What to do and see in Greater Newcastle, New South Wales: The Best Sightseeing Tours

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

View Hunter Valley's famous estates and vineyards from the sky.  Fly along the awesome Brokenback Range with a 12-minute guided flight. Flight includes all landing and facility fees and headsets to hear your guide. Small-group helicopter experience is limited to three people.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Landing and facility fees, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Live commentary on board, Professional guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

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

Looking for the ultimate wine tasting and mini degustation experience? Look no further! Experience the fun of one of our signature awe-inspiring helicopter scenic flights, coupled with a mini Degustation at one of the Hunter Valley's best known Cellar Doors.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Wine tasting, Mini Degustation, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Professional guide, Private tour, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

The tour begins inside Newcastle Harbour, we take in the sights before heading offshore for an adventure boat experience! The tour focuses specifically on the Humpback Whale Migration along Australia's East Coast. You will also get the opportunity to see Newcastle from a completely unique angle, visiting some areas only accessible by water. We regularly hear from locals who are amazed by the places we go on our tour.

Inclusions: Including GST and booking fees, Professional Guide, Water and Juice, New wet weather jackets provided, Complimentary high-quality digital images of your trip, Bottled water

Exclusions: Any parking or transport fees

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

Experience the very best of Hunter Valley on your luxury private day tour starts from Sydney. Your day tour reveals the best of Semillon the valley can offer and scenic beauty of Pokolbin in the care of your expert guide. Tours start at a time that suits you with pick up from your hotel, traveling aboard a new minivan with leather interiors, climate control, and enjoy chilled bottled water throughout the day. The Hunter Valley is famous for Semillon, handmade cheese and chocolates.  Highlights - A luxury private tour Hotel pick up and drop off at Sydney CBD Visit 3 boutique wineries Learn about Hunter Valley and winemaking in Australia A fun and informative tour of a winery Visit a handmade cheese factory, a chocolate shop, and a local distillery Flexibility

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off from Sydney, Private driver/guide, Chilled bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Cheese tasting, Hunter Distillery tasting, Winery tour - optional, Wine tasting ($5 to 20$ per adult)

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