10 Day Trips from in Pokolbin That You Shouldn't Miss

Tour the Hunter Valley in style on a private luxury tour of the region’s boutique wineries with an expert guide, generous wine tastings at 3 wineries. For lunch, enjoy the flavours and aromas of the freshest local produce. Complete your day with sensational chocolate and wine pairing. 

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Local guide, Lunch, National parks fees, Wine & chocolate pairings, Drinks, if option selected

Exclusions: Gratuities

Enjoy a private Hunter Valley wine tour from Sydney, exclusively for your group of 1-7 guests. Enjoy wine tasting at up to 4 boutique wineries plus an optional stop to taste cheese before enjoying a delicious lunch. Visit boutique wineries, offering a range of grape varieties and wine styles, plus optional stops at a micro-brewery for craft beer or distillery to sample vodka, gin and liqueurs. Travel by a spacious and luxurious Mercedes people-mover.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off from Sydney CBD hotels only, Driver/guide, Wine tasting (At wineries chosen by us. Tasting fees my apply if choosing your own wineries., Bottled water, Private tour

Exclusions: Lunch, Cheese tasting ($7.95 per person for small sample cheeseboard), Beer tasting (optional, $3 per tasting glass), Distillery tasting ($5 per person), If choosing your own wineries instead of our regular places, wine tasting fees may be applied by the wineries

Explore Australia's oldest wine region, the beautiful Hunter Valley, on a small group private day trip from Sydney. Sample some of the region's best wines, cheeses and chocolates and learn about wine making from the passionate and inspiring local wine makers. Soak up the beautiful scenery of lush hills and spectacular views as you indulge in a delicious gourmet lunch at a local Hunter Valley restaurant or cafe.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private and personal tour, Wine tasting, Cheese and chocolate tasting, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Explore the vineyards and distinctive wines of the Hunter Valley on this private day tour from Sydney with Matt - personal expert sommelier guide, a passionate wine connoisseur with extensive experience in hospitality and visit renowned Hunter Valley vineyards like Tyrells, Audrey Wilkinson and meet the boutique winemakers and hear the stories of these family-owned gems in the heart of their wineries like Glandore estate and Keith Tulloch. Sample delicious local produce and incorporate tastings for olives, cheese and chocolate. Your expert sommelier guide, breakfast, entrance fees, wine tastings and luxury private transport are all included.  

Inclusions: Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea, Wine tasting, Lunch, Professional sommelier guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Snacks, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Wine purchase

We love organised tours (we even offer a few!), but there is something special about designing your own day tour. This product is for those who have a group of buddies or family and want to spend the day exclusively with them. The choices are yours. Choose your lunch venue. Choose from boutique and commercial wineries. Just quietly, we find most of our private passengers like the boutique :) And if you decide you want to stop off somewhere for an encounter with the kangaroos, we are down with that, too.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: All food and drinks is the responsibility of the passenger

See more, taste more and experience more of the Hunter Valley - Australia's oldest wine region. In addition to seeing the sights of Pokolbin, the main hub of the Hunter, discover the lesser visited and interesting sub-regions of Rothbury, Belford, and Lovedale for a more complete day. Your day may include tastings of: - premium single estate wine - small parcel hand crafted wine made in limited volumes - museum wines from some of Australia’s oldest producing vines Pair your wines with fresh cheese, olives and local produce plus a gourmet lunch for a delectable match. Or go one further and match wine with hand made chocolate! Tailor the day to your preferences; reds, whites, sweet, dry, fortifieds, spirits, craft beer, scrumptious food, or a mixture of all of the above. There's even an option to split your time, and visit a wildlife park, or waterfall walk in the Australian 'bush.' Option to start and end your day in Sydney, the Hunter Valley, Newcastle and the Central Coast.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Parking Fees, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Any wine tasting fees. Some charge $5 or $10 per person refundable on a wine purchase.

Uncover the art of Food and Drink Pairing as you progressively Taste and Dine your way around the scenic Hunter Region, indulging in 4 selected tasting experiences each at a different location, that celebrates beautiful local produce paired with premium Hunter Valley wines, whiskys or craft beers on a tasting adventure with a difference!

Inclusions: Designated driver, Food tasting (including Lunch, Cheese, Chocolate and other accompaniments), Wine tasting, Whisky, Wine or Craft Beer Pairing, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Lunch, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Bottled water

Exclusions: Additional bottles of wine or produce from cellar door tasting

Hunter Valley Tours operates daily wine tasting tours in the Hunter Valley. Our tours are suited to wine enthusiasts of all ages and levels. We specialise in Hunter Valley boutique wineries, taking you from the very small producers making less 1,000 cases p/a to the big players. You can be assured you will receive personalised service, be greeted with enthusiasm and welcomed to each place we visit. You'll know you’re not just another person coming through the door but a VIP guest of Hunter Valley Tours. No Hunter Valley tour is complete without an unhurried stop at a Hunter Cheese outlet, Chocolates and Treats and Hunter Olives for tastings. We make touring in the Hunter Valley a pleasure.

Inclusions: Bottled water is included in tour, Pick up from local accommodation, Enjoy a leisurely lunch and complimentary wine, beer or softdrink over-looking vineyards, Kangaroos and other wildlife can be seen and photographed, Wine tasting at genuine Hunter Valley small boutique cellar doors and wineries , Cheese and Chocolate tastings, Visit a Hunter Valley Distillery for tastings of organic vodka and gins, Enjoy time to take in the sights and views the Hunter Valley has on offer

Exclusions: Food and Beverage personal purchases at venues

This tour has been specially crafted and perfected from 10+ years of Two Fat Blokes guest feedback. Visit some of the Hunter Valleys best wineries to sample some delicious wines. We don’t stick to a formula and we’re constantly doing research. As long as we get great feedback from our guests, you might visit boutique, new, large, small, old, and/or unique wineries. We want you to enjoy the best of the Hunter Valley, with unique wine encounters that are not available to your average walk-in wine-taster. We’re not about just taking you to a cheese or chocolate tasting, we think you deserve more. On top of cheese/chocolate and wine pairing exercises, we’ve worked with some of the Hunters best wineries to craft a range of mystery experiences especially for our guests. These are designed to build your wine knowledge while also getting you involved with the process and allowing you to learn what makes Hunter Valley wine unique.

Inclusions: Cheese and chocolate tasters, A generous gourmet grazing box, Wine tasting, beer tasting, glass of wine with lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Please note, the tour does not start with breakfast so please eat before you come!

Swirl, sip and taste your way around Australia’s oldest wine producing region and thriving micro-brewery scene as we journey from day into night taking in views of rolling vineyards and indulging in the culinary delights of the Hunter after dark, on an all-inclusive guided tasting and dinner adventure visiting a range of sort after wineries, brewery and dining destinations!

Inclusions: Designated driver, Complimentary accommodation transfers, Cheese tasting, Wine tasting, Dinner with wine or beer, A palate cleanser of the chef’s choice of sorbet or ice-cream, Coffee and/or Tea, Beer Tasting

Exclusions: Additional bottles of wine, beer or produce purchased from cellar door/venues