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Scenic Hunter Valley Tour with Wine and Cheese Tastings

4.723 reviewsDay trips

  • 10h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

ITINERARY This unique exploration of the Hunter Valley region provides a variety of food and wine experiences to showcase the best of the regions local produce - there is something for everyone! We will sample a range of wines from our favourite Boutique cellar doors, selected for their commitment to excellent customer experience and quality wine - with two tastings before lunch and one in the afternoon. At lunchtime, we enjoy a delicious cafe lunch. Alternating between the lovely "The Winner is Oscars" and beautiful "Cypress Lakes Country Club" we allow plenty of time to relax and get to know your fellow travellers. After eating you can browse the bespoke collection of boutique shops. After a relaxed paced day of sipping, sampling and slurping our way around the valley, we will start to make our way back to the hustle and bustle of Sydney.

Inclusions

What's included

  • 3 Boutique wine tastings
  • Roundtrip transportation to and from Sydney
  • Experienced local driver guide to assist you throughout the day
  • Comprehensive live commentary in a relaxed social atmosphere
  • Cafe style lunch (valued at $25)
  • Air-conditioned minibus, enjoy traveling in style and comfort
  • Local produce samples

What's not

  • Additional alcoholic drinks, available to purchase
  • Breakfast and dinner

Itinerary

  1. Begin your Hunter Valley Wine Tour with breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour as you cross the iconic Harbour Bridge, en route to one of Australia’s premier wine regions, the Hunter Valley. Our tour offers a remarkable showcase of the region, featuring a carefully curated selection of food and wine experiences designed to delight your senses—there’s something for everyone!

    2 h

  2. The Hunter Valley is renowned for its Semillon, but it also boasts award-winning varieties like Shiraz, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Verdelho. Stroll through picturesque vineyards and visit boutique cellar doors for an immersive wine-tasting experience. Each cellar door has been handpicked for its commitment to exceptional customer service and the quality of its wines, offering two tastings before lunch and one in the afternoon.

    2 h

  3. For lunch, enjoy a delicious café-style meal at Cypress Lakes, set against the stunning backdrop of Hunter Valley Village. After your meal, take some time to explore the unique boutique shops and galleries, and indulge in local produce with an educational cheese-making session at the Hunter Valley Cheese Factory. If time allows, consider visiting the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company, The British Lolly Shop, Kissofire Hunter Valley Liqueurs, or The Garden Cellars; any additional tastings will be at your own expense.

    1 hAdmission included

  4. Local Produce tastings

    1 hAdmission included

  5. This unique exploration of the Hunter Valley region showcases the area’s best local produce.

    2 hAdmission included

  6. After a day filled with memorable experiences and camaraderie among fellow wine lovers, we’ll begin our journey back to Sydney. Rest assured, we’ll provide comfort stops along the way, ensuring you can relax after a day of indulgence. You’ll return to the city with ample time to grab a meal or catch a show.

    2 h

Cancellation

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

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Our main meeting point is near Mercure Central, 818-820 George St at 7:00am, with the bus parked at the Little Regent St side entrance. Alternatively, contact our reservations team at +61 3 9393 1333 at least 48 hours in advance for other pickup locations.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 14 travellers
Operated by
Autopia Tours
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years, photo ID required
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

How it compares in Hunter Valley

  • Its from-price is close to 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 6 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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