easy
6 hours
Minimal physical exertion required; suitable for most adults with basic mobility.
Spend six hours unraveling the tastes of Hunter Valley’s oldest wineries, craft breweries, and distilleries with Dave's Travel Group. Taste exclusive wines, cheeses, and spirits amid small family-run producer settings.
Departs Hunter Valley • 6 Hours • Ages 18+
Embark on the Hunter Valley Grains & Grapes Tour for a delightful journey through Australia’s oldest wine region. Enjoy exclusive tastings of wine, cheese, and spirits, with optional local beer and chocolate pairings. Meet passionate producers at family-run wineries, all while savoring a shared lunch in a cozy atmosphere.
Approximately 6 hours
The Hunter Valley Grains & Grapes Tour takes you on a delicious wine, cheese and spirits tour with lunch just a few hours north of Sydney! What makes this tour the ultimate Hunter trip, is you have the option to also taste some local beer at a few stops OR you can keep on the wines and add some chocolate too! The Grains & Grapes has everyone’s tastes covered!
Asides from all the beautiful wines, tasty beers and hand crafted produce, Dave’s works hard to take you behind the scenes of the production houses to meet the makers and get a true sense of the region. We’ll always include a tour of a vineyard, winery or both on our tours.
Dave’s also tries to only visit small family run wineries so our guests get to meet and chat with locals and really appreciate and understand what goes into what they are tasting. As we are visiting small producers, our tour vehicles are usually between 12 and 22 seats (including the driver).
The Dave’s love the Hunter Valley and we want to show you the BEST of the region with tours departing DAILY from Sydney, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.
Hunter Valley Hotel pick ups are from:
On this tour we pick you up from one of our listed hotels in the Hunter, and we visit 2 wineries and 2 breweries in the Hunter Valley with tastings in eachand tours in selected venues.
In addition to all the great local producers we visit, the tour also includes a relaxed one course lunch with a wine, craft beer or cider to allow guests to take in the Valley’s charm.
SOMETIMES THINGS CHANGE – Because our tours are truly behind the scenes experiences sometimes our plans need to change to accommodate the venue's operations or restrictions stemming from a worldwide pandemic. Sometimes we just know about goings on around town that are worth checking out, so we may change some parts of our tours. Whilst these changes are rare, we do reserve the right to make them. If you do have a MUST-SEE spot, please let us know when making your booking and we’ll do all we can to make it happen.
Pickup times are strict between 9:30 and 10:30 am from Hunter Valley accommodations—being punctual ensures you don’t miss any part of the tour.
This is a tasting tour featuring alcohol; pacing yourself and hydrating with water between samples will make for a more enjoyable experience.
Although there’s no strenuous hiking, some walking at wineries and distilleries is involved—opt for comfortable, flat footwear.
Dave’s Travel Group can accommodate most dietary requirements if notified in advance, though note that most wines are not vegan friendly.
Hunter Valley is Australia’s oldest wine region, with vineyards dating back to the 1820s, rooted in pioneering agricultural settlement.
Many local wineries emphasize sustainable farming and organic practices, preserving soil health and protecting surrounding bushland.
Supportive footwear is important for walking between tasting rooms and vineyards.
Sunglasses, a wide-brim hat, and sunscreen are key for the sunny outdoor portions.
summer specific
Stay hydrated between tastings to enjoy the day fully and responsibly.
A layer for cooler mornings or windy afternoons keeps you comfortable during outdoor stops.
fall|spring|winter specific