HUNTER VALLEY WINE TOUR

Pick ups from Cessnock, Pokolbin, Lovedale, Aberdare, Nulkaba and more

Full day Local Hunter Valley Wine Tour

Experience the best local Hunter wine tour visiting top Hunter wineries

This local Hunter wine tour departs from Pokolbin, Cessnock, Lovedale, Kurri Kurri, Aberdare, Nulkaba, Rothbury and other Hunter locations.

Join us for a full day Hunter wine tour. Enjoy a small group tour experience with wine tastings at 4 Hunter wineries/cellar doors, including a wine and cheese tasting, a stop for lunch at Four Pines at the Farm plus a chocolate shop visit and more.

We also provide customised private Hunter tours for groups for all occastions including hen’s days, birthdays, weekends away, corporates etc.

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** FULL DAY HUNTER WINE TOUR **
Available daily

$120 per person weekdays
$125 per person weekends

All tasting fees included

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Full Day Tour | Departs Every Day

Enjoy a small group personal wine tasting tour in the Hunter – visit 4 wineries/cellar doors, enjoy a cheese sampling at one of the winery stops, purchase your own lunch or enjoy the tour cafe lunch and finish the tour at one of the local Hunter chocolate shops.

2 Girls Wine Tasting in the Yarra Valley

Girls having fun on the best Hunter Valley Wine Tour

Small Group Personal Wine Tour

Enjoy a small group personal Hunter wine tour experience with one of our knowledgable and friendly driver/guides. Maximum of 14 to 20 guests per tour.

Complimentary pick up & return to your accommodation included

Pick up and return to your Hunter accommodation Pokolbin, Cessnock, Lovedale, Aberdare, Nulkaba, Kurri Kurri and more– subject to location. Pick ups commence from 9:15am to 10:00am.

Wine tastings at leading Hunter wineries

Enjoy wine tastings at selection of 4 different wineries & cellar doors ranging from a mix of smaller boutique style, family owned vineyards and cellar doors to the larger commercial wine producers. You will sample approximately 5-8 wines at each winery/cellar door.

Wine & cheese pairing at the Hermitage Cellars included

You’ll enjoy a wine and cheese tasting at one of the cellar doors visited, the Hermitage Road Cellars at the Hunter Resort. We have an on-board fridge to keep any cheese purchases cool.

Stop for lunch at the Four Pines at the Farm at the Hunter Resort

We stop for lunch at the new ‘Four Pines at The Farm’ at the Hunter Resort. Enjoy a main course with your choice of a glass of wine or pony of beer for $30 per person, or you are welcome to purchase your own lunch at the cafe. Check out the tour cafe lunch menu here.

4 Pines Brewing Company - Craft beers available

4 Pines at The Farm is an exciting new venture where the Four Pines Brewing Team have teamed up with the Hunter Resort and opened a Tap Room in a new purpose built venue at the Hunter Resort. The Tap Room boasts 12 taps diplaying the 4 Pines Core Range of beers plus their Keeler Door Favourites. Choose your brew – lagers, ales, stout, cider, ginger beers, special brews and more!

Optional beer purchases at your own expense.

A visit to one of the Hunter Valley Chocolate Shop outlets

Enjoy an afternoon visit to one of the popular Hunter Chocolate Shop outlets with free time to browse and purchase if you wish.

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Normal tour price is $135 per person BUT book direct online and save:
$120 per person Mondays to Fridays
$125 per person Saturdays and Sundays

Note: $125 on October long weekend and all public holidays, long weekends and the Christmas-New Year peak period *
All prices are in Australian dollars (AUD$)

Please Note: Itinerary and timings may change or vary without notice.

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Full Day

9:10-10:00am – We will pick you up from your local accommodation in the Hunter Valley area (Cessnock, central Pokolbin and lower Lovedale – subject to location) or you are welcome to meet us at the Hunter Valley Gardens Village in Pokolbin for a convenient central pick up.

10:00am-4:00pm – Visit a selection of 4 wineries/cellar doors / distillery in the Hunter Valley and enjoy a private group tasting to sample and taste many red and white varieties. Take the opportunity to purchase some of the best wine in Australia directly at the cellar door at great cellar door prices • For an additional $25 per person enjoy an optional cafe lunch at the Hunter Valley Resort’s Matilda Bay Brewhouse Cafe • Enjoy a wine and cheese tasting of 4 wines and 4 cheeses. • Visit one of the Hunter chocolate shop outlets.

