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With Cheers bus guide’s help, you can discover some of the city’s hidden gems. For a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, tour small-batch wineries, artisanal cheese shops, and even a vodka factory Experience the finest products the world has to offer while learning about the rich cultural history of each stop along the way. Feel free to look through the available wine tour packages and choose one that suits your needs in terms of duration, budget, and desired activities.

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Hunter valley wine tours from newcastle.

In our tours from Newcastle, you can relax and enjoy customized wine tasting in splendid wineries of Australia. You can relish the beauty of vineyard-draped hills along with numerous delectable dishes and snacks.

Hunter Valley Wine Tours From Pokolbin

With our wine tours from Pokolbin, we have a range of different wine tours available to suit everyone’s taste. Our fun-loving and friendly team have designed these packages to make your day as enjoyable and relaxing as possible. All of our tours are strategically designed to give you the perfect wine touring experience.

Hunter Valley Wine Tours From Sydney

Book our luxury transport for your wine tour trip from Sydney. For you to make the tour hassle-free, most of our pick up and drop off locations are convenient central locations in cities.

Private Wine Tours In Hunter Valley

When you book a private wine tour with Cheer Bus, you can expect a bespoke food and wine experience tailored just for you. We offer a range of options to make your one-day adventure even more exciting, including morning, afternoon, and evening tours of the valley. So no matter when you’re visiting, we can help you make the most of your trip!

Last Minute Wine Tours Hunter Valley

Don’t worry about planning your wine tour at the last minute – we’ve got you covered. We’ll make sure that we tailor your tour to your interests, time and budget constraints. So sit back, relax and let us take care of everything!

Corporate Events Bus Hire Services

If you’re looking for a convenient way to get to your next corporate event, Cheers Bus is here to help. We offer a variety of well-maintained, air conditioned mini-buses that are sure to provide comfort and convenience for your travel needs.

In our one-day tour from Newcastle to Hunter valley, you can expect to have a comforting and relaxing day whilst tasting wine in Hunter valley’s most splendid wineries. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the location, with hills draping you from all directions along with some mind- blowing dishes and snacks.

Experts from Cheers Bus have numerous packages as per the requirements and needs of their clients. Cheers bus Australia strives to provide a comforting and relaxing experience to all our customers. All the tours that make up the wine-tasting package to Hunter Valley from Pokolbin....

You can book a luxury tour of Hunter valley from Sydney resting assured that the complete journey will be comfortable and fun. You can enjoy the picturesque view as we continue to move from Central City towards the beautiful Vineyards of Hunter Valley. You will be assisted....

Known as Australia’s oldest vineyard, Hunters valley has a reputation for making the finest of the wines in the region with more than 150 cellar doors. With the best winery for a day's visit. Visit areas of your choice with our private tour packages. Enjoy your day with bespoke food....

Have you just decided to undertake a wine tour to Hunter Valley, but are worried as to whom to approach? Worry not experts from Cheers Bust have got you covered. We will make sure to devise a tour package that will best suit your requirements and interest even if it's approached at the last moment....

Cheers Bus has a wide range of corporate buses for you to hire. Offering our clients a guided five-star categorised wine tour to Huntervalley vineyards for a day. We offer you a convenient way to travel to your destination. Accommodating up to 11 people in a Luxury seat Mercedes bus....

5 Star Full Day Tour with Lunch Stop At Own Expense

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Do not worry about the date, pickup location and the number of people about to accompany you during the tour to Hunter Valley vineyards, as you will receive an instant confirmation mail via email.

Pickup is available for locations that lie within a radius of 15 km of Hunter Valley Garden. Pickups start around 9.30 am for areas that include Cessnock, Nulkaba, Rothbury, Lovedale and Pokolbin. Pickup locations beyond the mentioned areas might lead to additional charges per person.

Cheers Bus specializes in small tours. We can well accommodate 11 people in our luxurious Mercedes van with a proper air conditioner and 20 people in a larger bus.

Cheers Bus has been rated five stars for providing customized private tours guided private tours and guided public tours to its clients.

Our tour duration usually lasts from 9.30 am in the morning to 4.45 in the evening during the weekdays. Halfday morning or late start afternoon are not available on Saturdays. Contact us at 0408987057 to book our special midweek tours

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Hunter Valley Wine Tours & Vineyards

Pickups and Dropoffs from Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland for Hunter Valley Wine Tour Vineyards

Hunter Valley Wine Tours

Explore the delights of the beautiful Hunter Valley Wine Tours, from award-winning wineries and acclaimed restaurants to tasty festivals and fresh local produce. A lovely escape only two hours drive north of Sydney, Australia’s oldest wine region is surrounded by magnificent natural beauty.

