drink options available on the day, so you'll be spoilt for choice to keep you fuelled while you enjoy the festival.

Rain, hail, or shine, the show will go on. Grab your mates, bring a camp chair, and get keen for a day of music you won’t soon forget.

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When: Saturday April 6, 2024 Where: Roche Estate, Broke Rd & McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin Tickets: Purchase via Ticketmaster . More information: visit the Red Hot Summer Tour website .

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Get well Barnesy

With Jimmy Barnes currently recovering from open heart surgery and unable to perform at the Red Hot Summer Tour show on 3 February this event will be moved to April to give Jimmy time to fully recover. The new date will be Saturday 6 April at Roche Estate in the Hunter Valley (NSW).

Jimmy said, “I’m going to be working hard to get back to full strength over the next few months so I can get back on stage for you in April and join my friends from The Living End and Birds of Tokyo as well as Pete, Kasey and Mahalia & The Soul Mates on stage in the Hunter Valley, Launceston and Bendigo.”

We hope that you can join us on the new date for this incredible event.

Ticketmaster will be in touch directly with all account holders in coming hours – and will include details on how to apply for a refund if you are unable to attend the new date.

The Red Hot Summer Tour returns to Roche Estate for 2024!

Saturday 6 April 2024

With an incredible line up of artists headlined by Aussie rock legend, Jimmy Barnes . Plus, The Living End, Birds of Tokyo, Pete Murray, Kasey Chambers, and Mahalia Barnes & The Soul Mates .

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Red Hot Summer Tour

The Red Hot Summer Tour is back on Saturday 22nd January 2022 , bringing together an enviable line-up of Aussie acts.

The line-up has been put together with artists who have been there from the very beginning, when the RHST began over a decade ago. You can look forward to Jimmy Barnes, Hoodoo Gurus, John Stevens, Diesel, Vika and Linda and Chris Cheney in what will be a stellar day out at Roche Estate!

For more information visit www.redhotsummertour.com.au

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The Red Hot Summer touring festival will return in 2023, with a slew of shows across the country between January and April. Headlining the series will be national treasure Paul Kelly , who shares the bill with former Powderfinger leader  Bernard Fanning , Missy Higgins , Hunters & Collectors ‘ Mark Seymour, Vika & Linda and a collaborative set from Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley .

The run of dates will begin on Saturday, 14th January 2023 at Mornington Racecourse and will continue over the following weekends until it wraps up at Sandstone Point Hotel, QLD on 29th April. In between, there’ll be shows in Batemans Bay, Port Macquarie, Launceston, Hobart, Ballarat, Baulkham Hills, Wodonga, Toowoomba and more. Tickets will go on sale this Thursday, 1st September at 9am AEST – all through Ticketmaster .

Lineup and Dates Revealed for Next Year’s Red Hot Summer Tour

I'm very excited to announce that I'll be heading around the country in 2023 for the Red Hot Summer Tour, with an amaaaazing bunch of artists. Tix on-sale Thurs 1 Sept @ 9am (local time) ? https://t.co/n0wSWHdwTf Can’t wait to see you all there ? ❤️??? pic.twitter.com/72dIauCEEB — Missy Higgins (@missyhiggins) August 28, 2022

In an accompanying statement, Kelly said “the last two years have brought home how precious live music is to us and to those who come.” Kelly said that he and his band intend to “bring it, give our all and play each show as if it’s our last, because you never know what’s around the corner.”

Fanning expressed his eagerness to “get back on the road to do some ‘proper’ touring” following “almost three years of dribs and drabs and disruption”. He noted that he’d be playing many of the towns on the run for the first time ever and said he “can’t wait to get out there and play stuff from right across my career.”

Higgins also emphasised her excitement to get on the road again. “The past few years have shown us that we can’t take anything for granted and being able to tour again will be very special, it’s what I love to do most,” she said. “I’m also really looking forward to sharing the stage with such incredible Aussie artists.”

UPDATE 19/09/2022: New events added in Perth, Hunter Valley, Jacobs Well, Darwin and Cairns, as well as additional shows in Mornington and Bribie Island.

