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Private Hunter Valley Wine Tour | Full Day Experience From Sydney

About this experience

Our day trip Hunter Valley Vineyards Tour departs from Sydney in the morning and returns to Sydney early evening.

This bespoke tour ensures the finer details including your choice of wineries, preferred grape varieties and a lunch restaurant will be chosen to match your tastes.

The Hunter Valley is Australia's oldest wine making region that is located just over 2 hours drive from Sydney. With over 150 wineries and a range of grape types including Chardonnay, Semillion, Verdelho, Shiraz and Merlot, there is an abundance of wine loving varieties to sample and enjoy. We'll choose up to 4 vineyards to visit with a cheese or chocolate tasting option.

Optional visit to Wollombi: a small historical town almost lost in time. together we'll discover its quaint modern day reality while learning about its' interesting past. A perfect coffee/breakfast stop on the way to the vineyards.

At a glance

  • Duration: 10 hr–11 hr
  • Private experience

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Private Hunter Valley Wine Tour | Full Day Experience From Sydney
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour10 hr–11 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 10 hr–11 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • in car
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Umbrellas Provided

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Winery Tastings

Itinerary and highlights

This part of the tour is optional. Should wine tasting be your preference an additional 4th winery can be added to the tour if we skip the Wollombi town visit.

Wollombi is a small historical town almost lost in time. Together we'll discover its quaint modern day reality while learning about its' interesting history. Wollombi is the perfect stop on the way to the vineyards. It's a great place to enjoy a coffee and snack. We'll learn about and explore the towns beautifully preserved old buildings and even visit the Endeavour Museum if that interests you.

Winery visit number 1. We will match your wine tastes to wine producers in the valley that we think you'll like most.

Lunch (not included) will be at your restaurant of choice. We'll recommend a variety of restaurants to suit your culinary tastes and budget.

Winery visit 2. We'll choose the 2nd vineyard to match your wine interests.

Winery visit number 3. We'll suggest a winery that matches your wine tastes or suggest a winery with a view over the Hunter Valley.

Winery visit number 4 (optional). This option can only be achieved if we skip the Wollombi Town visit options at the beginning of the tour. We'll choose a vineyard to match your tastes or suggest another experience that may include a whiskey, cheese or chocolate tasting. As our tours are bespoke any one of your winery visits can include these alternative options.

Meeting and pickup information

  • We will pick you up from your designated pick up location (private address, hotel, airport or port). Please specify where you would like to be picked up when booking.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Todd Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total duration of this tour includes travel time.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 10 hr–11 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We will pick you up from your designated pick up location (private address, hotel, airport or port). Please specify where you would like to be picked up when booking.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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