Small-Group Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney | La Vacanza Travel

Small-Group Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

Duration: 11 hours
Destination: Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley
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  • 11 hours
  • Hunter Valley
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Picture yourself exploring the Hunter Valley, home to over 150 wineries from internationally renowned cellar doors to historic family owned wineries. Our Colourful Trips experience is first class and amazing value. Awesome cellar doors, friendly experts, award winning wines paired with local produce, wonderful food, fun guide, on point music. A very fun day out - guaranteed!

Stop At: Iron Gate Estate, The corner of Ingles Lane and Oakey Creek Road, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia

Iron Gate Estate is a boutique, award-winning winery in Pokolbin. Their home vineyard plantings include well-known Hunter white varieties of Semillon, Chardonnay and Verdelho, as well as Shiraz, Cabernet ,Tempranillo and Albarino.



Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Hermitage Road Cellar Door - Hunter Farm Wines, Corner Hermitage Road & Mistletoe Lane, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia

Taste an exclusive range of premium wines from small Hunter Valley winemakers – including Helé Family, Lisa McGuigan, Andrew Margan, Stormy Ridge, Domaine de Binet, Winmark - paired with local cheese.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Hunter Valley Resort + Farm, Hermitage Rd &, Mistletoe Ln, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia

Enjoy a one course restaurant meal with a choice of 6 mains accompanied by a complimentary glass of wine or beer

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Hunter Distillery, 1686 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia

Hunter Distillery is the only certified organic distillery in the Hunter Valley wine region of New South Wales.
Locally owned and operated, it produces an exceptional range of top shelf spirits, including Gin, Vodkas, Liqueurs, Schnapps and their award winning COPPERWAVE DISTILLED GIN.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Pokolbin Estate Vineyard, 298 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia

A relaxed tasting of local varietals paired with chocolate to find that unique taste sensation. Afterwards browse the local Olive Centre to indulge in local produce including first press olive oil, olives, dukkah, jams, chutneys and chilli products

Duration: 45 minutes

Sample Menu

• Pork Striploin - with roasted sweet potato, seasonal greens, and pancetta sage jus
• Potato Crumbed Barramundi - with roasted tomatoes, capers, aioli and crispy kipflers

Inclusions
  • Lunch - 1 course restaurant meal
  • Paired wine & cheese tasting
  • Paired wine + chocolate tasting
  • Experienced driver/guide with informative commentary
  • Great music playlist
  • Visit three premium / boutique cellar doors
  • Spirit tastings of vodka, gin and schnapps
  • Small group vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Hermitage Road Cellar Door - Hunter Farm Wines
  • Entry/Admission - Iron Gate Estate
  • Entry/Admission - Hunter Distillery
  • Entry/Admission - Pokolbin Estate Vineyard
  • Entry/Admission - Hunter Valley Resort + Farm

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Please bring your own water bottle
    • Minimum age is 18 years
    • No hot drinks or hot food are allowed on the bus
    • Venues to visit are subject to change. Please contact us a day prior to your tour date if you wish to confirm which venues we'll visit.
    • Closed-toe shoes are required - no sandals or slippers
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
    Departure Point

    1: Christ Church St Laurence, 812 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
    2: Macquarie Place Park, 36 Bridge St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
    3: St Andrew’s Anglican Cathedral, Cnr of George and, Bathurst St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    11 hours


    User's Reviews

    957nicholes

    15 Apr, 2024

    The day was off to a poor start as the number of people on the tour was 20 instead of the no more than 14 promised. The seats and leg space of the vehicle that took us out to the Hunter Valley was similar to the space in a budget airline and was not the luxury vehicle that was promoted by the description. For us, the winery picks were not what we were hoping for but the wines were all of good quality. The hosts at all of the wineries were friendly and knowledgeable. The wineries that had food pairings (either cheese or chocolate) were very good. Unfortunately, the wine and cheese pairing was directly after lunch when we were full. It would have been nice to have that pairing before lunch because we were offered some of the wines at lunch (which was at the same venue).

    Kurt_T

    14 Apr, 2024

    Loved the tour. The Iron Gate winery visit was the highlight of the day. Very informative and fun event

    Seaside51762538884

    10 Apr, 2024

    We had a lovely day (my husband and I and 2 other couples) on our full day Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour. It was exactly what we were looking for. Chris, our driver/ guide, was incredibly professional and personable. He took great care of us, I felt very safe, and he ensured all went smoothly and that we kept on schedule. Great tasting opportunities and a really yummy lunch! Thanks so much!

    Maralee_W

    08 Apr, 2024

    We thoroughly enjoyed our small group trip for wine tasting in the Hunter Valley. Michael, the tour guide was not only knowledgeable but so kind and extremely helpful. Driving up to the Hunter Valley the scenery was lovely and the four spots we stopped each had a slightly different flavour in presentation and wines. The distillery was a nice change and allowed each of us 6 flavors of our choice. Lunch was good. Give this tour a try.well worth it!

    Lauren_F

    07 Apr, 2024

    Overall, the wine tasting trip was very good and good value for money. We went to 3 wineries and one gin/vodka tasting venue. We also had a cheese and chocolate pairing which was great. All of the tour guides were very knowledgeable and good at their jobs. We learnt a lot and had some great wine. We also bought a very nice wine for only $30. The bus there was comfortable and the driver gave us some fun facts about Sydney/Hunter Valley on route. The only downside for us personally, was the lunch. You did get a glass of wine or beer with it but the food was insanely bog standard. I could make much better at home. But we mainly went for the wine, so didn't really fault our experience much. Would still definitely recommend

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