Port Stephens to Pokolbin: Private Wine Country Transfer

Free cancellation

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Duration8h

GroupPrivate

PickupAt your hotel

Mike drives you to Pokolbin wineries—35 years of knowing the route

You get picked up at your Port Stephens accommodation and driven to Pokolbin in a comfortable 7-seat van with an experienced driver who handles the route and timing. Water and BYO drinks are included, and Mike confirms all details by phone before arrival. The return trip is built into the booking, so you don't arrange separate transport home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private round-trip transfer to Pokolbin

Pickup from Port Stephens
Travel to Pokolbin Wine Country
Enjoy pre-booked winery visits
Use bottled water and sick bags
Bring your own drinks
Store empties in vehicle receptacle
Enjoy karaoke during trip
Return trip to Port Stephens

The Experience

The Hyundai iMax pulls up at your Port Stephens location at the agreed time. Mike, the owner-driver, has been running this route for over three decades, and it shows in the way he knows the road to Pokolbin and the rhythm of the day. You're in a late-model white van that fits seven passengers comfortably, which means the trip doesn't feel cramped or rushed. Before you leave, he'll have already called or messaged to confirm the details—pickup time, any stops you need, whether you've got your winery bookings locked in (which matters, because most venues in Pokolbin require advance reservations).

The drive itself is straightforward. Bottled water is stocked in the vehicle, and if you're bringing your own drinks—which you can—there's a receptacle at the back for empties. Sick bags are there too, though the road is smooth enough that most people don't need them. Mike keeps the atmosphere relaxed; if your group wants to sing karaoke on the way, he's up for it. If you'd rather sit quiet and watch the landscape change from coast to wine country, that works too. The whole thing is built around making your day run without friction—you handle the winery bookings beforehand, he handles the driving and the timing.

The return trip follows the same route back to Port Stephens, so you're not scrambling for a ride home after tasting. It's the kind of service where the driver's experience actually matters: Mike knows which roads are smoother, how long the journey takes in different traffic, and what questions to ask upfront so nothing surprises you on the day.

What’s included

Round-trip transport from your Port Stephens location to Pokolbin in a 7-seat Hyundai iMax, bottled water throughout the journey, car-sickness bags, and a driver who confirms all details by phone before pickup. BYO drinks are welcome, with a receptacle provided for empties.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Shoal Bay Shuttle Service

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a driver who knows the Pokolbin route inside out and doesn't require you to arrange separate transport home after wine tasting—Mike's 35 years on the road means the timing and comfort are already figured out.