Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour with one course restaurant lunch + a glass of wine or beer
Spend a delightful day in Australia's oldest wine production region of the Hunter Valley on this small-group, premium full-day tour from Sydney. Your guide will take you to three select boutique wineries for comprehensive wine tastings including the Hunter's renown Shiraz and Semillon varietals. Enjoy a one course lunch with a glass of wine or beer at a Hunter Valley restaurant, perhaps accompanied by a craft beer tasting paddle. Experts will lead you on paired tastings of wine + cheese and wine + chocolate. Take an exclusive behind the scenes wine production tour, plus visit the Hunter Distillery for tasting of award-winning organic vodkas, gins and spirits. Learn all about the region from your knowledgeable driver-guide while relaxing, listening to music and chatting with new friends on board your luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle. With all vehicle emissions offset, this is the only carbon neutral tour of the Hunter Valley, reflecting quality and sustainability.
Duration: 11 Hours
Available: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Departs Sydney: 7.15am near Central Station, 7.30am Sydney Town Hall, 7.45am Circular Quay.
Returns Sydney: Approx. 7.00pm
Minimum Age: 18+
Included Highlights
- Visit three wineries. Sample white and red wine varieties, guided by local experts at local and boutique Hunter Valley Wineries
- Exclusive 'behind the scenes' wine production tour to see and learn the art of wine making
- Hunter Distillery – Organic vodka, schnapps, gin and liqueur tastings served in test tubes. Try the mango, choc mint, or chili (if you’re brave enough), plus lots more.
- Wine + cheese paired tasting
- Wine + chocolate paired tastings
- Lunch: Choice of different one course restaurant lunch, glass of wine, beer or cider. Dietary requirements catered for
- Small group Hunter Valley day tour with just a maximum of 14 guests
- Luxury, air conditioned vehicle
- No long boring commentary, just fun facts and local stories
- Great music playlist and no hidden costs
- Experienced and enthusiastic (the wine helps) tour guide
Your guide will inform you of the choice of meals on the day of your tour
Fare options
FLEXIBLE:
- Date &/or name change permitted up to 24 hours before departure for no fee
- Cancellation 24+ hours before departure = 100% refund
- Cancellation or rebooking notice given less than 24 hours before tour departure = credit given
- Failure to travel = non-refundable
SAVER:
- Date &/or name change permitted up to 24 hours before tour departure incurs a $30 fee
- Cancellation at any time = non-refundable
- Failure to travel = non-refundable
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Pick up from Newcastle or Hunter Valley possible.
Please call tour operator in advance to organise your pick up.
| Pickup Time | Pickup Location |
|---|---|
| 7:15 | Christ Church St Laurence, 812 George Street, Haymarket NSW, Australia |
| 7:30 | St. Andrew's Cathedral, Bathurst Street, Sydney NSW, Australia |
| 7:45 | Macquarie Place Park, Bridge Street, Sydney NSW, Australia |
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FAQs
What is included in my public Hunter Valley wine tour? Included in your public wine tour will be transportation to and from your pick up location (choose three locations in Sydney), three wineries, wine production tour, one course lunch + glass of wine or beer, the distillery, paired wine + cheese and wine + chocolate paired tastings.
What days do you operate the public Hunter Valley wine tours? Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day, NYE and NY Day).
I have allergies/dietary requirements. Will this be catered for? If you have dietary requirements that are generally more common ie lactose intolerant, vegetarian, gluten free, allergic to nuts or shellfish etc, we will advise the restaurant and they will cater to your specific requirements.
If you have requirements that are little more uncommon, please advise us in advance so we can liaise with the restaurant to confirm your requirements.
We will always try our best to cater for all dietary requirements. No request is too big or too small. If you are unsure, please contact us for further details.
What wineries do we go to on a public Hunter Valley tour? With more than 150 wonderful wineries in the Hunter Valley, we do use different venues. They are all premium, boutique cellar doors so the quality is excellent. However please ask us if you'd like to know exactly which ones we are visiting on the day of your tour.
What time do we get back to Sydney/Hunter Valley? If you are returning back to Sydney after your tour, the approximation time will be 7pm. Please note the time will vary due to traffic conditions and variables out of our control.
Is there a minimum number of people to run the tour? Yes, we require 6 people as a minimum number of people to operate our tours.
Will the Hunter Valley wine tour still run if the weather is bad? Can we reschedule our tour? We are not weather dependent for our tours and therefore will always operate. You are mainly indoors in the warmth and comfort of a winery in the cooler months. In the warmer months, you may have the opportunity to have your wine tasting provided outdoors in the fresh air.
If you would like to reschedule your tour, please consider the cancellation policy on the fare you purchased.
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