Taste Of The Hunter

Indulge in some of the stunning Hunter Valley region's best flavours, including wine, gin, cheese, chocolate and more on this exciting day out.

Sydney, Australia

Duration
12 hrs

Start & End Time
Varies

Minimum Age
18 years

Meals
Included

Start & End Location
Varies

Vaccination Required
Yes

What's Included

Get up to $15 cash back per person when you book with us
Full-day guided tour going behind the scenes at 3 local boutique wineries & a premium distillery
Delicious winery restaurant lunch with a glass of wine, craft beer or cider
Wine tastings guided by local experts at each winery, plus organic gin, vodka, schnapps & liqueur tastings at the distillery
Local cheese & chocolate sampling
Experienced & enthusiastic tour guide providing no boring commentary, just fun facts & local stories
Departs from the meeting point at your choice of Sydney, Newcastle or Hunter Valley (please check your final documents for the confirmed location)

What to Expect

The Hunter Valley has some of Australia's best wine, food, cheese, chocolate, beers and spirits and you will get to try them all on this full-day tasting adventure, just a few hours north of Sydney. Choose from a departure location of Sydney, Newcastle or Hunter Valley and join your expert guide and fellow foodie as they take you around to some hand-picked local venues showcasing the region at its finest.

Throughout your day of exploration, visit three local boutique wineriesand a distillery with a guided tasting by a local producer at each stop and behind the scenes tours at select locations. At some venues, you will get to sample some amazing local chocolates and premium cheeses to match the wine and keep your tastebuds exploring the flavours of Australia's first wine region.

In addition to all the beautiful wines and hand-crafted products, you will also be indulging in a relaxed one-course lunch with a glass of premium wine, craft beer or cider as you soak in the charm of the Hunter Valley. Take the guesswork out of it and come and find out what makes the Hunter so delicious!

Which winery or distillery the tour visits on the day does change depending on each venue's operations, making these tours truly unique and different each time. The focus is on providing a good mix of places, people, and beverages to offer the best possible small-group experience.

Where We Visit

Hunter Valley - 3 local wineries & a distillery

Frequently Asked Questions

Hunter Valley wine tours operate daily (excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day, NYE and NY Day), but are subject to a minimum number of 8 guests to run.

If you have dietary requirements that are generally more common ie. lactose intolerant, vegetarian, gluten-free, allergic to nuts or shellfish etc, we will advise the restaurant and they will cater to your specific requirements.

If you have requirements that are a little more uncommon, please advise us in advance so we can liaise with the restaurant to confirm your requirements.

We will always try our best to cater for all dietary requirements. No request is too big or too small. If you are unsure, please contact us for further details.

With more than 150 wonderful wineries in the Hunter Valley, we like to rotate the wineries that we visit. So if you are taking our tour for a second or third time, there's a good chance you'll visit completely different cellar doors. However please ask us if you'd like to know which ones we are visiting on the day of your tour.

If you are departing from Sydney, approximate pick up is at 7.25 am and drop off at 7.30 pm.

If you are departing from Newcastle, approximate pick up is at 9.00 am and drop off at 5.00 pm.

If you are departing from Hunter Valley, approximate pick up is at 9.30 am and drop off at 4.30 pm.

Please note these times will vary due to traffic conditions and variables out of our control. Please confirm all details 24 hrs prior to tour departure.

We are not weather-dependent for our tours and therefore will always operate. You are mainly indoors in the warmth and comfort of a winery in the cooler months. In the warmer months, you may have the opportunity to have your wine tasting provided outdoors in the fresh air.

Policies

Terms & Conditions:

Tour requires all guests to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
There is an 8 person minimum for this tour. You will be contacted the day before if this minimum is not met
The Operator reserves the right to make changes to the itinerary as necessary

Cancellation Policy:

If you would like to reschedule your tour, please provide us with 72hrs notice so we may assist you. There is a $25 rescheduling fee
To cancel, please advise us more than 72hrs from your departure. A 20% cancellation fee will apply. Within 72hrs of departure, there are no refunds
In the unlikely event that The Operator needs to cancel a tour, an alternative tour date will be offered or a full refund will be paid