Pokolbin

Tours

Short on time in the Hunter Valley? Get on board for a morning tour of 3 boutique wineries on a half-day trip to try local wines and cheese. An ideal taste of what the Hunter Valley has to offer. Visit at least 3 unique wineries enjoying private tastings of their delicious wines. One of the wineries visited is Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen. Here you can indulge in their famous cheese and wine experience which matches 9 different kinds of cheese with 9 different wines. Keep your eyes on the horizon during your tour, the Hunter Valley is home to many Australian wildlife species, and there is a good chance to see kangaroos hopping amongst the vineyards. With fun and entertaining hosts who are passionate about wine, your half-day tour gives you a taste of the Hunter in a short amount of time.

Uncork unexpected and unique experiences on a tour of Australia's Hunter Valley. Your 7-hour tour includes multiple wine tastings, a cheese and wine masterclass, a mystery wine experience, chocolate and wine pairings, a generous lunch, a glass of wine, and a tour of a working brewery. Go off the beaten track with your small group and find great Hunter wines that exist beyond the shelves of a bottle shop. Don’t expect to go on the path well-traveled—it’s too busy there, and there’s no room for surprises.   Speaking of surprises, did the mystery wine experience catch your eye? Your tour includes a unique wine encounter that is not available to your average walk-in wine-taster. The mystery wine experience is designed to build your wine knowledge while getting you involved, having a few laughs, and teaching you what makes Hunter Valley wine unique.   Your best day ever wouldn’t be complete without the dream weavers: knowledgeable guides are a huge part of what makes your day unforgettable. They’re passionate locals who love their wine and the Hunter Valley. So, are you ready for the best day ever?

HUNTER VALLEY WINE COUNTRY DAY TOUR. DEPARTING DAILY at 7 am Sydney Central Station. With a maximum group size of 30 happy people, this is a fun-filled day exploring a variety of top-quality venues and activities in the Hunter Valley. Did someone say Chocolate, Cheese, and award-winning wines?!! This is a day tour departing daily from Sydney that you don't want to miss. The tour includes some of the oldest and newest wineries in the Hunter Valley. The Tour INCLUDES an extensive LUNCH Menu from 4 Pines Brewery at Hunter Farm. After lunch, we move on to the next generations of winemakers and their cellar doors. You can't leave the Hunter Valley without visiting the famous Hunter Valley Chocolate Company, where we have a delicious chocolate tasting. Our last experience is with the Cheese factory, where you can taste that perfect cheese made by local company. Then, we will head back to the magic metropolis of Sydney, which is very happy and content, full of Hunter Valley Happiness, and arrive back at Sydney Central Station at approximately 6 pm.

Jump aboard a hot air balloon for a magical sunrise flight over the spectacular vineyards of the Hunter Valley. Take in the golden light over the hills behind Pokolbin, Lovedale and Rothbury. Then, celebrate the adventure over a gourmet breakfast and a sparkling wine at the Peterson House Winery. Begin your morning with a pre-flight passenger safety briefing and a chance to help out with the inflation of the balloons. Next, you’ll take-off into the skies above the Hunter Valley, admiring the verdant region from above as the sun rises over it. After landing, you’ll make your way to the Peterson House Winery, home to an award-winning restaurant famous for its bubbly breakfast. Enjoy an a-la-carte breakfast over some sparkling wine to finish an unforgettable morning adventure.

Ride through the bushland and vineyards of the Hunter Valley on a sunset horseback ride. Take in the sights and sounds as the local fauna come out to dine and be mesmerized by the sunset over the Broken Back Range. Meet your guide and get to know your horse before setting off on your adventure. Ride through the bushland and vineyards of the Hunter Valley. Enjoy a group ride at a walking pace. Beginners and groups are welcome. Make sure to adhere to the strict weight limit of 110 kg for the welfare of the horses.

