Chef-Led Hunter Valley Gourmet Food and Wine Day Tour from Sydney

Overview

Available languages

English

11 hours

Mobile ticket

Wine tours are nothing without the perfect surroundings in which to indulge. Nestled inland from Newcastle, the Hunter Valley is a mere 2 hour drive from Sydney and is home to wineries, luscious farmland, art galleries, golf courses and native wildlife.

On this small-group tour with no more than 16 participants you’ll taste Australian made wines at three boutique wineries, paired with a food menu to compliment every drop. Before leaving Sydney, you’ll visit the Sydney Fish Markets to purchase fresh seafood to be used in the menu and stop in the Hawkesbury region for breakfast.

Your guide is not just any old guide – he is your cook as well, and is a qualified chef! We do this to make sure that the food you get to eat matches your tour and the wines you are tasting to perfection.

Our mission is to make your day not just an outing, but an expedition, exploring vineyards, and experiencing first class cooking in idyllic surrounds.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Maximum number per booking is 16 people

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Dress code is smart casual

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking as most food is prepared prior

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Wine tasting

Driver/guide

Snacks

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

Breakfast

Selected hotel pickup and drop-off

Beverages

Food tasting

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

After early morning pickup from your Sydney hotel, your guide will welcome you with a selection of healthy snacks to keep you satisfied until breakfast. The first stop of the day is the Sydney Fish Markets. Kick-start the day by grabbing a coffee as you explore and learn about the Sydney Fish Markets. Watch the auction floor in action or join your guide as they select locally caught seafood for the day’s menu. Break up the journey with a freshly cooked hot breakfast beside the picturesque Hawkesbury River. Continue along the picturesque convict built Great North Road as your guide shares information about the Hunter Valley’s fascinating history and unique wine varieties. On reaching the Hunter Valley stop in the historic hamlet of Wollombi for the first tasting of the day. Roll your own sushi ‘the way you like it’. Select the wine you think best matches it as you sample and learn about Wollombi wines from the winemakers themselves. Continue past rolling hills to the next handpicked winery with panoramic views of the Great Dividing Range. Discover local made wines as you graze on delicious dishes, prepared by your guide/chef, designed to match the tasting. The Hunter Valley is also known for its quality regional produce like olive oils, chutneys, olives and chili sauces. If time permits, a stop at a favourite local produce store means you can try as many delicacies as you like. Relish in the pleasure of tasting Barramundi and Kangaroo with Hunter Semillon and Shiraz. Then devour a decadent dessert accompanied with sweet dessert wine to wrap up your gourmet experience before returning to Sydney.

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Chef-Led Hunter Valley Gourmet Food and Wine Day Tour from Sydney

Pickup included

Reviews

4.98

692 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

684

Exceptional tour.
reneedkyoung,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great tour. Chef Jimmy was very friendly and knowledgeable. His food was great. We went to great wineries.
Went with a Sydney local and she loved it too!
Yifan Z,
Aug 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Jimmy is a fantastic host! Tons of great food, wine, and friendships to enjoy along the trip. Cannot recommend enough. It really made the highlight of our time in Sydney.
Fantastic wine and food tour
Talen H,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Had a great time, Jimmy was a great guide and it was an interesting and unique experience. The wine tastings were excellent and really enjoyable, both in quality of wine and the actual experience itself. My partner and I really enjoyed the day, glad we found this one.
Gourmet wine tour with jimmy
Pam H,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The experience was amazing, owner/guide Jimmy was top notch. He prepared all the food fresh to go along with the wine tastings. Food was gourmet and delicious, went so well with the wines. We were beyond full and satisfied with the food and wine. The cost was more than reasonable, the food alone would be worth the cost. Jimmy did a great job selecting wineries and even got to try the local made olives. We will be doing this again next visit.
We chose well - a fabulous tour!!
Anthony J,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This is easily one of the best tours we’ve done in 10 years of travelling! We toured 3 small wineries in the Hunter Valley where the wines were paired by our own guide and Chef, Jimmy. The day started with a tour of the Sydney fish market where Jimmy bought produce for some of his creations at the wineries later and gave us a class in sushi rolling. Jimmy’s good humour and enthusiasm were infectious as he shared both his gourmet guidance and local knowledge during the day. We cannot recommend this more highly !!