Award-Winning Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tour from Sydney
Overview
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11 hours
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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 setting. Our local guide and expert presenters bring wine knowledge and insider access to family-owned properties where you'll discover stories behind wines available exclusively at these cellar doors.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pick-ups are from designated meeting points.
Small-group tour with a maximum 14 participants
Must be 18 years or older to taste wines
Not suitable for children under 18 years of age
Return to Sydney is around 6-6:30pm (depending on traffic)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for scenic journey to and from the Hunter
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
Award-winning guide and sommeliers with certified wine knowledge
Pickup and drop-off from convenient central Sydney meeting points
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
gratuities
What To Expect
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.
Cessnock
Drive through Cessnock, the charming gateway town to Hunter Valley's wine region and historic coal mining heritage.
Options
Tour with Cafe Lunch
Pickup included
Reviews
336 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very interesting and enjoyable day out
Caroline O,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide Jeff was great, lots of funny stories and interesting information. The three vineyards we visited all had a different vibe. Excellent wine in each one. There was no hard sell to buy the wine. We learned a lot about the wine making process and some fun facts. We even seen some kangaroos. Lunch was really tasty and a beautiful location. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Enjoyable day of wine tasting!
Ruth A,
May 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was our first time to the Sydney area and so we quite enjoyed the drive to the vineyards. It was fun to learn about the various types of wine from the various producers! Only suggestion would be to have some cheese & bread during the tasting. The tour guide was very friendly and kept everyone on schedule. All in all - it was a very enjoyable day out.
A wonderful outing to the...
Cary L,
Apr 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00A wonderful outing to the Hunter Valley wine region. Visited three boutique wineries that only sell their wines at the winery. Tasted 5 or more wines at each. We even observed some wild kangaroos in the area.
Wine Experience
Charles F,
Feb 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00The small family own wineries presented excellent Australian wines and the charm of an interment, relaxing rural setting. The wines were enjoyable and prices were very reasonable. We enjoyed the lunch, cheese tasting, and added stop for chocolate tasting.
Great introduction to Aussie wines!
Rebecca B,
Dec 23, 2024
- Viator
5.00Our guide Ben was excellent. Added lots of color and real life experiences. It was a good variety of wineries too!
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