Explore the Hunter Pty Ltd is a Rothbury, New South Wales–based tour operator offering private, customizable wine and food tours across the Hunter Valley. The operator provides luxury transfers in an 8-seater Mercedes Valente with vegan leather interiors and air conditioning, delivering comfortable transport for couples, families, groups and well-behaved pets where permitted.
Trips include full-day, half-day, 3/4-day and Sydney-to-Hunter private itineraries, with dedicated options such as vegan-friendly tasting tours, pet-friendly full-day tours, and a Surprise Proposal half-day experience designed for couples. Many itineraries visit three to four boutique cellar doors and include paired experiences like chocolate, cheese or olive tastings plus a locally sourced lunch on full-day departures.
Group capacities vary by product: multiple private tours accommodate up to 14 guests, while the pet-friendly full-day tour accepts up to seven guests. Guests can tailor itineraries, request brewery stops, and add extra guests for a per-person fee where listed. Family-friendly features include kids’ distraction packs and in-vehicle entertainment; some trips provide snacks, blankets and chilled water. Pickup for most Hunter Valley departures is available in the Hunter Valley, and a Sydney pickup and return option is offered for the Sydney-to-Hunter Valley day trip.
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