The 10 Best Bus Tours in Greater Newcastle, New South Wales

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

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

What do you enjoy? Well.. You can have it all in this packed Half Day Tour visiting a trio of different venues on a tasting adventure with a difference! Enjoy local premium wines and produce, “get blind” on a Mystery Tasting and cap it all off with a delicious lunch served with your choice of either local craft beers or wines.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Designated driver, Food tasting (including Antipasto, Cheese and other accompaniments), Wine Tasting, Cheese and Wine Pairing, Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off, Bottled water

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

Oz Adventure is our award winning Oz Intro package without the Oz Jobs work program. It’s an awesome 9 day group tour showing you the best of Sydney and beyond that’s perfect for everyone on a tourist visa. You’ll discover what Sydney has to offer, including beach BBQs, a Sydney Harbour Cruise and beautiful coastal walks. You’ll also spend a few days in Stephens where you will learn to surf, go sand boarding and even spot some kangaroos! Plus you’ll have an awesome Group Leader with you from the moment you step off the plane, an instant group of friends to share your adventure with and help with all your onward travel. Get ready for the trip of a lifetime!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, 8 Nights Accommodation, All Transport, BBQ, Beach Volleyball & Snorkelling, Bondi Beach & Coastal Walk, City Orientation, Awesome Group Leader, Help with Onward Travel, Hang Out With Kangaroos, Jet Boating on Sydney Harbour, Learn to Surf, Personal Airport Pickup To The Hostel 24/7, Port Stephens Overnight Trip, Sand Boarding, Sydney Nightlife, Private Sydney Harbour Cruise

Exclusions: Flights, Some Meals, Travel Insurance, Visas, You’ll just need to pay approx. $35 AUD for any extra nights when you check in

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.

Experience this ideal holiday location, with its wonderful beaches and beautiful sheltered bays, perfect spot to be relaxed, exhilarated, enchanted and amazed all in one day! With its idyllic golden beaches, a vast blue bay and many sublime beautiful inlets welcome to paradise. Sandy beaches, national parklands and rugged coastlines. Port Stephens is the perfect place to get in touch with nature. The region is home to around 150 bottlenose dolphins, and you can choose to join a tour departing from Nelson Bay which offers dolphin watching opportunities. Choose to view the magnificent creatures from the viewing deck, or in summer for the more adventurous you can also get even closer via the boom net attached to the back of the boat. See majestic Whales on a cruise during their annual migration season, between June and November. . Other outdoor activity include the option of the not to be missed fun activity of Sand boarding down the huge Sand Dunes at Anna Bay!

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Lunch

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Explore the stunning Hunter Valley wine region, by indulging in some of its best flavours on this day tour picking up in the Hunter. The Hunter Valley has some of Australia's best wine, food, cheese, chocolate, beers and spirits and we’ll try them all on this tour as we visit 3 wineries, and a distillery. Each stop includes a guided tasting by a local supplier with behind the scenes tours at select locations. In addition to all the great local producers we visit, the tour also includes a relaxed one course lunch with a wine, craft beer or cider to allow guests to take in the Valley’s charm.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Behind the scenes wine production tour of a local winery, Local Gin & Vodka Tasting, Relaxed one course lunch with wine or beer, Pick up and drop off at selected Hunter Valley hotels, Boutique wineries, Knowledgeable, engaging and entertaining guides

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Newcastle is well renowned for its world-class beaches, ocean baths, waterfront venues, and other coastal attractions. This 2-hour tour (in air-conditioned minibus comfort with tour guide) is a great way to get an overview of the city and surrounds, including the impressive coastline and harbour. There are plenty of stops along the way for those fantastic photo opportunities, and some nice free inclusions for tour participants.

Inclusions: FREE Hotel Pick-up within Newcastle CBD, FREE Bottled Drinking Water provided throughout the tour., FREE Beer/Wine/Drink Voucher at a scenic harbourside venue, Transportation in late model air conditioned vehicles, Accredited driver / host

Exclusions: Pick-ups from locations outside Newcastle CBD incur a surcharge payable directly to tour operator, Fort Scratchley Tunnel tours excluded.