… and winemaker's secrets
Small Group
Day Tour
All Weather
Tour
10 Hours
Duration
Operating Days: Saturday
Departure: 07:15 Darling Harbour, 07:30 Circular Quay
Estimated Tour End: 17:30 (05:30 pm)
Stunning scenery, premium drop in Australia's oldest wine region, tastes of smelly cheese, and addition cellar door tasting with winery tour and winemaker's riddles.
Travel across Sydney Harbour Bridge and leafy Northshore suburbs to escape the city. Soak up the stunning scenery as we cut through sandstone hills, while passing national parks with dense cover of the eucalyptus trees. Cross picturesque Hawkesbury River home to pearl and oyster farms. After brief refreshment stop, country road will lead you via Cessnock town centre to the first winery.
Begin your own wine story with the visit to three out of over 150 wineries; meet the makers, get their riddles and relish in premium wine tasting. Surrounded by undulating vineyards with wild kangaroos about, no matter what season, there is always time to appreciate glass of good wine.
Enjoy casual, fresh, and delicious one course a’ la carte lunch with complimentary glass of wine, beer, or soft drink in one of the Hunter Valley’s celebrated restaurants. All efforts are made to cater for most dietary restrictions. However, they must be clearly advised at the time of booking (lunch included).
The valley makes exceptional dairy products, including hard-rind and soft cheeses. Sample from different varieties and find your new favourite while getting your questions answered by the shop connoisseurs.
Small Group Day Tours are managed via life booking system and available to purchase until 17:00 (5:00 pm) AEST day before departure. Ensure to use promo code to receive discount in a value as currently promoted on the home page.
Price per person
for travel period between
1 December 2025 – 31 March 2026
From AUD $356.00
Small Group Day Tours are managed via life booking system and available to purchase until 17:00 (5:00 pm) AEST day before departure. Ensure to use promo code to receive discount in a value as currently promoted on the home page.
Our driver guide will pick you up at one of our meeting points or selected hotels conveniently located in the CBD (downtown). If you are unsure which location is nearest to your accommodation do not hesitate in contacting us or ask your hotel concierge.
We are devoted to maximising time on tour rather in transit, and whenever possible to stay away from the city traffic congestion. However, we are happy to pick up less-mobile passengers at CBD (downtown) hotels upon request.
Please note that special pick up arrangements cannot be guaranteed at the time of booking and availability will be confirmed by email.
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Thank you so much for all you have done to make our holiday in Australia truly spectacular. You have attended to every detail, taken us where we needed to be and made sure you didn’t lose anyone. We enjoyed your wit, your hour, and our commentary along the way. Your passion for Australia is clear and we appreciated your enthusiastic presentation along the way. Thank you for treating each of us with patience, kindness, and respect. We know it wasn’t easy at times. Best wishes to you for the future. You have helped make this the vacation of a lifetime and we are very grateful.
Mark and Sam
Dear Mark, it was your infectious spirit that led our group to be the joy-filled people who loved visiting this marvellous land under your care! Thank you and give your mum our best and a big hug and thank her for raising a wonderful guy!
Diana and Pat
Dear Mark, it has been a pleasure spending time with you and getting to know you a little bit. Thank you for your kindness, enthusiasm, cheery outlook and for sharing your knowledge with us. We have enjoyed our time in Australia immensely. We wish you well. If you are ever in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area – you have a place to stay. Fondly,
Lisa and Ray
Dear Mark, thank you so much for such a wonderful trip! You were so helpful, friendly, and professional. We both appreciated you sharing your extensive knowledge about Australia. Your comments regarding Aboriginal culture were especially insightful! The course you took sounded fascinating. Thanks again!
Mary and Chris
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