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Did someone say Chocolate and award-winning Wine? Awaken your senses on a curated Hunter Valley journey, exploring renowned historic wineries, strolling among vine-lined vistas, and experiencing the region’s rich terroir. Enjoy a refined two-course lunch with paired local wines, followed by indulgent chocolate for the perfect finish to your premium day tour. No trip to the Hunter Valley would be complete without a stop at the famous HV Chocolate Company. Finally, it’s time to head for home knowing that you have tantalised your senses having tasted, seen, sniffed, felt and heard all there is to know about the Hunter Valley region of NSW.

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.

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.

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.

Fine-tune your appreciation of Australian wines and cuisine on this full-day tasting tour of the Hunter Valley from Sydney. Discover Australia's oldest wine region at premium wineries, including a behind-the-scenes look at wine production at Sobel's Winery, with tastings included. Allow yourself to indulge while your guide navigates the roads between the city and the Valley.

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.

Sydney is a big city that’s easy to get lost in at night if you don’t know your way. This social bar crawl gives you the lay of the land with a guide who knows the city well. Meet new friends as you visit up to four different venues. Plus, you’ll also enjoy welcome drinks, pizza, snacks, games, and photos from the night to help you treasure your amazing memories.

— Package Options in Hunter Valley — ✨ ① Winery Tour ✨ ② Winery Tour with Segway ✨ ③ Winery Tour with Archery — What You'll Experience — ℹ️ • Chocolate Factory, Gosford Short break to browse handcrafted chocolates and sweet treats ℹ️ • 4 Pines Winery, Hunter Valley Learn winemaking heritage at wine theatre including grape growing, harvesting, winemaking before enjoying a guided wine tasting session. Lunch is included, featuring a choice of Asian–Western fusion set courses. Then, ✔️[Winery] - free time to explore at own pace. ✔️[W+ Segway/Archery] - enjoy 30 mins Segway vineyard tour or 45 mins archery session. ℹ️ • Anna Bay, Port Stephens Experience a memorable 20~30 mins camel ride along the dunes OR get your adrenaline pumping with an exciting 4WD sandboarding adventure for 40~60 mins, racing down the golden dunes. Activities here are walk-in purchase. — Why Choose This Tour — ✔ The ONLY Winery + Sand Dunes Day Tour ✔ Full Winery Journey ✔ Lunch Included ✔ Guaranteed departure

Understanding Sydney’s layered history can be difficult without local context, particularly in areas shaped by both Indigenous heritage and European colonies. This guided pub walking tour explores The Rocks, an area with deep cultural significance, through stories connected to its long-standing pubs. Walk between venues with a local guide, enjoy four included drinks, and learn how social gathering places reflected changing communities over time.

Discover the history of Sydney on a 2.5-hour walking tour and pub crawl in The Rocks. Your knowledgeable and entertaining guide takes you to four of Sydney's oldest pubs where you try a different glass of craft beer, cider, or wine in each venue. Learn about the early days of the British colony in Australia and hear the stories of these old-time pubs as you enjoy their rich atmosphere and tasty drinks.

Enjoy an evening of fine dining and spectacular views on a dinner cruise around Sydney Harbour. Indulge your tastebuds with a meal that includes six superb courses accompanied by Penfolds gold selection of bin and vintage wines and a full open bar. Listen to live music on weekends while soaking in iconic sights of Sydney such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.

Experience wine and wildlife on this comprehensive day trip from Sydney. Admire gorgeous coastal views on a scenic drive to Royal National Park, snap a selfie with a koala in Symbio Wildlife Park, and hike to a waterfall lookout in Morton National Park. Plus, enjoy a seaside lunch and boutique wine tasting—all included in the tour price. Enjoy a more personal experience with a small-group maximum of 11.

Get together with a guide and a small group to explore the Sydney CBD, The Rocks, Surry Hills, or Newtown on a nightlife tour. Ideal for solo travelers, couples, and friends, this tour visits a few hidden and top-rated Sydney bars. Enjoy a provided beverage at the first venue, with no pressure to drink. Along the way, hear fascinating crime stories, local legends, and fun trivia.

Your guide Daniel collects you from your Sydney CBD hotel in a luxury Mercedes van for a full day in the Hunter Valley. This small-group tour (max 11 guests) visits three handpicked cellar doors — Krinklewood's stunning Provençal estate, the refined 1813 at Tinonee, and the architecturally striking Keith Tulloch Wine. At Keith Tulloch, an artisan chocolatier is on site and you can add a craft gin tasting at no extra charge. Lunch is at Café Enzo — a Hunter Valley institution since 1996, set in a sandstone Tuscan courtyard in Pokolbin. Homemade food, local produce, generous plates. Guests pay on the day. No crowded tourist stops. No rushed tastings. Just an elevated day in the valley with a guide who genuinely knows it.

Indulge your inner foodie on a full-day gourmet tasting tour of the Hunter Valley, including breakfast and lunch. Follow your guide, a professional chef, to shop for fresh fish and seafood at the Sydney Fish Market and sample local specialties with a visit to an artisan producer. Then, visit the region’s best boutique wineries, where you indulge in fine wines paired with regional delicacies like pan-fried barramundi, kangaroo steak, or freshly rolled sushi.

Whether you're new to Sydney or just expanding your social circle, the Wednesday Social is your ultimate mid-week escape. This isn't just a random night out, it's a community builder. We pack the first half of the night with interactive social games and casual ice-breakers, followed by a legendary karaoke showdown where every singer is entered to win a $50 bar tab! Then, after the show, it's the FREE after party! Come solo or bring your homies, either way you will be locked into a whole new circle of friends. Tickets include 4 free drinks (1 per venue), free pub snacks, plus access to exclusive discounted drinks menus at the first 3 venues by showing your pub crawl wristband!

Taste a range of great beers, and learn all about craft brewing in Sydney, on this insider, small-group tour. Perfect for visiting beer lovers looking for a local experience, this tour will whisk you to several of the city's most popular breweries. At each stop, have the chance to go a behind-the-scenes tour, meet the people who created the beer, and enjoy a generous selection of samples.

Explore beyond the major tourist attractions and get to know one of Sydney’s most diverse and interesting neighborhoods–Newtown–on this street art and food tour. Avoid the hassle and discomfort of large tours as this one is capped at twelve participants. Learn more about local culture on an art walking tour, then refuel at four food stops, which might include Egyptian, Pakistani, Turkish, Japanese, and more.

Visiting the Hunter Valley is a great opportunity to experience a typical Australian wine region from Sydney, but planning it and driving yourself can make things tricky. An easier and more convenient approach is to join a full-day tour that showcases the region’s best side, from wine-tasting at cellars and wineries to sampling local chocolates and sitting down to a scenic lunch.

Join a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour by double-decker bus to discover the highlights of Sydney and Bondi Beach. Enjoy unobstructed views and recorded onboard commentary as you travel along two routes to top destinations including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Darling Harbour, and Bondi Beach. Go in-depth wherever you like by hopping off the bus to explore. Experience the city’s most noteworthy attractions at your own pace.

While the Australian Reptile Park is a great place to go to see Australian wildlife—and not just reptiles—its distance from Sydney makes visiting tricky without your own vehicle. Fortunately, this small-group tour from Sydney serves as an easy, hassle-free alternative. Visit the park to see koalas, kangaroos, and more, participate in a boomerang-throwing lesson, and experience a genuine Australian BBQ.

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.

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).