From Sydney follow the F3 Freeway North to Maitland. You go to the end of freeway and turn left on to the New England Highway to Maitland ( follow signs).

You go through the roundabout near Maitland Railway Station. Follow Singleton, Muswellbrook signs.

At next roundabout follow Singleton, Muswellbrook sign. Then continue 1km to a set of traffic lights.

Turn right here into Aberglasslyn Rd. (Rutherford Hotel on the corner). Continue along this road 4kms to Melville Ford Bridge. Go over bridge and turn left

Travel a further 3kms and you come to a T-intersection. Turn left here into Maitland Vale Rd.

Continue along Maitland Vale Rd 4kms to Hunter River Retreat 1090 Maitland Vale Rd Rosebrook.

There is a street light at the entrance and 2 wine barrel letter boxes on the right of the road. Go over cattle grid and past the shed and follow signs to office.

PLEASE NOTE: If the Melville bridge is closed turn right at the Maitland Railway roundabout, follow the signs to Lorn, Bolwarra and refer to the map below. The Melville Bridge will be closed throughout April 2008 MAP Click map for larger view