Top Hunter Valley Tickets & Passes

Experience the art of food and drink pairings in the scenic Hunter Region without having to worry about who is driving on this food and drink tour with a designated driver. Indulge in a range of all-inclusive tasting experiences that celebrate regional produce, premium Hunter Valley wines, local spirits, and artisan chocolates.

Delve deeper into the flavors of the Hunter Valley with this artisan cheese tasting at a local cheese producer. A great opportunity to sample some local treats, this tasting session gives you the chance to try a range of different cheeses produced at the in-house factory. You’ll also have the opportunity to see cheese being made and ask the resident cheese concierge any questions about the cheeses or the cheese-making process.

For travelers really short on time, there is probably no faster way to see the Hunter Valley than on this 10-minute helicopter tour. Hop on at the Cessnock Aerodrome and get airborne over valley highlights from vineyards to golf courses to the Broken Back Range. You can opt for round-trip transportation from your hotel for an extra fee.

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.

Discover the on-site museum at Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard during a self-guided tour and learn the history of the vineyard and local area. Sit back and enjoy a master class on wine history, production, and tasting notes with an in-house wine expert. Pick up your gourmet picnic basket, and find a spot in the vineyards for lunch with views over the Hunter Valley.

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.