Small-Group Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

Overview

Available languages

English

11 hours

Mobile ticket

Picture yourself exploring the Hunter Valley, home to over 150 wineries from internationally renowned cellar doors to historic family owned wineries. Our Colourful Trips experience is first class and amazing value. Awesome cellar doors, friendly experts, award winning wines paired with local produce, wonderful food, fun guide, on point music. A very fun day out - guaranteed!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Please bring your own water bottle

Minimum age is 18 years

No hot drinks or hot food are allowed on the bus

Venues to visit are subject to change. Please contact us a day prior to your tour date if you wish to confirm which venues we'll visit.

Closed-toe shoes are required - no sandals or slippers

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Paired wine + chocolate tasting

Small group vehicle

Great music playlist

Experienced driver/guide with informative commentary

Spirit tastings of vodka, gin and schnapps

Visit three premium / boutique cellar doors

1 course restaurant meal

Paired wine & cheese tasting

What To Expect

Iron Gate Estate

Iron Gate Estate is a boutique, award-winning winery in Pokolbin. Their home vineyard plantings include well-known Hunter white varieties of Semillon, Chardonnay and Verdelho, as well as Shiraz, Cabernet ,Tempranillo and Albarino.

1 hour 15 minutes•Admission Included

Hermitage Road Cellar Door - Hunter Farm Wines

Taste an exclusive range of premium wines from small Hunter Valley winemakers – including Helé Family, Lisa McGuigan, Andrew Margan, Stormy Ridge, Domaine de Binet, Winmark - paired with local cheese.

45 minutes•Admission Included

Options

Pick up near Central Station

St Laurence Church: Departs 7.15am St Laurence Church, 812 George St, Haymarket. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.
Starting point:
Christ Church St Laurence, 812 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

Pick up near Sydney Town Hall

St Andrew's Cathedral: Departs 7.30am St Andrew’s Cathedral, 78 Bathurst St next to Sydney Town Hall. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure
Starting point:
St Andrew's Cathedral, Cnr of George and, Bathurst St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Pick up near Circular Quay

Macquarie Place Park: Departs 7.45am The Obelisk, Macquarie Place Park, cnr Loftus St & Bridge St. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure
Starting point:
Macquarie Place Park, 36 Bridge St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Reviews

4.54

242 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

179

Think twice before booking
Levi D,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
1.00
We recently went on this wine tour and I have to say, I am pretty disappointed. My husband and I were looking for a nice tour of Hunter Valley, being able to taste good wines and learn about the region. Unfortunately, it was not pleasant. We ended up being in a group of 22. Of these 22 people, 17 were students from a university. The trip ended up being like a “party bus” or “college party.” The bus ride was extremely loud with music and the young kids standing/dancing. My Apple Watch even gave me warnings of the loudness of the environment while on the bus. At the wineries, the kids were talking over the wine pourer. We were unable to learn about the wines and the regions because of the way the others were acting. It was quite embarrassing to be apart of. The tour driver was a super nice guy and did a good job getting us around. It’s just unfortunate the company made the decision they did for putting people who want to enjoy wine with the group that went. If you are looking for a tour where it’s low key, you learn about the wine, and nice/relaxing day, do not do this tour.
Shuttle bus was horribly...
Bonnie S,
May 1, 2025
- Viator
2.00
Shuttle bus was horribly uncomfortable. Seats were narrow and hard as rock. I am a small person (5’4”) and could barely fit in the seat, which made my 6’2” husband miserable. Guide said almost nothing along the way so we’re were given no history of the area. First tasting was wine and chocolate. Would be nice to Have this last after lunch. Last tasting followed lunch so most people were too full To enjoy the wine and cheeses. Tastings felt rushed.
Great day
Summer D,
Apr 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Well organised day with great stops - not rushed. Hunter Valley is a drive to get to, but well worth it. Highly recommend the tour.
Hunter Valley Winery Tour
Michael D,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
4.00
A very good day exploring multiple Hunter Valley’s wineries. We had a small group of 11 people, our driver provided history of the valley, as well as, ensured that we were having a good time. Lots of tasty wine was enjoyed, a very nice lunch provided and capped off at a vodka distillery. A long day, but would recommend.
Our driver, Bronko, was...
Beth W,
Apr 8, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Our driver, Bronko, was very affable and timely. The wine and distillery venues were excellent. The only negative was the size of the van. 20 people were squeezed into a tight fitting van. Our legs were crammed into the seats in front of us. This made for a very uncomfortable almost 6 hour drive.