Award-Winning Hunter Valley Wine and Cheese Small-Group Tour with Lunch from Sydney
by Activity Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$498Overview
This award-winning small-group tour lasts about 11 hours and departs from central Sydney meeting points by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. The group travels approximately two hours, crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, passing Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, and crossing the Hawkesbury River. Along the way, the guide provides information about regional landmarks and history. The tour passes through Cessnock, known as the gateway to the Hunter Valley wine region. Upon arrival in the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region, participants visit three to four boutique family-owned wineries in the Pokolbin area, including Saddlers Creek, Hanging Tree Wines, and Ernest Hill Wines. At these intimate cellar doors, guests taste up to 20 premium wines, including Hunter Valley Semillon, Chardonnay, Shiraz, and exclusive blends. Winemakers or hosts share insights about their craft and vineyard stories. The tour includes a guided tasting of local artisan cheeses, with explanations of their production and pairing techniques. Lunch is served lakeside in Pokolbin, offering a choice of hot and cold dishes accompanied by a glass of wine. After lunch, the return trip to Sydney includes a drive-by the Hunter Valley Gardens, featuring themed displays and over 5,000 rose bushes. The route crosses the Hawkesbury River and Mooney Mooney Bridge before arriving back at the original Sydney pickup points in the early evening. Kangaroo sightings may occur at the vineyards but are not guaranteed. The tour is limited to a maximum of 14 participants and is for adults aged 18 and over. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sydney
Participants meet at designated pickup points in Sydney and board an air-conditioned coach for a two-hour drive to Hunter Valley. The guide provides commentary on the region's history and sights, including crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, passing Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, and crossing the Hawkesbury River.
Cessnock
The coach passes through Cessnock, a town known as the gateway to Hunter Valley's wine region and its historic coal mining past.
Hunter Valley
Arrival in Hunter Valley, recognized as Australia's oldest wine region.
Hunter Valley Wineries
The tour visits two boutique family-owned wineries in Pokolbin and nearby areas. Small group access allows visits to less mainstream cellar doors such as Saddlers Creek, Hanging Tree Wines, and Ernest Hill Wines. Guests taste up to 20 wines including Hunter Valley Semillon, Chardonnay, Shiraz, and unique blends exclusive to these wineries. Winemakers personally share information about their vineyards and wine production.
300 min
Pokolbin
Lunch is served lakeside with both hot and cold meal options. The meal includes a glass of wine and takes place in a relaxed setting overlooking the lake.
60 min
Hunter Valley Gardens
The coach drives past Hunter Valley Gardens, a 60-acre botanical area with themed garden displays such as the Rose Garden containing over 5,000 rose bushes and the Lake Walk.
Cheese Tasting
Guests take part in a guided tasting of local artisan cheeses. The guide explains how the cheeses are made and how they complement the wines.
30 min
Saddlers Creek Wines
The final winery stop is at Saddlers Creek or another selected boutique winery. Guests taste premium wines while hosts share stories about the Hunter Valley terroir and winemaking traditions that have developed over more than 200 years.
30 min
Hawkesbury River
On the return journey, the coach crosses the Hawkesbury River and Mooney Mooney Bridge traveling back to Sydney.
Sydney
The tour concludes with arrival back at the original Sydney pickup points around early evening, allowing guests to bring home wine purchases.
90 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Award-Winning Hunter Valley Wine and Cheese Small-Group Tour with Lunch from Sydney
by Activity Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$498Overview
This award-winning small-group tour lasts about 11 hours and departs from central Sydney meeting points by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. The group travels approximately two hours, crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, passing Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, and crossing the Hawkesbury River. Along the way, the guide provides information about regional landmarks and history. The tour passes through Cessnock, known as the gateway to the Hunter Valley wine region. Upon arrival in the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region, participants visit three to four boutique family-owned wineries in the Pokolbin area, including Saddlers Creek, Hanging Tree Wines, and Ernest Hill Wines. At these intimate cellar doors, guests taste up to 20 premium wines, including Hunter Valley Semillon, Chardonnay, Shiraz, and exclusive blends. Winemakers or hosts share insights about their craft and vineyard stories. The tour includes a guided tasting of local artisan cheeses, with explanations of their production and pairing techniques. Lunch is served lakeside in Pokolbin, offering a choice of hot and cold dishes accompanied by a glass of wine. After lunch, the return trip to Sydney includes a drive-by the Hunter Valley Gardens, featuring themed displays and over 5,000 rose bushes. The route crosses the Hawkesbury River and Mooney Mooney Bridge before arriving back at the original Sydney pickup points in the early evening. Kangaroo sightings may occur at the vineyards but are not guaranteed. The tour is limited to a maximum of 14 participants and is for adults aged 18 and over. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sydney
Participants meet at designated pickup points in Sydney and board an air-conditioned coach for a two-hour drive to Hunter Valley. The guide provides commentary on the region's history and sights, including crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, passing Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, and crossing the Hawkesbury River.
Cessnock
The coach passes through Cessnock, a town known as the gateway to Hunter Valley's wine region and its historic coal mining past.
Hunter Valley
Arrival in Hunter Valley, recognized as Australia's oldest wine region.
Hunter Valley Wineries
The tour visits two boutique family-owned wineries in Pokolbin and nearby areas. Small group access allows visits to less mainstream cellar doors such as Saddlers Creek, Hanging Tree Wines, and Ernest Hill Wines. Guests taste up to 20 wines including Hunter Valley Semillon, Chardonnay, Shiraz, and unique blends exclusive to these wineries. Winemakers personally share information about their vineyards and wine production.
300 min
Pokolbin
Lunch is served lakeside with both hot and cold meal options. The meal includes a glass of wine and takes place in a relaxed setting overlooking the lake.
60 min
Hunter Valley Gardens
The coach drives past Hunter Valley Gardens, a 60-acre botanical area with themed garden displays such as the Rose Garden containing over 5,000 rose bushes and the Lake Walk.
Cheese Tasting
Guests take part in a guided tasting of local artisan cheeses. The guide explains how the cheeses are made and how they complement the wines.
30 min
Saddlers Creek Wines
The final winery stop is at Saddlers Creek or another selected boutique winery. Guests taste premium wines while hosts share stories about the Hunter Valley terroir and winemaking traditions that have developed over more than 200 years.
30 min
Hawkesbury River
On the return journey, the coach crosses the Hawkesbury River and Mooney Mooney Bridge traveling back to Sydney.
Sydney
The tour concludes with arrival back at the original Sydney pickup points around early evening, allowing guests to bring home wine purchases.
90 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.