Things to do in Cessnock, New South Wales: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings

This is the scenic helicopter flight of a life time! Covering the Hunter Valley, City of Newcastle and the amazing Lake Macquarie. Enjoy all of this from our helicopter while being given a friendly and knowledgable commentary by our amazing pilots.

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Live commentary on board, Local guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Tulloch Wines is located an easy 2 hour drive from Sydney and 45 minutes from Newcastle in Australia's oldest wine region, the Hunter Valley. Experience the indulgence of artisan chocolate made locally in the Hunter Valley paired with the mouth-watering flavours of Tulloch Wine. Which wine is best with white chocolate and can you enjoy chocolate with dry red wines? It's time to find out! This unique wine experience includes an introduction from one of our Wine Educators or Guides in a private seated area, 5 wines and 5 chocolates to match, your tasting mat and the take home wine experience guide.

Inclusions: 5 different Tulloch Wines to taste, 5 different artisan chocolates to taste, Private seated tasting, Kids (3+ yrs) receive their own Junior Tasting Experience including 3 soft drinks and 3 snacks, Teens (Youth 13-17 yrs) and non drinkers received their own Kombucha Tasting Experience + Cheese box

Exclusions: Private transportation

Yoga + wine experiences marry the best of both worlds giving you exercise and relaxation with the yoga class and enjoyment and indulgence with the wine tasting and cheese and fruit platter. Depending on bookings this event can be private. Please message us to know more.

Inclusions: Wine Tasting, 60 minute Hatha yoga class, Cheese & fruit platter

Exclusions: No persons under the age of 18

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

Enjoy up to 40-minute scenic flight time over Newcastle and the Hunter Valley Wine Region with pilot commentary, photo opportunities and a glass of wine per person along with a la carte lunch at a Hunter Valley restaurant.

Inclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Noise cancelling headsets, In-flight commentary

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We are your exclusive private guides to the Hunter Valley. I offer you the option to select the venues from our list or I can pre-plan your day for you. We are more than a winery transfer service. I believe that sharing my knowledge of the area and vineyard life while offering a unique selection of boutique wineries adds to the experience. Your tour is completely tailored to be stress free, enabling you to relax and enjoy your experience. I have bottled water available if you need and have taken all precaution in line with Covid regulations. Please note that due to Covid. Saturday bookings may be pre-planned to optimise your experience with some flexibility if time permits.

Inclusions: Bottled water will be available in the vehicle., Hand sanitiser is a available in the vehicle., Tasting fee (from our selection of wineries)

Exclusions: I will drop and collect you from your choice for lunch. I can provide options for you to pre-book., Alcoholic beverages other then included in tasting fees.

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.

Our seated wine masterclass is fun and informative, while tasting some fabulous premium wines paired with a delicious cheese plate. Learn some of the tips and hints with wine etiquette. Ivanhoe Wines is situated on 80 beautiful acres of estate and our cellar door is overlooking the vineyard. Your wine host is passionate and knowledgeable. Our wines are not sold in bottle shops, which is more boutique and exclusive. We also offer premium engraving on our wines which can personalise our wines for birthdays and weddings.

Inclusions: Wine Tasting and cheese plate, Alcoholic Beverages

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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

Customize your own 6-hour Hunter Valley wine tour experience around Central Pokolbin with a hop-on hop-off bus by choosing from a timetable of 16 stops to visit over 40 attractions. Venues include breweries, cellar doors, chocolate shops, cheese shops, organic vodka distillery, cafes, restaurants, pubs, shopping villages, Hunter Valley Gardens and more, all at your own pace. Simply join the bus by boarding at any of the 16 stops or if you are staying more than a 500 meter walk to any of the stops, book a complimentary transfer (ensure to select the option with transfers) from your accommodation in Pokolbin, Lovedale, Cessnock and Rothbury only (transfers occur before the service starting at 10:15am and at the end of the tour). Maximum travelling group size of 7 adults applies to all bookings. Please note: we don't travel to Sydney.

Inclusions: Hop-on hop-off bus tour, Designated driver, Assistance with planning your itinerary/recommendations from our experienced guides, Access to over 40 attractions, Complimentary storage and cooler boxes on board the bus, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Some venues may charge a small tasting fee (generally refundable upon purchase), Product or produce purchases, Food and drinks