Start your journey with convenient pickups from Central Sydney, heading toward the Hunter Valley, Australia’s premier wine region. Renowned for its world-class wineries and gourmet offerings, this region promises a day of indulgence and exploration. The adventure begins with a behind-the-scenes winemaking tour at Sobels Winery, offering fascinating insights into the wine production process. Next, head to 4 Pines at the Farm for a guided wine-tasting session with Cellarmasters, followed by a delightful lunch paired with your choice of drink. The breathtaking panoramic views of the Hunter Valley add to this unforgettable gourmet experience. Continue the tour with a visit to the Hunter Valley Garden Village. This is more than a photo stop. It also offers opportunities for souvenir shopping, sightseeing and additional liquor tastings. We then head to our third tasting at Drayton’s Family Wines, where you’ll enjoy a final wine-tasting session amidst the charm of a historic, family-owned vineyard. The tour concludes with a visit to the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company, where you can sample exquisite Belgian chocolates and sweets before we return to Sydney. With your senses delighted and bags filled with treats, return to Sydney, completing a memorable day in the Hunter Valley.

Experience the Hunter Valley with its beautiful scenery and award-winning wine and produce on a 3-hour horse and carriage tour. Enjoy wine tastings at 2 venues, and cheese and chocolate tastings at the 3rd and final venue that we visit. Meet your guide at the Wine House Hunter Valley at 426 McDonald's Road Pokolbin. Follow the driveway past the Wine House building until you see the carriages. If the horses and carriage are not there on your arrival, please wait as they won't be far away. The venues you visit are dependent on availability and may include Pokolbin Estate, Tamburlaine Organic Wines, McGuigan Wines, Sobels Wines, Pokolbin Village Smelly Cheese, the Pokolbin Chocolate shop, the Pokolbin Chocolate Factory, or The Carriages Boutique Hotel and Vineyard. Most of the venues provide groups with private sit-down tastings where you will learn about the processes involved in making these beautiful wines. Enjoy tastings at 3 venues - 2 x winery tastings, 1 x cheese and chocolate tasting)

Experience the Audrey Wilkinson Cellar Door,  located in a prime position at the foothills of the Brokenback Mountain Ranges with spectacular views of the Hunter Valley. From the cellar door you will be guided to the on-site museum with plenty of history to see and learn. You will be guided by an experienced host through a wine Master-Class before enjoying a premium tasting of the showcase wines, which the winemakers consider to be classic varietals. Once you have completed your tasting and hopefully picked a favorite wine, you can collect your packed picnic lunch and a bottle of wine and head to one of the scenic spots on site.  Sit among the vines and enjoy the stunning views, pick a sunny spot on the lawn over looking the surrounding regions or set up at one of our undercover tables on the verandah. The experience truly is your own, enjoy it as a couple or with a group of friends.

Explore the flavors of the beautiful Hunter Region as you sample a range of locally made wines, cheeses, spirits, and premium cider on a half-day adventure. Your guides will take you under their knowledgeable wings and introduce you to the best that the Hunter has to offer. Visit three boutique venues, where you’ll sample a selection of fine produce. Visit a local distillery for a guided tasting of their signature range of locally made premium spirits, including gins, flavored vodkas, schnapps, and liqueurs. Visit a boutique cellar door where you will be guided through a selected range of Hunter Valley premium wines, expertly matched with delicious cheese to complement your tasting experience. At another stop, be guided through the tasting sensation of a paddle of local ciders or beers at a nearby Hunter Valley craft house.

The Hunter Valley, north of Sydney in New South Wales, is one of Australia's major wine regions, with a viticultural history dating back to the early 1800s. Known for varietals such as Semillon and Shiraz, it’s home to numerous wineries, including world-renowned brands and family-run boutique operations. One of the facts which make this tour so unique and exciting is that it's always dynamic. After picking you up from Sydney Central, we will be heading up, towards Hunter Region (2.5 hours away from Sydney), where we will have a quick stopover, halfway through, for a morning coffee (15 - 20 minutes - own expense). Now that you got to the charming town of Hunter Valley, it’s time to get your palate set for a variety of Hunter’s signature wines. We will be visiting three wineries (each winery takes about one hour). We will also stop at one of our favourite places for lunch. Here you got great views, home-brand wines, and a delicious meal with paired glass wine - at your own expense(special for only $30.00 pp). As per the weather conditions, before heading back, we will stop for a quick picnic with local wines and cheese (provided by us) where you can expect one of the most beautiful views of the area! Great opportunity to chill out, and soak it all in, while having a glass of wine with some cheese, before we hit the road back to Sydney Central.