Luxe Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour vanuit Sydney

The tour used an air conditioned minibus and there were eight guests from many parts of the world. Our driver / guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about tourism in the Hunter Valley region. He encouraged questions when traffic allowed and was always happy to respond and help when needed. The wildlife park was fascinating. Although the prime reason for visiting was to stroke a koala, who was much more interested in the fresh eucalyptus leaves the keeper was offering him than the striking that he received. He was clearly perfectly happy with the occasion! The other wildlife at the location were just as fascinating but the kangaroos were particularly popular with food offered to us by the Guide for hand feeding. I was particularly interested in the venomous snake house. Luckily the reptiles were all behind glass! If one moved quickly amongst the enclosures one could see most of the things of interest in brief. But people with limited mobility would have to prioritise what they wanted to experience. That being said, the park is in a gentle hill and is almost entirely wheelchair accessible. Well worth a visit. The wineries were a further twenty minutes away and were well chosen on the day by our guide for the group’s particular aspirations. There was just the right amount of variety of offerings and of good quality although different people enjoyed different wines of course. I would not have wanted too many more to taste! That would have detracted from the enjoyment of the day in my opinion. The cheese and chocolate tasting was a highlight of the day. A real treat for the taste buds. And in a splendid location. The optional meal offered plenty of choice and was enjoyed by all. Our Guide was happy to drop us off en-route before the official pickup drop off point. Would thoroughly recommend.

Friendly guide. Great wineries with personal attention. The guide asked what kinds of wines we liked and tailored the wineries to it. The wildlife experience is the best you will get.

This was one of the best organized and most enjoyable experiences I have had for some time, invaluable

This is a must do for wine enthusiasts. The day started with a koala encounter which was amazing! Then onto cheese and chocolates. Then wine tasting in the beautiful countryside. It was a highlight of our trip!

I’ll start by saying that the people associated with this tour were lovely. Sam, the tour guide, the ladies at “The Fat Cow”, and both of our winery leads were very kind. The tour of the reptile park was fabulous. Unfortunately, the quality of products offered in this region were incredibly disappointing. The tour notes that you start with a chocolate, cheese and olive oil tasting. While this is true, all of the above were of poor taste and reminiscent of something you would get at Aldi. The first winery that we visited, was a beautiful location, but the wine itself tasted oddly watered down - like nothing I’ve had before (not in a good way). The second winery was better, although still lacking from a flavour perspective. If you’re a wine lover, I would give this tour a miss. We did this tour with two other wine lovers from Sweden (who we met on the tour), and they agreed. At the end of the day, it felt like we paid a hefty fee to be driven to the animal park, and spend the day with some nice people.

The first stop was a reptile centre not mentioned on the itinerary, a good opportunity to see Koala's and kangangaroo's up close, along with the reptiles and a centre that recovers venom for antivenom treatments. Then onto tastings, one stop for wine and cheese, then two wineries with lunch inbetween, our guide Sam provided great insight into all sorts of Aussie things.

Sam was a great tour guide. Enjoyed the day visiting the vineyards and wineries. Also enjoyed seeing the reptile park.

Had an absolutely wonderful experience with Sam and the group this past week! Firstly, We had some real difficulty finding the spot after an Apple Maps malfunction and Sam couldn’t have been more helpful and patient in ensuring we didn’t miss the trip. After that rocky start, we had a really wonderful day completing all the activities and tastings - all of which were complemented by Sam’s local knowledge, insights and humour. It was a once in a lifetime experience getting to feed kangaroos and stroke koala bears at the conservation centre and then we had a wonderful afternoon wine tasting in the beautiful hunter valley! Couldn’t recommend this highly enough, one of the highlights of our trip - thanks Sam All the best, 2 tardy Poms

Howdy from Georgia, USA! 🤠🌎 This tour is a 100% must-do! We had one of our best days in Australia with Kangarrific Tours and our guide —funny, entertaining, and so knowledgeable. From cuddly koalas 🐨 and other amazing wildlife to delicious cheeses, chocolates, and wines 🍷🧀🍫, every stop was perfect. The beautiful views, the laughs along the way, and even meeting the adorable dog Bugsby made it unforgettable. Our guide truly made the experience—his humor and stories brought everything to life. Thank you, Kangarrific Tours, for showing us such a beautiful country with such kind people. We can’t recommend this tour enough! P.S. hope you’re enjoying your Richard Geres with good friends and family!

The wildlife tour and wine tasting was one of the highlights of my trip to Australia! Starting the day with the wildlife tour was great! We did a wine and cheese tasting, went to two vineyards, and had a great lunch. Our tour guide was great and ensured everyone's needs were accommodated. Highly recommend!