Gordon our guide was lovely and very knowledgeable. Great hunter valley tour, with lots of wine tasting, and the lunch was tasty too, lots of options! Really recommend for a great day in the Hunter valley :)
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Escape the city for a full day of wine, food and beautiful countryside on an unforgettable Hunter Valley day tour from Sydney. Travel in comfort as the city skyline fades into peaceful bushland and rolling vineyards, while your experienced driver guide shares local stories and insights along the way. With all the transport taken care of, you can simply relax and enjoy the journey without worrying about driving, navigation or choosing a designated driver.
Spend the day discovering some of the Hunter Valley’s renowned cellar doors, tasting a selection of quality local wines and experiencing the relaxed atmosphere that makes this region so special. Enjoy a premium two course lunch paired with local red and white wines, then continue exploring the valley through a mix of sweet and savoury local produce experiences.
Perfect for couples, friends, families and small groups, this Hunter Valley wine tour brings together vineyard scenery, wine tasting, great food and easy return transport from Sydney in one convenient booking. It is an effortless way to experience the flavours, scenery and charm of the Hunter Valley while everything is organised for you.
Sample itinerary:
8:00am
Depart Sydney and begin your journey towards the Hunter Valley, crossing the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge along the way. Enjoy the changing scenery as you leave the city behind, with a short comfort stop during the drive.
11:15am
Visit the renowned Mount Pleasant Wines (or similar), one of the Hunter Valley’s most historic wineries and an important name in Australian winemaking. Enjoy a carefully selected tasting featuring a range of estate grown and single vineyard wines. You may also have the opportunity to taste Australia’s oldest Pinot Noir while looking out across the vineyards where it is produced. It is a memorable combination of local history, craftsmanship and beautiful Hunter Valley scenery.
12:15pm
Enjoy a premium two course lunch accompanied by local Hunter Valley red and white wines selected to complement your meal. Lunch is hosted at voco™ Kirkton Park Hotel (or similar), an elegant country estate surrounded by picturesque gardens and countryside, offering one of the region’s most inviting dining settings.
1:30pm
Continue your Hunter Valley experience with a visit to the iconic Audrey Wilkinson Winery (or similar). Set among the foothills of the Brokenback Range, the winery offers spectacular panoramic views across the surrounding vineyards. Established in the 1860s, it is one of Australia’s oldest vineyards. Enjoy a guided wine tasting while discovering more about the estate, its wines and its long history in the Hunter Valley.
3:00pm
Visit the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company for a delicious chocolate tasting. Sample a selection of locally crafted chocolates and enjoy a sweet finish to your afternoon in the Hunter Valley.
3:45pm
Begin the comfortable return journey to Sydney after a relaxing day of wine, food and beautiful Hunter Valley scenery.
5:30pm
Arrive back in Sydney.
Gordon our guide was lovely and very knowledgeable. Great hunter valley tour, with lots of wine tasting, and the lunch was tasty too, lots of options! Really recommend for a great day in the Hunter valley :)
excellent driver/ guide Tom, very knowledgeable. we have visited 3 wineries and in every place we got 7 different wines to test. after the included lunch we visited a chocolate factory followed by a cheese factory. at each place we got several chocolates/cheeses to test. I can recommend this excursion.
Meeting points:
Sydney City – Central Station – Western Concourse – Coach Bay 8/9
Sydney City – Furama Hotel Darling Harbour
There are 2 meeting points for this tour. Please choose where you would like to be picked up.
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There are 2 meeting points for this tour. Please choose where you would like to be picked up.
You will receive details including your guides name and contact details the day prior to your tour. Please provide a phone number to receive a message on.
Yes. The day includes a curated two-course lunch paired with local Hunter Valley red and white wines at a country venue. The lunch venue may change, but the paired dining experience remains part of the tour.
Many dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free requests, can usually be accommodated with advance notice. Allergies and other special requirements must be advised early so the lunch venue can prepare. After booking, please contact us with any dietary requirements.
Yes. You can skip the wine and still enjoy the countryside, guided commentary, lunch and chocolate tasting, with non-alcoholic drinks available at lunch. It is an easy, social day out even if you prefer not to drink.
Yes, the tour is listed as suitable for all ages, so families can join. Wine tasting is only for guests aged 18 or over; younger guests can still enjoy the sightseeing, lunch and chocolate stop.
Main pickup points are Central Station, Coach Bay 8, and Furama Hotel Darling Harbour, with additional Sydney CBD hotel pickups shown during booking. Return drop-off is at Central Station and Furama Hotel. Please use the pickup details on your confirmation for the exact place and time.
Walking is light and relaxed, mainly between the coach, cellar doors and lunch venue, with no long or steep hikes. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes, and bring a light jacket for cooler mornings or afternoons. A camera is worth packing for the vineyard views.
The whole experience was informative and enjoyable
Phenomenal tour! Alan was so generous and went above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic experience throughout, would recommend without hesitation.
Gordon our guide was lovely and very knowledgeable. Great hunter valley tour, with lots of wine tasting, and the lunch was tasty too, lots of options! Really recommend for a great day in the Hunter valley 🙂
Alfie was a really great guide, would recommend him any time. The day was well organised, good value for the money.
The trip was enjoyable and all the vineyards were great to visit. Our guide Said was nice and a safe driver although he should use a microphone while explaining points of interest as we at the back of the minivan had no idea of what he was saying as we couldn’t hear him which was quite annoying.
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