Hunter Valley Wine Tour: Boutique Wineries and Gourmet Food

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: 24 hours
Highlights

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…

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…

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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Terrykim20
Dec 26, 2024
Highly recommended - It was one of the best things I did during my Sydney trip. Jimmy introduced us great selection of wineries and fascinating food to match with. It costs a little more than other Hunter Valley tours but it is worth every penny and you can tell why the reviews are so good once you join the tour. It was a pity I couldn't find out the tour much earlier -- had this tour on my last day of travel so no time to visit other places Jimmy recommended which sounded very interesting.
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Saraann_b
Dec 26, 2024
Jimmy was outstanding as... - Jimmy was outstanding as a guide, driver, host and chef. The wineries he chose had lovely wines and his food pairings made the wines better. The fish market experience was not to be missed, and was somewhere that I wouldn't have know to go unless he took us. the whole excursion was well organized, the food delicious, and the scenery great. I'd recommend this tour to anyone wanting something a bit different than the usual winery tastings.
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Wayne
Dec 23, 2024
Fantastic Tour - Fantastic chef led food and wine tour of the Hunter Valley. Did I say “fantastic?” Absolutely. A score of ten! We thoroughly enjoyed the whole day, starting at the Sydney Fish Market.
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Alban_m
Dec 18, 2024
Jimmy was great and the... - Jimmy was great and the wineries were a good mix of smaller and larger boutiques. Great day in the Hunter Valley.
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Carmen
Dec 18, 2024
Wonderful Experience! - Chef Jimmy did a wonderful job and put forth a lot of effort to make sure we all had a great time. Food was delicious, highly recommend !
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Darashd
Dec 13, 2024
Amazing wine tour with delicious and fresh food pairings - Had an AMAZING time on this tour! Jimmy was punctual, organized, energetic, and did a beautiful job navigating and adjusting for food allergies and dietary restrictions. The folks at all the vineyards we visited also did a great job and provided a healthy number of different wines at the tastings, to which Jimmy’s food pairings were a great add. Everything was fresh and delicious, and would absolutely recommend this to friends and family that are visiting Sydney!
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W1263fdjaynep
Dec 9, 2024
Don’t look anywhere else! Jimmy is the best! - Our concierge said “Jimmy is the best in town” so once I heard that I didn’t hesitate to book. Reviews confirmed it to be so! Fabulous fabulous day. Too much to say really. The tour has been described here pretty accurately. It was overall a fantastic experience. Jimmy provides a unique offering with his culinary skills and pairing with the wines. He’s funny and kind and keeps you on track with the timing of everything! He does it all on his own too. I can imagine not an easy task with a van full wino tourists. I highly recommend this tour. Don’t look elsewhere if you want wine and amazing food to go with it - served in beautiful winery settings.
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371c_linek
Dec 8, 2024
Best tour ever!! - Jimmy’s tour was amazing! By far the best tour I’ve ever been on. 
You can feel and see his care for people and love for food during the whole day. It was such an unique experience and I loved that the day was filled with different elements. We started the day early at the fish market (where we even got to try some Sydney Rock oysters!!) had breakfast all together and visited three unique vineyards in the Hunter Valley. The wines, Jimmy’s food and stories of the local producers were the highlight of the day for me. Would highly recommend for everyone who’s traveling to Sydney! Thanks for the best day Jimmy!
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Storyteller313848
Nov 26, 2024
10 out of 10 tour ! - 10 out of 10! Great day with Jimmy as our guide from start to finish. Food that he cooked to pair with all the wines was delicious and just the right amount. Visited three wineries in the Hunter Valley that were delicious and everyone was knowledgeable. I can’t say enough about how great our day was. Relaxed and fun. Additionally, my daughter has food allergies that we told Jimmy about prior to our tour and he was able to cook delicious accommodations for her. Much appreciated.
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T1182cfanitat
Dec 16, 2024
Was not what we expected - Rather disappointing. The van we were picked up in smelled like sweaty people and needed a good clean. The chef made breakfast was banana bread that came out of a package and was heated up. This was a pricy day and we were told only 2 olives each. We all knew how to share without needing to be told that. My husband got sick on the way back, not sure if it was from the food. We had so looked forward to ending our trip to Australia with this tour, but were disappointed.
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