Red Hot Summer Tour 2023

• Saturday, 14th January – Mornington Racecourse, Mornington VIC SOLD OUT
• Sunday, 15th January – Mornington Racecourse, Mornington VIC  NEW SHOW
• Sunday, 22nd January – Seppeltsfield, Seppeltsfield SA
• Saturday, 28th January – Mackay Park, Batemans Bay NSW
• Saturday, 4th February – Westport Park, Port Macquarie NSW
• Saturday, 11th February – Berry Showground, Berry NSW
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• Sunday, 19th February – Botanical Gardens, Hobart TAS
• Saturday, 25th February – Bendigo Racecourse, Bendigo VIC
• Saturday, 4th March – North Gardens, Ballarat VIC
• Sunday, 5th March – Nowingi Place, Mildura VIC
• Saturday, 11th March – Kent Reserve, Victor Harbor SA
• Sunday, 12th March – Old Mount Gambier Gaol, Mount Gambier SA
• Saturday 18th March – Sandalford Wines, Swan Valley WA NEW SHOW
• Saturday 25th March – Roche Estate, Hunter Valley NSW  NEW SHOW
• Sunday, 26th March – Bella Vista Farm, Bella Vista NSW
• Saturday, 1st April – Gateway Lakes, Wodonga VIC
• Saturday, 15th April – Queens Park, Toowoomba QLD
• Saturday, 22nd April – Broadwater Parklands, Southport QLD (Ian Moss performing solo)
• Sunday, 23rd April – Harrigans Calypso Bay, Jacobs Well QLD  NEW SHOW
• Saturday, 29th April – Sandstone Point Hotel, Bribie Island QLD
• Sunday 30th April – Sandstone Point Hotel, Bribie Island QLD  NEW SHOW
• Saturday 6th May – Botanic Gardens, Darwin NT  NEW SHOW
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Red Hot Summer Tour – Hunter Valley

by Newcastle Live 21 January 2022, 12:41 pm

Roche Estate

Saturday, 22 January 2022

1:00 pm - 9:30 pm

From the organiser...

Red Hot Summer Tour is BACK for 2021, bringing you a brand new Aussie rock line up 🔥

Jimmy Barnes Hoodoo Gurus Jon Stevens Diesel Vika & Linda Chris Cheney

TICKETS VIA TICKETMASTER – www.redhotsummertour.com.au

Tickets will sell out, so get your crew together and join us for a rocking day out with Aussie rock royalty 🎸

Tickets are only available through authorised ticket outlets listed. Patrons are advised not to purchase tickets from Viagogo or other Third Party Sellers, as fraudulent tickets will not be honoured.

Please note that events listed on this site are subject to change by the artist, promoter or venue. Every effort is made to ensure that the event information listed on this site is accurate. However, should you be concerned please contact the specified venue for verification. We encourage you to contact the venue before making plans.

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What is the best time to visit Hunter Valley?

Hunter Valley is the oasis of thousands of food cormorants who visit NSW Australia. So, many visitors ask what the best time to visit Hunter Valley is. That’s why we meant to write this article about the ‘best time to visit Hunter Valley’. As a matter of fact, in each season there are good times to visit. So, it’s hard to specify a definite season as every season takes something different.

The whole Hunter Valley fills with budding vines & blossoming vineyards during the spring. The climate is absolutely pleasant somewhat warm. Summer is ideal for wine tasting & fruit picking. If you enjoy the cooler air & panoramic colours of your surroundings, you can pick autumn. It’s a wise choice for photographers. Winter is also popular among people though it is a colder period. So the season depends on what you go to Hunter Valley for.

Current weather condition – Hunter Valley NSW

Hunter valley travel seasons.

It’s very important to know about the weather status of each season before booking a Hunter Valley day trip . The rainfall of Hunter Valley has been relatively stable past 30 years.

The spring exists from September to November. The days are warm with an average temperature ranging from 10.3 to 24 C. The winter frosts gradually decrease by the 2nd week of September. November is the warmest time of spring. Hunter Valley gets rain around 61 to 81mm. However, spring gets the lowest rainfall in comparison to other seasons. After years of visiting this beautiful countryside, this is the best time to visit Hunter Valley in our opinion.

2023 Hunter Valley Spring temperatures

Forecasted average spring temperatures for 2021 – High 25C and Low 11C.

Summer exists from December to February. According to the past 30 years’ studies, the temperature ranges between 17.5 C to 26.3 C. The temperature gradually increases by the latter part of summer. Summer occupies a reliable rainfall that ranges from 74 to 113mm. The heavier rains are common by February.

2021 Hunter Valley Summer temperatures

Forecasted Average summer temperatures for 2021 are 29 Celsius during the peak temperature periods and lowest is the 17C.

