Kurri Kurri
TAFE NSW honours the Wonnarua people, the traditional custodians of the land where Kurri Kurri campus sits.
TAFE NSW Kurri Kurri was established in 1982 near the heart of the Hunter Valley wine region. Positioned on 135 hectares of beautiful park and native bushland, this campus is certainly an inspiring place to learn. The TAFE NSW Kurri Kurri campus nurtures the success of Aboriginal learners. It’s developed a dedicated Aboriginal Learning Centre that features a carefully crafted Yarning Circle, nestled within a serene bush landscape.
The Kurri Kurri campus is the hub of sustainable innovation and viticulture excellence. TAFE NSW Kurri Kurri proudly showcases the award-winning 'Intuition' wine range created by Viticultural training centre students. In the 2023 NSW Small Winemakers Show, our 2018 Intuition Shiraz was awarded a Silver Medal. Meanwhile, the 2023 Intuition Sparkling Chardonnay took home a Bronze Medal.
At TAFE NSW Kurri Kurri, students learn new skills in training environments that reflect real workplaces equipped with industry-standard equipment. Experience sports turf management firsthand in a specialised centre or follow a passion for hospitality in a state-of-the-art training facility. Or maybe working outdoors is where a student sees their future? If so, they can gain practical experience with extensive heavy vehicle, plant, and auto electrical training facilities.
As a part of TAFE NSW Hunter and Central Coast, the Hunter Valley Hotel Academy lets students enjoy practical training in an operational hotel. Explore fully-equipped commercial kitchens, training restaurants, modular conferencing facilities, and hotel-style accommodations, all designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience.
Services and facilities
At TAFE NSW Kurri Kurri, you'll learn new skills in training environments designed to reflect real workplaces, with access to the same equipment and latest technology being used by industry.
- Aboriginal Learning Circle
- Heavy vehicle, plant and auto electrical training centre
- Hospitality and food services training facility
- Sports turf management training centre
- Viticultural training centre
Counselling and careers
Phone 131 601
Email hunter.counselling@tafensw.edu.au
Disability services
Phone 131 601
Intuition Wines
For over 20 years, TAFE NSW Kurri Kurri’s teaching winery and 1.5 hectare vineyard has been the learning hub for viticulture students. Equipped with state of the art technology we operate using sustainable practices including passive solar design and energy efficient barrel room.
Intuition wines are available to purchase and are produced on-site by teachers and students. Our wines have received multiple gold, silver and bronze awards.
The Hunter Valley Hotel Academy offers you practical training in an environment with everything you need: an operational hotel, conference centre and commercial kitchen.
Training at this unique modern facility, part of TAFE NSW Hunter and Central Coast, will give you invaluable industry knowledge while you develop your practical skills. Want to see it for yourself? Visit and you'll discover:
- A fully-equipped commercial kitchen and bakery
- Training restaurants, bar and café
- Modular conferencing facilities featuring video conferencing and audio visual equipment
- Hotel-style accommodation (4 star self-rated)
- Reception and concierge desk