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Award-Winning Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tour from Sydney

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Overview

Discover why we have been awarded "Best Hunter Valley Tour Operator" for 4 consecutive years on this premium small-group wine tour from Sydney. We specialize in boutique family-owned wineries where passionate winemakers share their craft personally. Sample up to 20 premium wines including world-renowned Hunter Valley Semillon and Shiraz at 3-4 exclusive cellar doors, enjoy expert-guided cheese tastings, and savor a delicious local lunch with complementary wine. Your award-winning experience includes comfortable transportation through scenic countryside, visits to intimate boutique wineries in the Pokolbin area, comprehensive cheese tastings with local artisan varieties, and lunch in a scenic setting. Our local guide and expert presenters bring wine knowledge and insider access to family-owned properties where you'll discover stories behind wines available exclusively at these cellar doors.

What's Included

  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for scenic journey to and from the Hunter
  • Pickup and drop-off from convenient central Sydney meeting points
  • Kangaroo spotting amongst the vines at the vineyards we visit (sightings not guaranteed)
  • Gratuities
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**Please contact Activity Tours to confirm or change your pick up time and location.** Pickup will be between 7am and 7:45am. We will confirm your tour, pick up time and location the day before your tour by text message or the Viator messaging system. Please make sure you are waiting outside the Hotel 5-10min prior to scheduled pick up.*7:00am-Mercure Central 818-820 George St, Little Regent St Entrance / *7:20am-Hilton Hotel rear entrance near Wilson car park, 255-259 Pitt St / *7:35am-Four Seasons Hotel (96-98 Harrington St, rear entrance) / *7:45am-Paradox Sydney Hotel, 27 O Connell St (was Radisson Blu)

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Sydney (pass by)

Join your small-group tour at your designated pickup point and board our comfortable air-conditioned coach for the scenic 2-hour drive to Hunter Valley. Your expert guide shares regional history and points out landmarks as you travel across Sydney Harbour Bridge, past Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, and over the Hawkesbury River.
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Cessnock (pass by)

Drive through Cessnock, the charming gateway town to Hunter Valley's wine region and historic coal mining heritage.
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Hunter Valley (pass by)

Welcome to the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region.
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Hunter Valley Wineries

Arrive in Australia's oldest wine region. In the morning we visit two carefully selected boutique family-owned wineries in Pokolbin and surrounding areas. Our small group allows us access to less mainstream, more intimate cellar doors including Saddlers Creek, Hanging Tree Wines, and Ernest Hill Wines, where passionate winemakers personally share their craft and vineyard stories. Sample up to 20 premium wine varieties including classic Hunter Valley Semillon, elegant Chardonnay, robust Shiraz, and innovative blends available exclusively at these properties.
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5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Pokolbin

Enjoy a delicious meal with both hot and cold options in a relaxed setting surrounded by lake views. Your lunch includes a glass of wine to complement your meal.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Hunter Valley Gardens (pass by)

Drive by the renowned Hunter Valley Gardens precinct, passing the spectacular 60-acre botanical wonderland featuring themed garden displays including the famous Rose Garden with over 5,000 rose bushes and stunning Lake Walk.
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Hunter Valley Cheese Factory Co PL

Discover how premium local cheeses enhance wine appreciation and how they are locally made, through guided tastings featuring artisan varieties crafted by passionate regional producers.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Saddlers Creek Wines

Conclude your wine journey at Saddler's creek (or another handpicked boutique winery). Sample premium varietals while enjoying personal stories from passionate winemakers or cellar door hosts, gaining deeper insights into Hunter Valley's unique terroir and time-honored winemaking traditions that have defined Australia's oldest wine region for over 200 years.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hawkesbury River (pass by)

Cross over the Hawkesbury River and the Mooney Mooney Bridge on the way back to Sydney
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Sydney

Arrive back at your original pickup points with enhanced wine knowledge and unforgettable memories of Hunter Valley's finest boutique wineries. You can bring a few bottles home with you too!
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Small-group tour with a maximum 14 participants
  • Must be 18 years or older to taste wines
  • Not suitable for children under 18 years of age

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Award-Winning Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tour from Sydney?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for scenic journey to and from the Hunter
  • Pickup and drop-off from convenient central Sydney meeting points
  • Kangaroo spotting amongst the vines at the vineyards we visit (sightings not guaranteed)
  • Wine tastings at 3-4 boutique wineries featuring premium Hunter Valley varietals
  • Lakeside lunch with a glass of wine - hot and cold options in a relaxed setting
  • Award-winning guide and sommeliers with certified wine knowledge
  • Guided artisan cheese tasting with local varieties and expert explanations
  • Gratuities

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pick-ups are from designated meeting points.
  • Small-group tour with a maximum 14 participants
  • Must be 18 years or older to taste wines
  • Not suitable for children under 18 years of age
  • Return to Sydney is around 6-6:30pm (depending on traffic)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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