Day trip

Sample small batch boutique wines from the Hunter Valley on a day trip from Pokolbin. Tickle your palette with local wines, cheeses and chocolates. Enjoy lunch and a nice drink in the vineyards.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 7 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Host or greeter: English
Pickup included: We only collect passengers free of charge if inside the local tourist area of Pokolbin. You must call or email if you are outside the local cbd area of Pokolbin, nsw.
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Nadine – Australia

I took my parents who came to visit from Italy on the HVW tour who absolutely enjoyed it. David our Tour guide was amazing and gave us lots of informations about the different vineyards and about Hunter Valley in general. We visited 4 vineyards and the chocolate fudge and cheese factory. Lunch was delicious.! I would highly recommend the HVW tours.! If I had one thing to add it would be maybe considering visiting the chocolate factory after lunch instead of the 4th vineyard to have a bit of a longer break from drinking :) And because it would suit perfectly to add as desert after lunch. Otherwise it was delightful.! Thank you so much for such a wonderful day and experience

Heiko – Germany

A very clear recommendation from us! The day was perfect. We booked the tour in the middle of the week and were therefore on our own in the morning and then joined up with another group in the afternoon. Craig was a top driver, nice, helpful and very open-minded. The selected restaurants were also all great and you really got something for your money. At the end of the tour, we were given a private ride to see kangaroos. We were also able to unload the things we had bought on the tour in our camper and were then taken to a restaurant. And all this without having asked for it! We are still thrilled and would do it again and again.

Itinerary

Pickup location:
Pokolbin
Pokolbin
Spirits, Lunch, Guided tour, Wine tasting, Sightseeing, Local snacks, Regional food (7 hours)
Bus/coach
(7 hours)
Pokolbin
Wine, Lunch, Guided tour, Wine tasting, Sightseeing, Local snacks, Regional food, Scenic views on the way, Welcome refreshments (7 hours)
Optional
Arrive back at:
Pokolbin

Main stop

Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Experience a variety of regional flavors as you try wines at 3-4 wine cellars
Enjoy sweeping views of lush farmland and bouncing kangaroos along the way
Discover small boutique cellars and sample wines only found in the Hunter Valley
Visit local local cheese shops to look and purchase any cheese and chocolate to take home (these stops can be complimentary/not paid tastings)
Enjoy lunch with a complimentary drink. Lunch is a relaxed style meal, not fine dining.

Full description

Be picked up from the convenience of your accommodation in Pokolbin. Board a comfortable, air-conditioned, and well-maintained vehicle. Take in the lush rolling hills of the Hunter Valley on your way to wineries, cellar doors, and vineyards. Feel the excitement build as we set off to explore the local area and get to taste Hunter Valley wines.
We will be sampling fine wines at Hunter Valley boutique wine cellars. You'll be able to immerse yourself in learning the many different stories behind the boutique wines you try, feel the passion behind each story. We will stop so you'll enjoy a fresh relaxed style lunch (not fine dining) with a drink provided before we head off again to try some more wines after lunch along with a visit a cheese outlet where samples of cheeses may be provided by the venues. Indulge in something sweet at a handmade chocolate and fudge shop visit for you to purchase some sweet treats before your day comes to an end, any food that is provided as a sample is often complimentary from the shops themselves. This is a visit for you to look at and maybe purchase products, if you do not wish to engage, you are happy to look around the small businesses on site and meet back at the tour bus in time to move to the next stop.
Let your local host delight you with commentary along the way. Spot local wildlife like kangaroos as you travel. Be returned to your accommodation in Pokolbin at the end of the tour.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off from local accommodation
Local driver and guide
Comfortable modern clean tour vehicles
Guided sit-down wine tastings at boutique wineries
Stop to sample some local vodka and gins
Between 20 to 35+ wine samples throughout the whole day
Relaxed casual lunch with a glass of wine overlooking beautiful working vineyards
Local cheese and chocolate shop visit with complimentary samples provided

Pickup from addresses further than 12 kilometers from central Pokolbin

Not suitable for

Children under 18 years

Important information

Not allowed

Sandals or flip flops
Weapons or sharp objects
Luggage or large bags
Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
Smoking in the vehicle
Vaping
Chewing gum
Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle
Party groups
Bare feet
See-through clothing
Food and drinks in the vehicle
Bachelor & bachelorette party groups

Know before you go

This tour will take place rain or shine.
Please wear closed in footwear.
During your day tour, it is important to remember this is not a wine production and wine making tour.
You will not see inside a winery, grapes being crushed, turned in to wine or wine being bottled.
This day tour is based upon visiting small family owned and operated boutique cellar doors and winerys and sampling their wines, meet and talk with the owners or staff about the wines you are sampling.
It is always hoped and greatly appreciated if you could see yourself supporting our local Hunter Valley farmers by purchasing a bottle or two of their wine to enjoy that night or take home for another time, maybe even buying a bottle as a gift for someone you know.
Your support is very much welcomed and again appreciated.
We look forward to meeting you soon.
Julie and HVT Team

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