Award-Winning Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tour from Sydney

Award-Winning Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tour from Sydney

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About This Tour in Sydney

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.

Why Visit Sydney?

Sydney is Australia's stunning harbor city, known for the Opera House and beautiful beaches. Explore the iconic harbor, visit Bondi Beach, and experience vibrant neighborhoods. Sydney offers incredible natural beauty, world-class dining, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Getting to Sydney

The easiest way to reach Sydney is by flying into Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). From the airport, you can take airport shuttles, taxis, rideshare services, or public transportation to reach the city center. Rental cars are also popular for exploring the surrounding areas.

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

What's Not Included

  • gratuities

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Information

  • 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)

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Pickup Time: 45 minutes before departure

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Join your small-group tour at your designated pickup...

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.

Drive through Cessnock, the charming gateway town to...

Drive through Cessnock, the charming gateway town to Hunter Valley's wine region and historic coal mining heritage.

Welcome to the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region

Welcome to the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region.

Arrive in Australia's oldest wine region 5 hours

Arrive in Australia's oldest wine region. In the morning we visit two carefully selected boutique family-owned wineries in Pokolbin and surrounding areas. Our small group allows us access to less mainstream, more intimate cellar doors including Saddlers Creek, Hanging Tree Wines, and Ernest Hill Wines, where passionate winemakers personally share their craft and vineyard stories. Sample up to 20 premium wine varieties including classic Hunter Valley Semillon, elegant Chardonnay, robust Shiraz, and innovative blends available exclusively at these properties.

Enjoy a delicious meal with both hot and... 1 hour

Enjoy a delicious meal with both hot and cold options in a relaxed setting surrounded by lake views. Your lunch includes a glass of wine to complement your meal.

Drive by the renowned Hunter Valley Gardens precinct,...

Drive by the renowned Hunter Valley Gardens precinct, passing the spectacular 60-acre botanical wonderland featuring themed garden displays including the famous Rose Garden with over 5,000 rose bushes and stunning Lake Walk.

Discover how premium local cheeses enhance wine appreciation... 30 minutes

Discover how premium local cheeses enhance wine appreciation and how they are locally made, through guided tastings featuring artisan varieties crafted by passionate regional producers.

Conclude your wine journey at Saddler's creek (or... 30 minutes

Conclude your wine journey at Saddler's creek (or another handpicked boutique winery). Sample premium varietals while enjoying personal stories from passionate winemakers or cellar door hosts, gaining deeper insights into Hunter Valley's unique terroir and time-honored winemaking traditions that have defined Australia's oldest wine region for over 200 years.

Cross over the Hawkesbury River and the Mooney...

Cross over the Hawkesbury River and the Mooney Mooney Bridge on the way back to Sydney

Arrive back at your original pickup points with... 1 hour 30 minutes

Arrive back at your original pickup points with enhanced wine knowledge and unforgettable memories of Hunter Valley's finest boutique wineries. You can bring a few bottles home with you too!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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