Hunter Valley Wine Tour: 3 Tastings & Lunch from Sydney

Three cellar door tastings and a cheese tasting turn a day trip into a working knowledge of Hunter Valley wines.

A 10-hour Hunter Valley wine tour from Sydney includes three cellar door tastings, cheese or chocolate samples, and a cafe-style lunch at Hunter Valley Gardens Village. The guide leads a small group across the Harbour Bridge and through rotating wineries in the Pokolbin area, with air-conditioned transport and comprehensive commentary on the region's Semillon and Shiraz. Minimum age is 18 with photo ID required. Additional drinks are available to purchase.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney

• Depart Sydney city after 7:00am
• Cross Sydney Harbour Bridge
• Travel through Hunter Valley vineyards
• Enjoy cheese tasting onboard
• Visit multiple wineries for tastings
• Return to Sydney city around 6:30pm

The experience

The coach leaves Sydney just after 7am and crosses the Harbour Bridge heading north into the rolling hills of the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest and most renowned wine region. The drive itself frames what comes next: the landscape shifts from city to vineyard, and by the time you arrive, the day has already started. Three cellar door tastings are built into the route (the wineries rotate between Irongate Estate, Savannah Estate, Constable, Tempus Two, Mount View, Tintilla Estate, Gun Dog and Mistletoe, depending on availability), so no two tours hit the same sequence. At each stop, you taste the region's signature Semillon and Shiraz alongside what the winemakers are pouring that day.

Between tastings, the guide offers context on the wines and the valley itself, and a cheese or chocolate tasting breaks up the afternoon. Lunch happens at Hunter Valley Gardens Village, a cafe-style meal included in the day. The group stays small enough that the pace feels social rather than rushed, and the air-conditioned coach means the heat of the valley doesn't wear on you between stops. By 6:30pm, you're heading back toward Sydney, the day compressed into a single departure and return.

What’s included

• Three cellar door tastings at rotating wineries in the Pokolbin area.
• cheese or chocolate samples.
• a cafe-style lunch at Hunter Valley Gardens Village.
• air-conditioned coach transport with selected Sydney pickup points.
• and comprehensive tour commentary from a live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Wildlife Tours Australia

Is this one for you?Book this small-group tour if you prefer a guided itinerary with set stops. Your guide handles the route and driving while you focus on tasting at each cellar door.

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Top questions

What time does the Hunter Valley wine tour leave Sydney?

The coach departs Sydney just after 7am and returns around 6:30pm, making it a 10-hour day.

How many wineries do you visit on this Hunter Valley tour?

You visit three cellar doors for tastings. The wineries rotate between eight locations in the Pokolbin area (Irongate Estate, Savannah Estate, Constable, Tempus Two, Mount View, Tintilla Estate, Gun Dog and Mistletoe) depending on availability.

What is included in the Hunter Valley wine tour from Sydney?

The tour includes three cellar door wine tastings; cheese or chocolate samples; a cafe-style lunch at Hunter Valley Gardens Village; air-conditioned coach transport; selected Sydney pickup points; and comprehensive tour commentary from a guide.

Is there a minimum age for the Hunter Valley wine tour?

Yes, the minimum age is 18 years old, and you'll need to bring a photo ID.

Can you buy additional drinks on the Hunter Valley tour?

Yes, additional alcoholic drinks are available to purchase at the wineries during the tour.

What makes Hunter Valley famous for wine?

Hunter Valley is Australia's oldest and most renowned wine region, known for its distinctive Semillon and Shiraz wines. The region's rolling hills and established vineyards have made it a centre for boutique wine production and gourmet experiences.