Hunter Valley Wine Tasting, 2-Course Lunch, & Chocolate Tour
Description
Did someone say Chocolate and award-winning Wine? Awaken your senses on a curated Hunter Valley journey, exploring renowned historic wineries, strolling among vine-lined vistas, and experiencing the region’s rich terroir. Enjoy a refined two-course lunch with paired local wines, followed by indulgent chocolate for the perfect finish to your premium day tour. No trip to the Hunter Valley would be complete without a stop at the famous HV Chocolate Company. Finally, it’s time to head for home knowing that you have tantalised your senses having tasted, seen, sniffed, felt and heard all there is to know about the Hunter Valley region of NSW.
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Itinerary
Did someone say Chocolate, Cheese and award winning Wine? Awaken your senses on a carefully curated day tour to discover the rich history of wine making in the Hunter Valley at some of the oldest wineries as well as the next generation of winemakers. Be amazed at the panoramic views of this vast shallow valley whilst you walk amongst the vines feeling the rich terroir. Lunch is included in one of “the Hunter’s” best loved restaurants including a glass of wine, beer or soft drink. No trip to the Hunter Valley would be complete without a stop at the famous HV Chocolate Company or one of the many local cheese makers. Finally, it’s time to head for home knowing that you have tantalised your senses having tasted, seen, smelled, felt and heard all there is to know about the Hunter Valley region of NSW.
Arriving in the Hunter Valley our first stop is at one of the region's most historic vineyards where we marvel at the rows of vines that reach across the valley to the horizon. Here we have our first guided wine tasting of delicious Hunter Valley wine.
Arrive at the iconic Mount Pleasant Wines (or similar) - one of the Hunter Valley’s most storied wineries and a true cornerstone of Australian winemaking. Today, you’ll enjoy a curated tasting that showcases Mount Pleasant’s exceptional range of estate-grown and single-vineyard wines. You’ll have the rare opportunity to taste Australia’s oldest Pinot Noir, while overlooking the very vines that produce it - an experience that combines history, craftsmanship and the natural beauty of the Hunter Valley.
Today’s experience includes a premium two-course lunch paired with local Hunter Valley red and white wines chosen to match each dish. Lunch is hosted at voco™ Kirkton Park Hotel an elegant country manor - one of the Hunter Valley’s most scenic and distinguished dining venues (or similar)
Our "sweet" stop of the day is at the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company where you will enjoy a chocolate tasting that is absolutely divine!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Tour guide & Pickup time will be sent on one day prior to the tour, through email and SMS. If pickup is not required, our group will meet you at Central Station Western Forecourt Coach Bay #8. Google map search: Brighton Tours Meeting Point Google map link: https://g.co/kgs/XKRrQSC Due to operational management reasons, hotel pickup will not be available for bookings made after 3:00 PM on the day prior to the tour. If your booking falls into this category, please kindly make your own way to the meeting point below: Meeting Point: Coach Bay 8, Western Forecourt Central Station, Sydney Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you on the tour!
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The minimum drinking age is 18 years old
Reviews(193)
Good wines and lovely scenery.
Hunter Valley winery tour. The bus from Sydney will take you to the first winery, lunch with wine, the second winery and finally the chocolate factory where you can buy souvenirs. They could also taste carefully selected wines from each winery, and could purchase wines they liked from the tastings. I took my children with me (we were the only ones with kids, as expected), but I really enjoyed participating because our tour guide, Sota, showed me where I could see wild kangaroos and gently called out to me. We enjoyed not only wine, but also wineries and the hotel buildings where we had lunch. A day of satisfaction.
The one day tour feom Sydney was a beautiful experience especially for wine lover.
The tour guide is very responsible - the whole experience is also special! Even people who don't normally drink can come and see.
Tour was cancelled without notifying us ahead of time. Disappointed as we planned over six months in advance. When pickup was late I called and was informed tour had been cancelled. This after getting an email at 5:21 a.m. reminding us about it. Terrible customer service all around.
Hi Gail, We're truly sorry for the disappointment caused by the cancellation of your Hunter Valley tour. Unfortunately, due to insufficient passenger numbers, we were unable to operate the tour on the scheduled date. As soon as this was confirmed, we contacted you several days in advance via the email address provided in your booking. We also offered alternative departure dates at no additional cost. Unfortunately, we didn't receive a response, and as a result we were unable to confirm an alternative arrangement before your travel date. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this caused and understand how disappointing it would have been after planning your trip. We always do our best to notify guests as early as possible and provide suitable alternatives whenever an unforeseen cancellation is necessary. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best with your future travels.
We had a lovely day tasting wines and learning about the region. Chen was great!
Very good tour, visited two wineries and a hotel restaurant for lunch, then a cheese shop and a chocolate shop, the last two mainly for shopping. Had plenty of wine and the guides at the vineyards were interesting, lunch was okay (salad and pasta with chicken or salmon). Had a smaller group of 14, don’t be alarmed if you get picked up at the hotel in a coach bus, we transferred into a smaller van bus; it seemed the company was corralling people from the hotels. Other tours I’ve been on benefitted from the guide narrating much of the trip so we got a little history lesson, but didn’t get so much of that in this trip. To the company, consider doing a cheese tasting plate and/or chocolate tasting in lieu of lunch since that’d be a more unique experience than eating at a hotel restaurant.
My family and I went on this day tour and it was an enjoyable experience. Chen, our driver, was punctual picking us up from the designated hotel and was courteous and friendly. His assistant Frank was helpful with translation and attending to our requests. The 2 wineries we went, Audrey Wilkinson and Mountain Pleasant gave us a good range of white and red wine for tasting, and the ambience was nice. 2-course lunch was good with salad and burger or pasta. Wine was also offered at lunch. The ride to and from Hunter Valley was smooth and comfortable in a coach bus. Chen was a good driver. Yes, we would recommend this trip.
Chen good. Must go with him. Zz
Thnak you for your 5 Star Review.
We thoroughly enjoyed the wineries, local cheeses, and chocolates. The lunch was excellent and the whole day was well organized. A great way to experience the Hunter Valley.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the wineries, local cheeses, chocolates, and your lunch. It's great to know the day was well organised and provided a memorable Hunter Valley experience. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back on another tour soon.
