Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- At Mount Pleasant you’ll enjoy a guided tasting, perfectly paired with local cheeses, olives and lavosh.
- 3 exclusive tastings at elite cellar doors are included. Important Note: We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 18 years +. Guests who are 17 and under will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
- Bottled water is provided for each guest
- If needed, car seats can be provided for children, free of charge
- Comfortable transort (including pick up and drop off) for your full day tour is included. Vehicles range from a luxury SUV to mini van depending on group size.
What's not
- Lunch is at the acclaimed Bistro Molines, where guests can choose and pay for their own two-course menu overlooking the vineyards — a highlight in its own right.
Itinerary
our day begins at 10:30 AM as we collect you from your designated pickup address in the Hunter Valley. Sit back, relax, and prepare for what we consider to be the ultimate Hunter Valley experience—our Show Stopper tour. Every stop has been hand-selected to offer something truly rare, truly memorable, and truly spectacular.
Step into one of the Hunter’s most highly regarded vineyards, known for elegant wines and rich history. At Mount Pleasant you’ll enjoy a guided tasting of their premium range, perfectly paired with local cheeses, olives and lavosh. This tasting sets the tone for the day — deep flavour, complexity and stories behind each label that wine lovers will adore.
Experience one of the most exclusive cellar doors in the Hunter Valley. Thomas Allen is winery-only, with membership waitlists and no other tour companies welcomed — meaning you get genuine, focused attention in a stunning setting. Expect elegant wines, expert guidance from passionate hosts, and beautiful estate views. This stop is truly a highlight for anyone searching for premium Hunter Valley tastings off the usual tourist trail.
Guests pay for their own lunch on the day at the renowned Bistro Molines (approx. $110pp for breads, canapés + two courses). With sweeping vineyard views and French-inspired menus that change with the seasons, this restaurant is one of the Hunter’s most talked-about dining experiences. Whether you’re after slow, romantic shared plates or a crisp glass of local Semillon with lunch, it’s a truly memorable culinary moment — and makes the tour feel like a wine-country escape rather than a rushed day trip.
Perched high above the vines with sweeping views across the Hunter Valley, Mount View Estate offers a beautifully relaxed yet refined tasting experience. Guests will enjoy a guided tasting of the estate’s premium wines inside the striking new cellar door, where floor-to-ceiling glass frames one of the most spectacular outlooks in the region. The team at Mount View share the stories behind the vineyard and its long history in the valley, while you sample standout varietals — including their exceptional Shiraz. It’s a memorable stop that perfectly captures the elegance, scenery and craftsmanship of the Hunter Valley.
As the afternoon winds down we begin our journey home, arriving back at your accommodation at approximately 4pm.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 11 travellers
- Operated by
- Coast to Cork, Hunter Valley Wine Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Hunter Valley
- Its from-price is 41% above the median of the 13 day trips we list in Hunter Valley.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 10 of 13.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Hunter Valley
The Hunter Valley is a New South Wales wine region of vineyards, horse studs and low ranges, a couple of hours' drive north of Sydney.
The valley follows the Hunter River inland from Newcastle, with the main wine district around Pokolbin and the town of Cessnock at its gateway. Vines have grown here since the 1820s, which makes it one of Australia's oldest wine regions, and semillon whites and shiraz reds are its best-known bottles. Many cellar doors sit among gum trees and lawns, with long views across the rows.
