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Great fun and awesome...
Great fun and awesome wines, beautiful landscapes. Gin was a pleasant surprise, cheese and chocolate pairings were great, sobels experience was the most fun and awesome wines
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Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney
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At a glance
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Price from
- $162 / person
- Location
- Hunter Valley
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 329 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Colourful Collective Travel
- Meeting point
- Please wait in Loftus St, next to The Obelisk of Distances, Macquarie Place Park, corner Loftus & Bridge Sts at least 15 minutes before the 7.45 AM departure.
Description
Picture yourself exploring the Hunter Valley, home to over 150 wineries from internationally renowned cellar doors to historic family owned wineries. This experience showcases multiple iconic venues in The Hunter Valley. Awesome cellar doors, friendly experts, award winning wines paired with cheese and chocolate, locally made spirits, wonderful food, fun guide, on point music. A very fun day out - guaranteed!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:15 AM, 7:30 AM, and 7:45 AM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $162
In demand: 60 of the next 90 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Iron Gate Estate
Iron Gate Estate is a boutique, award-winning winery in Pokolbin. Their home vineyard plantings include well-known Hunter white varieties of Semillon, Chardonnay and Verdelho, as well as Shiraz, Cabernet ,Tempranillo and Albarino.
Sobel's Winery
Go behind the scenes and get a glimpse into how this winery produces their wines, then get to taste them in a guided tasting.
Enjoy free time at Hunter Valley Resort for lunch (at own expense) followed by a wine tasting
FAR Distilling
A small, family owned distillery creating innovative gins with Australian native plants. Plus they make an amazing limoncello! Tasting and country hospitality at its best!
Pokolbin Estate Vineyard
A relaxed tasting of local varietals paired with chocolate to find that unique taste sensation. Afterwards browse the local Olive Centre to indulge in local produce including first press olive oil, olives, dukkah, jams, chutneys and chilli products Read more about - Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney - https://www.viator.com/tours/Hunter-Valley/Small-Group-Hunter-Valley-Wine-Tasting-Tour-from-Sydney/d30973-8746P2?mcid=56757
What's included
Included
Wine + chocolate/cheese paired tastings
Modern, premium vehicle ideal for small groups
Experienced driver/guide with informative commentary
Exclusive, behind the scenes production tour to see where the magic happens
Spirits tasting of gin infused with native botanicals plus hand made limoncello
20+ Wine Tastings including Hunter Valleys Semillon and Shiraz varietals
Relaxing free time for lunch with a wide range of choices and dietary options available
Kangaroo spotting
Visit three premium / boutique cellar doors / wineries
Not included
An hour is set aside for lunch with a special pre-order menu available. With free time to purchase lunch at your own expense.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
329 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please bring your own water bottle
- Minimum age is 18 years
- No hot drinks or hot food are allowed on the bus
- Venues to visit are subject to change. Please contact us a day prior to your tour date if you wish to confirm which venues we'll visit.
- Closed-toe shoes are required - no sandals or slippers
- There is one stop between Sydney and the Hunter Valley for a bathroom break. We recommend you have breakfast before the start of the tour or bring some snacks with you to eat before Lunch
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney take?
Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney lasts about 11 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney cost?
Prices start at $162 per person for this Hunter Valley experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:15 AM, 7:30 AM, and 7:45 AM.
Does Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney sell out?
It can: 60 of the next 90 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please wait in Loftus St, next to The Obelisk of Distances, Macquarie Place Park, corner Loftus & Bridge Sts at least 15 minutes before the 7.45 AM departure. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 329 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Colourful Collective Travel.
Reviews(329)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
D
Great day in the Vineyard!
Great day at the vineyards! Lots of fun, great introduction to Australian wines and gins. Small group, so it was cozy not a “tour group.” Driver was great. And we saw kangaroos!!
Operator response
We're glad you enjoyed the day with us, Deidre! Thanks for leaving a review.
J
Very good wine tour
Great guide and plenty of time at each winery. Good selection, I especially liked the Iron Gate Estate which looked beautiful and had some great wines at reasonable prices to buy. I had dinner booked in the Hunter and it was no issue for the business to allow me to hop off before the journey back, which was appreciated. Tour guide was super friendly and knowledgeable, and each winery host lit up when thtey saw him coming.
Operator response
We're glad you had a good time with us! Thank you for the wonderful review.
D
Absolutely recommend this experience.
Absolutely recommend this experience. Michael, our driver and guide for the day, was exceptional in his friendliness and local knowledge. A small number of participants meant extra attention from the various wine producers visited, and the range of local wines sampled, along with the pairings with cheese and chocolate at the final visit of the day, was superb. Transport for the day was in a modern, spacious, air conditioned minibus. If you have limited time in Sydney then this is certainly one tour you should take advantage of.
Operator response
Thank you for the spectacular review! We're glad you enjoyed your day with Michael.
C
Had the best time...
Had the best time exploring Hunter Valley and the different wineries that were included in the itinerary. Each place kept getting better. Our driver, Fernando, kept us comfortable and entertained. He even pulled over after our last stop to see kangaroos that were in the vineyards! A very cool experience and would definitely recommend!!
Operator response
Thank you for joining us! Fernando really goes out of the way for our passengers.
D
Great experience!
Absolutely fantastic day out. Hunter valley is an incredibly beautiful part of Australia. All the stops offered new scenery and a variety of wines to taste which was nice. Our driver Fernando was amazing. He made sure the whole day was on schedule and that we all enjoyed each cellar door to the fullest. Highly recommend booking this tour if you want a fun day outside of Sydney.
Operator response
Thanks for joining us, David!
J
Fernando was excellent....
Fernando was excellent. We enjoyed the wineries, and meeting people from all ever the world especially the young group from Ireland
Operator response
We're glad you enjoyed your day out wth Fernando! Thanks for the review.
L
Fernando was amazing! We...
Fernando was amazing! We had such a wonderful experience tasting new types of wine and meeting the rest of the people on the excursion! Plus we got to see kangaroos! I highly recommend this tour.
Operator response
Thank you for joining us!
V
Great choice!
The driver was amazing! The pick up was a bit confusing but ok. The tour is not just wine it has other stuff that may not like. That was setback but overall AMAZiNG
Operator response
Thank you for the review! We're currently in process of updating our pickup points, so sorry if that caused some confusion.
M
Excellent Hunter Valley experience
A superb tour led by Gil. Great variety of very welcoming stops. Excellent lunch too. Would highly recommend if you like wine!
Operator response
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're glad you enjoyed with Guil.
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