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Hunter Valley Cycle Tour – Short Break
Highlights
- Explore the Hermitage cycle trail, immersing yourself in the stunning landscapes of the Hunter Valley.
- Savour local delicacies during leisurely long lunches, enhancing your culinary experience in this renowned wine region.
- Enjoy self-guided freedom to set your own pace, allowing for spontaneous wine tastings and scenic stops along the way.
- Stay in the heart of Pokolbin, surrounded by iconic vineyards and the rich history of Australian wine-making.
The Hunter Valley is where wine-making started in Australia. In 1832, armed with 20,000 cuttings from Spain and France, James Busby established the first vineyards in Australia. This is a perfect area to be explored during an extended weekend or short mid week break. Their focus is to explore the Hermitage cycle trail allowing them to experience some of the best of what the region has on offer in a three day period.
In this self guided cycle you are free to set your own pace, with time to enjoy a long lunch, sample local delicacies or stop for a wine tasting en route. Staying in the heart of Pokolbin, the primary wine-growing area within the Hunter Valley, everything is waiting to be discovered.
Itinerary highlights
The perfect Hunter Valley active break for those short on time
• Enjoy the independence of self-guided cycling with all logistics taken care of for you
• Delight in the local wines and food of the Hunter Valley region
• Cycle through the countryside, passing vineyards and farms en route
• Staying in Pokolbin in the heart of Australia’s oldest wine region, the Hunter Valley
• Cycle past world heritage wilderness and classic Australian countryside
Tour details
- On demand
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Australian Cycle Tours – Hunter Valley
Australian Cycle Tours specialise in high quality self guided and guided cycling experiences in a selection of the most beautiful regions in Australia, with affordable NSW tours exploring the Hunter Valley, Central West, South Coast, and beyond. They are powered by World Expeditions, Australia’s first adventure travel company.
Quiet country roads, picturesque vineyards, some of Australia’s best food and wine – the Hunter Valley is one of the best places in New South Wales, if not Australia, to explore by bike.
As you cycle from cellar door to cellar door you’ll soon appreciate the many benefits of a self-guided cycling tour in the Hunter Valley as you set your own agenda to discover the many wineries, galleries and eateries that have made this popular weekend escape for Sydney-siders so famous.
Crisscrossing the region are quiet lanes offering perfect conditions for cyclists to explore the many pleasures of the vineyards, antique shops, galleries and towns set amid the rolling hills.
Less than two hours drive north of Sydney, it’s also the ideal short getaway destination to escape the pace of urban living to retreat to the slow lifestyle of the Hunter that will truly recharge the batteries.
You don’t have to be a keen cyclist to join one of their Australian cycling trips. You just need a sense of adventure and a love of the outdoors.