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Hunter Valley Scenic Drive from Sydney
Highlights
- Savour breakfast by the Hawkesbury River at Brooklyn, setting a scenic tone for your Hunter Valley adventure.
- Explore wildlife at the Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park, connecting with native animals in their natural habitat.
- Journey along the Great Northern Road, soaking in breathtaking views and stopping at Wollombi for a taste of history.
- Indulge in wine, cheese, and chocolate tastings at boutique wineries, elevating your palate with local flavours.
Take time to reach the Hunter Valley via the Brooklyn for Breakfast, the Australian
Wildlife Park or the Wollemi Rd. This tour enjoys wine tasting in the Hunter Valley but allows time to take in the scenery along the Tours
On the way to the Hunter Valley choose one or two of the below
– Brooklyn by the Hawksbury River for breakfast
– Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park or the Australian Reptile Park
– a Scenic Route along the great Northern Road with a stop at Wollombi
At the Hunter Valley
– Wine, Cheese and Chocolate tasting at boutique wineries.
– Private Tour in luxury vehicle.
– Opportunity to visit wineries you know.
Itinerary highlights
Option – Morning tea or even breakfast in Brooklyn
Brooklyn is a quaint river village which feels a million miles from Sydney. Here you can feel the sense of community that infuses all the settlements of the Hawkesbury River. Eggs Benedict and trays of Oysters are our favourites.
Option – Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park
The Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park is best visited as soon as it opens for the day at 9am. The animals are active then, and the tourists few. This is not a zoo, but a wildlife sanctuary – here koalas, kangaroos, emus, and other native wildlife freely roam the 80-hectare (198-acre) park which is maintained as native habitat. If you book ahead, we can arrange a private koala encounter.
Option – Scenic route through Wollombi.
Rather than sticking with the main highway to the Hunter Valley instead we can turn onto an under-utilised tourist drive which begins north of the Hawkesbury River.
This road passes through national parks, past small farms, and through several towns and villages. Most notably, Wollombi – a heritage town with a well-preserved 19th century streetscape, lined with boutiques, cafes, and, of course, a pub.
Mount View
Mount View offers panoramic scenery from Mount View Road. Good vineyards in the area are Carillion Wines, Bria Ridge and Petersons.
Pokolbin
The town of Pokolbin is at the centre of the wine growing region of the Hunter Valley.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Sydney Adventure Tours
Sydney Adventure Tours offer expert guides and experienced drivers for private tours and transportation services in the greater Sydney area.
They can guide you on a visit to the Hunter Valley, the Blue Mountains, South Coast, Southern Highlands, Central Coast, or sights around town.
Most of these guests, until recently, have been visiting Sydney from overseas.
Accreditations
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ATEC Japan Host
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
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