The overheating of summer is relatively controlled by the autumn in March, April & May. The maximum temperature usually doesn’t exceed 25.2 C. However the minimum temperature is around 10.9 C. Autumn gets a higher rainfall in comparison to summer & it ranges from 101 to 115mm. But there is a slight lack of rainfall by May.

2021 Hunter Valley Autumn temperatures

Hunter Valley’s average temperature for the Autumn 2022 is 25C on the high side and 12 Celsius on the lower side.

The Winter prevails in June, July & August. The middle part of winter is extremely cold, but the latter part gets relatively warm as the spring is reaching. The frost rate usually increases in late winter & early spring. However, the temperature ranges from 7.1 C to 18.3 C. The first part of winter gets a relatively good rainfall of 120mm, but the middle part gets the least rainfall around 69 mm.

2021 Hunter Valley Winter temperatures

Winter temperatures for 2021 Hunter Valley are 17 Celsius on the high side and 5 Celsius on the lower end.

Hunter Valley Events, Festivals, and Things to Do by Season

Hunter Valley is not just a place for wine tasting but a mania of festivals, concerts, carnivals, & fairs, etc. However, those events differ according to the season.

Autumn festivals

Autumn (March to May) is the best time to visit Hunter Valley for young couples, or if you love outdoor festivals, enjoy the amazing foliage, and cocktails and here are some of the things to do.

Hunter Valley Harvest Festival

The Harvest Festival period is the best time to visit Hunter Valley during autumn. The whole region is full of pruned vines here & there. This festival annually takes place during March & April. Almost every winery, restaurant & guesthouse blossoms with plenties of food, wines, music, & theatres, etc.

Lovedale Long Lunch

This is another impressive event occurring during autumn, usually in May. This is a progressive dining guided by winemakers & veteran chefs of the Lovedale region. It is held on the 3rd weekend of May, from 10 am to 4 pm.

2022 Lovedale Long Lunch

The popular Lovedale Long Lunch event will be held on the 15th and 16th May 2021 from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Find more information by visiting the official site – https://www.lovedalelonglunch.com.au/ . This year tickets are priced at $124 for the Saturday package, $169 for the weekend package, and $74 for Sunday only.

Easter Activities

Many kids are interested in Hunter Valley Easter celebrations. The kids can earn a lot of Easter eggs from funny Easter games such as Secret Easter Egg Hunt or Giant Egg Hunt. Then altogether can celebrate the victory by tasting the delicious Easter chocolates.

Take a fall foliage drive

Autumn in the Hunter Valley is the best to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and beautiful foliage. So, plan a foliage drive via Hunter Valley to see amazing views of the valley and occasionally hop off a wild kangaroo .

Drink Autumn inspired cocktail

Many travellers go to Hunter Valley thinking to enjoy a glass of wine. But did you think that Hunter Valley offers the best restaurants and cocktail bars ? Our favourite is to enjoy a cool Passionfruit Mojito by Goldfish restaurant at the Roche Estate overlooking the vineyards.

Spring, is the best time to visit Hunter Valley

The Spring in the Hunter Valley best suits music lovers as there are a number of music festivals happening every year.

Operas in Vineyards

Many Hunter Valley wineries hold Good Weekend Operas during October. The gates are normally open from 4 pm onwards. The nights are full of great wines, yummy dishes, concerts & harmony of opera. The ceremony becomes more & more magnificent while midnight is reaching. Call 1800 675 875 or visit the 4di Touring web page & book your place right now.

Jazz events

Spring is the best time to enjoy gorgeous outdoor jazz at Tyrrell’s vineyard while having a sip of mellow wines . You have a chance to get close to their native culture & entertain the top jazz acts by James Morrison, a talented Australian Jazz virtuoso. Contact the event organizer via (02) 4933 2439 for more details.

If you are visiting Hunter Valley in mid-April, you shouldn’t miss the Hunter Valley Gin & Jazz Festival on 10th April 2021. The festival comes with a full package that includes G&T tasting, a Gin master class, wine tasting, local markets, food trucks, and Music. The music by John Morrison’s Swing City band features a number of jazz singers including 2010 Musicoz Award winner Jacki Cooper.

