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Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine & Food Tour Travellers’ Choice Award Winner | Lunch at Own Cost Join us for a relaxed, top-rated experience in the heart of the Hunter Valley. This boutique tour showcases premium, small-batch wines, artisan food, and the region’s stunning scenery—all led by a passionate local guide. Tour Highlights: Premium wine tastings at handpicked boutique cellar doors Cheese & wine pairing at one stop with a local tasting board Vodka & gin tasting at a local distillery (venue-dependent) Lunch at a local brewhouse – Choose what you like from the menu (own expense) Artisan cheese & chocolate sampling (venue-dependent) Wildlife spotting – Keep an eye out for kangaroos along the way Travel in comfort – Modern, air-conditioned vehicle Expert local guide – Friendly, knowledgeable, and dedicated to providing a memorable day Perfect for couples, friends, and food & wine lovers looking to experience the best of the Hunter in a fun, friendly, small-group setting.

Hunter Valley Full Day Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

If you’re short on time but want to experience the best of the Hunter Valley, this half-day vineyard tour is ideal. You’ll visit three boutique wineries, where you’ll sample a selection of fine wines. At one, you’ll take a cheese and wine masterclass, where you’ll learn to match seven cheeses with seven wines. Armed with this knowledge, happy hour at your house will never be the same again.

Snapshot Half Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Small Group Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Lunch from Sydney

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Embark on an exhilarating half-day escapade into the heart of the Hunter Valley, where each moment promises a fusion of award-winning wines, breathtaking vineyard landscapes, and a delectable light lunch! Your adventure unfolds, picture yourself immersed in the rich tapestry of the Hunter Valley, Pokolbin, and Lovedale, as you indulge in tastings that dance on your palate like a symphony of flavours. But that’s not all – the climax of your journey takes place in the heart of a working boutique vineyard. Here, a locally sourced light lunch awaits, elevating your culinary experience amidst the vines. Not all dietary requirements, can be catered for with this light lunch. Your travels don’t finish there. Its off to a local distillery outlet for samples of vodkas and gins. Followed by a visit to the Hunter famous ‘Smelly Deli’ for a local cheese and chocolate shops, try not to fill yourself with all the yummy things to buy before we return you back to your accommodation.

Hunter Valley Mid-Day with Light Lunch Wine Tour

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Hunter Valley All Inclusive Boutique Wine Tour from Sydney

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Hunter Valley Wine Country Helicopter Flight from Cessnock

10 minutesFree Cancellation

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Tour some of the Hunter Valley's most beautiful cellar doors

With no more than 11 travellers, this tour offers a refined, relaxed and social day—ideal for solo guests, couples and friends seeking an elevated Hunter Valley escape. Embark on a luxury small-group wine tour of the Hunter Valley, with hotel pick-up and drop-off included. Travel in comfort to the beautiful Broke-Fordwich and Pokolbin regions, known for their boutique cellar doors, exceptional wines and stunning vineyard landscapes. Enjoy premium tastings at three handpicked wineries, each offering an intimate experience away from the crowds. Lunch is at a French-inspired brasserie within the grounds of Keith Tulloch Wines, where guests can purchase a breads course, main and a glass of wine (or beer, soft drink or coffee) for $40 on the day. You’ll also visit an artisan chocolatier and have time to explore the estate and surrounding vineyards. Guests may opt to add a boutique gin tasting as part of their experience at no extra charge.

Luxury Hunter Valley Tour: 3 Tastings, Gin, Lunch & Chocolatier

6 hoursFree Cancellation

3 Hour Helicopter Wine Tasting Tour in Hunter Valley

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Enjoy an amazing wine tasting experience in The Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Our tours are fully customisable to suit you. You can add as many or as few venues as you like. We can build an itinerary to suit all tastes and budgets. Our tours are 100% private, you'll never share a vehicle with anyone not in your group. We pick up from most accommodations within the Lower Hunter Valley (please confirm before booking). Your tour includes pick up from 9:30am* onwards, to as late as 9:30pm*, including dinner transfers if you'd like to go out in the evening. It just doesn't include your tasting fees and meals. Our tours are also dog friendly, if you'd like to bring your furry friend with you. * Hours outside these times are available at an additional fee of $25 per hour or part thereof.

Full Day Private Wine Tour Exclusively Tailored To Suit You

3 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Local wine & cheese pairing

The Hunter Valley is renowned for its wine, but on this fun day tour you won’t be limited to this tasty beverage. At three wineries and a distillery you’ll get the chance to sample wine, gin, vodka, beer, cider, cheese, and chocolate. If they don’t leave you full enough, you’ll also enjoy a tasty one-course lunch. This is an easy way to fully experience the Hunter Valley’s best without having to drive yourself.

Small Group Hunter Valley Wine Tour w Lunch, Gin, Cheese & Choc

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Tastes of the Hunter Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

3- Hour Wine and Harvest the Hunter Horse Tour in Pokolbin

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Sample great wine, cheese, and other gourmet treats on a full-day tour to the Hunter Valley from Sydney. Known for its great climate and fine wines, the Hunter Valley also boasts fantastic food producers who make the most of local ingredients. Your guide takes your small group to boutique wineries and cheese producers to sample the goods. Learn more about the winemakers who have given the Hunter Valley its reputation.

Award-Winning Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tour from Sydney

11 hoursFree Cancellation

If you're a wine lover, no visit to Australia would be complete without a trip to Hunter Valley, an area renowned for its wine and cheese. As well as visiting some of the area's best wineries, you'll learn about how to pair wine with different foods and sample local delicacies such as cheese and chocolate. Plus, round-trip transfers mean that you can both enjoy the scenery and not worry about driving after sampling wine.

