Award-Winning Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tour from Sydney
(385) Reviews
Sydney
About
Discover why we have been awarded "Best Hunter Valley Tour Operator" for 4 consecutive years on this premium small-group wine tour from Sydney. We specialize in boutique family-owned wineries where passionate winemakers share their craft personally. Sample up to 20 premium wines including world-renowned Hunter Valley Semillon and Shiraz at 3-4 exclusive cellar doors, enjoy expert-guided cheese tastings, and savor a delicious local lunch with complementary wine. Your award-winning experience includes comfortable transportation through scenic countryside, visits to intimate boutique wineries in the Pokolbin area, comprehensive cheese tastings with local artisan varieties, and lunch in a scenic...
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for scenic journey to and from the Hunter
Pickup and drop-off from convenient central Sydney meeting points
Kangaroo spotting amongst the vines at the vineyards we visit (sightings not guaranteed)
Wine tastings at 3-4 boutique wineries featuring premium Hunter Valley varietals
Lakeside lunch with a glass of wine - hot and cold options in a relaxed setting
Guided artisan cheese tasting with local varieties and expert explanations
Award-winning guide and sommeliers with certified wine knowledge
gratuities
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pick-ups are from designated meeting points.
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Small-group tour with a maximum 14 participants
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Must be 18 years or older to taste wines
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Itinerary
1
Sydney
Join your small-group tour at your designated pickup point and board our comfortable air-conditioned coach for the scenic 2-hour drive to Hunter Valley. Your expert guide shares regional history and points out landmarks as you travel across Sydney Harbour Bridge, past Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, and over the Hawkesbury River.
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Cessnock
Drive through Cessnock, the charming gateway town to Hunter Valley's wine region and historic coal mining heritage.
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Hunter Valley
Welcome to the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region.
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Hunter Valley Wineries
Arrive in Australia's oldest wine region. In the morning we visit two carefully selected boutique family-owned wineries in Pokolbin and surrounding areas. Our small group allows us access to less mainstream, more intimate cellar doors including Saddlers Creek, Hanging Tree Wines, and Ernest Hill Wines, where passionate winemakers personally share their craft and vineyard stories. Sample up to 20 premium wine varieties including classic Hunter Valley Semillon, elegant Chardonnay, robust Shiraz, and innovative blends available exclusively at these properties.
5 hours
5
Pokolbin
Enjoy a delicious meal with both hot and cold options in a relaxed setting surrounded by lake views. Your lunch includes a glass of wine to complement your meal.
1 hour
6
Hunter Valley Gardens
Drive by the renowned Hunter Valley Gardens precinct, passing the spectacular 60-acre botanical wonderland featuring themed garden displays including the famous Rose Garden with over 5,000 rose bushes and stunning Lake Walk.
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Hunter Valley Cheese Factory Co PL
Discover how premium local cheeses enhance wine appreciation and how they are locally made, through guided tastings featuring artisan varieties crafted by passionate regional producers.
30 minutes
8
Saddlers Creek Wines
Conclude your wine journey at Saddler's creek (or another handpicked boutique winery). Sample premium varietals while enjoying personal stories from passionate winemakers or cellar door hosts, gaining deeper insights into Hunter Valley's unique terroir and time-honored winemaking traditions that have defined Australia's oldest wine region for over 200 years.
30 minutes
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Hawkesbury River
Cross over the Hawkesbury River and the Mooney Mooney Bridge on the way back to Sydney
10
Sydney
Arrive back at your original pickup points with enhanced wine knowledge and unforgettable memories of Hunter Valley's finest boutique wineries. You can bring a few bottles home with you too!
Award-Winning Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tour from Sydney
(385) Reviews
Sydney
Select Date & Travelers
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$184.00
Price varies by group size
About
Discover why we have been awarded "Best Hunter Valley Tour Operator" for 4 consecutive years on this premium small-group wine tour from Sydney. We specialize in boutique family-owned wineries where passionate winemakers share their craft personally. Sample up to 20 premium wines including world-renowned Hunter Valley Semillon and Shiraz at 3-4 exclusive cellar doors, enjoy expert-guided cheese tastings, and savor a delicious local lunch with complementary wine. Your award-winning experience includes comfortable transportation through scenic countryside, visits to intimate boutique wineries in the Pokolbin area, comprehensive cheese tastings with local artisan varieties, and lunch in a scenic...
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for scenic journey to and from the Hunter
Pickup and drop-off from convenient central Sydney meeting points
Kangaroo spotting amongst the vines at the vineyards we visit (sightings not guaranteed)
Wine tastings at 3-4 boutique wineries featuring premium Hunter Valley varietals
Lakeside lunch with a glass of wine - hot and cold options in a relaxed setting
Guided artisan cheese tasting with local varieties and expert explanations
Award-winning guide and sommeliers with certified wine knowledge