Wollombi Small Farms Fair

The Wollombi Farms Fair is annually held on the first weekend of November. However, anyone who has skills in craft-making can join the Scarecrow Competition & Lantern Parade. In addition to art & craft stalls, the Mower Mardi Gras, Zoo Animal Encounter, Endeavour Museum Open Day, Live Music, Cellar Doors, Circus Workshop & Farm Machinery Displays are also available throughout this weekend. For more information, you can contact them via @wollombismallfarmsfair

Eat roasted Asparagus

Many don’t know that Australia produces the best Asparagus. The peak and the best harvest come during the Spring months of September to November. Eating roasted Asparagus is one of our favourites on a visit to Hunter Valley during the Spring. There are award-winning restaurants in Hunter Valley where you can find a meal with roasted Asparagus during the Spring.

Summer events

If you are looking for a grand Christmas cocktail or a New Year celebration Summer (from December to February) is the best time to visit Hunter Valley. Also, good for families with kids if you are planning to visit Hunter Valley. Below are why…

Bike around vineyards

Riding a bike is the best way to explore the beauty of the Hunter Valley leisurely. There are some roads such as Hermitage Road in Hunter Valley that have a dedicated cycleway if you are concerned about safety on these roads. The number of bike hike companies such as Grapemobile, Sutton Estate Electric bike hire, etc. is a benefit if you do not have a bike carrier to take your bike on the summer holiday to Hunter Valley.

Hunter Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular

This magical paradise is illuminated with over 3 million bulbs. It is open for visitors from November to January. The events normally start at 6.30 pm & end at 9.30 pm.

Ferris Wheel is an adventurous carnival that lets a full view of Hunter Valley Gardens at a height of over 25 meters. At the same time, many lovers don’t miss collecting their romantic moments at Lovers’ Corner. Meanwhile, taking a family photo with your favourite Santa would make your Christmas somewhat fantastic. Tea parties, outdoor carousels & watching Santa’s Castle are also other joyous events.

Fruit picking & fermenting

Also, summer is a nice time to have fruit-picking visits in Hunter Valley vineyards . Meanwhile, many visitors love to sink in the fermenters & stomp the handpicked grapes with their feet. It’s really fantastic & funny.

Enjoy the winter vibes

Snow play zones.

Winter is the best time to visit the Hunter Valley countryside while having the warm touch of some red wines. There are many play zones in Hunter Valley where not just kids & but adults also can get a fantastic experience altogether. These events are usually held during the winter school holidays so that it’s convenient for your kids. You can ask for more details by calling 02 4998 4000. All the events such as ice skating, mega ice toboggan & building snowman make your winter holiday unforgettable. Also, you can buy warm beverages & snacks to console your play fatigue.

Burning of the Barrel

Many countries celebrate the winter with a bonfire. However, Hunter Valley does it with its style by Burning Wine Barrels and the event called ‘Burning the Barrel’ which is usually held in mid of June. The event is usually hosted at the Brokenback Mountain range on the Glandore Estate. This bonfire comes with a price (approx. 40 to 120$ pp) and is accompanied by wine tasting, artisan cheese, and music.

Winter camping and learning survival skills

Winter is not the best time to camp like warm summer months. But you can try to camp at the Wine Country Tourist Park camper ground at one of the powered tent or slab sites for cheaper as much as $30 per night. It is not only about camping; you can test your survival skills too or train your kids on these. Try to make a fire in wet conditions and build a fire as a heat reflector to stay warm. Why not train your kids to properly fuel your body with a high fat to keep the body warm?

Best Time to Visit Hunter Valley if you consider the cheapest accommodation months

The availability of enough accommodation facilities in hotels, as well as their prices, are very important to decide what is the best time to visit Hunter Valley. Therefore, we have taken two popular and similar category resort hotels to compare the accommodation prices for each season in 2020. Secondly, as the Hunter Valley is a popular destination for couples, we have used prices for 2 adults during our comparison.

Overall, we found out winter is the cheapest accommodation you can find in the Hunter Valley. It makes sense, as due to low demand as the surroundings get colder and less you can enjoy this beautiful countryside. As anticipated, the summer months are the peak in terms of accommodation prices and both resorts jumped their accommodation prices well above the 500$ mark for a standard double bedroom without any frills such as breakfast, dinner, etc. Therefore, we hope this comparison of Hunter Valley accommodation prices will help you in terms of deciding the best time to visit Hunter Valley if you are a budget-conscious or experience-driven traveller.

So, why are you still late? Pick the best time to visit Hunter Valley & add some value to your typical Hunter Valley tour.

