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Hunter Valley Grains & Grapes Tour by Dave's Travel Group - Sydney

Hunter Valley Grains & Grapes Tour by Dave's Travel Group

Hunter Valleyeasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

6 hours

Fitness Level

Minimal physical exertion required; suitable for most adults with basic mobility.

Overview

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.

Marrickville, New South Wales

Grains & Grapes from Hunter Valley

Departs Hunter Valley • 6 Hours • Ages 18+

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About This Adventure

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.

LOCAL WINE & BEER AND WINE DISCOVERY IN THE HUNTER VALLEY!

Duration

Approximately 6 hours

  • Departs Hunter Valley : Between 9:30am & 10:30am (We pick up at most hotels in Pokolbin, Cessnock & Lovedale, check the options below)
  • Returns to Hunter Valley accommodation: Approx. 4:30pm If you are running late, give us a call but please, please, please be on time. Your guide will love you for it!

About

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:

  • Adina Vineyard
  • Aussie Rest Motel
  • Belford Cottages
  • Beltana Villas
  • Berenbell Vineyard Retreat
  • Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel
  • BIG4 Hunter Valley (Active Holidays)
  • Cam-Way Estate
  • Casa La Vina Villas Pokolbin
  • Casuarina Motel Suites
  • Cessnock Motel
  • Cessnock Vintage Motor Inn
  • Chez Vous Villas Pokobin
  • Cottages on Lovedale
  • Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley
  • Cumberland Motor Inn
  • Cypress Lakes Resort by Oaks
  • Déjà Vu Estate
  • Den Mar Estate
  • Elfin Hill Country Accomodation
  • Estate Tuscany, The Mill & Brokenback Bar
  • Grand Mecure, The Vintage
  • Grange On Hermitage
  • Grapevines Boutique Accommodation
  • H Boutique Hunter Valley
  • Hermitage Lodge
  • Hotel Cessnock
  • Hunter Country Lodge
  • Hunter Hideaway Cottages
  • Hunter Valley Bed & Breakfast
  • Hunter Valley Motel
  • Hunter Valley Resort
  • Hunter Valley YHA
  • Krinklewood Cottage & Train Carriages
  • La Vigna Estate Pokolbin
  • Lovedale Cottages
  • Madigan Vineyard Cottages and Homestead
  • McCaffrey’s Estate
  • Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens
  • Misty Glen Cottage
  • Nightingale Wines Luxury Villas
  • Pedens Hotel
  • Peppers Convent
  • Peppers Guest House
  • Pokolbin Village
  • Potters Hotel & Brewery
  • Rothbury Escape Guesthouse
  • Silverpoint Accommodation
  • Spicers Vineyard Estate
  • Splinters Guest house
  • The Convent Hunter Valley
  • Thistle Hill Guest house
  • Travellers Rest Motel, Hunter Valley
  • Twin Trees Country Cottages
  • Villa Bella Vista
  • Villa Chambourcin
  • Villa Christian
  • Villa Cypress
  • Vine Valley Inn
  • Vineyard Hill Resort
  • Voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley
  • Willow Tree Estate
  • Windarra Lodge
  • Wine Country Motor Inn
  • Wine Country Villas
  • Woolshed Hill Estate

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

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.

Adventure Tips

Arrive on Time for Pickup

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.

Drink Responsibly

This is a tasting tour featuring alcohol; pacing yourself and hydrating with water between samples will make for a more enjoyable experience.

Wear Comfortable Shoes

Although there’s no strenuous hiking, some walking at wineries and distilleries is involved—opt for comfortable, flat footwear.

Inform Dietary Needs Early

Dave’s Travel Group can accommodate most dietary requirements if notified in advance, though note that most wines are not vegan friendly.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Kangaroos in open paddocks near vineyards
  • Native parrots and cockatoos feeding in the trees

History

Hunter Valley is Australia’s oldest wine region, with vineyards dating back to the 1820s, rooted in pioneering agricultural settlement.

Conservation

Many local wineries emphasize sustainable farming and organic practices, preserving soil health and protecting surrounding bushland.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable Walking Shoes

Essential

Supportive footwear is important for walking between tasting rooms and vineyards.

Sun Protection

Essential

Sunglasses, a wide-brim hat, and sunscreen are key for the sunny outdoor portions.

summer specific

Reusable Water Bottle

Essential

Stay hydrated between tastings to enjoy the day fully and responsibly.

Light Jacket

A layer for cooler mornings or windy afternoons keeps you comfortable during outdoor stops.

fall|spring|winter specific