About this tour
Spend seven hours exploring Hunter Valley's wine country with a knowledgeable local guide. Visit small-batch wineries and distilleries handpicked for their character, taste premium wines and spirits, sample artisan cheese and chocolate, then choose lunch from a local brewhouse menu. Travel in an air-conditioned coach through vineyard country where you might spot kangaroos. A relaxed, sociable day for anyone serious about wine and food.
Highlights
- Tastings at family-owned boutique wineries and distilleries
- Cheese and chocolate pairings with local producers
- Vodka and gin tasting at a regional distillery
- Lunch at a brewhouse—choose what appeals to you
- Local guide with genuine passion for the region
- Kangaroo spotting between venues
- Air-conditioned transport throughout
What to expect
Your day begins with a pick-up and introduction to your guide, who steers the group toward small producers rather than big commercial estates. You'll stop at three to four venues, spending 45 minutes to an hour at each. At each cellar door or distillery, you'll taste four to six wines or spirits and learn directly from the makers. Mid-morning, you'll pause at a cheese dairy or chocolate shop for samples and a sit-down tasting. Around midday, the group heads to a local brewhouse where you order and pay for your own meal—vegan, vegetarian, and most other dietary needs are accommodated. The return journey includes a final stop or relaxed drive back through the valley.
Good to know
Bring sunscreen and a hat—you'll be outdoors between venues. The tour isn't suitable if pregnant. Wheelchair access is available throughout; notify the operator in advance. Lunch costs extra and aren't included in the tour price. Service animals are welcome.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original AU & NZ Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.