In recent years, gin has taken the distilling world by storm. Each year on the second Saturday in June, a global celebration takes place – World Gin Day. Lucky for us in the Newcastle area, we don't need to go too far to get our hands on some quality gin.

Here's our guide to gin distilleries in Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, the Central Coast, and Port Stephens if you're after a local tipple this World Gin Day.

Distillery Botanica

Calling the Central Coast home, Distillery Botanica created the first Australian gin to win gold at the International Wine & Spirit Competition. Gin lovers can sample Moore’s Dry Gin, Moore’s Distiller’s Cut - Juniper Gin, Moore's Blood Orange Gin, Pearl Crush Gin (made with actual crushed Akoya pearls from Broken Bay Pearl Farm), and Roots & Leaves Dry Gin.
Where: 25 Portsmouth Rd, Erina

Earp Distilling Co.

Earp Distilling Co. have made a name for themselves on the distilling scene, winning medals at the World Gin Awards for their Just Juniper gin, No. 8 Dry Gin and Portside Gin. You can even become a distiller for a day at Earp's Gin School, based in their Carrington distillery.
Where: 41 Darling St, Carrington

FAR Distilling

FAR Distilling was launched in late 2023, and quickly sold out its first batch of signature gin. With a pop-up tasting location at the Keith Tulloch Wines cellar door, you can taste this initial release gin for yourself next time you’re in Pokolbin.
Where: 989 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

The Farmer’s Wife Distillery

Allworth-based craft distiller, Kylie Sepos, brought The Farmer’s Wife Distillery to life back in 2018 and has made waves not only in the local gin game but across the globe. The Farmer's Wife Distillery has a gin for every season: its signature Autumn Dry Gin, Warm Winter Gin, Summer Spritz Gin, and Sweet Spring Gin.
Where: 378 The Bucketts Way, Allworth

Hope Distillery

You might know Hope Distillery for its events or brewed goods, but did you know gin is on the menu too? Hope Distillery was established in 2020, and has produced a Pokolbin Dry Gin, Navy Strength Gin, Hopped Gin, Spiced Gin and Pink Grapefruit Gin.
Where: 2213 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

Hunter Distillery

Located in the heart of Hunter Valley in Pokolbin, Hunter Distillery has been making itself known in the local distillery game since opening back in 2015. Sample the flavours of its four gins on offer: Copperwave Distilled Gin, Jail House Gin, Mystery Gin, and Native Gin.
Where: 1686 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

Kawal Rock Distillery

Kawal Rock Distillery is a unique (and very picturesque) distillery and vineyard in the Fordwich region of the Hunter Valley. It crafts bespoke spirits from local ingredients, including its Signature Gin, Campfire Gin, and Itchy Wombat Gin. We’re big fans of the Pink Diamond Gin, made with macerated muscat grapes.
Where: 260 Milbrodale Rd, Fordwich

Lemon Tree Passage Distilling

Hidden away in the seaside paradise of Lemon Tree Passage, Lemon Tree Passage Distilling has become a go-to for Port Stephens gin and vodka lovers. Get your hands on a bottle of its signature Reliance Gin, Cask Aged Gin, Pink Gin, or Lemon Bite Gin.
Where: 7/44 Cook Parade, Lemon Tree Passage

Newcastle Distilling Co.

Local distillery Newcastle Distilling Co. has been a staple on the local market scene for years, but you can also shop its range of spirits online if you can't catch the brand in person at a market. The range of gins on offer includes the Dry Gin, Bathtub Gin and Strawberry Gin.
Where: 2/218 Warners Bay Rd, Warners Bay

Newy Distillery

Newy Distillery is a local craft distillery, bringing you its take on gin with a rather creative flair. Explore its range of signature gins, coloured gins, and fruit-infused gins.
Where: U13-14/17 Aluminium Cl, Edgeworth

Murray’s Brewing Co

They might be known for their brews, but Port Stephens-based brewery Murray’s even has their very own gin! The Murray’s gin range includes the Gaia Savorous Gin, Gaia Citrus Gin and Gaia Dry Gin.
Where: 3443 Nelson Bay Rd, Bobs Farm

Pokolbin Distillery

Opening in late 2019, Pokolbin Distillery serves up quality products inspired by the family’s Polish heritage alongside Australia’s native botanicals. Taste the Hunter Valley-based distillery’s goods including the Blue Island Gin, Bush Gin, Native Plum Finger Lime Gin, and Classic Dry Gin at its Broke Road location.
Where: 2198 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

Styx Brewery

Another local brewery making its way into the world of gin, Styx Brewery is set up in an old coal testing facility in Carrington. The team are slinging out four styles of gin: Strawberry Gin, Limbic Series Floral Gin, Achilles Gin, and Amato Gin. Shop Styx's gin online.
Where: 97 Wilson St, Carrington

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