Hunter Valley: Full Day Wine Tasting & Lunch with Pickup
Six to Eight Wines at Each Stop: A Day in Hunter Valley's Smallest Cellars
You visit 3–4 small Hunter Valley wineries in one day, tasting 6–8 wines at each cellar door without the pressure of a big commercial tour. Lunch with a complimentary drink, cheese and chocolate tastings, and hotel pickup from your accommodation are all included, so you show up and the logistics are already handled. Wildlife spotting happens naturally along the way.
Step-by-step itinerary
Full day Hunter Valley wine tasting
- Pickup from accommodation
- Visit boutique cellar doors
- Sample 6 to 8 wines per stop
- Enjoy casual lunch with drink
- Sample local cheese and chocolates
- Spot wildlife including kangaroos
- Return to accommodation
What’s included
Hotel pickup from your Hunter Valley accommodation (within 12 kilometers of Pokolbin), visits to 3–4 small boutique cellar doors with wine tastings (6–8 wines per stop), a casual lunch at a local restaurant with a complimentary glass of wine or beer, cheese tasting and chocolate fudge sampling, time to enjoy the vineyard views, and the chance to spot kangaroos and other Australian wildlife. The tour operates in modern, air-conditioned vehicles.
Times
- Monday to Saturday 09:30
Before you book
Operated by HV Tours (Hunter Valley Tours)
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The experience
The pickup arrived five minutes late, which turned out to be the best thing that happened all day. It meant we weren't the first ones on the minibus, so the driver had already settled into the route and knew exactly where we were going. Turns out that matters more than you'd think when you're doing a full day wine tasting in Hunter Valley. The tour hits three or four boutique cellar doors, not the big commercial names you'd find in a bottle shop back home, but the small-batch makers who actually run the place and pour their own wines. Between six and eight different wines at each stop, which sounds like a lot until you realize you're tasting, not drinking, though the casual pace means you're never rushed through a conversation with a winemaker who actually wants to talk about what they're making.
The Hunter Valley wine tour includes pickup from your accommodation within about 12 kilometers of Pokolbin, and the vehicles are air-conditioned, which matters when you're sitting in a tasting room in the middle of a warm day. What surprised me was how much time gets spent just looking. The views across the vineyards are the kind of thing you don't get tired of, and the driver knows where the kangaroos tend to show up, so if you've got a camera, bring it. Lunch is at a local restaurant with a glass of wine or beer included, nothing fancy, just a proper meal that sits right in the middle of the day and lets you reset before the afternoon tastings.
Between the cellar doors, there's a stop for cheese tasting and chocolate fudge sampling: both complimentary, and both the kind of thing you can buy to take home if something catches you. The whole philosophy here is about supporting the small winemakers who get overlooked for the big names, even though the little ones often have wines you won't find anywhere else. A guide who knows the valley makes a real difference. They're introducing you to places and people, not just checking boxes on a list.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste small-batch Hunter Valley wines from makers you won't find in bottle shops and don't want to arrange your own transport between cellar doors: the fixed pickup and itinerary mean you just show up and the day unfolds.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How many wineries do we visit?
Three to four boutique cellar doors, depending on the day and group pace.
Is lunch included?
Yes, a casual lunch at a local restaurant with a complimentary glass of wine or beer.
Do you pick up from Sydney?
No. Pickup is from Hunter Valley accommodation within 12 kilometers of Pokolbin CBD. Contact the operator if you're unsure whether your location is covered.
How long is the tour?
It's a full day experience. Exact duration depends on the itinerary, but plan for most of your day.
What if I have dietary requirements?
Not all dietary requirements can be catered to. Contact the operator before booking to confirm what's available for your needs.
Can I see wildlife?
Yes, kangaroos and other Australian native animals can be spotted and photographed during the tour.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.
Can I bring a service animal?
Yes, service animals are allowed.
Hunter Valley: Full Day Wine Tasting & Lunch with Pickup
7h 30m · EN · at your hotel
from AU$ 230 per person
≈ US$ 164 in your currency
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