Highlights
• Boutique winery features – tour family-owned cellars and meet with winemakers
- Guaranteed small group tours – Maximum 14 guests for personalized service
- Professional guides with local knowledge of the Hunter Region and wine appreciation expertise
• Taste up to 20 premium wines – including renowned Semillon, Chardonnay, and Shiraz
• Cheese tasting experience – Guided tasting of local artisan cheeses
Enjoy lunch with lake views – hot and cold meals provided, including complimentary wine
- Look for kangaroos among the grapevines (sighting not guaranteed)
- Convenient Sydney transfer service - pick-up and drop-off at 4 locations in downtown Sydney, comfortable transportation
About activity
Join our award-winning small-group Hunter Region wine tour from Sydney, which has been voted "Best Hunter Region Tour Operator" for four consecutive years.
Travel through picturesque countryside to visit 3–4 boutique family-owned wineries in the Pokolbin region, where passionate winemakers will personally share their winemaking craft.
Sample up to 20 premium wines, including the world-famous Hunter Region Semillon and Shiraz, with guided tastings of local artisan cheeses. Enjoy a delicious lunch with complimentary wine in a picturesque setting.
Through comfortable transportation, professional local guides, and access to wineries, this authentic experience will connect you with Australia's historic wine regions through their stories, flavors, and warm hospitality.
Travel Itinerary
- departure: 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM, pickup, 4 locations: *7:00 AM - Mercure Sydney Central (Little Regent Street) *7:20 AM - Hilton Hotel, 255 Pitt Street, near the parking lot *7:35 AM - Four Seasons Hotel, 96 Harrington Street *7:45 AM - Sydney Paradox Hotel (formerly Radisson Blu Hotel). Check additional information for transfer details. Please arrive 5 minutes before the departure time. The activity organizer will reconfirm the pickup time in advance.
- Attractions/Experiences: Live guide, Sydney Harbour Bridge. On our Hunter Region tour, a professional guide will explain local history and point out landmarks as you pass the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
- Attractions / experiences: Live guided tour, Cessnock, drive through Cessnock, a charming gateway town to the Hunter Region's wine country and historic coal mining heritage.
- Attractions/Experiences: 3-hour guided tour in Pokolbin, visit Australia's oldest wine region to explore boutique wineries like Hanging Tree, Ernest Hill, and Saddler's Creek. Meet passionate winemakers and taste up to 20 premium Hunter Region wines.
- Dining: 1 hr, Lunch, The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa. Enjoy a delicious meal featuring both hot and cold dishes in a relaxed atmosphere with lake views. Your lunch includes a glass of wine to complement your meal.
- Attractions/Experiences: Guided tour, Hunter Region Gardens, explore the famous Hunter Region Gardens, a 60-acre botanical wonderland featuring themed exhibits, the iconic rose garden (with 5,000 blooms), and picturesque lakeside walking trails.
- Attractions/Experiences: 30 min, guided tour, Hunter Valley Cheese Factory, explore how premium local cheeses enhance wine tasting experiences and how they're locally crafted through sampling artisan varieties. These cheeses are meticulously produced by passionate local makers.
- Attractions/Experiences: 30 min, guided tour, Saddlers Creek Winery, concludes at Saddlers Creek or other premium wineries with a tasting of fine wines and stories from winemakers about the Hunter Region's unique terroir and 200+ years of winemaking tradition.
- Attractions / Experiences: Live guide, Hawkesbury River. On your way back to Sydney, you will cross the Hawkesbury River and Mooney Mooney Bridge.
- Return trip: 6:30 PM, returning to your original pickup location. You'll gain richer wine knowledge and create unforgettable memories at the Hunter Region's finest boutique wineries.
- This itinerary may be adjusted slightly depending on weather or traffic conditions on the day.
inclusions/exclusions
inclusions
- English guide
- Professional guide
- Onboard live commentary
- Meals
- Round-trip transfers to/from meeting point
- Selected winery wines
- Award-winning guides and professional interpreters with certified wine knowledge
- Taste premium wines from the Hunter Region at 3–4 boutique wineries.
- Look for kangaroos among the grapevines in the vineyard (sighting not guaranteed)
- Led by a guide, taste local handmade cheese and listen to an expert's guide.
- Enjoy a lakeside lunch in a relaxed atmosphere, accompanied by a glass of wine – available hot or cold.
- Comfortable air-conditioned bus, taking you to enjoy the charming countryside scenery.
- Pick-up/drop-off service at designated meeting points in downtown Sydney
Not Included
- Other personal expenses
Booking Notice
Eligibility
- Participants must be 18+ yrs old to join this activity.
- Group size: 1–14 people
Important Notes
Prohibited & Restricted Items
- This activity cannot accommodate the following dietary requirements: lactose intolerance
- The legal drinking age in Australia is 18. Please carry a valid ID for age verification.
Accessibility
- This activity is not suitable for strollers & wheelchairs
cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 3 days before departure
- In case of force majeure or extreme weather conditions, the supplier reserves the right to cancel the itinerary. If this occurs, you may choose to reschedule or request a full refund.
How to use
Validity period
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