iHop Hunter Valley
Highlights
- Explore over 40 attractions on the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours, tailoring your own journey through the stunning Hunter Valley.
- Savour locally made gourmet produce and premium wines on the Tastes of the Hunter Half Day Tour, guided by local experts.
- Design your perfect wine country experience with Custom Tours, accommodating groups of up to 20 for a personalised adventure.
- Indulge in exclusive barrel tastings and gourmet pairings on the Wine, Food & Vine Tour, perfect for passionate foodies.
iHop Hunter Valley was established in 2015 and offers a unique range of tours to suit all budgets and tastes from their; self-guided personalised Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours, Private Bus Hire, Food and Drink Tours, Half Day Tours, Customised Private and Corporate Tours!
Their Hunter Valley wine tours have been designed to showcase the best the Hunter Valley Region has to offer, from internationally renowned and boutique wineries, micro breweries, casual through to fine dining venues, cheese shops, chocolatiers, and shopping villages. Their Hunter Valley wine tours cover the most popular locations in the Hunter Valley region, as well as the lesser known hidden gems!
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Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours
Customise your own Hunter Valley wine tour experience choosing the stops and destinations you want to visit, all at your own pace! Hop on and off around the Central Pokolbin region exploring a range of over 40 attractions consisting of breweries, cellar doors, chocolate shops, cheese shops, organic distillery, cafes, restaurants, pubs, shopping villages, Hunter Valley Gardens and more!
Get the most out of your day hopping on and off as many times as you like with an unlimited Day Pass! Simply join the tour by boarding the bus at any stop, or book return transfers from your accommodation in Pokolbin, Lovedale, Rothbury, Nulkaba and Cessnock to join the tour. Exploring the beautiful Hunter Region has never been more affordable, flexible and enjoyable than aboard iHop Hunter Valley! Refer to iHop website for map, timetable and information guide.
Tastes of the Hunter Half Day Tour
Swirl, sip and taste your way around the beautiful Hunter Region as we sample a range of locally made gourmet produce, premium wines and spirits on a Half Day tasting adventure with a difference (operates morning and afternoon).
Meet your local expert Driver/Guide with complimentary return transfers commencing at 9:15am for a 10:00am start OR 2:15pm for a 3:00pm start at the first venue from; Lovedale, Pokolbin, Cessnock, Nulkaba and Rothbury. Contact us if staying outside these locations and we can recommend a central meeting point to join the tour.
Visit to a local distillery for a guided tasting of their signature range of locally made premium spirits.
Visit a boutique cellar door where you will be guided through a selected range of Hunter valley premium wines, served with a delicious cheese plate to nibble on and compliment your tasting experience.
Time to indulge at another cellar door where you will be guided through a tasting sensation of local artisan chocolates that have each been expertly paired with a range of premium wines.
Continue your day or evening with transfers to lunch or dinner in Pokolbin or Lovedale region or returns to your accommodation
Custom Tours
The custom tour option is perfect for couples through to groups of up to 20 people looking for a fully guided all-inclusive designed tour, tailored specifically to your personal tastes and preferences – creating your perfect wine country experience!
With over 180 cellar doors, micro breweries, distilleries, gourmet food options, restaurants and range of activities, Hunter Valley offers so many unique and amazing experiences to choose from and here is a list of some of our favourite suggestions to assist with planning your perfect day or night out!
Wine Tasting Experiences
Cheese, Chocolate & Wine Pairing
Tasting Plates & Matched Wines
Grazing Long Lunches and Dinners (casual through to fine dining)
“Behind the Scenes” Winery and Brewery Tours
Picnic amongest the Vines
Beer & Spirit Tasting
Corporate & Team Building Events
Sparkling Wine or Cocktail Making Classes
High Teas
Cheese, Chocolate shops and Dessert Bars
Cooking Classes
Horse Riding
Segway Tours
Escape Rooms
Aqua Golf or Putt Putt
Hunter Valley Gardens & Shopping Village
Wine, Food & Vine Tour
Embark on an immersive food and wine tasting journey through the Hunter Valley, on a half day filled with gourmet food and wine pairings, tasting experiences and exclusive barrel tasting. Perfect for foodies and wine lovers seeking a unique, fun and informative experience!
Visit one of the oldest wine makers in the region for a fun and informative “Mystery Wine Tasting”. With a dedicated wine expert and tasting notes on hand, you will be guided through tasting a range of wines, along with a delicious cheese and charcuterie platter served to the table to enjoy. Can you complete the mystery?
Located at a boutique cellar door, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, followed with a tasting sensation of four mini gourmet pies each expertly paired with its own wine, designed to enhance and complement every sip and bite.
Visit a boutique cellar door and step behind the scenes into a working winery where you will get “hands-on” and taste directly from the wine barrel, followed with tasting a selection of premium wines hand-crafted onsite.
Fantastic photo opportunities along the way!
Storage and a cooler box on-board for any purchases.
Tour visits three Cellar Doors (including a working winery).
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
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