Day Trip with Chef-Led Hunter Valley Gourmet Food and Wine from Sydney
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562 Ratings
Pyrmont
Embark on a chef-led day trip to the Hunter Valley from Sydney. Taste Australian wines, indulge in gourmet food, and explore vineyards in idyllic surroundings.
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sydney Fish Market - A short Cooks Tour of the 3rd largest Fish Market in the world, learn about the seafood auction and what to check when buying fresh seafood. Grab a coffee while the chef picks up fresh produce for the days long lunch.
  • Hawkesbury River - Take your camera for a 10 minute riverside walk while your driver/guide/chef whips up a big hot breakfast to prepare yourself for the wine to come later.
  • Hunter Valley - Visit 3 Boutique wineries and meet the locals/ owners/ winemakers and sample wines at all three cellar doors. Freshly barbecued or prepared food to be paired with specific wines at the second and third winery.
  • Gourmet Getaway Tours - Travel in airconditioned comfort as we make our way from Sydney to The Hunter Valley wine region and back again. Water and snacks provided on boarding.
What's Included
  • Selected hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Beverages
  • Wine tasting
  • Food tasting
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the ultimate wine tour in the unparalleled beauty of the Hunter Valley, just 2 hours away from Sydney. Tucked away from Newcastle, the region boasts winemaking factories, vibrant farmlands, artistic galleries, golf greens, and indigenous fauna.

Join our intimate tour, limited to 16 people, as you sample locally crafted wines at three distinctive wineries, all paired with a gourmet menu designed to enhance every sip. The culinary journey begins in Sydney with a stop at the Sydney Fish Markets to pick up fresh seafood for the menu, accompaned by a detour in the Hawkesbury region for the first meal of the day.

Our guide wears many hats - not only will they lead you through the tour, but they also serve as the resident chef, boasting professional culinary credentials. This dual role ensures a harmonious blend of cuisine and wine throughout your journey.

Our ultimate goal is to transform your day into a memorable adventure, a deep dive exploration into vineyards, accompanied by top-tier cooking amidst spectacular scenery.

  • Maximum number per booking is 16 people
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking as most food is prepared prior
Location
Sydney Fish Market
Bank Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dennis_c
Apr 20, 2024
A unique food and wine touring Experience - It wasn’t just a wine tour. We went to the fish market where Jimmy picked up some seafood and a bug from the Lobster family. He cooked us breakfast tapas style in a lovely and gave us a hands on lesson in sushi making. We later enjoyed our own creations . At the three wineries he also prepared food for pairing with our wine tastings. This made the tour sensational and unique. I highly recommended this tour, you will not be disappointed!
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Yunmei_c
Apr 18, 2024
Jimmy tour is my favorite Sydney tour! - From the time we head to the fish market till the end we finish the wine & food tasting … I enjoy every single minute of it… Jimmy is a very pleasant host and really enjoy the food & wine tasting together experience!! He is pairing different wine and different food and that’s a very unique experience and we like it!
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Dean_d
Apr 17, 2024
Great Experience - This tour was an amazing experience. Jimmy was great and his food was delicious. He picked us up and dropped us off at the hotel. Very convenient! Hunter Valley is a little over two hours but Jimmy broke up the stops. We went to the fish market first to purchase some items that he was going to prepare for us, second stop was for him to cook breakfast for us and then on to the wineries.
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Yeo_a
Apr 17, 2024
Excellent trip, Great hosts, Awesome tour mates - This is definitely an unforgettable day trip I have joined so far. Jimmy has been an excellent guide for the tour, filling us with information and content about the places we visited, the food we had and about the Hunter Valley region. It is a tour with both food and wine...awesomely yummy. I will definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys food and wine.
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Chingni_t
Apr 17, 2024
Highly recommended tour - Highly recommended tour! This is not a typical wine tasting tour which I have been. The chef has curated the gourmet food menu to pair with the wine, making this such an awesome and perfect experience! Of course, the bunch of fun people who joined the tour also made this a memorable experience to me! I love the tour so much! 😍😍😍
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Charliereed
Apr 16, 2024
A great food and wine experience! - Visit to Sydney Seafood Market and Jimmie’s delicious breakfast and late lunch were highlights. Jimmie is also a cordial, knowledgeable, and humorous tour guide. We only wish we were staying in Sydney long enough to take Jimmie’s new beaches and food tour.
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Michelle_s
Apr 13, 2024
Do this one! - Before I start my long winded overshare about how much I loved this tour, if you’re looking for the short and sweet here it is: book this tour! If you’ve only set aside one day for wine, just do this tour! You will have a wonderful authentically Australian experience! From the hotel pick up to drop off I felt well cared for, entertained, wined and dined! We started off at the fish market, and even though I had been before I learned so much more! After that we had a beautiful breakfast by the river outside of Sydney, there was an optional very short nature walk to the breakfast area and lovely views. Besides some fabulous birdwatching we got a yummy breakfast and a sushi making lesson. Our guide Jimmy made me laugh out loud several times, he’s such a wonderful chef, but also seems like a wonderful person. I usually hate being on tours and being herded here and there, but Jimmy was so kind and gentle with keeping us on schedule I hardly felt like I was on a tour at all! In fact it felt more like your very organized friend with a giant van decided to plan the loveliest day possible. Ok…back on track, the ride to Hunter Valley was longish, but between the stop for breakfast and the great commentary when something interesting came up it didn’t feel too bad. We visited 3 great wineries, and had food pairings at the last 2. The food was excellent, as good as anything you’ll get in Sydney. I know I’m just an internet lady, but I have had the good fortune to be able to visit lots of Michelin star restaurants, I can confidently say the food is up to par, and thoughtfully paired with the wine. Lots of good pairings and SEVERAL great pairings. All the wineries were happy to have us, everything felt well organized and orchestrated. My husband was working so I was traveling by myself and I truly felt well cared for! I was never bored, certainly never hungry, but definitely a little tipsy by the end! Please do go on this tour, you will enjoy it!
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Pamela_s
Apr 11, 2024
Fabulous Day ! - Great all day experience with Chef Jimmy ! Gourmet food, wine tasting & sightseeing, what more can there be ? Yummy breakfast of fresh fruit & breakfast sandwiches made @ our 1st stop in a beautiful little village park. Also, a hands on sushi making class with our own custom sushi roll to be eaten later with lunch. Sightseeing en route to 3 wineries in the Hunter Valley, Jimmy’s a great tour guide also ! Snacks @ each winery, followed by lunch @ the 3rd. It was a great day with great food, great wine & beautiful sights.
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Carina_h
Apr 11, 2024
Loved it! - This was such a fun day! Jimmy‘s food was exceptional and we learned a lot of fun facts about Australia along the drive. The wine tastings were a great experience, too. Beautiful venues, great hosts and lots of tastings. I’m glad I joined as a solo traveller to experience something truly unique.
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Psdietc0ke
Apr 11, 2024
Outstanding day of sightseeing, gourmet foot & wine ! - Fabulous tour ! Chef Jimmy was very informative as a travel guide and the food prepared was delicious. A stop @the local Fish market followed by a breakfast @ a local park. Fresh fruit, breakfast sandwiches/paninis & juice, all delicious. We then had a sushi making class and made our own sushi to be eaten later @ one of the wineries. Three different winery stops with appetizers served @ our second stop. Third winery tastings included our lunch of our hand rolled sushi, scallops on the half shell, Wagu beef sliders & cream brûlée. It was a great day and many people snoozed on the way back.
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