Private Luxury
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)
Venture into the birthplace of Australian wine on a luxury all‑inclusive private tour crafted for travellers who appreciate authenticity, craftsmanship, and intimate regional experiences. Just 2.5 hours from Sydney, the Hunter Valley reveals a rare blend of heritage and innovation, where vineyards dating back to the early 1800s sit beside contemporary boutique producers. Your journey begins with a behind‑the‑scenes introduction to the winemaking process — from vineyard to barrel to glass — guided by passionate experts. Enjoy premium tastings at two of the region’s most celebrated cellar doors, savour a shared table lunch, and conclude your day with artisan chocolate and afternoon tea within a picturesque estate setting.
Travel north across Sydney Harbour Bridge and through the leafy North Shore before the landscape opens into sandstone ridges, national parks, and the rolling countryside of the Hunter Valley. After a brief refreshment stop, your journey continues through Cessnock and into the heart of wine country, where boutique estates, family‑run vineyards, and roaming kangaroos set the scene for an unforgettable day.
Your visit to De Iuliis begins with an exclusive behind‑the‑scenes winery tour, offering a close look at the craftsmanship behind one of the Hunter Valley’s most awarded boutique producers, led by winemaker Mike De Iuliis — Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year (2015). Explore the working winery, fermentation spaces, and barrel room as your host explains how Semillon and Shiraz evolve from vineyard to bottle. Following the tour, enjoy a premium seated tasting featuring a curated selection of De Iuliis’ top‑rated wines—each reflecting the precision and regional character that have earned the estate a 5 Red Star Halliday rating and Hunter Valley Cellar Door of the Year titles in 2016 and 2022. Known for its trophy‑winning Semillon and Shiraz, De Iuliis continues to set regional benchmarks through innovation, sustainability, and meticulous winemaking. The tasting is complemented by artisan Hunter Belle cheeses, thoughtfully selected to enhance the flavour profile of each wine.
Enjoy a relaxed yet refined two‑course lunch at the newly opened Iron Gate Kitchen, served in a warm, communal table‑share style. Fresh, seasonal ingredients and Mediterranean‑inspired flavours create a welcoming midday pause, with dietary requirements accommodated when advised in advance.
Your experience at Thomas Wines offers a deep dive into the Hunter Valley’s two signature wines: Semillon and Shiraz. Precision has defined the estate since its first vintage in 1997. Led by Andrew Thomas — a three‑time Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year — together with his son and assistant winemaker Dan, the winery has earned numerous accolades, including 5 Red Stars and Top 100 Wineries in the Halliday Wine Companion, as well as 2026 Cellar Door of the Year, recognising its exceptional quality, hospitality, and regional leadership. During your premium seated tasting, you’ll explore a curated selection of single‑vineyard wines, including the iconic Braemore Semillon and the highly awarded Kiss Shiraz. Guided by knowledgeable hosts, this experience reveals how terroir, craftsmanship, and meticulous winemaking shape the purity, structure, and longevity that Thomas Wines is renowned for.
Your day concludes with a gentle change of pace at Cocoa Nib, the Hunter Valley’s acclaimed artisan chocolatier located within the picturesque Keith Tulloch Wine estate. Enjoy handcrafted chocolates and a light afternoon tea while overlooking the vines—an indulgent finish to a day of premium wine and gourmet discovery.
Private signature tours are managed through a life booking system and can be purchased
until 17:00 (5:00 pm) AEST two days before departure.
Remember to apply the current promo code to receive discount featured on our home page.
Price per group
for travel period between
1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027
From AUD $2,065.00
Private signature tours are managed through a life booking system and can be purchased
until 17:00 (5:00 pm) AEST two days before departure.
Remember to apply the current promo code to receive discount featured on our 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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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
Dear Mark, we wanted to say thank you for your guidance and care during our Australian adventure. You are a man of many talents and gifts. We appreciate your patience, organisation, humour, knowledge, strength, and positive vibes. You brought us all together as a unit. How fortunate were we to have been put under your tutelage. We go home greatly enhanced and wonting to return to the land of your passion. Thank you again,
Nancy and Yan
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
How can Evelyn and I thankyou enough for the wonderful time you provided us while in Australia? We truly appreciated your kindness and patience. Your level of knowledge, assistance and passion for your profession do not go unnoticed. Thank you so much for it all!!! You’ve helped make our bucket list adventure something we will never forget. Your new Canadian friends
Brian and Evelyn
Revealing the richness of this remarkable destination through the lens of a local insider,
these handpicked journey combinations are designed to linger in memory long after departure.
Revealing the richness of this remarkable destination through the lens of a local insider,
these handpicked journey combinations are designed to linger in memory long after departure.
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