12 Tours in Hunter Valley to Build a Day Around

1.Snapshot Half Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 549 reviews · from $78Our pick

Spend about three hours visiting three Hunter Valley wine venues, with tastings and a cheese-and-wine class at Two Fat Blokes. Guides such as Julie, Greg, Dave, Alan, and Andy add local stories and easy humor. Pickup is offered, groups reach 18 people, and the tour returns to 770 McDonalds Road.

“We were able to cover 3 different places during our tour, tasting various different types of wines from different houses. We also got to do a lovely cheese/wine pairing. Highly recommended.”

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2.Uncork the Hunter Full Day Hunter Valley Winery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 547 reviews · from $157

Spend about seven hours tasting Hunter Valley wine, cheese, chocolate, craft beer, and local food. The day includes Two Fat Blokes’ nine-cheese pairing, winery visits, a generous grazing box, and Hunter Beer Co. Guides such as Bill, Glen, Julie, and Shaz keep the small group moving while adding plenty of local insight.

“Absolutely fantastic. Our host/guide Bill was brilliant. Knowledgeable and fun. I learned a lot and had a ball at the same time. Everyone was on the same page (a group of 12 on the tour) and had a great time. I would do this tour again in a heartbeat.”

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3.Pokolbin: Hunter Valley Half-Day Tour with Cheese and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 417 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

Spend four hours visiting at least three boutique wineries near Pokolbin, including Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen for seven cheese and wine pairings. English-speaking guides such as Dave, DJ, JJ, and Julz keep the morning moving with local wine insight, tastings, and hotel pickup from Pokolbin or Cessnock.

“A lovely experience from start to finish. Transport was easy and stress-free, and Deejay was fantastic — very knowledgeable about the wines and the area.”

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4.Premium Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Lunch from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 415 reviews

Travel from Sydney to the Hunter Valley in a small group of up to 18. Visit three boutique cellar doors, take a behind-the-scenes wine tour, enjoy lunch with a drink, and taste regional cheese, chocolate, gin, vodka, and other spirits. Guides such as Peter, Michael, Eddie, and Hannah have been praised for making the long day lively.

“It was fun and interesting. Enjoyed the different wineries, lunch was good and the gin distillery was interesting.”

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5.Uncork the Hunter Full-Day Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 227 reviews · 7 hours · from $155

Spend seven hours touring Hunter Valley wineries in a comfortable van with a local guide such as Julie, Dave, Andy, or Ness. Taste wines, cheese, chocolates, and a generous grazing-box lunch, with visits that may include four wineries and a brewery. Pickup and return are included from local Hunter Valley accommodation, but not Sydney.

“That was an awesome experience. Julez was an amazing guide. She knows everything and everyone in Hunter Valley and had a lot of 'cousins' everywhere. She took some detours to show us some mobs of kangoroos that live in the wineries, really nice. We were a small group of only 6, that of course added to the great experience. The wineries we visited were a good selection. Everyone had different goodies and stories to tell. An absolute 'must do' in Hunter Valley!, @Jan: you have awesome employees”

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6.Wine, Spirits, and Cheese Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 6 hours · from $190

Spend six hours touring three Hunter Valley wineries, sampling red and white wines, and seeing wine production behind the scenes. You’ll also taste organic gin, vodka, schnapps and liqueurs in test tubes, pair chocolate with wine, enjoy cheese and have a one-course lunch with wine or beer. Pickup is available from selected Hunter Valley hotels.

“Had a great day, great experience! Communication could have been better”

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7.Koala Sanctuary General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 84 reviews · 1 day · from $19Best value

Spend a few hours or a full day at Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary. Follow the 250-meter Story Walk, peer into the Koala Hospital, and take the 225-meter Newcastle Airport SKYwalk, raised 10 metres through the trees. Guides such as Ken add useful context, while your ticket helps fund koala care.

“Excellent. Lovely welcome from Mel on arrival and then Ken an ambassador was charming and informative. The whole visit was most enjoyable. We went early in the day and saw quite a lot of activity as the Koala’s were receiving new feed.”

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8.Pokolbin: Picnic & Wine Tasting at Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 77 reviews · 1h 30m · from $67

At Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard, an English-speaking host leads you through the on-site museum and a wine master class before a premium tasting. Then collect a picnic hamper and your chosen bottle of wine for a relaxed meal among the vines, on the lawn, or beneath the verandah. Groups are limited to eight adults.

“We had fantastic weather for a start, the “tour” I thought would of been more about seeing around the place, where it’s made and how it’s made etc, while the information was good and I learnt a thing or two, it would of been better to actually be shown around the place. We had the picnic deal and wow lunch was fantastic! Had a baguette with cheeses, olives, meats, crackers, hummus, etc etc, food was great, wine with lunch was great, tasting was great, had a fantastic day and highly recommend it!”

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9.Sunrise Balloon Ride with Bubbly Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 3h 30m · from $261

Start before sunrise with a safety briefing and a chance to help inflate the balloon. Fly over Pokolbin, Lovedale and Rothbury, then enjoy breakfast with sparkling wine at Peterson House. Balloon Aloft pilots such as Sam, Rick and Blake have earned strong praise for calm, friendly service.

“Our guide Byron and his team (jack and sammy) were absolutely amazing. Really knowledgeable and helpful. A top life experience. Highly recommend!”

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10.Pokolbin: Harvest the Hunter Horse Drawn Carriage Tour 3hrs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 51 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Spend three easygoing hours behind horses such as Banjo, Blossom, Rocky, or Max, riding through Pokolbin and nearby vineyards. Your English-speaking guide handles the carriage and shares local wine and horse knowledge. Visit two wineries, then finish with cheese and chocolate tastings. Venues vary by availability.

“The tour was great. Liam our guide accommodated to everyone’s needs and made us all feel safe and comfortable. It was a perfect experience for my family and I. Both Rocky and Banjo were very well mannered. Beautiful natured horses.”

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11.Sunset Horse Riding Tour 90min

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 43 reviews · 1h 30m · from $123

Meet your horse and English-speaking guide at Hunter Valley Resort, then ride at a gentle walking pace through bushland and farmland near Pokolbin. The 90-minute group ride suits beginners and includes a helmet. Guide Ashleigh has been praised for her calm, kind approach. Arrive 30 minutes early, wear closed-toe shoes, and note the 110 kg limit.

“it was really fun! Ashleigh was a amazing guide and she was very reassuring and kind to all the horses and us. It was my mums birthday and it was her present and she adored the horses and had the best time. We will be back in the future!”

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12.FLAVORS of the Hunter: Half Day Hunter Valley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

Spend three hours with Two Fat Blokes Wine Tours sampling Hunter Valley spirits, wine and cheese, plus a cider or beer paddle. Your English-speaking guide, including hosts such as DJ, takes you to three boutique venues. Pickup is included, and the tour suits adults who want a compact introduction to the region’s best-known drinks.

“We loved the tour - it was great fun, informative and a really good mix of different drinks to taste.”

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