About this tour
This 10-hour private tour takes you from Sydney into Australia's oldest wine region, where you'll taste wines directly from winemakers who can speak to their craft with genuine passion. You'll drive through rolling vineyard country, stopping at selected cellars to sample and learn, then settle into lunch at a local restaurant with views across the valley. It's a small-group experience with your own guide handling transport, leaving you free to focus on the wines and the landscape.
Highlights
- Taste wines from Australia's original wine region
- Meet local winemakers and hear their stories firsthand
- Drive through lush hills and vineyard vistas
- Lunch at a Hunter Valley restaurant included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Sydney
- Private group with dedicated driver-guide
- Learn winemaking methods directly from producers
What to expect
You'll be collected from your Sydney hotel and driven north into the Hunter Valley, roughly 2.5 hours depending on traffic. Once there, you'll visit a handful of wineries, spending time tasting reds, whites, or whatever the region's producers are pouring that day. Each stop includes conversation with the winemakers themselves—they're the heart of this tour. You'll take on the valley's scenery between stops, then break for a proper lunch at a local venue. The drive back to Sydney concludes the day. Expect a relaxed pace rather than a rushed tick-box itinerary.
Good to know
You must be 18 to participate in tastings. Lunch costs extra unless the operator specifies otherwise. Wear comfortable shoes for vineyard walking and bring sunscreen. Seatbelts are compulsory. Prams and infant seats are available if needed; check availability when booking.
Frequently asked
- How long does Hunter Valley Private Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney take?
- Hunter Valley Private Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney runs for approximately 10 hours.
- How much does Hunter Valley Private Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney cost?
- Prices start from AUD $760 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Hunter Valley Private Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Hunter Valley Private Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. The Australian Explorer earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original The Australian Explorer summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.