Premium Hunter Valley Wine Tour with 2-Course Lunch from Sydney

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. Drive north over our famous bridge with views of Sydney harbour on both side.

   Passes by

2. Enjoy 3 private group wine tastings at local vineyards in the Hunter Valley

   2 h

3. First stop for wine tasting at this Tuscan styled winery producing premium wines

   1 hAdmission included

4. Go behind the scenes for a production tour seeing how their wines before tasting the wines

   1 hAdmission included

5. A light filled, modern venue overlooking the surrounding hills and vines. Enjoy your Signature Lunch Experience which includes your main meal accompanied by a complementary glass of premium wine or beer. Dessert follows with tea/coffee.

   1.3 hAdmission included

6. A small, family owned distillery creating innovative gins with Australian native plans. Plus they make an amazing limoncello! Tasting and country hospitality at its best!

   30 minAdmission included

7. Enjoy paired tastings of wine with locally produced wine and cheese

   45 minAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 430 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Great experience

  Awesome tour, our Guode (Guil) was great, Very kind and attentive, he made us feel safe. The vineyards are excellent, and the wine

  Ricardo_RSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Exceptional tour of the Hunter Valley

  Exceptional and very enjoyable tour of some great cellar doors in the Hunter Valley. Fernando was a lovely driver. Well organised and friendly. Got to sample some really delicious wines and had a great lunch. Definitely recommend

  Glen_MAugust 2026via Viator

• 5Perfect Day in the Hunter Valley

  From the moment we were picked up in the morning to our final drop-off in the evening, this Hunter Valley wine tour was nothing short of perfect. Every detail felt considered, from the comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to the relaxed pace that let us actually enjoy the day rather than rush through it. Our guide was warm, funny, and clearly passionate about the region, sharing local history and interesting facts about winemaking that made the whole experience feel personal rather than like a typicalgroup tour. The wineries selected were genuinely great choices. Rather than sticking to the big, touristy names, the itinerary struck a lovely balance between well-known cellar doors and smaller boutique wineries we never would have found on our own. Each stop had its own character, and the variety in the wines poured meant we came away having tried far more styles than we expected — crisp semillons, rich shirazes, and a few delightful surprises along the way. The staff at every winery were friendly and knowledgeable, happy to chat about their vineyards and answer every question we had, no matter how basic. Lunch was a real highlight, with generous portions and a beautiful setting overlooking the vines. The addition of a cheese and chocolate tasting between wineries was a thoughtful touch that broke up the day nicely and kept our palates fresh for the next pour. We even spotted kangaroos grazing near one of the vineyards, which was an unexpected bonus that had everyone reaching for their phones. What really made the day stand out was how well-organized everything was. There was no scrambling between stops, no awkward waiting around, and no feeling of being herded through a checklist. The pacing gave us just enough time at each winery to taste properly, browse the cellar door, and soak in the scenery without ever feeling rushed or, on the other end, bored. By the end of the day, we wererelaxed, full, and thoroughly impressed. It's rare for a tour to live up to the hype, but this one did in every respect — the company nailed the logistics, the guide made the day memorable, and the wineries themselves were simply excellent choices that showcased the very best of what the Hunter Valley has to offer. I'd recommend this tour without hesitation to anyone visiting the region, whether it's your first time in the Hunter Valley or your fifth. It was, without exaggeration, the perfect day out.

  Gregory_TJuly 2026via Viator

• 5Our driver/tour guide...

  Our driver/tour guide Michael was excellent! The experience was truly great and we enjoyed ourselves. Thank you!

  James_AJuly 2026via Viator

• 3Typical wine tour, not special

  Enjoyed this wine tour but expected more/better. Specifically, description specified that there was a wine and cheese pairing and a wine and chocolates pairing. There was no wine and cheese pairing and the chocolates in the pairing were just ok with little guidance on why this pair went well together. The mismatch to description was very frustrating since I spent a lot of time trying to pick out just the right tour. Stopped at 4 cellar doors for tastings. The locations were ok from a scenic perspective but not stunning (but all different which was nice). One included a little talk about the wine making process, but no tours of properties or cellars. Lunch was just ok - but filling. Pick up and drop off were smooth. Driver Michael was friendly and kept us on schedule. Even dropped us off closer to where we were staying. And he helped us spot kangaroos on the drive and stopped so folks could take photos. Bus was ok - high seat backs which was nice but not much leg room (my knees pressed against the chair in front of me). Audio was hard to hear when Michael was giving instructions but this may have been due to other passengers talking. Note: - stops were 2/3 white wine. - our tour had 2 groups, half who had the premium package which included lunch and tasting at the lunch stop and half who did not. It was not an issue (at least for those with the premium package).

  robinhatlMay 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5The locations were...

  The locations were interesting with fantastic views. The guide was amazingly knowledgeable and really helpful. I would highly recommend this tour.

  Mellanie_BApril 2026via Viator

Know before you go

How it compares in Hunter Valley

• Its from-price is 20% above the median of the 13 day trips we list in Hunter Valley.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 2 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.

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