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Tour duration – 6 to 8 hours depending on the pick-up location

Pick up and drop off – Sydney CBD OR Hunter Valley (Pokolbin/ Cessnok) – 15 km radius

Departure – 7.30 am from Sydney OR 9.30 am from Pokolbin

Return – 5.30 pm to Sydney OR 3.30 pm to Pokolbin

Inclusions – Wine tasting from 2 small boutique Hunter Valley wineries , paired with cheese or chocolate, visit to distilery, and bottled water

Exclusions – Lunch

Tour price – A$ 190.00 per person. (max 11 passenger private small group tours, the tour starts $1000+), prices may go higher for high-demand months/weeks.

Tour itinerary – Visit a trio of small boutique Hunter Valley wineries and pair wine with cheese or chocolate, stop over for lunch to taste local produce, and visit the Hunter distillery at the end of the tour to taste spirits and liqueurs .

What to wear – Jacket in the cooler months, comfortable footwear, comfortable walking trousers/shorts, camera, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.

*** Inside winery visit – It’s a must to wear covered shoes due to WHS regulations.

Contact details – (+61) 0498507873 or [email protected]

Cancellation policy – 2 weeks’ notice; full refund. 7 to 14 days of departure – 50% cancellation fee. Less than 7 days, loss of full fee. Tasting fees and online transaction fees will not be refunded in any circumstance.

Tour duration  – 9 hours

Pick up and drop off  – Sydney CBD

Departure from Sydney  – 8.00 am

Return to Sydney  – 5.00 pm

Inclusions – Wine tasting, Expert guide, Luxury people mover, USB charging on-board, bottled water, hotel pick-up, and drop-off

Exclusions – Wildlife park entry, lunch, and cheese-tasting

Tour price – A$ 150 pp (max 11 passengers or tour starts $900+), prices may go higher for high-demand months/weeks.

Tour itinerary – Stop at Walkabout Wildlife Park , visit boutique Hunter Valley winery for tasting, and lunch, visit a chocolate shop, either visit 2 nd  winery, cheese shop, or distillery

What to wear  – Jacket in the cooler months, comfortable footwear, comfortable walking trousers/shorts, camera, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.

Additional information –

Wine tasting – We recommend Gartelmann wines at Lovedale Road due to its beautiful cosy atmosphere with outdoor seating. Other recommended wineries include Oakval, Ernest Hill & Capercaillie. 

Lunch options – Hunter Valley offers a vast variety of restaurant styles such as casual dining (Goldfish Restaurant at Roche Estate), Pub style dining (Harrigan’s Hunter Valley), or Bistro Molines for perfection. Let the guide know which restaurant you prefer for lunch.

Cheese tasting – There are 3 famous artisan cheese shops (Hunter Valley Cheese co, Hunter Belle Cheese, and Smelly Cheese Shop).

Beer tasting – The Mighty (formally Potters & Foghorn Brewery), Iron Bark Hill, Hope Valley, and Matilda Brewhouse are your options for beer paddle tasting.

Organic gin and vodka tasting – $5 per person at Hunter Distillery.

Walkabout Park entry – $30 per adult, and $15 for 3 to 15 aged

COVID-19- update for Hunter Valley Wine Tours – booking is essential for all of these venues.

Contact details  – (+61) 0498507873 or  [email protected]

Pick up and drop off – Sydney CBD OR Hunter Valley (Pokolbin/Cessnock) / 15 km radius

Departure – 7.30 am from Sydney OR 9.30 am from Pokolbin/Cessnock

Return – 6.00 pm to Sydney OR 4.30 pm to Pokolbin/Cessnock

Inclusions –

Tasting from 3 to 4 pre-selected cellar doors (wines, spirits, or beer), expert guide, luxury people mover, USB charging on-board, pick-up and drop off from accommodation and bottled water

Exclusions – Lunch, chocolate tasting, & cheese tasting

Tour Itinerary –

A usual Hunter Valley wine tour itinerary is picking up at a time suitable for the first tasting at 10 am from pre-selected Hunter Valley wineries , 2 nd tasting at 11 am, and 12.30 pm – 3 rd the tasting or lunch stop, depending on the timings for the lunch, 3 rd and 4 th tasting could be around 3 pm and 4 pm. We usually end the tour tasting spirits and liqueurs from Distilery.

Tour price – A$ 150 per person (maximum of 11 per group, $980++ tour starting price is you have a smaller group), prices may go higher for high-demand months/weeks.

