Top Hunter Valley Food Tours

Indulge your inner foodie as you discover the fine wines and culinary delights of Australia’s famous Hunter Valley. Set out from Sydney on a full-day small-group tour, stopping to enjoy tours and tastings at the region’s most prestigious boutique wineries. Along the way, tuck into lunch at a local restaurant, sample regional cheeses, and chocolates, and visit The Hunter Distillery.

If you’re short on time but want to experience the best of the Hunter Valley, this half-day vineyard tour is ideal. You’ll visit three boutique wineries, where you’ll sample a selection of fine wines. At one, you’ll take a cheese and wine masterclass, where you’ll learn to match nine cheeses with nine wines. Armed with this knowledge, happy hour at your house will never be the same again.

Explore some of the best big and boutique wineries and vineyards in the Hunter Valley without the hassle of arranging your own transportation, tastings, and tours during this full-day excursion. Ideal for wine lovers of all ages, visit spots you might otherwise have overlooked, and sample wine without the worry of drink-driving—someone else will take the wheel.

Experience the art of food and drink pairings in the scenic Hunter Region without having to worry about who is driving on this food and drink tour with a designated driver. Indulge in a range of all-inclusive tasting experiences that celebrate regional produce, premium Hunter Valley wines, local spirits, and artisan chocolates.

Fine-tune your appreciation of Australian wines and cuisine on this full-day tasting tour of the Hunter Valley from Sydney. Discover Australia's oldest wine region with a behind-the-scenes winery tour and the chance to taste up to 20 wines at some of the valley’s most popular wineries. Restaurant lunch included.

If you're a wine lover, no visit to Australia would be complete without a trip to Hunter Valley, an area renowned for its wine and cheese. As well as visiting some of the area's best wineries, you'll learn about how to pair wine with different foods and sample local delicacies such as cheese and chocolate. Plus, round-trip transfers mean that you can both enjoy the scenery and not worry about driving after sampling wine.

Discover the on-site museum at Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard during a self-guided tour and learn the history of the vineyard and local area. Sit back and enjoy a master class on wine history, production, and tasting notes with an in-house wine expert. Pick up your gourmet picnic basket, and find a spot in the vineyards for lunch with views over the Hunter Valley.

The Hunter Valley is renowned for its wine, but on this fun day tour you won’t be limited to this tasty beverage. At three wineries and a distillery you’ll get the chance to sample wine, gin, vodka, beer, cider, cheese, and chocolate. If they don’t leave you full enough, you’ll also enjoy a tasty one-course lunch. This is an easy way to fully experience the Hunter Valley’s best without having to drive yourself.

Don't go wine tasting on an empty stomach: this wine masterclass pairs premium wines (not available in the shops) with a delicious cheese plate for a fuller experience. Sip wine and learn about the different varieties while overlooking the vineyard.

Perfect for beer lovers or just those wanting to get out and explore the Hunter Valley, this brewery tour takes you to visit 3 great craft breweries. Jump on the air conditioned minivan and then head out for the day, enjoying plenty of fresh craft beer and cider. With lunch and snacks included, this is sure to be an enjoyable, stress-free day out in one of Australia’s most charming regions.

Discover the highlights of the Hunter Valley on this half-day small-group tasting tour, with visits to a local winery and distillery. Learn from your guide as you cruise around the Hunter Valley, sampling the delights of the region, from the wine that put it on the map to the new kids on the block.

Discover the delicious wines and food of the Hunter Valley during a full-day tour from Pokolbin, Cessnock or Lovedale. Your wine tour includes three relaxed wine tastings with experts at gorgeous boutique wineries. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a Hunter Valley restaurant. Sample local cheeses, chocolate and vodka during stops at local shops. Listen to upbeat music on board your comfortable coach and learn about the region from your knowledgeable driver-guide during this entertaining and informative tour.

Discover the wines and other culinary delights of Hunter Valley on this day tour of one of Australia's top wine regions. Traveling by minibus, you'll sample different wine varietals such as semillon and verdelho, plus discover local cheese, chocolate, and craft beer.

For travelers really short on time, there is probably no faster way to see more of the Hunter Valley than this 10-minute helicopter tour. Hop on at the Cessnock Aerodrome and get airborne over valley highlights from vineyards to golf courses to the Broken Back Range. Plus, you can opt for round-trip transportation from your hotel for an extra fee.

