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Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney with Dave's Travel Group - Sydney

Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney with Dave's Travel Group

Sydneyeasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

12 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels as most of the day involves seated tastings and minimal walking

Overview

Spend a day tasting your way through Hunter Valley’s top boutique wineries and distilleries with Dave's Travel Group. This 12-hour tour from Sydney offers curated wines, organic spirits, and local delicacies in small groups for a personalized experience.

Marrickville, New South Wales

Taste Of The Hunter from Sydney

Picks ups start @ 7.25am • 12 hours

Guided Tour

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Adventure Photos

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About This Adventure

Embark on a delightful 12-hour Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney, exploring three boutique wineries and a distillery. Enjoy guided tastings of exquisite wines, organic spirits, local cheeses, and chocolates, complemented by a relaxing lunch. With small group sizes and engaging stories, this tour promises a memorable culinary adventure in Australia’s premier wine region.

Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate departing from Sydney

Duration

Approx. 12 hours

Available: Daily

Departs Sydney: Between 7.00am & 7.45am (Check out our 3 Sydney departure points)

Returns Sydney: Approx. 7.00pm

About

SMALL GROUP WINE COUNTRY EXPLORATION

The Hunter Valley has some of Australia's best wine, food, cheese, chocolate, beers and spirits and we’ll try them all on this tour just a few hours north of Sydney!

We'll visit 3 local boutique wineries and a distillery with a guided tasting by a local supplier at each stop and behind the scenes tours at select locations. At some venues, we'll bring some chocolates and local cheeses to match the wine and keep your tastebuds exploring the flavours of Australia's first wine region.

In addition to all the beautiful wines and hand carfted produce, we also include a relaxed one course lunch with a wine, beer or cider to allow guests to take in the Valley’s charm.  

Exploring the BEST drinks is what we love to do and tours depart daily from Sydney, Newcastle and The Hunter Valley.

With a group of 8 or more people, please email for tour options

Included Highlights

  • Visit 3 wineries. Sample white and red wine varieties, guided by local experts at local & boutique Hunter Valley Wineries
  • Distillery - Organic gin, vodka, schnapps & liqueur tastings. Try the mango, choc mint, chilli (if you’re brave enough) plus lots more & see why this stop has become a highlight of the tour for some
  • Local cheese samples
  • Local chocolate samples
  • One course restaurant lunch with glass of wine or beer
  • Small Group Hunter Valley Day Tour
  • No long boring commentary, just fun facts & local stories
  • Great music playlist & no hidden cost
  • Experienced & enthusiastic tour guide

Includes: Hunter Valley Wine Tour with lunch a glass of wine, craft beer or cider!

**Your guide will inform you of the venue and choice of meals on the day of your tour : D

FAQs

What is included in my public Hunter Valley wine tour? Included in your public wine tour will be transportation to and from your pick up location (choose from four locations in Sydney/ten locations in the Hunter Valley), three wineries, lunch, the distillery, cheese and chocolate sampling.

What days do you operate the public Hunter Valley wine tours? Public Hunter Valley wine tours operate daily (excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day, NYE and NY Day), but are subject to minimum number requirements.

I have allergies/dietary requirements. Will this be catered for? If you have dietary requirements that are generally more common ie lactose intolerant, vegetarian, gluten free, allergic to nuts or shellfish etc, we will advise the restaurant and they will cater to your specific requirements.

If you have requirements that are little more uncommon, please advise us in advance so we can liaise with the restaurant to confirm your requirements.

We will always try our best to cater for all dietary requirements. No request is too big or too small. If you are unsure, please contact us for further details.

What wineries do we go to on a public Hunter Valley tour? With more than 150 wonderful wineries in the Hunter Valley, we like to rotate the wineries that we visit. So if you are taking our tour for a second or third time there's a good chance you'll visit completely different cellar doors. However please ask us if you'd like to know which ones we are visiting on the day of your tour.

What time do we get back to Sydney/Hunter Valley? If you are returning back to Sydney after your tour, the approximation time will be 7pm. Please note the time will vary due to traffic conditions and variables out of our control.

Is there a minimum number of people to run the tour? Yes, 6 guests are required as the tour minimum.

Will the Hunter Valley wine tour still run if the weather is bad? Can we reschedule our tour? We are not weather dependent for our tours and therefore will always operate. You are mainly indoors in the warmth and comfort of a winery in the cooler months. In the warmer months, you may have the opportunity to have your wine tasting provided outdoors in the fresh air.

Adventure Tips

Book Early for Preferred Dates

Small group sizes mean tours fill quickly, especially on weekends—reserve your spot as early as possible.

Arrive Ready for Tastings

Wear comfortable clothing and avoid heavy meals before the tour to fully appreciate the wine and spirits sampling.

Plan Transportation for After the Tour

The tour returns to Sydney around 7pm; arrange your transportation accordingly since alcohol is involved.

Notify Dietary Restrictions Ahead

Inform Dave’s Travel Group of any allergies or dietary needs 72 hours in advance to ensure proper accommodation at lunch.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Eastern Grey Kangaroo
  • Laughing Kookaburra

History

Hunter Valley’s wine industry began in the early 1800s, making it Australia’s oldest wine-producing region with a rich viticultural heritage.

Conservation

Many vineyards in the region practice sustainable farming and organic viticulture to protect the soil and natural habitat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Needed for walking around wineries and distilleries comfortably.

Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)

Essential

Protects your skin during outdoor tastings and breaks.

spring|summer|fall specific

Light jacket or layers

Essential

Keeps you warm during cooler mornings and evenings.

fall|winter|spring specific

Water bottle

Essential

Staying hydrated is important throughout the day, especially with tastings.