Hunter Valley Tours, Tickets & Excursions

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.

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 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 with this Hunter Valley Premium 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, and local spirits. Plus, along with wine, spirit, chocolate, and cheese tastings, lunch is also provided.

Discover the highlights of the Hunter Valley on this half-day small-group tasting tour, with visits to a local winery, distillery, and a brewery, where you’ll stop for lunch. 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—craft beers, ciders, and spirits.

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.

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.

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.

For travelers short on time, there is probably no faster way to see more of the Hunter Valley than this 15-minute helicopter tour. Hop on at the Cessnock Aerodrome and get airborne over the valley’s wineries, gardens, and golf courses before heading to the Broken Back Range and Mount View area. Plus, you can opt for round-trip transportation from your hotel for an extra fee.

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.

Experience the exhilaration of a hot air balloon flight at sunrise. The 1-hour ride into the sky takes you over the Hunter Valley, a wine-producing region north of Sydney. Upon landing, you’re treated to breakfast a la carte and a glass of sparkling wine at Peterson House, a local winery.

Many people get to explore the Hunter Valley during the day, but not so many people get to at night—when the area is at one of its most spectacular times. This special Hunter Valley Wine and Fork Twilight Tour takes you on a guided tasting and dinner adventure to cellar doors and a local-favorite restaurant. Wine and cheese tasting, as well as dinner and desert are included with this tour.

See the vineyards and olive groves from above and then touchdown to sample their offerings over lunch during this flight-seeing helicopter tour over the Hunter Valley followed by lunch and wine tasting. Get a bird’s eye view of the valley as the helicopter hovers over estates and grape vines. Back on the ground, enjoy lunch prepared by a chef served with a selection of wine pairings.  

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.

Combine two luxurious activities on this helicopter tour and champagne breakfast. Hop aboard a helicopter for a private aerial tour of the Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s major wine growing regions. Then, land near a local winery or café for a champagne brunch-style breakfast. Afterward, hop back aboard the helicopter for the return flight—and opt for transportation to your accommodations if you’d like.

Experience the flavors of the Hunter Valley on this wine and cheese tasting experience at James Estate Wines in Pokolbin. Located in the heart of Hunter Valley, your guide will lead you through the tasting session, where you’ll get the chance to taste the current vintages paired with hand-selected local cheeses while enjoying the beautiful views from the cellar door.

For those after a quick Helicopter view of the Hunter Valley this flight is great! Very suitable for first timers who just want to feel what it's like or for people that are in a hurry or on a budget but still want the amazing experience of a helicopter ride.

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.

Experience the Hunter Valley during a scenic helicopter flight that takes you to a winery lunch. Board your helicopter in Pokolbin and soar over Hunter Valley Gardens, the Brokenback ranges, rolling hills and vineyards, all the while soaking in sweeping views. After a gentle landing, have a 3-course lunch with a wine tasting before or after. Then lift off again for the final leg of your helicopter tour.

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.

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.

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.

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.