This is the ultimate food and drink adventure in Hunter Valley! Enjoy a hassle-free intimate excursion with friends and family in luxury transport. Visit multiple boutique wineries to try the local produce. You won’t have to worry about getting hungry as a delicious lunch at Hunter Valley Gardens is included too. With time to explore a country styled village with specialty shops and galleries. You can try chocolate, cheese, liquors, wine and more on this comprehensive foodie experience.

Foodies will love this Tintilla Estate wine and food experience. You and your party will be given a private guided tasting of eight wines from the winery. There’s also the chance to try olive products made from olives grown on site. The wine will be accompanied by local cheeses, meats, and bread. Take in the beautiful views while you enjoy this mini banquet.

Our all-inclusive private tour is perfect for those wishing to sample some of the best boutique wines in the Hunter. We include a seated handcrafted chocolate and wine pairing experience, a cheese tasting AND a generous wood fired pizza luncheon set amongst the vines... so if you like food and variety, this is the tour for you! Guests will also enjoy a further 2 seated wine tastings PLUS a stop to try gin, vodka and schnapps There's also a good chance of spotting kangaroos and meeting some winery dogs! Your local guide is experienced in the wine industry and is there to answer any questions you may have. They will pick you up from your accommodation whether its a caravan, cottage, luxury home or hotel. Please note: THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR. The number of people you book for is the number that will be on the tour. WE DO NOT PICK UP FROM SYDNEY. This is a Hunter Valley based tour. Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior, change of tour date is subject to availability.

Whether you're a committed oenophile or you simply want to know more about wine, this private tour offers a rewarding day out. Experience the best of the Hunter Valley in a private seated tasting that pairs artisan chocolate with a selection of wines.

Wine lovers will enjoy this behind-the-scenes tour of one of the Hunter Valley’s finest wineries, Brokenwood Wines. Learn about the history of Brokenwood, see how the wines are made, meet the chef of The Wood Restaurant, and taste six premium wines (three white and three red) matched with canapes. Even get the chance to taste pre-release wine straight from the barrel.

Experience the decadent taste of wine and cheese on this VIP small-group tasting at Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard’s stunning cellar door in Pokolbin in the Lower Hunter Valley. Join your in-house wine expert in the vineyard’s heritage-listed museum space where you’ll sample an array of premium wines and taste fortified wines direct from the barrel, perfectly paired with a locally-sourced cheese platter.

This unique wine experience includes: -Private seated tasting with introduction by a Wine Ambassador -5 current release Tulloch wines to taste -1 museum aged Tulloch wine from our cellar to taste -Generous Local Cheese & Charcuterie Board -Individual tasting mat to help guide your tasting experience -Take home wine experience guide with additional information and details Kids Junior Tasting Experience (3-12 yrs select Child Pricing) - Let the kids get involved and keep them entertained whilst you enjoy your wine tasting. A specially prepared junior tasting with 4 different soft drinks & 4 matching snacks (nut & gluten free) will be presented. Infants 0-2 yrs are free of charge when in a stroller or seated on a lap. Teens Kombucha Tasting (13-17 yrs select Youth Pricing) - A sophisticated experience to be enjoyed by your teens and other non drinkers whilst you enjoy your wine tasting. A selection of Mailer McGuire specialty Kombucha paired with a local cheese box.

If you want to learn all about how to pair wines and cheese, this tour in Pokolbin is just for you. Your guides will take you under their knowledgeable wings and introduce you to nine different Australian and international cheeses, and pair them with the perfect wines. Try and see which combinations are your favorite, and then go home and try them at your next dinner party.

An experience to be treasured, Brokenwood’s wine and canape pairing is an exquisite way to explore the Brokenwood wine range. Perfectly pairing the best vintages with handmade seasonal canapes, your self-guided wine and food flight is served in Brokenwood’s Match Room, where you can relax and savor the flavors along with the Hunter Valley views.

Enhance your knowledge of wine, and how to taste and evaluate it, in seated wine tasting. In a small group of no more than eight people, try a variety of different wines that you will not find in the store, from dry whites to gutsy reds, and bubbles.