Hunter Valley Wine Tour: Exclusive Tastings & Fine Dining

Taste at three wineries most tour groups never reach, then lunch overlooking the vines.

A small-group wine tour of Hunter Valley that visits three hand-selected cellar doors (Mount Pleasant, the membership-only Thomas Allen Wines, and Mount View Estate perched above the valley) with guided tastings, cheese and olives at the first stop, and lunch at Bistro Molines where you choose your own menu. Pickup from your Hunter Valley accommodation and an expert local guide are included. You pay for lunch on the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour

• Pickup from accommodation at 10:30 AM
• Guided tasting at Mount Pleasant with cheese and olives
• Exclusive tasting at Thomas Allen Wines
• Lunch at Bistro Molines with vineyard views
• Guided tasting at Mount View Estate with scenic views
• Return to accommodation around 4 PM

The experience

The day starts at 10:30 AM with pickup from your accommodation, then heads straight to Mount Pleasant, one of the region's oldest and most respected vineyards. There you'll taste their premium range paired with local cheeses, olives and lavosh: a tasting designed to set the tone for what follows. The guide walks you through the stories behind each wine, the kind of detail that separates a memorable stop from a rushed one.

Thomas Allen Wines is the rare kind of cellar door that doesn't usually welcome tour groups at all. Membership waitlists keep it small and focused. You get genuine attention from the hosts and elegant wines in a beautiful setting away from the usual tourist trail. After that comes lunch at Bistro Molines, a French-inspired restaurant with sweeping vineyard views where you choose your own two-course menu and pay on the day (roughly $110 per person for breads, canapés and two courses). The meal is unhurried. The kind of moment that makes a wine-country day feel like an escape rather than a checklist.

Mount View Estate sits high above the valley with floor-to-ceiling glass framing one of the Hunter's most dramatic outlooks. The final tasting happens inside the striking new cellar door, where the team shares the vineyard's history while you sample their standout varietals, including an exceptional Shiraz. You'll be back at your accommodation by around 4 PM, having visited three wineries most visitors never find and eaten at a restaurant locals actually book.

What’s included

• Three guided tastings at Mount Pleasant, Thomas Allen Wines and Mount View Estate.
• cheese, olives and lavosh at Mount Pleasant.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• pickup and drop-off from your Hunter Valley accommodation in a luxury vehicle.
• expert local guide for the full six hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday and WednesdayDeparts at 10:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 11

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 25 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Coast to Cork, Hunter Valley Wine Tours

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a relaxed pace with time to linger at each winery and a full lunch break, so it suits anyone who wants depth over speed: couples, friends marking a celebration, or anyone seeking a more elevated Hunter Valley experience rather than a rushed introduction to the region.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (under 13).

What makes Thomas Allen Wines different from other Hunter Valley cellar doors?

Thomas Allen is winery-only with membership waitlists and doesn't welcome other tour groups, so you get focused, genuine attention from the hosts and a rare, intimate tasting experience in a stunning setting away from the usual tourist stops.

Do I need to book lunch in advance at Bistro Molines?

No. You pay for lunch on the day and choose your own two-course menu from the restaurant's French-inspired, seasonal offerings. The cost is roughly $110 per person for breads, canapés and two courses.

What's included in the tastings at Mount Pleasant and Mount View Estate?

Mount Pleasant includes a guided tasting of their premium range paired with local cheeses, olives and lavosh. At Mount View Estate, a guide leads you through a tasting of the estate's premium wines, including their exceptional Shiraz, while you take in the valley views from inside the new cellar door.

How long is the full day, and what time does it end?

The tour runs for approximately six hours, starting at 10:30 AM with pickup and returning to your accommodation around 4 PM.

Is the drive between wineries comfortable, and are there any stops along the way?

You travel in a luxury vehicle (either a luxury SUV or minivan depending on group size) with an expert local guide who shares stories about the region and wineries as you drive between the three stops.