Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Newcastle: 3 wineries, gin, lunch

Three wineries, one distillery, and a full day of tasting without driving

A day tour from Newcastle into the Hunter Valley wine region, visiting three wineries and a distillery with guided tastings at each stop, behind-the-scenes production tours, and a one-course lunch with wine or beer included. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours with pickup and drop-off on Newcastle's outskirts, and a live English-speaking guide leads the group through each tasting. Minimum age is 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hunter Valley wine and food tasting tour

• Pick up from Newcastle
• Visit first winery with guided tasting
• Visit second winery with guided tasting
• Visit third winery with guided tasting
• Tour and tasting at distillery
• Enjoy relaxed lunch with wine

The experience

How do you get to the Hunter Valley wineries without renting a car or navigating unfamiliar roads? This tour picks you up from Newcastle and handles the driving while you move through four stops in a single day. You'll visit three wineries and a gin distillery, and at each one a local supplier leads a guided tasting, not a quick pour, but a real walk through what they make and why. Some stops include behind-the-scenes access to the production areas, so you see how the wine or spirits actually get made.

Lunch sits in the middle of the day at a relaxed pace, a one-course meal paired with wine or beer so you can taste how the local producers match their own work to food. The minivan is air-conditioned and holds a small group, and the guide keeps the day moving without rushing through the tastings or the stops. Closed-toe shoes are required for the production tour sections, so plan accordingly.

The whole day runs 7 to 8 hours from pickup to drop-off, which leaves the morning or evening free depending on when you book. You'll need to be 18 or older to join, and if you have dietary needs, let the operator know when you reserve so they can plan the lunch around it.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off on Newcastle's outskirts.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• guided tastings at three wineries and one distillery led by local suppliers.
• behind-the-scenes production tours at select locations.
• one-course lunch with wine or beer.
• live English-speaking guide throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Daves Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want guided tastings at multiple producers with a local expert leading the way. Self-explore if you prefer to choose your own wineries and timing.

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Top questions

What do I actually taste at each winery stop?

Each stop includes a guided tasting led by a local supplier. You'll sample wines at the three wineries and gin at the distillery. The tastings are hands-on, with the producers walking you through their process and what makes their product distinct. Some stops also offer behind-the-scenes access to see how the wine or spirits are made.

Does the tour include food, or do I need to eat before we leave Newcastle?

Lunch is included: a one-course meal served with wine or beer, timed in the middle of the day so you can taste how the local producers pair their work with food. If you have specific dietary requirements, tell the operator when you book.

How much time do we spend driving versus tasting?

The whole day is 7 to 8 hours from pickup to drop-off. You'll move between four stops by air-conditioned minivan, so the driving connects the tastings rather than dominating the day. The pace is relaxed, not rushed.

Do I need to bring anything, or wear anything specific?

Closed-toe shoes are required for the behind-the-scenes production tour sections. Otherwise, wear what suits a day of walking between tasting rooms and vineyard areas. The minivan is air-conditioned, so you'll be comfortable between stops.