Uncork the Hunter Full Day Hunter Valley Winery Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the delicious wines and food of the Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest wine-producing region, during a full-day tour from Pokolbin, Cessnock, or Rothbury. After a handy pickup, your wine tour includes three relaxed wine tastings at boutique wineries, plus a delicious 1-course restaurant lunch. Sample local cheeses, chocolate, and spirits during stops at local shops. Learn more about the region from your driver–guide during this entertaining and informative tour.

Hunter Valley Wine Tour ex Hunter Valley - Lunch, Cheese, Chocolate, Distillery

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

Experience the Hunter Valley’s refined side on this small-group luxury wine tour designed for travellers who value quality over quantity. Your day begins with a premium tasting at Mount Pleasant, one of the region’s most historic wineries, served with cheese and olives. Next, enjoy an intimate tasting at Thomas Allen Wines—a boutique cellar door rarely offered to tour groups. Lunch is at the acclaimed Bistro Molines, where guests pay on the day and can choose their own two-course menu overlooking the vines. After lunch, visit Mount View Estate, a stunning new cellar door perched high above the valley. Enjoy a guided tasting while taking in one of the most spectacular views in the Hunter. Travelling in a luxury vehicle with an expert local guide, you’ll avoid crowded tourist stops and enjoy more relaxed, personalised experiences. Perfect for couples, friends, celebrations, and anyone seeking a more elevated Hunter Valley wine tour.

Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Hunter Valley Romantic Bubbly Breakfast Helicopter Tour from Cessnock

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Secure your very own flightseeing trip for your ideal day and time by pre-booking this Hunter Valley private helicopter flight from Cessnock. Admire bird's-eye views of the Hunter Valley's wineries, vineyards, gardens, and Cypress Lakes golf course, all from a modern helicopter with a personal pilot. Then, touch down and savor a 3-course lunch at one of the the valley's top restaurants.

3-Hour Hunter Valley Scenic Helicopter Tour Including 3-Course Lunch from Cessnock

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Start your morning the Hunter Valley way — from the air. Departing from Cessnock Airport, you’ll lift off for a scenic helicopter flight over rolling green hills, vineyard rows and the stunning Broken Back Range. With guaranteed window-seat views, you’ll capture postcard-perfect photos of the valley’s patchwork landscape as the sun lights up the countryside below. Your pilot provides inflight commentary with local insight and a few tips on the best cellar doors to visit later. After approximately 20 unforgettable minutes, you’ll touch down at Restaurant Cuvée for a gourmet breakfast for two, complete with a celebratory glass of bubbly. Before you go, pop into the onsite chocolate shop for a sweet extra to take with you.

Hunter Valley Helicopter Tour: Bubbly Breakfast

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Our most popular — and genuinely exclusive — Hunter Valley experience, the Cellar Door & Lunch Tour is built for guests who want the region’s best wines and cuisine without the driving. From lift-off in your private helicopter, it’s a true VIP “door-to-door” day with sweeping aerial views across vineyards, cellar doors and the surrounding ranges. What’s included: VIP helicopter pick-up and return from your local accommodation (where suitable) or Cessnock Airport Scenic flight en route, with your pilot pointing out local highlights Private wine tasting at a highly recommended Hunter Valley winery — hosted, unhurried, and focused on quality wines (with time to purchase favourites) Gourmet à-la-carte lunch at a premium local restaurant, paired with a glass of wine (or equivalent) — seasonal produce, standout dishes, and the kind of long, relaxed lunch the Hunter is famous for Perfect for anniversaries, proposals, celebrations, or a “we’re doing this properly” weekend treat.

Newcastle Scenic Flight Tour from the Hunter Valley

3 hoursFree Cancellation

We’ve curated an unforgettable wine tasting journey through the best vineyards in the Hunter Valley, hand-selected to showcase the region’s finest flavors. -Three exclusive, seated wine tastings; each offering a unique and immersive experience. -An artisan vodka & gin tasting: discover the craft behind these award-winning spirits. -A local cheese or chocolate or small bites paired tasting: because no indulgent day is complete without a little extra treat. Experience how food changes the flavours of wine. For lunch, unwind at The Farm - 4 Pines, where you can enjoy a delicious à la carte meal (at your own cost) while soaking in the scenic vineyard views. Small-group luxury: With a maximum of 11 guests per tour, you'll enjoy a personalized and intimate experience. Engaging commentary throughout: We prioritize education, offering insightful commentary while in the van. Please note that venues chosen for each tour can vary.

Newcastle: Boutique Hunter Valley Wine Tour

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

We’ve curated an unforgettable wine-tasting journey through the best vineyards in the Hunter Valley. -Three exclusive, seated wine tastings; each offering a unique and immersive experience. -An artisan vodka & gin tasting: discover the craft behind these award-winning spirits. -A local cheese or chocolate or small bites paired tasting: because no indulgent day is complete without a little extra treat. Experience how food changes the flavours of wine. -For lunch, unwind at The Farm - 4 Pines, where you can enjoy a delicious à la carte meal (at your own cost) while soaking in the scenic vineyard views. - We’ll pick you up and drop you off at your Newcastle address. - Engaging commentary throughout: We prioritize education, offering insightful commentary while in the van. Please note that venues chosen for each tour can vary.

Newcastle: Private Hunter Valley Wine Tour

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Award Winning Full Day Wine and Food Experience

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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