Wineries throughout the Hunter Valley are welcoming back tourists from Sydney, after being shut-off from the New South Wales capital for about 4 months.

It’s estimated the region has been losing about $10 million in economic activity per week throughout the covid lockdown.

Rural editor Eddie Summerfield caught up with Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Chief Executive Amy Cooper

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