Australia · WINE TOURS IN THE HUNTER VALLEY
Good wine tours in the Hunter Valley fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the 3-hour Hunter Valley wine tour with three wineries, cheese pairings, wine samples, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.
“Andy is THE perfect host - entertaining, approachable and very knowledgable. Excellent afternoon out!”
Taste Hunter Valley wine, cheese, chocolate, lunch, and craft beer on a relaxed small-group tour with hotel pickup included.
“Julie our hostess was wonderful, the wines paired with the cheeses were exceptional. Brilliant group of guests, such fun. Would definitely recommend this tour”
Taste Hunter Valley wines, seven cheese pairings, and three boutique wineries on a relaxed four-hour tour from Pokolbin or Cessnock.
“It was a great day out with delicious wines at beautiful wineries.”
Review of the Hunter Valley wine tour from Sydney, with boutique tastings, lunch, spirits, transport, value, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“The hunter valley is stunning! Our tour was in the winter and it was Perfect weather and scenic views. Our tour guide Peter was great and gave us an amazing experience.”
Review of Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard’s two-hour Hunter Valley picnic, wine masterclass, tasting, museum visit, scenic views, and value.
“We were recommended by a friend & not disappointed, jack was very knowledgeable & friendly & extremely open to conversation & talking about us & is experiences in the Wine industry.”
Review of the Hunter Valley wine tour from Sydney, with winery tastings, lunch, cheese, chocolate, spirits, transport, value, and practical tips.
“Viator gave good instructions about the location of the pick up which was on time. Driver Sasha was great and the places visited were welcoming and very informative without going over the top. The meal provided was excellent value with plenty of gluten free options to suit my wife’s diet.”
Review of the 7-hour Hunter Valley wine tour with VIP tastings, cheese, chocolate, grazing lunch, small-group transport, and local guides.
“Started off the tour on a very timely manner. Our guide Ness was absolutely fabulous. She said it was only her first week as a driver, and she could not have made the day any better. She was very knowledgeable on the wines and their pairings. She was super friendly and easy to talk to. We made it to every winery safely and in a memorable way. The tour group bonded so easily even though the ages varied and it made it such an enjoyable experience. Ness’s photography was also amazing, allowing us to keep these memories forever. I definitely recommend this tour!!!”
Taste rare Ivanhoe wines with cheese, vineyard views, and personal guidance in this relaxed one-hour Hunter Valley experience.
“Drinking wine and eating chees in front of the view. The staff were great and really tried to give us the wines we would like”
Ride a horse-drawn carriage through Pokolbin, taste local wine, cheese and chocolate, and enjoy a relaxed three-hour Hunter Valley outing.
“Rob was an amazing your guide. We had the absolute best time!! It's so refreshing seeing the Hunter valley in a relaxed slower pace. The horses were absolutely gorgeous and being in the carriage looking over the scenery as it slowly passed us by really makes you reflect on times past and the grandeur of everything around us. We even made some friends along the way. Will definitely be coming back xx A+”
Explore Hunter Valley’s small wineries, chocolate, cheese, spirits, lunch, and wildlife on a relaxed seven-hour wine and food tour.
“Our host Julie was very friendly and professional, the wineries we visited were great and the bus was very nice and clean. Great day out!”
Taste Hunter Valley wines, spirits, cheese, chocolate, and optional craft beer on an 8-hour small-group tour with hotel pickup.
“This was a fantastic way to try amazing wines and learn a little about the wine making process! Our bus driver Des was great and we had a ball! Definitely jump on this tour when you’re in the Hunter!”
Review of Ivanhoe Wines’ $12 seated tasting in Hunter Valley, with exclusive wines, small groups, practical tips, value, and booking advice.
“Great wine tasting with Bel who was so knowledgeable and friendly. Only quibbles are ;- On arrival, no record of our confirmed booking, leading to us having to push for a hastily organised session. Secondly, although it was a very pleasant wine tasting, it was not a masterclass. (Didn't teach about wine generically - just their own brand)”
Taste seven Australian and international cheeses with matched wines in a relaxed 45-minute Pokolbin experience at Two Fat Blokes.
“Had a very enjoyable time at the two fat blokes cheese and wine pairing. Our hostess was very informative.”
Taste Hunter Valley wine, gin, vodka, cheese, chocolate, beer and cider on a relaxed small-group tour with lunch and hotel pickup.
“Todd (who works for Dave's) was fantastic, knowledgeable and made the experience amazing, we had the best day and were able to see, experience and taste many different types of wines, go to distileries, have lunch as well as try great cheeses, chocolates and fudge. The area is absolutely beautiful. Bus airconditioned, we got to choose music, never in bus long before the next stop, bought far more than we intended but had a great day. Able to cancel up until the day before also. Highly recommended!”
Taste premium wines, barrel-aged fortified wine and local cheeses at Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard, with views, expert hosts and a take-home bottle.
“This was the most amazing experience, great wines, beautiful views and Liz was the lady who took care of us, she was full of knowledge, bubbly, she went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. It was an absolutely lovely experience! Thank you for having us we will be back!”
Reef days, coast roads, wine country and the red centre.