*** If you need to customize the tour and want to do an inside winery visit, it’s a must to wear covered shoes due to WHS regulations. Usually, inside winery tours are available at 10.30 am or 12.30 pm (not included in the tour price)

Wineries  we visit – Our recommended wineries for this tour are Gartelmann wines Lovedale , Oakvale Estate , Capercaillie wines, and Ernest Hill vineyard.

Lunch options (excluded in tour price) – Twine Restaurant for a modern Australian Twist, Muse Restaurant at Broke Road, Goldfish Bar & Kitchen for a casual lunch, or Harrigans for a pub meal.

Cheese tasting – Cheese tasting at the Hunter Valley Cheese Co usually costs $7.95 for a Five Cheese Platter PP.

Beer Paddles – can choose beer tasting from Iron Bark Hill Brewhouse or Mighty Hunter Valley.

Hunter Distillery – This certified Organic distillery offers unique ‘test-tube’ tasting sessions for Gin, Vodka, Liqueurs, and Schnapps.

Cancellation policy – 2 weeks’ notice; full refund. 7 to 14 days of departure – 50% cancellation fee. Less than 7 days, loss of full fee. Tasting fees and online transaction fees will not refund in any circumstance.

SUMMERSALT - HOZIER

SummerSalt  returns to Hunter Valley  in November 2024 for a huge day of sun-kissed summer fun and glittering live music.

This festival event by the vineyards will be headlined by global superstar HOZIER , performing shows in Australia for the first time since 2019. He will perform his full set at SummerSalt and be joined by a line-up of special guests to be announced soon.

ROCHE ESTATE, HUNTER VALLEY NSW SAT 16 NOVEMBER 2024

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The Grammy-nominated, award-winning multi-platinum singer and songwriter and his band will join SummerSalt in addition to headline dates across the country for the ‘Unreal Unearth’ 2024 Australian Tour .

Gather your friends and family to make memories with sun-drenched days and a sparkling haze of good times for the ultimate Australian live music experience.

Hunter Tent Stay | Red Hot Summer Tour 2024

Event description, hunter valley camping accommodation option for attendees to events in the area., (purchase event tickets to red hot summer tour - rescheduled date  - 6 april 2024 -  here ), turn your accommodation into a relaxing weekend, with hunter tent stay located at dashville.

Dashville is a secluded bushland venue and campground, located at Lower Belford, just 15 mins from Bimbadgen, 20 mins from Hope Estate, Dalwood Estate and Roche Estate, with simple access from Sydney via the Hunter Expressway.

Dashville is the perfect option for those looking for cheap and stress free accommodation whilst attending events in the Hunter Valley vineyard region.

Renowned for our own unique music and arts festivals, there's plenty of space and facilities for a comfortable stay.

Given we're an events ground, we usually like to make a weekend of it, with a Friday evening of live music and dinner and drinks to roll into (subject to quantity of tickets purchased). 

A hot breakfast is provided the morning after each nights stay. It's a popular inclusion, which takes the hassle out of bringing cooking equipment. 

Live music is not confirmed until we know that there's enough people coming to stay. In any case, it comes at no further charge to you.

We suggest taking up the two night stay, as waking up twice in serenity makes it a truly relaxing time away!

There's activities for kids, they can bring pushbikes, skateboards etc. There are sandpits and play equipment, with lots of room to run around. Check out the venue website for more info on this.

CHECK IN TIMES - You can arrive anytime from 2pm Friday, or 9am Saturday. 

BUS SHUTTLE -  ***Shuttle Bus tickets are only valid if you are staying onsite at Dashville*** Please ensure you purchase a bus ticket as this is a 3rd party service and they need to know seats in advance. You must have an accommodation booking to purchase a bus ticket.

MAIN POINTS AGAIN...

• STRESS FREE CAMPING OPTION
• CARAVANS, CAMPERS, TRAILERS, TENTS, SWAGS... ALL WELCOME!
• BREAKFAST INCLUDED
• 20MINS FROM HOPE ESTATE/BIMBADGEN/ROCHE
• OPTINAL RETURN BUS SHUTTLE FROM YOUR CAMPSITE TO CONCERT
• TENT HIRE IS AVAILABLE
• LICENSED BAR/ RESTAURANT ( Ruby's Pizzeria & Cafe )
• GREAT OPTION FOR LARGE GROUPS

Please note: Dashville credit is not compatible with Hunter Tent Stay.

*Refunds are only available 7 DAYS outside the week of your stay.

Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix donates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity

Refund policy

Refunds are available up to 7 days prior to the event