Scenic Hunter Valley Tour with Wine and Cheese Tastings
Description
ITINERARY This unique exploration of the Hunter Valley region provides a variety of food and wine experiences to showcase the best of the regions local produce - there is something for everyone! We will sample a range of wines from our favourite Boutique cellar doors, selected for their commitment to excellent customer experience and quality wine - with two tastings before lunch and one in the afternoon. At lunchtime, we enjoy a delicious cafe lunch. Alternating between the lovely "The Winner is Oscars" and beautiful "Cypress Lakes Country Club" we allow plenty of time to relax and get to know your fellow travellers. After eating you can browse the bespoke collection of boutique shops. After a relaxed paced day of sipping, sampling and slurping our way around the valley, we will start to make our way back to the hustle and bustle of Sydney.
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Itinerary
Begin your Hunter Valley Wine Tour with breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour as you cross the iconic Harbour Bridge, en route to one of Australia’s premier wine regions, the Hunter Valley. Our tour offers a remarkable showcase of the region, featuring a carefully curated selection of food and wine experiences designed to delight your senses—there’s something for everyone!
The Hunter Valley is renowned for its Semillon, but it also boasts award-winning varieties like Shiraz, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Verdelho. Stroll through picturesque vineyards and visit boutique cellar doors for an immersive wine-tasting experience. Each cellar door has been handpicked for its commitment to exceptional customer service and the quality of its wines, offering two tastings before lunch and one in the afternoon.
For lunch, enjoy a delicious café-style meal at Cypress Lakes, set against the stunning backdrop of Hunter Valley Village. After your meal, take some time to explore the unique boutique shops and galleries, and indulge in local produce with an educational cheese-making session at the Hunter Valley Cheese Factory. If time allows, consider visiting the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company, The British Lolly Shop, Kissofire Hunter Valley Liqueurs, or The Garden Cellars; any additional tastings will be at your own expense.
Local Produce tastings
This unique exploration of the Hunter Valley region showcases the area’s best local produce.
After a day filled with memorable experiences and camaraderie among fellow wine lovers, we’ll begin our journey back to Sydney. Rest assured, we’ll provide comfort stops along the way, ensuring you can relax after a day of indulgence. You’ll return to the city with ample time to grab a meal or catch a show.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years, photo ID required
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(23)
It was a long drive (6 hrs total) for about 4 hrs in the Hunter Valley. The boutique wineries we visited were ok, yet only one had a really lovely setting. The lunch at a golf course was fine but it would have been nice to eat in a vineyard setting. It was a good value overall so perhaps our expectations were too high.
Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We appreciate your thoughts on the drive time and the winery settings, it’s always helpful to hear what could enhance the experience. We hope you still had some enjoyable moments and would love the opportunity to welcome you on another adventure! - MC 🍷🧀🌿
We enjoyed seeing Hunter Valley; however, our guide (Jeff) picked the 3 wineries and only one was. Good (Hanging Tree Wines). The lunch at the Country Club was excellent
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed exploring Hunter Valley and that lunch at the Country Club was a highlight. We appreciate your thoughts on the winery selections and will take them into consideration. Hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! - MC🍷
Had a great wine tour, wine tastings in three boutique wineries and a nice cheese tasting as well. Very friendly driver/guide Jeff took care of us!
G'Day, We really appreciate your thoughtful review! It’s fantastic to hear you had such a great experience with us. We loved having you on the tour and can’t wait for the chance to show you more incredible spots on future adventures. Looking forward to next time! Warm regards, Cody
Tour guide Ben was very knowledgeable, pleasant and made our tour a lot of fun. It was a wonderful experience and a very comfortable ride. Highly recommend him
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad Ben made your tour enjoyable and insightful. Your recommendation means a lot, and we hope to see you on another adventure soon!
Great trip, with a great host, We chose the right day as the weather was fantastic as well, Would recommend to anyone considering this trip.
Great trip. Raphael was entertaining, wine was plentiful and lunch was good. Visited 3 wineries., cheese making place and had lunch at a nice golf course
Chris (male) was a very experienced, friendly, and informative of guide, who is also a safe driver. He was very efficient and kept the group moving, yet I did not feel rushed. We enjoyed sampling wines from three boutique wineries, as well as cheese from a small Cheese company. We also enjoyed the views of the Hunter valley. In all, it was a very pleasant full day tour with lots of good information on Australia and lots of great wine! I would highly recommend this trip for anyone wanting to experience both the Hunter Valley scenery and boutique wines.
Hi Charles, We are so happy to hear you had such a great time up in the Hunter Valley and found the wine and cheese delicious! Shania :)
If you love wine and cheese - this is one of the best wine tours I’ve ever experienced!!! It was such a fun day - great experience. And our guide, Rafael, was fantastic!
Hi There, We're so glad you had such a great time eating delicious cheese and drinking delicious wine in the Hunter Valley! Shania :)
I took this tour on December 20, 2023, and our guide was Tony. It was a terrific day that included 3 Hunter Valley wineries, a lunch, and a cheese tasting. I really enjoyed the day, despite the pouring rain. Tony provided a very interesting commentary on the drive that included aboriginal history, and local history of Sydney and the Hunter Valley. Tony was a great host and driver. I highly recommend Tony and this tour.
Hi There, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! We're so glad to hear you had an incredible time down at the Hunter Valley! Thanks, Shania
Great fun exploring some smaller independent cellar doors. A good select of wines and ideal lunch. Our guide was very helpful and made sure we all had a great day. Amazing countryside- must be seen as climate change is remoulding the landscape.
Hi Claire, We're so glad to hear you had such a great time in Hunter Valley trying delicious wines! We hope to see you again! Shania :)
