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Hunter Valley Explorer – Deluxe Self Guided Cycle Tour
Highlights
- Cycle through the Hunter Valley's scenic vineyards, experiencing the birthplace of Australian winemaking at your own pace.
- Savour exquisite Semillon and Shiraz while visiting renowned wineries and tasting local delicacies along the way.
- Explore artisan farms and cafes, indulging in gourmet olive oils and handmade chocolates that showcase regional flavours.
- Relax in deluxe accommodation, enjoying stunning vineyard views after a day of cycling through this picturesque landscape.
The Hunter Valley is where wine-making started in Australia and remains one of the most important wine-producing areas in the country. In 1832, armed with 20,000 cuttings from Spain and France, James Busby established the first vineyards in Australia. Now, the region is famous for its Semillon and Shiraz. It’s also home to some great Chardonnays, Cabernet Sauvignon and Verdelho’s.
On this self guided cycle they’ll take you on a journey around the Hunter Valley to experience some of the best it has to offer. It’s not just the wine on show – artisan olive producers, chocolatiers, chefs and bakers showcase the best of the region at the many farms, cafes and restaurants. Staying in deluxe accommodation allows you to relax at the end of each day, delighting in the surrounding vineyard views.
The beauty of the cycle is that you are free to set your own pace, with time to enjoy a long lunch, sample local delicacies or stop for wine tastings en route. With two days spent cycling in the Valley, you can really gain an appreciation for the exceptional wine and produce of the region.
Itinerary highlights
Stay in deluxe accommodation while exploring the Hunter Valley by bike
• 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
• Deluxe accommodation to relax in at the end of the days exploring
• Stay in the heart of the valley at Pokolbin
• Travel at your own pace visiting the sites you want to focus on
• 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.
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