The Hunter Region is around 150km (95 miles) north of Sydney, and it produces some of Australia’s most highly awarded wines.
The center of Hunter Valley wine country is Pokolbin, producing highly sought-after Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon reds, and Chardonnay and Semillon whites. The area’s main centers are the towns of Cessnock, Singleton, Muswellbrook and Scone.
The Hunter’s proximity to Sydney makes it ideal for a day trip with country flair and flavor. It’s a scenic drive from the city of Sydney through vine-covered hills to the area’s cellar doors for wine tastings and a winery lunch. The route takes you past colonial-era villages, with the chance to see some of Australia’s weird and wonderful native animals along the way at an animal park.
Or you can speed things up a notch and fly to the Hunter and back by helicopter, an amazingly scenic one-hour flight each way along the Hawkesbury River. Lunch and wine tastings are included, along with central-Sydney hotel transfers.
A two-day jaunt through the Hunter Valley includes time for activities like horse riding or hot-air ballooning over the vineyards. Set your own relaxed pace, and visit as many wineries as you choose.
The region is also known for its fine local produce, and there are opportunities aplenty to savor handmade chocolates and artisan cheeses while you’re visiting the Hunter Valley.
Tours & Tickets
Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour from Sydney
Leave Sydney for the day to taste award-winning regional foods and wines on a wine-tasting tour of the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine-producing ... Read more
Location:
Sydney, Australia
Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
Hunter Valley Wineries and Wilderness Small-Group Tour
Take a small-group day trip from Sydney to tour the beautiful Hunter Valley and sample the region’s delicious wines, cheeses and chocolate. You'll visit ... Read more
Location:
Sydney, Australia
Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
Small-Group Hunter Valley Wine and Cheese Tasting Tour from Sydney
Tantalize your taste buds on a small-group Hunter Valley wine- and cheese-tasting tour from Sydney. On this guided wine-tasting tour, taste up to 20 different ... Read more
Location:
Sydney, Australia
Duration: 11 hours (approx.)
Hunter Valley Luncheon Tour by Helicopter
Indulge in a day of luxury and treat someone special to an amazing wining and dining experience. Fly from Sydney to the famed Hunter Valley by helicopter, with ... Read more
Location:
Sydney, Australia
Duration: 6 hours (approx.)