4:00-4:30pm – We will drop you back to your local Hunter accommodation – we assure you that you will be feeling very satisfied after a fabulous day in the Hunter!

LUNCH OPTIONS PLUS MORE AND MORE!

We stop for lunch at the Matilda Bay Brewhouse Cafe at the Hunter Valley Resort. Select the great value tour cafe lunch cafe option for $25 per person. Enjoy your choice of Gourmet Pizza and a fresh garden salad on the side – the Chef’s specialty which includes your choice of a glass of wine or beer.

Alternatively, you are welcome to purchase your own lunch on the day. Purchase your selection from the blackboard cafe menu.

Note: during periods of peak demand e.g. long weekends, public holidays and the Christmas-New Year period etc, the Hunter Resort is an extremely popular venue. To avoid wait times and a guaranteed reserved table, we strongly recommend doing the tour group lunch option above.

Spend enough time at the Hunter Resort to experience their unique beer tasting paddle with accompanying tasting notes for up to 12 beers – at your expense. Or if you prefer, wander next door to the Hermitage Road Cellars to continue some more wine tasting. Nowhere in the Hunter can you try so many wines all under the one roof! An exclusive range of premium wines from small Hunter Valley winemakers – including Helé Family, Lisa McGuigan, David Hook, Andrew Thomas, Andrew Margan, Polin & Polin, Stormy Ridge, Crisford Family – just to mention a few…

Note: NO BYO lunch permitted.

TOUR OFFERS MANY PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES

Your Hunter wine tour includes plenty of time to take photos and selfies with the stunning scenery of the Hunter Valley as your backdrop.

Your Guide and Transport

Hunter Wine Tour Fleet

You will be picked up by one of our professional driver/guides from hotels, resorts, motels and other accommoation around the Hunter in Cessnock, Pokolbin and Lovedale (subject to location), or join us centrally at the Hunter Valley Gardens Village.

Your knowledgeable driver knows the wineries and wines of the regions enhancing your experience as you tour the beautiful Hunter Valley.

Frequently Asked Questions about our Hunter Wine Tours

What is the duration of this tour?

The full day tour runs from around 10:00am to 4:00pm with pick ups commencing from around 9:15am-10:00am.

Is lunch included?

You have a choice to either purchase your own lunch or choose the optional tour cafe lunch for $30 per person. The tour menu includes anti-pasto, pizzas and salads with your choice of a glass of wine or beer. Check out the lunch menu here.

What wineries do we visit?

We select some of the best wineries available in the Hunter Valley. The selection varies from day to day, driver to driver. Wineries on our list of popular venues include McGuigan Wines, Tulloch Wines, the Hermitage Road Cellars, Blueberry Hill Wines, Lambloch Wines, Mistletoe Wines, Mount View Estate, Ben Ean, Macquariedale Organic Wines, Ridgeview Estate to name a few. If you want to visit a specific winery, please consider a private Hunter Valley wine tour.

How many people can book?

You can book for just one person, or any number of people. For larger groups we can provide you with a quote for your private Hunter Valley wine tour. based on the number of people in your group. Our maximum size of group is 20 people.

How often does this tour depart?

The tour departs everyday of the year except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

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PLEASE READ OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS

Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tours Terms

Terms & Conditions Cancellation Policy:

1. Within 24 hours of tour date – 100% cancellation fee.
2. Within 48 hours of tour date – 50% cancellation fee.
3. Cancellations or changes to numbers must be received in writing / email as early as possible and no later than 48 hours before the tour date.

Small Groups (5 or more people):

For a person booking a group of people on a wine tour, you must advise us in advance us of any changes to your numbers going on the tour as the above cancellation policy conditions will apply. e.g. If you book for 5 people, you pay for 5 people, if you booking for 7 people, you pay for 7 people etc. unless you advise us of a change to your numbers in advance. We want to give you maximum flexibility for possible changes to your numbers but retain the right to sell any unwanted seats at least 7 days prior to the tour.

Payment:

Payment is collected on the tour date by the driver / guide. You can choose to pay by cash, eftpos or credit card (Visa, MasterCard. No AMEX).