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Hunter Valley Tour: Wine, Wildlife & Gourmet Delights
4.1
7 Ratings
Haymarket
Explore Hunter Valley’s wine, chocolate, and gourmet delights with exclusive tastings, scenic views, and wildlife encounters. Book your all-inclusive adventure now.
Explore Hunter Valley’s wine, chocolate, and gourmet delights with exclusive tastings, scenic views, and wildlife encounters. Book your all-inclusive adventure now.
Duration:
11 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sobel’s Winery - Start your Hunter Valley adventure with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Sobel’s Winery, a traditional working farm vineyard. Learn about the wine-making process from vine to bottle, enjoy a guided tasting of their boutique wines, and soak in the stunning surroundings. It’s a wonderful chance to sample and purchase premium…
- Sobel’s Winery - Start your Hunter Valley adventure with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Sobel’s Winery, a traditional working farm vineyard. Learn about the wine-making process from vine to bottle, enjoy a guided tasting of their boutique wines, and soak in the stunning surroundings. It’s a wonderful chance to sample and purchase premium wines directly from the source.
- 4 Pines at the Farm - Hunter Valley - Next, visit 4 Pines at the Farm, where you can enjoy a guided wine tasting session with cellarmasters. Following that, savor a delightful lunch at the restaurant, with the option to pair your meal with wines from the tasting, all while taking in the breathtaking views of the Hunter Valley.
- Hunter Valley Gardens - Take a break and explore the Hunter Valley Gardens Village, a charming area full of surprises. Interested in trying more wine, local spirits, or something unique like gin? Go ahead! You’ll also discover the quirky Giant Wine Bottle, the whimsical British Lolly Shop, and plenty of adorable boutiques. It’s the perfect opportunity to pick up a little treat—or a few gifts to bring home!
- Drayton’s Family Wines - Visit one of Australia’s oldest family-owned wineries, Drayton’s Family Wines. With over 160 years of wine-making history, this stop offers a deep dive into local tradition and heritage. Enjoy a structured wine tasting and learn how Drayton’s connects with wine culture worldwide.
- Peterson House - Conclude your tour with a visit to the beloved Hunter Valley Chocolate Shop. Indulge in artisan chocolate samples and browse a tempting selection of handmade sweets. This delightful final stop offers the perfect souvenir—or a treat for the journey home.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Behind the scenes winery experiences
- Free time to shop & explore
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Alcoholic beverages
- Friendly and informative guide
- Lunch
- Behind the scenes winery experiences
- Free time to shop & explore
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Alcoholic beverages
- Friendly and informative guide
What's Not Included
- On-board WiFi
- Additional wine, food, or souvenir purchase
- On-board WiFi
- Additional wine, food, or souvenir purchase
Additional Information
Convenient Pickup:
Begin your adventure from central Sydney with our convenient pickup service at four prime locations, taking you to Australia’s top wine region.
Exclusive Winery Experiences:
Explore behind the scenes at Sobels Winery and enjoy guided tastings at 4 Pines at the Farm and Daryton’s Family Wines.
Gourmet Delights:
Savor a…
Convenient Pickup:
Begin your adventure from central Sydney with our convenient pickup service at four prime locations, taking you to Australia’s top wine region.
Exclusive Winery Experiences:
Explore behind the scenes at Sobels Winery and enjoy guided tastings at 4 Pines at the Farm and Daryton’s Family Wines.
Gourmet Delights:
Savor a delightful lunch and taste Belgian chocolates at the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company.
Scenic Beauty:
Experience breathtaking views of rolling vineyards, native wildlife, and the charming Hunter Valley Gardens Village.
Shop Local:
Uncover local treasures such as chocolates, jams, honey, and boutique wines.
Relaxed Return:
Conclude your indulgent day with a comfortable ride back to Sydney.
- This tour is suitable for adult (18 years and above)
Location
Christ Church St Laurence
George Street
St Laurence Church - 7:20am
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.1
(7 Ratings)
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Connector776985
Apr 18, 2025
Awesome fun!! - A fantastic trip through the Hunter Valley, our Guide Alan was exceptionally knowledgeable and entertaining. I highly recommend this adventure for anyone looking for a fun intro to the Hunter Valley wine region.
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P9499ljmichaelc
Mar 12, 2025
Excellent way to second an overcast day - Excellent way to spend an overcast day. Very comfortable bus and it was great value for money. We tasted about 20 wines at three venues: Sobels, 4 pines (a brewery but wine taking from several wineries) and Draytons. Overall it leaned a little too much into sweeter wines rather than dry, which most of the bus would have preferred. The highlight was the behind the scenes tour at Sobels, hosted by Hayden.
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Kevin_d
Mar 6, 2025
Wine tasting, great lunch, chocolate factory. - This was just what we needed. We had a free day in Sydney and wanted to see some of the wine country near the blue mountains. Our driver and guide Karen did a wonderful job keeping us on schedule and helped to get the most out of the trip. She also provided lots of interesting information about the region and Australia.
The wines were excellent and each winery had its own personality. We bought a few to bring home in our luggage.
.It was a long day but fairly comfortable. Much easier leaving the driving and logistics to the professionals. As a bonus, We even saw a few wild kangaroos!
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E_m
Feb 13, 2025
The tour was very nice... - The tour was very nice and the bus was clean and comfortable. Emma, our driver was informative, accommodating and very friendly
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Brendam269
Mar 17, 2025
Good day but could be improved - We really enjoyed the trip and Am was a great guide and bus driver. The trip could be improved by changing the 1st toilet stop to even a service station. The toilets were grim and somewhere to buy a coffee or breakfast would have been very welcome given the v early start. Or you could replace one of the wine tastings (preferably the 2nd one which was pretty uninspiring) with a coffee and croissant stop. The first wine tasting was excellent and the 3rd one was good. Also there was mention on the promotional literature of a cheese tasting but that didn't happen or even get a mention
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Dicki2025
Jan 9, 2025
Wine tasting Hunter valley - The trip and our bus driver/organizer Emma, was fantastic. Wine tastings were good, lunch was delicious. What pulls down the grade slightly was the cheese and chocolate tasting. But as a whole a fantastic excursion.
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Osarsaph
Mar 24, 2025
Unprofessional and lack of care! - We booked our trip to the Hunter Valley well in advance and paid upfront. On the day, we waited at the designated pick-up spot, but the bus never showed up. We called the company and were advised there were some issues with the bus and that they would call us back with an update.
An hour later, still no contact. We called again, only to be told the trip was canceled. No one had informed us, no compensation was offered, and the person on the phone simply suggested we either rebook for the following week or request a refund.
Honestly, we were shocked. I even said to my group, “Who would rebook a tour with them again, there is no trust.” It was clear that this was a purely transactional relationship, with no regard for customer experience.
There were several of us waiting: four from my group and three other ladies. The treatment we received from Sightseeing Tours Australia was completely substandard. I would strongly recommend that no one book with them—they clearly do not care about their customers.
I explained to the staff that this was a special occasion and that we had planned our entire day around the trip. There was no sympathy, no accountability.
Terrible, terrible experience. Avoid at all costs!
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