Heading towards the north of Sydney at 7.30 am, the first stop on our private tour to Hunter Valley is the tranquil Hawkesbury River. A good way to relax a long drive to Hunter valley and a great place for photos.

The Hunter Valley is the next stop and one of the oldest wine regions of Australia offers you the opportunity to learn about viticulture from a master winemaker. Winemaking is a highly sophisticated process of harvesting, crushing, pressing, fermentation, clarification, aging, and bottling.

Private Hunter Valley tour with Sydney Top Tours offer options to contrast some great wines from different wineries and learn about the best Hunter Valley can offer. Some of the cellar doors are award-winning wineries and regularly producing wines of exemplary quality. Some of the selected wineries for this tour are Kelman wines, Tintilla Estate wines, Tinklers, and Gartelmann. These ranks at the top on the Halliday Wine Companion in terms of star ratings.

Recommended Hunter Valley wineries and tasting fees per person A$

• Audrey Wilkinson wines – standard experience 10, premium tasting – 25
• Pepper tree wines – cellar door bar tasting 10, premium tasting – 20
• Savanah Estate – 10
• Gundog wines – 10
• Allandale wines – 5
• Briar Ridge cellar door – 10
• Gartelmann wines – 5

*** Bookings are mandatory due to Covid measures. 

Any traveller with our private tour to Hunter Valley does not want to miss the delectable taste of handmade chocolates from the Hunter Valley Chocolate factory. It is one of the most premier attractions in the Hunter region. It offers a wide array of handmade chocolates and fudge made from the finest Belgian couverture chocolate.

One of the popular stops of private Hunter Valley tour from Sydney is the cheese tasting at the Hunter Cheese Co. If the shop is not too busy, you can learn the process of artisan cheesemaking by listening to master cheesemonger, Dave at Hunter Valley Cheese Co. The highlights of cheese are washed rind and brie from many cheese varieties produced by Hunter Cheese co. The café offers a wide variety of coffees. Furthermore, snacks and cakes if you are looking for a light bit before heads up to Sydney.

Most of the travellers with our private wine tasting tour to Hunter Valley from Sydney prefers distillery tasting as their last stop. Hunter Distillery certified producer of organic gin, rum, and vodka. A new addition to Hunter region offers a variety of whoever travelling to this region for a unique gastronomic experience. Neither to say, a popular stop of hen parties.

Hunter Valley distillery tasting fees $10

Leaving the Hunter Valley around 3 pm, your private tour ends at around 5.30 pm Sydney CBD by dropping off you to your hotel. 

Our Hunter Valley private tours itinerary is fully customizable and if you wish to visit another other winery or attraction such as Hunter Valley Gardens, please inform at the booking process. 

Some travelers like to join for an inside winery tour and this can be arranged for an extra cost. Please let Sydney Top Tours know during the booking.

As per the NSW Liquor act 2007, you need to be over the age of 18 to consume alcohol.

How far is the Hunter Valley from Sydney?

Near Sydney, the Hunter Valley is a wine lover’s paradise. This location is around 165 kilometres north of Sydney. The usually driving directions are from the the M1 motorway and the Cessnock/Hunter Valley Vineyards exit sign to Cessnock will get you to Hunter Valley in around two hours.

Is it worth visiting Hunter Valley?

The Hunter Valley is Australia’s largest and oldest wine area, located approximately 165 kilometers north of Sydney. Its viticulturally heritage dates back to the early 1800s, and you can taste some of the region’s most celebrated wines, such as Semillon and Shiraz. This valley is also the home to a number of award-winning cellar doors. So, whether you’re searching for a wine gateway or a romantic escape from the city, Hunter Valley is a must-see.

What are the best wineries in Hunter Valley?

The Hunter Valley is a wine lover’s paradise; thus, there are plenty of well-known wineries here. In fact, there are 150 wineries in this valley, which is surrounded by beautiful hills. Among all of these, some of the top wineries worth visiting are the following:

• Brokenwood Wines- McDonald’s Road, Pokolbin

• Audry Wilkinson Winery- De Beyers Road, Pokolbin

• Pepper Tree Wines- Halls Road, Pokolbin 

• Tyrell’s Vineyard- Broke Road, Pokolbin

• Thomas Wines- Mistletoe Ln, Pokolbin

• Harkham Wines- De Beyers Road, Pokolbin

What is the cost of wine tasting? 

If you want to taste wine at a winery in the Hunter Valley, you’ll have to pay a fee. Although select wineries, such as Sobels Wines, offer complimentary wine tasting sessions, in most other wineries, a sampling session costs between $5 and $25, depending on the type of wine tasting session you are attending.

What else in Hunter Valley other than wine tasting?

Hunter Valley is more than taste and tipple. It can also treat you with sumptuous selections. Chocolate and cheese tastings are a great way to spend a weekend in this region and give your taste buds something to smile about. But if you’re looking for an adrenaline boost, we recommend horseback riding and hot air ballooning. On the other hand, if you’re fatigued by city life and want to unwind, head to one of the Hunter Valley’s many exotic gardens. These gardens will always provide you with a sense of calm.