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.
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.
After early morning pickup from your Sydney hotel, your guide will welcome you with a selection of healthy snacks to keep you satisfied until breakfast.
The first stop of the day is the Sydney Fish Markets. Kick-start the day by grabbing a coffee as you explore and learn about the Sydney Fish Markets. Watch the auction floor in action or join your guide…
After early morning pickup from your Sydney hotel, your guide will welcome you with a selection of healthy snacks to keep you satisfied until breakfast.
The first stop of the day is the Sydney Fish Markets. Kick-start the day by grabbing a coffee as you explore and learn about the Sydney Fish Markets. Watch the auction floor in action or join your guide as they select locally caught seafood for the day’s menu.
Break up the journey with a freshly cooked hot breakfast beside the picturesque Hawkesbury River.
Continue along the picturesque convict built Great North Road as your guide shares information about the Hunter Valley’s fascinating history and unique wine varieties.
On reaching the Hunter Valley stop in the historic hamlet of Wollombi for the first tasting of the day. Roll your own sushi ‘the way you like it’. Select the wine you think best matches it as you sample and learn about Wollombi wines from the winemakers themselves.
Continue past rolling hills to the next handpicked winery with panoramic views of the Great Dividing Range. Discover local made wines as you graze on delicious dishes, prepared by your guide/chef, designed to match the tasting.
The Hunter Valley is also known for its quality regional produce like olive oils, chutneys, olives and chili sauces. If time permits, a stop at a favourite local produce store means you can try as many delicacies as you like.
Relish in the pleasure of tasting Barramundi and Kangaroo with Hunter Semillon and Shiraz. Then devour a decadent dessert accompanied with sweet dessert wine to wrap up your gourmet experience before returning to Sydney.
Points of Interest
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Sydney Fish Market
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Hawkesbury River
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Hunter Valley
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Gourmet Getaway Tours
- Selected hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Beverages
- Wine tasting
- Food tasting
- Selected hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Beverages
- Wine tasting
- Food tasting
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
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…
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
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.