Hunter Valley Premium Tasting
… and the artistry of gardens
… and the artistry of gardens
Private
Day Tour
All Weather
Tour
10 Hours
Duration
Operating Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Departure: 07:30
Estimated Tour End: 17:30 (05:30 pm)
With the imposing Brokenback Mountain in the background, the Hunter Valley has been home to winemaking for nearly two hundred years. Big names work alongside boutique family makers and winemaking dynasties stretching back over six generations to produce world-class wines.
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.
Spread across 14 hectares encompassing 10 internationally themed gardens to explore, there is something for everyone, including the ever-popular Storybook Garden. 8 km of pathways will lead you to spectacular vistas including a 10m high waterfall, topiary displays, man-made ponds, statues, murals, beautiful architectural structures and much more. In the Gardens there are 6,000 trees, 600,000 shrubs and over 1 million ground covers to discover from Australia and around the world.
Begin your own wine story with the visit to two 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.
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.
Private signature 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 group
for travel period between
1 January 2025 – 31 August 2025
From AUD $1,585.00
Private signature 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.
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No difference if you are an early bird or the one who enjoys sleeping in; our driver guide will pick you up at the most suitable time from your hotel or private address. Although remember, there is nothing better that making it to desired destination ahead of big crowds and be able to enjoy location’s beauty at own peace and serenity.
Your private tour will conclude back at your accommodation or any other convenient CBD (downtown) location, domestic and international airports, or cruise terminal.
Whether you arriving to domestic or international airport terminal (Kingsford Smith Airport – Sydney) for short layover time before boarding a cruise, meeting your next flight, or having some hours to spare until your accommodation’s check in time, private tour is the ultimate way to maximise your experience. We will track actual landing time and adjust your pick-up at the airport accordingly. In a blink of eye, you can be exploring the best that Sydney and the region has to offer.
To connect with your next travel arrangements, private tour will conclude back at the domestic and international airport, cruise terminal, or hotel.
Sail into Sydney Harbour and dock at Overseas Passenger Terminal in The Rocks (CBD) or White Bay Cruise Terminal in Rozelle (Inner West). Whether you are disembarking your cruise ship permanently with all bags and belongings, or just for a shore excursion, private tour is the ultimate way to maximise your experience. Our driver guide will pick you up at the terminal at nominated disembarkation time. In a blink of eye, you can be exploring the best that Sydney and the region has to offer.
To connect with your next travel arrangements, private tour will conclude back at the cruise terminal, domestic and international airports, or hotel.
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Mark, thank you for being a fantastic, kind, and generous guide and for looking out for our “flock” over the past eight days. Definitely one of the most adventurous tours we’ve experienced! Best wishes in all you do! With gratitude,
Julie and Terri
Had a great day exploring Sydney with Mark. We had a limited amount of time, so Mark was very helpful tailoring an itinerary to our interests. Plus, it was Australia Day and raining outside, so Mark made every effort to accommodate the road blockages and keeping us dry while still seeing and learning about all the sites! It takes an intimate knowledge and familiarity with a city to put together such a great day on the fly! I’d highly recommend touring Sydney with Mark, as his knowledge, experience and passion are apparent at every step of the day and makes for a very fun, entertaining and knowledge away to explore a city!
Robert G, Seattle Washington 2015
Decided to take a tour of Sydney before we ventured on our own Hired Mark Wachtl www.wachtlaustralia.com.au. And it was great. Mark picked us up at the airport and took us all over the city and out to Bondi Beach where we stopped for lunch. We got an overall view of the city as well as some history. Mark was friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us a map when we finished the tour, circling where we had been and suggestions of where we might want to go. He said to call him if we had any questions. He’s a great guide and I would recommend him.
K Captain, Florida 2015
Mark took a family of three adults around for the day and it was a pleasure. We were picked up at our hotel promptly when scheduled and drove to the blue mountains in the comfort of his van, where we spent a wonderful morning at featherdale with the kangaroos. We did the typical tourist stops at scenic world which was a bit touristy but nonetheless something we wanted to see. then we drove closer to three sister rock formations and got another scenic look and even a chance to stand under the formation. Mark was a pleasure to be with all day and we couldn’t have done it without a car. He suggested a delicious little place for a quick lunch too. I highly recommend a tour with Mark.
Boca Raton, Florida 2016
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