Hunter Valley Wine Tasting with Local Cheese

Journey through Australia's oldest wine region with the 4-time "Best Hunter Valley Tour Operator" winner. Our intimate small-group experience (maximum 14 guests) unlocks exclusive boutique family-owned wineries and hidden cellar doors most tourists never discover. With expert sommelier guidance, taste up to 20 premium wines including world-renowned Hunter Valley Semillon, Chardonnay, and Shiraz while meeting passionate winemakers personally. Your day includes guided artisan cheese tasting, gourmet lunch at scenic Cypress Lakes with wine, plus luxury air-conditioned transport featuring onboard refrigeration for your wine purchases. Learn terroir secrets through professional wine education, spot native kangaroos grazing among historic vines, and enjoy transparent all-inclusive pricing with no surprise charges. With convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from 4 central-Sydney locations, this award-winning adventure delivers authentic access and unforgettable memories in the Hunter Valley.

What's included:

• Hassle-free pickup/drop-off from 4 central-Sydney locations
• Expert local guide with a passion for good wine
• Wine tastings at 3-4 boutique Hunter Valley wineries
• Lakeside lunch with wine included
• Genuine small group travel in comfortable air-conditioned minibus
• Guided artisan cheese tasting experience

What to expect:

Duration: 10 hours

Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales

Meet your award-winning small-group tour at your designated hotel pickup point and board our luxury air-conditioned coach for the scenic 2-hour journey to Hunter Valley. Your expert local guide shares regional history and points out landmarks as you travel across Sydney Harbour Bridge, through Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, and over the historic Hawkesbury River.

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Hunter Valley

New South Wales

Arrive in Australia's oldest wine region after passing through Cessnock, the gateway to the region's wine and tourism attractions

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Hunter Valley Wineries

Vintage Hunter Wine and Visitor's Centre, Main Road, Pokolbin, 2325, New South Wales

Before lunch we will visit 2 exclusively selected boutique family-owned wineries in Pokolbin and surrounds. With a flexible itinerary, we seek out more intimate cellar doors where passionate winemakers personally share their craft, vineyard philosophy, and family stories. Sample up to 20 premium wine varieties including classic Hunter Valley Semillon, elegant Chardonnay, robust Shiraz, and innovative blends available exclusively at these boutique vineyards.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Pokolbin

Pokolbin, New South Wales

Enjoy a delicious meal at Cypress Lakes, featuring both hot and cold choices in a relaxed scenic setting. Your lunch includes a complimentary glass of premium wine.

1 hour

Hunter Valley Gardens

Broke Road, , Pokolbin, 2320, New South Wales

Pass by the spectacular 60-acre Hunter Valley Gardens with its famous Rose Garden and themed botanical displays - a perfect preview of the region's natural beauty

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Hunter Valley Cheese Factory & Tasting Rooms Co PL

next to Brokenwood Wines, 447 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia

Learn about local cheese-making and enjoy a guided tasting of various artisan varieties, all made in-house.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Saddlers Creek Wines

15 Marrowbone Rd, , Pokolbin, 2320, New South Wales

Sample estate-exclusive varietals while enjoying personal interaction with the winemaker, gaining deeper insights into Hunter Valley's diverse terroir and innovative winemaking techniques that define this historic region.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hawkesbury River

Point Rd, Mooney Mooney, 2083, New South Wales

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

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Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales

Arrive back into Sydney after a day full of gourmet food and boutique wine, incredible memories and new friends. Dropoff back at your original pickup point.

1 hour