Hunter Valley Food and Wine Tasting Tour

Our all-inclusive private tour is perfect for those wishing to sample some of the best fare in the Hunter.
We include
- a handcrafted chocolate and wine pairing experience**,
- local cheese tasting
- chance to sample craft beer
- hand crafted gin, vodka and schnapps tasting
- a further two stunning vineyards
- AND a wood fired pizza luncheon with complimentary drink set amongst the vines... so if you like food and variety, this is the tour for you!

There's also a good chance of spotting kangaroos and meeting some cute wine dogs!

Your knowledgeable local guide is there to chauffeur you between destinations & will pick you up from your accommodation.

Please note: THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR - the number you book for will be the total number on tour. Our pickup zone is defined as within 20 minutes from Roche Estate.

**Chocolate & wine pairing is held at the Hunter Wine Lab, but can be substituted with a cheese & wine pairing at McCaffreys Estate and separate stop at chocolate store.

What to expect:

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes

Hunter Wine Lab

433 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, 2320, New South Wales

50 minute chocolate and wine tasting experience. Handcrafted wines paired with locally made and unique chocolates. This experience is complimentary. Additional wines and craft beer may be tasted. Expect to meet the winemaker, stir some grape must or try wine from the barrel.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Hunter Belle Cheese Room & Cafe

1616 Broke Rd, De Iliuus Wines, Pokolbin, 2320, New South Wales

Complimentary cheese tasting of locally made cheeses. Coffee, salumi, cheese and fudge for sale. Wine Tour van is equipped with storage. This venue may be substituted with a stop at Binnorie Dairy.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ironbark Hill Brewing Co

694 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, 2320, New South Wales

Lunch stop at Ironbark Brewhouse.
Set amongst the vines of Peter Draytons vineyard, our very generous lunch menu includes woodfired pizzas to share, chunky handcut fries with aioli, garden salad and chicken wings (or bruscetta). Food is included in the price of the tour - expect leftovers!
Beer paddles and wine available to purchase

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Hunter Distillery

1686 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, 2320, New South Wales

Experience tasting craft gin, vodka and schnapps at this working Distillery. Organic and made in the Hunter with something for all palates. Note: this venue may be substituted with Small Mouth Vodka or Newcastle Distillery - please let us know if you have a preference

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hanging Tree Wines

294 O'Connors Rd, , Pokolbin, 2320, New South Wales

Complimentary wine tasting at this beautiful and hidden gem tucked away in the Parish of Pokolbin. Originally a 1900s cattle farm, the vineyard has a rich history and a fun and rustic atmosphere with a great range of easy to drink wines. Stunning gardens and views to enjoy along with the resident labrador hosts make this a unique experience.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Oakvale Wines

1596 Broke Rd, , Pokolbin, 2320, New South Wales

Complimentary wine tasting at this beautiful organic vineyard including their best selling Winery made Apple Cider, peach Bellini and Prosecco.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Not included:

• Beer and Cider are available for $18 per paddle.Peter Drayton wines also available by the glass.