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What to do and see in Cessnock, New South Wales: The Best Beer Tastings & Tours
Nestled in the fertile Hunter Valley, Cessnock’s wine region is one of the oldest and most diverse in the world, making it a terrific destination for oenophiles. There are over 100 wineries in the area, and vineyard and cellar tours are among Cessnock’s most popular attractions. World-class golf courses, gourmet eateries, lush gardens and blissful spas round out the local appeal.
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1. Hop Hunter Brewery Tour - Full Day
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
The Hop Hunter Tour takes you on a day exploring three great craft breweries in the Hunter Valley and Includes transportation, lunch and plenty of fresh craft beer and cider!
Inclusions: Beverages, Bottled water, Lunch, Snacks, Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By KatK284
Awesome day, #brad was patient to explain and pass on his beer knowledge from grains to hops! The rest of the tour group was cool as .... considering most weren't into beers... totally awesome day! Recommend it
2. Sample the Hunter Half Day Tour with Lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
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
Reviewed By Bradrocks123
We had a great experience and fun day with Peter as our driver and tour guide. Pete was exceptional, well informed & a great guy. Highly recommend a day out with Pete.
3. Uncork the Hunter Full Day Hunter Valley Winery Tour
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4.8 based on 154 reviews
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!
Reviewed By Y1249ERstaceym
First of all ask for Julie with the pink boots, she's amazing and funny had a great day with this tour definitely recommended to book with theese guys
4. Hunter Valley: Wine, Beer & Fork Twilight Tour
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4.8 based on 24 reviews
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
Reviewed By 56ashleighc
Great experience! Robyn was an amazing driver who took us to 3 beautiful wineries, including a mystery cheese and wine tasting. Really fun day with lunch included to finish off the tour.
5. Private Hunter Valley Tour
We offer an experienced private tour in a new luxury minibus for groups up to 11 in total. Guests may choose various locations including The Hunter Valley, Southern Highlands, The Blue Mountains and Sydney (City, Beaches and Rivers). Our guides offer a fun, relaxed day out in some truly unique and beautiful areas. All of our private tours are suitable for everyone. From groups of friends, family, colleagues and senior groups.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Exclusions: Lunch, Wildlife Park Entry, Wine Tasting Fees
Reviewed By Matt L
Had a fantastic day trip with Sam, highly recommended. Sam's been doing this for over 10 years so he's very knowledgeable and knows all the locals. Personable guy who will go out his way to make sure your trip will be a great one.
6. The Hunter Valley 2-day Food and Wine Tour with Hot Air Balloon
The FIRST food and wine Hunter Valley tour with hot air balloon. The FIRST tour use the most comfortable seats Benz Sprinter mini bus. The FIRST day-tour can cover two all most popular tourist attraction: the Hunter Valley and Central Coast. The all most BEST winery in Hunter Valley. The all most BEST food and wine tour in Hunter Valley. The all most BEST hotel in Hunter Valley. The all most BEST activities in Hunter Valley. The all most BEST and comfortable Benz mini bus in NSW. We have bilingual tour driver guide.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, One basket ball each for Aqua Golf, Crown Plaza Hunter Valley Standard room (TWN/DBL), admission
Exclusions: All soft drink/beer/wine and Other meals, Extra basket ball for Aqua Golf, Hotel room upgrade or Single room surcharge, Other personal consumption, $5.00 for Alpaca (pay extra to the farm) food which is enough for 3-4 people to share.
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