Newcastle: Private Tailored Hunter Valley Wine Tour

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(7 reviews)
Newcastle, Australia

8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore the Hunter Valley your way on this private wine tour from Newcastle, shaped entirely around your group. From iconic Australian labels to family-run cellar doors, every stop is hand-picked, with a private guide and door-to-door transport so all you have to do is sip, taste and enjoy.

What's included:
- Three exclusive seated wine tastings, each a relaxed and immersive cellar door experience
- An artisan vodka and gin tasting, discovering the craft behind these award-winning spirits
- A paired tasting of local cheese, chocolate or small bites, showing how food changes the flavours of wine
- Lunch at 4 Pines at The Farm, with an à la carte meal (at your own cost) overlooking the vines
- Pick up and drop off at your Newcastle address
- Relaxed, insightful commentary from your guide as you travel between stops

As a private tour, you choose the cellar doors, the pace and the timing, making it ideal for couples, groups of friends, corporate days and milestone celebrations.

What's Included

Cheese or chocolate or small bites paired tasting
3 x Premium sit down wine tastings
Spirit distillery tasting
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick you up and drop you back to your specified Newcastle or Hunter Valley Wine Country address - hotel, airbnb, private residence.

Pick up areas accepted are: Newcastle East/ West, Merewether, Cooks Hill, The Hill, Bar Beach, Adamstown, Hamilton, Kotara, Charlestown, Highfields, Lambton, New Lambton, Mayfield, Sandgate, Waratah, Jesmond, Cameron Park, Wallsend & 10km around Pokolbin Village.

For other Newcastle or Hunter Valley locations please contact us prior to booking.

Travel time from Newcastle to the Hunter Valley is roughly an hour each way.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hungerford Hill Wines

    For those eager to explore a diverse range of wines crafted with precision and expertise, Hungerford Hill Winery is a perfect stop. Known for its extensive selection that caters to every palate, this winery is celebrated not only for its wines but also for its passionate and knowledgeable staff. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a wine novice, the team at Hungerford Hill ensures an enriching tasting experience that’s both educational and enjoyable.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Small Mouth Vodka

    Here you will choose 8 tastings including flavoured vodkas, gins and liqueurs - some with glitter! Small Mouth Vodka is handcrafted and free from preservatives and anything artificial. Carefully distilled using only premium organic ingredients, Small Mouth boasts a full flavour with a long, smooth finish.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard

    The expansive Cellar Door is perched atop a foot hill of the Brokenback Mountain Ranges and is a true must-see site of the Hunter Valley with stunning 360 degree views. Enjoy a Premium seated wine tasting at Audrey Wilkinson which lasts around 45 minutes. You can wander freely through the on site winemaking museum, housed in the original winery and showcasing the Wilkinson Family history and our heritage awarded original open cement vats. Also on display are various barrel and wine making tools and equipment. We will also allow some time for photos, as the views are phenomenal! *All stops are subject to change in unforeseen circumstances.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4
    4 Pines at the Farm - Hunter Valley

    We will be stopping for lunch at 4 Pines at The Farm. 4 Pines taproom, bistro, and cellar door offers 600 square meters of panoramic Hunter Valley views. Enjoy a beer at the 12-tap bar or a Semillon on the patio. This destination venue provides 360-degree views of picturesque vineyards. We'll dine al fresco under the pavilion overlooking the vines for a relaxed and enjoyable experience. The perfect lunch stop to energize us before we continue our tour! Please note that lunch is not included in the tour.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Hunter Wine Lab offers a modern, hands-on tasting experience, pairing Hunter Valley wines with artisan chocolates. It’s a fun and flavour-driven way for guests to explore how wine and chocolate interact, while learning about local varietals in an approachable, contemporary setting.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour goes from Newcastle to the Hunter Valley (and returns). The driving time to the Hunter Valley from Newcastle is approximately one hour each way, depending on which suburb people are getting picked up from, this time will increase.
  • Total tour duration includes travel time.
Supplied by Newy Tour Co.

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Wine Tastings
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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