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Indulge your inner foodie as you discover the fine wines and culinary delights of Australia’s famous Hunter Valley. Set out from Sydney on a full-day trip, stopping to enjoy tours and tastings at the region’s most prestigious boutique wineries. Along the way, tuck into a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and sample regional cheeses and chocolates.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.