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Discover the best of Hunter Valley’s wineries, craft breweries, and distilleries on this full-day tour from Sydney. Taste award-winning wines, local beers, and artisanal spirits while enjoying a delicious lunch in Australia’s oldest wine region.
Discover the best of Hunter Valley’s wineries, craft breweries, and distilleries on this full-day tour from Sydney. Taste award-winning wines, local beers, and artisanal spirits while enjoying a delicious lunch in Australia’s oldest wine region.
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Just a two-and-a-half-hour drive north of Sydney lies Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest and most celebrated wine region. The Grains & Grapes tour from Sydney offers an immersive full-day journey through this fertile landscape of vineyards, craft breweries, and small batch distilleries. It’s a destination prized for its rolling vine-covered hills, family-run wineries, and diverse artisanal producers, making it a standout experience for wine lovers and craft beverage aficionados alike.
The day begins as you depart from Sydney aboard a cozy, intimate vehicle—usually seating between 12 and 22 guests—perfect for those who want to connect with locals and avoid crowded tours. Upon arrival in Hunter Valley, you’re welcomed by a knowledgeable guide, often one of “Dave’s,” who takes you behind the scenes into vineyards and winery production areas, sharing insights about the region’s viticulture and history. Unlike larger, impersonal tours, this experience is designed for genuine interaction with passionate family-owned producers.
Tastings happen all day long but with a personal twist. You’ll savor selections from two award-winning wineries, complemented by expertly paired local cheeses. Beyond wine, you can opt to try craft beers at two breweries or indulge in a chocolate and wine pairing, catering to different palates. The day also includes a visit to a local distillery cellar door to sample unique gins, vodkas, and liqueurs, underscoring Hunter Valley’s growing reputation for craft spirits.
Lunch is served at a lovely winery venue or a local café known for wood-fired pizzas and fresh salads. Here you can choose a beer, wine, or soft drink alongside your meal, creating the perfect setting to relax and swap stories with fellow travelers.
Hunter Valley's terrain of granite and sandy loam soils contributes to its diverse wine profiles, while its Mediterranean climate nurtures verdant vineyards peppered with olive groves and wild eucalyptus. Beyond the crafted delights, this tour also highlights the community and sustainability ethos embraced by many producers.
As the sun begins to set, your tour winds down with a final tasting or brewery paddle before heading back to Sydney, the day enriched with new flavors and stories. Whether you’re a seasoned oenophile or curious newbie, the Grains & Grapes tour offers an authentic look at why Hunter Valley remains an essential destination for those seeking more than just a glass of wine.
easy.
11 hours.
Suitable for most adults who can comfortably spend a day with intermittent standing and walking
The tour includes tastings at two or three wineries and craft breweries, a guided vineyard and winery tour, cheese and optional chocolate pairings, local spirit tastings, lunch, and transportation from Sydney.
Yes, transportation to and from central Sydney is included in the tour price.
No, this tour requires participants to be aged 18 and over due to alcohol consumption.
Yes, guests can opt for wine only, beer tastings, or chocolate and wine pairings depending on preference.
Yes, but you should contact the operator in advance especially if you are vegan or have special dietary needs.
The tour is accessible to those with foldable wheelchairs, but vehicles do not have ramps or lifts, so prior arrangements are necessary.
Hunter Valley, established officially as a wine region in the 1830s, is Australia’s oldest and has shaped the nation’s wine identity.
Many vineyards here practice sustainable agriculture, emphasizing biodiversity and minimal chemical use to protect this cherished landscape.
Dave's Travel Group is a Sydney-based tour operator offering curated day tours and walking experiences across New South Wales and Tasmania. The business operates a diverse roster of guided experiences, including city walking tours (Bondi Beach Walking Tour, Sydney City Walking Tour, The Rocks Pub Tour), brewery and pub tours (3 x 3 Sydney Brewery Tour, Marrickville Brewery Tour, Sydney Walking Brewery Tour), food-focused walks (Dave's Eats Hobart, Marrickville Munch) and regional day trips to the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley and Hobart. Many itineraries connect guests with local producers for tastings of wine, cheese, spirits and local beer or chocolate where available. Selected tour highlights are described in published listings: the Hunter Valley Grains & Grapes tour includes exclusive tastings at family-run wineries with a shared lunch; the Roos, Blues & Views – Dave's Blue Mountains tour combines an Australian animal park with Scenic World options and small group guiding; Dave's Eats Hobart and the Hobart Liquid History Pub Tour focus on waterfront producers and historic pubs with tastings. Several departures operate from Sydney and some tours depart from Newcastle or the Hunter Valley. Offerings also include listed extras and merchandise, such as a Scenic World optional extra and a Dave's Eats Hobart T‑shirt. Tour descriptions, availability and booking information are published on partner booking platforms and The Adventure Collective listings.
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