Taste Sydney’s Wine Region! Hunter Valley Day Tour

This Hunter Valley Day Tour is an exceptional showcase of one of Australia’s famous wine regions. Enjoy a great variety of handpicked food and wine experiences to exhilarate your senses, offering a delight for everyone! 

“Had a great day exploring the Hunter Valley with these guys! Lots of activities included and the amount of wine tastings were definitely value for money. I would definitely recommend.” – Beckie – Liverpool UK 

Your day will include the following highlights;

• Experience 3 Handpicked boutique Hunter Valley wineries
• Visit the picturesque Hunter Valley Gardens Village
• Enjoy a wonderful meal at a local cafe valued at $25
• Feast on fresh local produce from the Cheese Shop
• Travel through the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Departs/Returns:

• Sydney: Everyday
• Departure times: from 7:00am 
• Returns 6:30pm approx.

NOTE: Pick-up times confirmed upon booking.

What is Included:

• Wine tastings at three wineries
• Local produce tastings at the Cheese Shop
• Cafe style Lunch
• National Park Entry Fees
• A friendly driver/guide
• Comprehensive tour commentary
• Air-conditioned mini-coach travel
• Selected inner city hotel pick up and drop off

Hunter Valley Day Tour:

Begin our Hunter Valley Wine Tours with scenic views of Sydney Harbour as you travel the famous Harbour Bridge onward to one of the most famous wine-growing regions in Australia, the Hunter Valley. 

The Hunter Valley hinterland is famous for its Semillon, however, the region also produces award-winning varieties of wine including Shiraz, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Verdelho. Wander through vineyards and pop into boutique cellar doors for a complete hosted wine tasting experience. The handpicked cellar door experiences have been selected for their commitment to excellent customer experience and quality of wine. Enjoy two wine tasting experiences before lunch and one in the afternoon.

Lunch is a delicious cafe meal in the picturesque Hunter Valley Garden Village.  After your meal, you will have time to browse the bespoke collection of boutique shops, galleries and sample more of the local produce. 

Check out the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company, The British Lolly Shop, Kissofire Hunter Valley Liqueurs or The Garden Cellars, additional tastings at guests’ expense.

End your day with your new friends at our favourite boutique cellar door, saving the best to last. Enjoy a structured tasting with a vineyard representative showcasing their range of wines.

After a wonderful day of experiences and meeting like-minded wine lovers, we will start to make our way back to Sydney. Yes, we’ll definitely provide you with comfort stops on the return journey knowing you have had a day full of sips. Arrive back in town with plenty of time to grab a meal or take in a show.

A brief run-down of your day with approximate times;

• 7:50am – Depart from Sydney
• 9:15am – Brief convenience break at coffee shop (not included)
• 10:30am – 1st Boutique winery tasting
• 11:30am – 2nd Boutique winery tasting
• 1:00pm – Lunch and wander Hunter Valley Gardens Village (lunch included)
• 2:00pm – Informal Cheese tasting
• 2:30pm – 3nd Boutique winery tasting
• 3:30pm – Depart for Sydney
• 6:30pm – Arrive back into Sydney

Note: Itineraries may change due to weather or other circumstances

Important Information

• Itineraries may be subject to change dependant on weather and other circumstances
• Prices are in Australian Dollars (AU$)
• Food can be purchased on stops during the tour or bring your own
• Not suitable for those under 18 years
• ID is required as proof of age when sampling at wineries
• To maximise the comfort of your journey, no luggage storage facilities are provided and it is recommended you bring a small daypack no bigger than 5kg

Wildlife Tours Australia is part of the Get Lost Travel Group and take sustainability seriously.

Reducing their Carbon Footprint:

• Renewable Energy: The Get Lost Travel Group depot in Melbourne is powered by 100% solar energy.
• Offsetting Carbon Emissions: 100% of all transport emissions are offset with their partnership with not-for-profit Greenfleet (see below).
• LED Lighting: The majority of lighting used by Get Lost Travel Group’s offices and depots is LED. This has reduced consumption by 65%.
• Carbon Neutral Printing: All Get Lost Travel Group printed brochures use 100% recycled paper and natural inks. The local Melbourne printing company, Mystique, offset 100% of their carbon footprint.

Commitment to Wildlife:

• Koala Clancy Foundation: The Get Lost Travel Group are proud sponsors of the Koala Clancy Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation passionate about the health and well-being of wild koalas.
• Wipe for Wildlife: Get Lost Travel Group, we have chosen to Wipe for Wildlife at the workplace, using only recycled toilet paper and tissues supplied by Who Gives A Crap.

Greenfleet Accreditated

Greenfleet is a leading not-for-profit environmental organisation on a mission to protect our climate by restoring our forests. 

They plant native biodiverse forests to offset carbon emissions on behalf of individuals and businesses and help fight the impacts of climate change. Since 1997, Greenfleet have planted more than 9.4 million native trees across over 500 biodiverse forests in Australia and New Zealand. 

Note: Wildlife Tours Australia does not currently hold Eco-Accreditation from Eco Tourism Australia.