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.

Experience the beauty of the Hunter Valley as you travel between venues
Avoid the hassle of driving between tastings
A small group means more attention from your guide
Includes pickup/drop-off at selected locations around the Hunter Valley

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Designated driver/guide
Wine Tasting
Spirits Tasting
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
"Mystery Wine Tasting" with cheese & charcuterie platter
Bottled Water
Complimentary storage & cooler box for any purchases

Additional bottles or produce from tastings

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

10:00 am

Pickup details

Pick-up from all Hotels and Accommodation located in Lovedale, Nulkaba, Cessnock, Rothbury and Pokolbin locations (only) commence at approx 9:15am for a 10:00am start. Provide your accommodation name/full address when booking. Your pick-up time will be advised the day prior (by 5:30pm) via text. Please note: we do not travel to Sydney.

What To Expect

Hunter Valley

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hunter Valley

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Hunter Valley

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Hunter Valley

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hunter Valley

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travellers

Operated by iHop Hunter Valley

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Richard_J

Relaxing day, didn’t feel rushed. Mix of cellar visits were perfect for a half day tour. Quality of food for lunch was great. Value for the money “We will do again”Graeme was our guide which was fantastic.

Reviews

5.0

32 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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Great Tour

Tina_I, Mar 2023

Our tour guide made our day so enjoyable. Nothing was a problem and very knowledgeable about the area. One of the best tours I’ve been on in the Hunter Valley

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was our pleasure to look after you!

A relaxing weekend with friends.

Rowena_M, Aug 2022

It was great that you didn’t need to reserve wineries which was already done in this tour. The booking was efficient and we were kept informed . The guide was a local and very informative.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thanks again for taking the time to provide feedback and for choosing us to look after you! Hope to see you all again soon!

Good value tour

Chris_G, July 2022

It was a great easy way to see a bit of the hunter especially if you are not wanting to do only wineries oh God was lovely and helpful.

Response from Host, July 2022

Thank you so much for choosing us to look after you! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your half day with us. If there is anything we could of done in addition to of made your trip 5 stars, Management would value your feedback at: explore@ihophuntervalley.com.au or 0455 535 035. Thanks again and we hope to see you back again soon!

Perfect half day experience

Richard_J, Apr 2022

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thank you so much for choosing us to look after you! So pleased to hear you enjoyed your half day with us! Graeme is such a great asset to Team iHop and we appreciate you taking the time to provide your lovely feedback.

Half day tasting

Ashley_S, Mar 2022

Tour guide was great Enjoyed the day with a fun group Didn’t enjoy the distillery stop, would have preferred another wine tasting Lunch was great, lots of food

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback and for choosing us to look after you! All our tours offer different itineraries and would recommend looking at some of our other tours that focus more on just wine, if this is more suited to your taste. We are pleased you enjoyed your half day tour overall and hope we can look after you again in the future! Team iHop

Absolutely brilliant half day tour!

JoAnne_G, Feb 2022

What an amazing experience, our lovely local guide Kristy was fantastic,friendly,warm and knowledgeable about beautiful are. Very welcoming,passionate local wineries. Totally give this tour a 💯% feedback to anyone wanting to visit local wineries. Thankyou I Hop for a wonderful experience.👍👍👍

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback and for choosing us to look after you! Was a pleasure looking after both you ladies and we hope to see you again soon! Team iHop

Best tour I’ve ever been...

Courtney_B, Dec 2021

Best tour I’ve ever been on. Great locations; lunch was great. Just everything was a blast. Thanks so much :)

Response from Host, Feb 2022

WOW! Thank you so much for choosing us to look after you! We hope to see you again soon :-)

A great way to experience Hunter Valley

Kira_S, Nov 2021

Great value for money. Learnt a lot about wine and a great way to experience Hunter Valley. Would highly recommend, loved it !!

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Thank you for choosing us to look after you! Was a pleasure looking after you both and hope to see you back in the Hunter again soon!

Scarborough Vinery

Margaret_T, Nov 2020

Fun packed half day . Experienced tour guide. Toured 3 vineyards and sampled a variety of wines and cheese platters. Fun people. Great experience!

Response from Host, Nov 2020

Thank you so for the opportunity to look after you and for your valued feedback! So pleased to hear you enjoyed the tour and company of Tim as your driver and guide! Look forward to seeing you again!

hyggelig opplevelse. og veldig hyggelig guide.

turid, Apr 2023

Guiden var serviceminded ,hyggelig og informativ. 😊 Morom vinsmaking og lærerikt . Flott ay .Guiden vår hentet og kjørte oss

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you for your kind words and for the opportunity to look after you during your time here in Australia and whilst visiting the Hunter Valley! All the best and we hope to see you all again in the future!