easy
10 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves light walking and standing during tastings and sanctuary visits.
Discover the Hunter Valley through a private 10-hour tour that blends boutique winery visits, artisan food tastings, and authentic encounters with Australia’s native wildlife. Experience the region’s natural beauty and vibrant flavors in one seamless adventure.
10 hours • Australian native wildlife encounter • Visit boutique wineries
Embark on a luxurious private day tour of Hunter Valley, where you'll explore renowned wineries, savor handmade cheeses, and indulge in exquisite chocolates. Encounter native wildlife at a unique sanctuary, learn about winemaking from experts, and enjoy customizable stops, making this an unforgettable experience in Australia’s picturesque wine region.
• A day trip to the best Hunter Valley wineries • Pick up and drop off from Sydney CBD • Encounter with native wildlife • Learn about Hunter Valley and winemaking in Australia • Visit handmade cheese factory and the chocolate shop
Tour starts and first stop -
Heading towards the north of Sydney, the first stop on our private tour to Hunter Valley wine and wildlife is the Australian Walkabout wildlife park. This is the only wildlife sanctuary in New South Wales with both free-roaming Australian animals, ancient Aboriginal rock art sites.
Visit Hunter Valley wineries -
The Hunter Valley is the next stop and one of the oldest wine regions of Australia offers you the opportunity to learn about viticulture from a master winemaker. Winemaking is a highly sophisticated process of harvesting, crushing, pressing, fermentation, clarification, aging, and bottling. Hunter Valley private wine tours with Sydney Top Tours offers options to contrast some great wines from different wineries and learn about the best Hunter Valley can offer. Some of the cellar doors are award-winning wineries and regularly producing wines of exemplary quality. Some of the selected wineries for this tour are Tyrrell’s, Pepper Tree, Tinklers, and Gartelmann. These ranks at the top on the Halliday Wine Companion in terms of star ratings.
Tasting fees - $0 to 25$ per adult
Hunter Valley chocolate factory -
Any traveler with our private tour to Hunter Valley does not want to miss the delectable taste of handmade chocolates from the Hunter Valley Chocolate factory. It is one of the most premier attractions in the region. It offers a wide array of handmade chocolates and fudge made from the finest Belgian couverture chocolate.
Cheese tasting -
One of the popular stops of the private Hunter Valley tour from Sydney is the cheese tasting at the Hunter Valley Cheese Co. If the shop is not too busy, you can learn the process of artisan cheesemaking by listening to master cheesemonger, Dave at Hunter Valley Cheese Co. The highlights of cheese are washed rind and brie from many cheese varieties produced by Hunter Cheese co. The café offers a wide verity of coffees. Furthermore, snacks and cakes if you are looking for a light bit before heads up to Sydney.
Visit a local distillery or a brewery -
If you love a crafty experience, Hope Brewery has a wider choice of beers on the tap suits your taste buds. Most of the travelers with our Hunter Valley private wine tours prefer Hunter Distillery as their last stop. It is a certified producer of organic gin, rum, and vodka. A new addition to the Hunter region offers variety to whoever traveling to the Hunter region for a unique gastronomic experience. Neither to say, a popular stop of hen parties. Tasting fees - $5 per adult
Endpoint -
Leaving the Hunter Valley around 3 pm, your private tour ends at around 5.30 pm Sydney CBD by dropping off you at your hotel.
Additional information -
Our Hunter Valley wine tour itinerary is fully customizable and if you wish to visit another winery or attraction such as Hunter Valley Gardens, please inform the driver in advance.
Some travelers like to join for an inside winery tour and this can be arranged for an extra cost. Please let us know during the booking.
As per the NSW Liquor act 2007, you need to be over the age of 18 to consume alcohol.
Expert guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Luxury people mover, USB charging on-board, bottled water
Lunch, activity fees
Weatherproof jacket, comfortable footwear, camera
Bring water and wear comfortable shoes as the tour includes walking through vineyards and the wildlife sanctuary.
Let your guide know your wine preferences to focus on varietals you enjoy and get personalized recommendations.
Use zoom lenses and avoid flash photography to respect animals in the sanctuary.
This popular tour can fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons — reserve your spot early.
Hunter Valley is Australia's oldest wine region, established in the early 1800s and pivotal in shaping Australian viticulture.
Wildlife sanctuary visits are designed to support native species protection and educate visitors on local environmental challenges.
Essential for traversing vineyard grounds and sanctuary paths with ease.
Bring sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself during outdoor stops in warmer months.
summer specific
Helpful for cooler mornings and evenings in the valley.
fall specific
For capturing the stunning landscapes and wildlife encounters throughout the tour.