Ultimate Hunter Valley Wine Tour Tasting Experience

Since 2001, we’ve specialized in guiding small group wine tours through the Hunter Valley. We’re family owned and operated and are passionate about showcasing the beautiful Hunter Valley region and its wines, providing our guest with the ultimate wine tasting experience.

Whether it’s for a corporate or social event, our Hunter Valley wine tasting tours are the perfect way to experience what the famous wine region has to offer. Running both weekends and weekdays, our tours cater for private groups of up to 24 passengers. Hunter Valley Wine Tours from Sunday to Friday require a minimum of 4 guests, Saturday bookings have no minimum. Our tours are designed with our guest in mind, keeping it simple so that all you need to do is enjoy the day.

Pickups and Dropoffs available from your accommodation in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and the Hunter Valley Wine Tour Vineyard areas.

Indulge and Explore the Hunter Valley with our Wine Tasting Tours

Discover the picturesque Hunter Valley Wine Tours Vineyard Region with one of our wine tasting tours, available both weekdays and weekends. Please note that all tours running from Sunday to Friday require a minimum of 4 guests.

A winery staff member is assigned to our group, making your wine tasting experience personalised and educational.

$70.00 per person

Half Day morning wine tasting tour from Cessnock and Pokolbin, Vineyard area. Experience private sit down tastings at 2 awarded boutique wineries/cellar doors, a stand up tasting at The Hunter distillery.

Pick-Up Time:  9.30am – 9.45am Drop-Off Time:  1.30pm – 1.45pm

$130.00 per person

Full day wine tasting tour from Cessnock, Pokolbin, Vineyard area. Experience private sit down tastings at 4 awarded wineries/cellar doors, a stand up tasting at The Hunter Distillery, lunch at your expense at a local Café, a visit to the Cheese and Chocolate Shops .

Pick-Up Time: 9.30am – 9.45am Drop-Off Time: 4.30pm – 4.45pm

$140.00 per person

Full day wine tasting tour from Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Broke. Experience private sit down tastings at 4 awarded wineries/cellar doors, a stand up tasting at The Hunter Distillery, lunch at your expense at a local Café, a visit to the Cheese and Chocolate Shops. 

Pick-Up Time: 8.15 am (Lake Macquarie), 8.45am (Newcastle), and 9.15am (Maitland) Drop-Off Time: 5.15pm (Maitland), 5.45pm (Newcastle), 6.15pm (Lake Macquarie)

Starting from $770

Enjoy the beautiful Hunter Valley Wine Country and tasting some of the best wines that the Hunter has to offer.

13 seat bus and driver for 7 hours. Winery bookings and fees not included.

Price depends on the location of the pick ups.

Open for all ages!

What our groups say about HUnter Wineyard Tours

Don’t just take our word for it, hear it from our clients.

Would definitely recommend this tour to all wine lovers!

“ I had the most pleasant time with a small group of friends (5) and two other passengers in a full day mini bus tour with charming Bruce. The tour was very well organised, a mix of 4 boutique, family and large wineries and stops at a bistro and the fromagerie. ”

“ I organised this tour for my sister's hens party, and all of us girls absolutely loved it! We had Dave as our tour guide and couldn't have asked for a better tour guide! He was laid back, funny and got along with everyone really well! ”

“ We chose Best Tour because of their door to door service and their choice of smaller boutique wineries. The full day tour was excellent and restaurant lunch was amazing. Our guide was Tony - he was very friendly and had some great stories. I would definitely recommend Best Tour. ”

“ Would absolutely highly recommend this wine tour! Bruce our driver was fantastic! What a brilliant day! ”

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Grape Experience

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Hunter Valley Wine Tours

Grape Experience Tours is a wine tour company operating in the Hunter Valley. We’re equipped to handle groups as small as two and as large as 30 people on its tours of the best Hunter Valley has to offer. Our drivers are all experienced wine lovers who know what makes each vineyard and winemaker special. They will share their knowledge and passion for the area and help you discover your new favourite winery or lunch spot.

Hunter Valley’s Finest

The Grape Experience

You’ve always wanted to try wine tasting in the Hunter Valley, but don’t know where to start? Grape Experience Tours is here to change that. Take a tour with us and leave all the organising up to us. We pick you up from your accommodation, drive you to the wineries and look after you from morning ’til night. From your pick-up at your front door, to being dropped back off at your accommodation, our tours maximise your time discovering the region’s best wine. Enjoy multiple wineries, a visit to a local brewery and a distillery tour along the way. The perfect day out.

