Top New South Wales Holidays - page 2

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.

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.

Taste your way around the Hunter Valley on this day tour from Sydney. Soak up the scenery as you sample some of Australia's best wine, cheese, chocolate, and spirits during guided tastings at three wineries and a distillery. In addition to visiting local producers, you'll also enjoy a relaxed lunch with wine, craft beer, or cider in a scenic spot in the Valley.

Explore the Blue Mountains the easy way on a full-day group tour from Sydney. It’s an action-packed trip with spectacular views, railway and cable car rides, forest walks, and wildlife encounters at Sydney Zoo. See much more than you could touring independently. This thorough tour appeals to travelers with many interests. Return to Sydney’s Circular Quay by ferry in time for dinner in the city.

Embark on an immersive food and wine tasting journey through the renowned and picturesque Hunter Valley, on a half day filled with gourmet food and wine pairings, tasting experiences and exclusive behind the scenes barrel tasting. Perfect for foodies and wine lovers seeking a unique, fun and informative experience! Tour Visits; Three cellar doors (including a working winery) in the Pokolbin Region.

Get out of Sydney for the day on an indulgent winery tour of the Hunter Valley. Head north of the city in a comfortable mini-coach without the hassle of driving yourself (or having to designate a driver who can’t drink). Visit three cellar doors, where you’ll sample some top local wine. Also get the chance to sample locally made chocolates and cheese, for a full culinary experience.

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.

Trade the bustle of Sydney for the picturesque Blue Mountains—and make your travel logistics easy and hassle-free—on this full-day tour. Catering to active adult travelers, this tour includes scenic views, waterfall hikes, and more. You can look forward to visiting Wentworth Falls, stopping at the Three Sisters, and spotting wildlife. All national park fees, lunch, and transportation from central Sydney are included.

Wine lovers who don’t have a lot of time for a full-day wineries tour will love this short hosted wine-tasting session right in the heart of Sydney. Choose between the 30 and 45-minute tasting sessions, conveniently located at a cellar door in The Rocks historic area. Sample rare, decades-old wines and learn more about the wineries that produce them.

Grab a date or your best friend for an intimate, relaxed private picnic at a winery. You’ll be given a map of the estate–which includes vineyards, orchards, and views of rolling hills–so you can find your own spot to relax. Indulge in the goodies from your packed picnic basket, including sweet and savory treats. Also participate in a guided wine tasting and take home a bottle of your favorite.

Discover the breathtaking views and magnificent waterfalls of the Blue Mountains without the crowds by delaying your morning departure from Sydney. Spend the day on guided bushwalks through this UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscape, admiring the views from lookout spots. This tour is timed so you miss the worst of the Sydney traffic and linger at the Three Sisters around sunset, after the crowds have disappeared.

Planning a wine country visit from Sydney can mean renting a car and choosing a designated driver. However, this round-trip tour makes it easy to explore the Hunter Valley. Travel with a local guide, take in scenic countryside views, and sample wines at some of the region’s best-known wineries. It’s a relaxed way to experience Australian wine country—with the bonus of possible wildlife sightings along the way.

Getting from Sydney to the Blue Mountains can be time-consuming if you’re relying on trains and local transport. This day tour connects the region’s highlights without wasting a second of your vacation time. Take in sweeping views of the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley, experience the rides at Scenic World, and see native wildlife at either Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo before returning with a relaxing cruise along the Parramatta River.

Uncover the secrets of Sydney’s heritage as you explore The Rocks on this guided walking tour of the historic precinct. Offering amazing views over the Sydney Harbour and the Campbells Cove Wharves, your guide will lead you along shady laneways and cobbled courtyards where you’ll discover some of Sydney’s earliest buildings, including Cadman’s Cottage, built in 1816 and the Garrison Church, which dates back to the 1840s.

Explore some of the best big and boutique wineries and vineyards in the Hunter Valley without the hassle of arranging your own transportation, tastings, and tours during this full-day excursion. Ideal for wine lovers of all ages, visit spots you might otherwise have overlooked, and sample wine without the worry of drink-driving—someone else will take the wheel.

Sightseeing around Circular Quay doesn’t have to mean slow ferries and crowded lookouts. This high-speed jet boat ride rockets you across Sydney Harbour for a thrilling spin on classic views. Snap photos of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge before your captain shifts gears into spins, slides, and power maneuvers.

Get the most out of your day in the Hunter Valley by combining two of its features—wine and native Australian wildlife—in a single itinerary. With a guide in the lead and transportation all arranged in advance, learn about the famous wine-producing region and its animal inhabitants through stops at a local wildlife park and several boutique wineries. You can also sample cheese and indulge in a winery lunch (extra cost).

Whether you're a committed oenophile or you simply want to know more about wine, this private tour offers a rewarding day out. Experience the best of the Hunter Valley in a private seated tasting that pairs artisan chocolate with a selection of wines.

Enjoy an insider’s perspective on the iconic Sydney Opera House during this small-group shore excursion. Learn about the performances, history, and architecture of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed building as your guide fills you in on insider secrets and stories. Get photo ops from vantage points that are normally off-limits, and have the option to dine at the famous Opera Bar or House Canteen.

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.

Take to the waves at one of Sydney’s top surf spots with a surf class at the beautiful Maroubra Beach. In a small-group lesson with a qualified instructor and a maximum of 6 people, learn about water safety, master the basic skills, and enjoy a fun time on the water.

Experience the decadent taste of wine and cheese on this VIP small-group tasting at Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard’s stunning cellar door in Pokolbin in the Lower Hunter Valley. Join your in-house wine expert in the vineyard’s heritage-listed museum space where you’ll sample an array of premium wines and taste fortified wines direct from the barrel, perfectly paired with a locally-sourced cheese platter.

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, beer, cider, cheese, and chocolate. If they don’t leave you full enough, you’ll also enjoy a relaxed one-course lunch. This is an easy way to fully experience the Hunter Valley’s best without having to drive yourself.

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