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Escape Sydney for a full-day private wine tour through Australia's oldest wine region. The vehicle, the day, and the itinerary are exclusively yours — no strangers, no rigid schedules, no rushing to keep up with a group. Your day in the Hunter Valley includes three premium tastings: Allandale Winery in Pokolbin for boutique Hunter Valley Semillon and Shiraz, McGuigan Wines at Roche Estate for their award-winning Black Label range, and Pokolbin Distillery for craft spirits in their unique test-tube experience. I'm your guide for the day, bringing 15+ years of Australian tour industry experience. You're not passed off to a rotating roster of drivers. Travel in a climate-controlled Mercedes V-Class with Wi-Fi and chilled water throughout as we explore the Hunter Valley wine country. Want to spend longer at a winery? No problem. Prefer a quicker lunch at Harrigan's Hunter Valley? That works too. The day moves at your speed, not a tour bus schedule.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Sydney Area Pickups only: This tour departs from Sydney, No Hunter Valley Pickups.
Itinerary
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1Hunter Valley
Australia's oldest wine region, the Hunter Valley is renowned for world-class Semillon and Shiraz. Located 2 hours north of Sydney, this private tour explores boutique wineries, craft distilleries, and gourmet produce in the heart of wine country. Visit hand-picked venues including Allandale Winery, McGuigan Wines at Roche Estate, and Pokolbin Distillery for an intimate, owner-operated experience away from the crowds.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Your first stop is Allandale, a boutique family-owned winery specializing in classic Hunter Valley Semillon and Shiraz. Unlike the crowded commercial cellar doors on the tour bus circuit, Allandale offers an intimate tasting experience where you can take your time, ask questions, and discover what makes Hunter wines truly distinctive.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Break for lunch at Harrigan's Irish Pub, a Hunter Valley institution offering great food, cold drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. Lunch is at your own expense, giving you complete freedom to choose what you feel like — from light bites to a full pub lunch with local wine.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Continue to McGuigan Wines at the striking Roche Estate complex, one of the Hunter's most iconic family winemakers with over 100 years of history. Taste from their award-winning range including the renowned Black Label series, all in a modern cellar door that showcases the best of Australian winemaking tradition.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Before heading back to Sydney, experience something different at Pokolbin Distillery, where small-batch organic spirits are crafted on-site. Their unique test-tube tasting lets you sample a range of craft gin, vodka, and liqueurs inspired by Australian botanicals and Polish heritage — a memorable finish to your Hunter Valley day.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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