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Experience the beauty of the Hunter Valley and enjoy some of the region’s best wineries without having to worry about organizing your own transport with this full-day group tour from Newcastle. A guaranteed great day out, this tour includes visits to three different wineries and a distillery, where you’ll have the chance to sample an array of local produce including chocolate, cheese, and gin. You’ll also enjoy a delicious laid-back lunch.

Award-Winning Boutique Winery: Taste hand-crafted wines from Cael’s Gate, proudly made with minimal intervention and sourced from premium vineyards in Hunter Valley and beyond Triple Indulgence: A perfectly curated experience combining wine, artisan cheese, and handcrafted chocolate – designed to elevate your palate Intimate and Authentic: Unlike large commercial tours, this tasting is personal, hosted by passionate cellar door staff who share the story behind every bottle Perfect for Couples & Small Groups: Ideal as a date, gift experience, or outing with friends Support Local: Enjoy cheese and chocolate from small-scale, local producers, supporting regional artisans alongside Cael’s Gate’s boutique wines

Enjoy a professional wine tasting with a dedicated member of our staff, followed by a satisfying Ploughman's lunch and relax on the balcony overlooking the picturesque view of the vineyard or on the landscape patio.

Taste the essence of the Hunter Valley on this exclusive boutique wine tour. Visit top vineyards and enjoy three seated wine tastings, complemented by artisan vodka and gin tastings. A local guide shares insights about the region's rich winemaking heritage while you savor either local cheeses, chocolates, or small bites paired tasting (varies each tour). Enjoy lunch at The Farm, 4 Pines, with stunning vineyard views (lunch at your own cost). With a maximum of 11 guests, this small-group experience guarantees personalized attention and a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for wine lovers and celebration groups alike. - Three exclusive wine tastings at selected vineyards (inc one paired experience) - Local pickup from Cessnock, Pokolbin, Lovedale, and more - Small group size for an intimate experience - Lunch available at The Farm with picturesque views - Vodka & Gin tasting

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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 relaxed wine tastings at boutique wineries, plus a delicious restaurant lunch. Sample local cheeses and chocolate during stops at local shops. Learn more about the region from your driver–guide during this entertaining and informative tour.

Taste your way through the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region, on this small-group day tour from Newcastle. We've hand-picked a mix of iconic Australian labels and family-run cellar doors so every stop brings something new, with door-to-door transport so all you have to do is relax and enjoy. What's included: -Three exclusive seated wine tastings, each a relaxed and immersive cellar door experience -An artisan vodka and gin tasting, discovering the craft behind these award-winning spirits -A paired tasting of local cheese, chocolate or small bites, showing how food changes the flavours of wine -Lunch at 4 Pines at The Farm, with an à la carte meal (at your own cost) overlooking the vines -A small group of no more than 11 guests, for a personal and relaxed day -Engaging commentary from your guide on the region's history, winemaking and local culture -Pick up and drop off at your Newcastle address Please note the venues featured on each tour can vary.

Discover the sights and tastes of Australia's renowned Hunter Valley wine country on this private and personalized tour. With no set itinerary, the whole experience can be tailored to your own preferences or you can leave the planning up to your guide (who lives in the valley and has been part of the wine scene for decades). Either way, your guide will take you to the most spectacular locations and introduce you to the most wonderful wines.

Nestled in the picturesque Broke Fordwich wine region, framed by the breathtaking Broken Back Mountain range and ancient stones, Cael's Gate Wines is a boutique winery celebrated for its handcrafted, award-winning wines. Elevate your experience with our wine tastings, followed by a selection of local artisan bonbons filled with exquisite flavours, accompanied by seasonal fruits and nuts. Enjoy these delights while overlooking our Tempranillo vineyard from our deck, covered courtyard, tasting bar, or cosy fireplace. It’s the ultimate wine tasting experience!

There will be a member of the team who will guide you through a set list of our current and reserve release wines. Enjoy your private 45-minute tasting experience on the balcony overlooking the vineyard and mountain ranges, on the landscaped patio, or in the main tasting room. Our cellar door is located in the beautiful Broke Fordwich wine region and we invite you to try our award-winning wines from the Hunter Valley and other wine regions of New South Wales.

Enjoy a wine and cheese tasting with a dedicated member of our staff. Wine tasting are conducted on the wrap around balcony overlooking the vineyard and mountain ranges, on the landscaped patio area for large groups or in the contemporary cellar door.

Already staying in Hunter Valley wine country? On this private tour, the vehicle and guide are yours alone for the day. We collect you from your accommodation in Pokolbin, Cessnock, Lovedale, Nulkaba or Allandale at around 9:45am, so you reach your first cellar door as it opens at 10am. No city transfer, no strangers: just your group and a local guide. Enjoy three seated wine tastings at hand-picked cellar doors, one paired with cheese, chocolate or small bites, plus a small-batch vodka, gin and liqueur tasting. Tell us your favourite wines before the day and we will shape the stops around them. Lunch is a relaxed hour among the vines at your own cost, and you are home by about 4pm. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, hens weekends and family getaways. Runs seven days a week, priced per group. Depending on group size, you will travel in a luxury Mercedes-Benz or our 12-seat Toyota HiAce.

There will be a member of the team who will guide you through a set list of our current release wines. Enjoy your private 45-minute tasting experience on the balcony overlooking the vineyard and mountain ranges, on the landscaped patio, or in the main tasting room. Our cellar door is located in the beautiful Broke Fordwich wine region and we invite you to try our award-winning wines from the Hunter Valley and other wine regions of New South Wales.

Indulge in a curated selection of fine wines, artisanal cheeses, and premium charcuterie, served with freshly baked bread or crackers. A dedicated staff member will guide you through this exceptional tasting experience. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with your lunch, and unwind as you savour the flavours in the midst of the picturesque surroundings.

Explore the Hunter Valley your way on this private wine tour from Newcastle, shaped entirely around your group. From iconic Australian labels to family-run cellar doors, every stop is hand-picked, with a private guide and door-to-door transport so all you have to do is sip, taste and enjoy. What's included: - Three exclusive seated wine tastings, each a relaxed and immersive cellar door experience - An artisan vodka and gin tasting, discovering the craft behind these award-winning spirits - A paired tasting of local cheese, chocolate or small bites, showing how food changes the flavours of wine - Lunch at 4 Pines at The Farm, with an à la carte meal (at your own cost) overlooking the vines - Pick up and drop off at your Newcastle address - Relaxed, insightful commentary from your guide as you travel between stops As a private tour, you choose the cellar doors, the pace and the timing, making it ideal for couples, groups of friends, corporate days and milestone celebrations.

The Hunter Valley's breweries are spread out enough that visiting several usually means skipping the beer and driving. Hand the driving over on this guided tour and tasting experience. Cruise between three local breweries in an air-conditioned vehicle, sample craft beer and cider, and tuck into a delicious lunch and snacks.

Drive the Hunter Valley yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks Australia's oldest wine region in the free Wine Trails app: pick your date and starting point — Cessnock, Pokolbin, Broke or Lovedale — choose the cellar doors you want, and the app builds your personal route with turn-by-turn narration. 84 narrated stories cover 62 cellar doors and the people behind them: as you roll into Pokolbin you'll hear how James Busby stepped ashore in the 1820s carrying vine cuttings gathered across France and Spain, and how every Australian wine region that followed traces its genetics back to that single act. No group, no schedule, no guide — pause for a long cellar-door lunch, replay anything, and the audio keeps working when the signal drops on the back roads toward Broke. You'll need a car and a designated driver; tastings are booked and paid directly with the wineries.