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Award-Winning Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney
Highlights
- Discover exclusive cellar doors in Pokolbin, sampling up to 20 premium wines crafted by passionate local winemakers.
- Savour expert-guided cheese tastings featuring local artisan varieties, enhancing your appreciation of Hunter Valley's culinary delights.
- Travel comfortably through the picturesque Hunter Valley countryside, enjoying personalised attention in a small group of 14 guests.
- Enjoy a delicious lunch paired with complimentary wine in a scenic vineyard setting, creating a memorable dining experience.
Discover why Activity Tours has 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 in the Pokolbin region where passionate winemakers personally share their craft with guests.
Your award-winning experience includes visits to 3-4 exclusive cellar doors where you’ll sample up to 20 premium wines including world-renowned Hunter Valley Semillon and Shiraz. Enjoy expert-guided cheese tastings featuring local artisan varieties and savor a delicious lunch with complimentary wine in a scenic vineyard setting.
Travel in comfort through the picturesque Hunter Valley countryside just north of Sydney with our knowledgeable local guides. Our small-group format (maximum 14 guests) ensures personalized attention and authentic connections with winemakers at intimate family-owned properties. You’ll discover the stories behind wines available exclusively at these cellar doors while exploring Australia’s oldest wine region.
With convenient pickup from 4 central Sydney locations, comfortable transportation, and proven excellence spanning multiple award-winning years, this authentic Hunter Valley adventure offers the perfect blend of education, exceptional wines, gourmet food, and personalized service. Our small-group intimacy and insider access to boutique wineries sets us apart, creating an unforgettable day trip from Sydney.
Itinerary highlights
Hunter Valley scenic drive
Drive through Cessnock, the charming gateway town to Hunter Valley’s wine region with historic coal mining heritage.
Saddlers Creek Wines
Arrive at family-owned cellar door for guided tasting of 5-6 premium wines including signature Hunter Valley Semillon and Shiraz varieties, meeting passionate winemakers.
Artisan Cheese Tasting
Experience local cheese varieties paired with regional wines at the Hunter Valley Cheese Factory, learning about Hunter Valley’s artisan food culture.
Lakeside Gourmet Lunch
Enjoy 2-course lunch featuring local produce at vineyard restaurant with panoramic views over Brokenback Range, including complimentary wine.
Hanging Tree Wines
Visit intimate family winery for exclusive tastings and cellar door access, meeting winemakers and discovering limited-release wines.
Ernest Hill Wines
Conclude at award-winning boutique producer for final tastings and opportunity to purchase cellar door exclusive wines.
Tour details
- On demand
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Service facilities
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Activity Tours Australia
Activity Tours Australia is a small, family-owned company that has been offering great value and fun day tours out of Sydney to the Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley wine region since the late 1990s.
You will love the action-packed day tours from the heart of Sydney to the Blue Mountains to experience wildlife, national parks, sightseeing and guided bushwalks. Try the Hunter Valley for wine and cheese tasting, take in the countryside and enjoy a fun day out or enjoy the Sydney Sights tours for a complete sightseeing experience.
If you are part of a group, tailored private charters are very popular at all destinations.
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Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- New South Wales Business Chamber
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