• Sydney - Begin your small-group tour at the designated pickup location and board a comfortable, air-conditioned coach for a picturesque 2-hour journey to Hunter Valley. An expert guide will share regional history and highlight landmarks as you travel across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, past Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, and over the Hawkesbury River.
• Cessnock - Travel through Cessnock, the charming gateway town to Hunter Valley’s wine region, known for its historic coal mining heritage.
• Hunter Valley - Welcome to Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest wine region.
• Hunter Valley Wineries - Arrive in Australia’s oldest wine region. In the morning, visit two carefully selected boutique family-owned wineries in Pokolbin and nearby areas. The small group size allows 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.
• Pokolbin - Enjoy a delightful meal with both hot and cold options in a relaxed setting with lake views. Your lunch includes a glass of wine to complement your meal.
• Hunter Valley Gardens - Pass by the renowned Hunter Valley Gardens precinct, featuring a spectacular 60-acre botanical wonderland with themed garden displays, including the famous Rose Garden with over 5,000 rose bushes and the stunning Lake Walk.
• Hunter Valley Cheese Factory Co PL - Discover how premium local cheeses enhance wine appreciation and learn about their local production through guided tastings featuring artisan varieties crafted by passionate regional producers.
• Saddlers Creek Wines - 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.
• Hawkesbury River - Cross over the Hawkesbury River and the Mooney Mooney Bridge on the return journey to Sydney.
• Sydney - Return to your original pickup points with enhanced wine knowledge and unforgettable memories of Hunter Valley’s finest boutique wineries. Feel free to bring a few bottles home with you!

• Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for scenic journey to and from the Hunter
• Pickup and drop-off from convenient central Sydney meeting points
• 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
• 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
• Award-winning guide and sommeliers with certified wine knowledge

• gratuities

Find out why this tour operator has been recognized as the “Best Hunter Valley Tour Operator” for four years in a row with this exclusive small-group wine tour from Sydney. The tour focuses on boutique, family-owned wineries where dedicated winemakers personally share their expertise. Participants can taste up to 20 premium wines, including the famous Hunter Valley Semillon and Shiraz, at 3-4 select cellar doors. Enjoy expertly guided cheese tastings and a delightful local lunch paired with wine. This award-winning tour includes comfortable transportation through picturesque countryside, visits to charming boutique wineries in the Pokolbin area, detailed cheese tastings featuring local artisan selections, and a scenic lunch. The local guide and expert presenters offer wine insights and exclusive access to family-owned estates, revealing the stories behind wines that are only available at these cellar doors.

• 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)

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