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Wedding Transport Specialists

As much as we love giving our customers the best wine tasting experiences, we also class ourselves as a wedding transport company. The hunter is renowned for hosting amazing events year round and wether its weddings, festivals or even concert transport, we’re able to pick you up from your airbnb/accomodation and drop you back once the night is over.

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All Inclusive Hunter Valley Wine Tours

Full Day Wine Tours

Full day tours to the Hunter Valley wineries will be one for your diary, your personal tour guide and driver will take you to visit some of the best and most renowned vineyards. You’ll travel in our air-conditioned buses and visit four different wineries along the way – taking in the sights and tasting the wines. We stop for lunch before returning to your wine tour. Fully inclusive in your packaged and our most popular choice to get the most out of the hunter valley.

• All wine tasting fees covered (Premium tastings will be additional)

• Lunch at pub/brewery/winery provided (on selected tours/selected locations only)

• Door to door pick up and drop offs

• Wineries, breweries & distilleries.

Half Day Wine Tour

Half day tours are a great solution to experience the hunter when on a time constraint, although we always recommend the full day tour to get the best out of the hunter, having the option for a half day tour allows you to still get a taste of the hunter. We’ll pick your group up form your door and drop you off at the end fo the day. We normally have time for 3 wineries within our half day packages.

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Includes: • All wine tasting fees covered (most wineries, some will be additional)

• Half day hunter valley wine tour.

• Wineries & breweries & distilleries.

Private Tour

Are you looking for something a bit more private and luxurious? We offer private, secluded tours for individuals really wanting to experience the hunter on their own terms. Our private tours are completely customisable. We’ll offer you the luxury of collection from your front door in our Land Rover Discovery and be chauffeured around the hunter to the best spots.

Customisable packages:

• Choose your timeframe

• Wineries, breweries & distilleries

• Full days or half days

Half Day Tour

Visit 3 Boutique Vineyards

Includes Tasting Fee

• Door To Door Pick Up

Full Day Tour

Visit 4 Boutique Vineyards & Distilleries

Includes Tasting Fee (Most wineries)

• Cheese Tasting

Premium Full Day Tour

Includes Tasting Fee (Most Wineries)

• Lunch Included

Do you have questions?

Frequently Asked

Do you host for hens/bucks weekends.

Most definitely! Although we like to ensure all patrons have a safe & enjoyable time on the hunter, we cater for all events.

Is lunch included on the full day tours?

Yes! On our $195 packages we include lunch. This will often be at a local restaurant/pub.

How long will we spend at each winery?

It all depends! To be safe, we normally say 1 hour. Although we’ll be accomodating through the whole trip!

Can You Pick Me Up From Newcastle?

Our tours pick you up from your front door and drop you back at the end of the day, enjoy a full day out in the hunter knowing your transport to and from is covered.

Can I bring My Dog?

Yes! Although your fur babies can’t drink wine, it doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy the serene beauty of the hunter. Bring them along to experience the best wineries and breweries.

Are there any winery tasting fees?

All our tours are fully inclusive. All wineries fees and lunch costs are packaged in your price. The only additional cost you will incur is if you wish to purchase bottles of wine from the selected wineries.

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Other transport specialists, door to door, weddings transport.

We’re Wedding Transport Specialist! We cater for 50+ wedding transports a year so we know the importance of getting your guests on time.

Breweries & Distilleries

Pet friendly.

Although your fur babies can’t drink wine, it doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy the serene beauty of the hunter. Bring them along!

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The best Hunter Valley wine tours

Experience NSW's most popular wine adventures on these five tours of the region

If you've been hankering for a drop of crisp sauvignon blanc straight from the source or you just want to finally know what the hell tannins are, it’s high time you went on a wine tour.

And in NSW, the Hunter Valley is the place to do it. There are more than 150 wineries dotted over the rolling green hills of the region and collectively they’ve accumulated 180 years of experience in growing, smooshing and fermenting grapes to make our favourite reds, whites, rosés.

In the region? Here is our pick of the best wineries to visit across the Hunter Valley. 

Don't just want wine here's our ultimate guide to how to (properly) spend 48 hours in the hunter valley. .

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The best wine tours in the Hunter

Hunter Valley Carriages Taste the Valley Wine Tour

A trot through the vineyards in a horse-drawn carriage might be the quaintest way to experience the Hunter Valley. Meet your guide and trusty steed at the Small Winemakers Centre, before trundling to cellar doors, and getting to know the region’s produce, tasting olives, cheeses and chocolate. You can make it a private experience or join an open group and meet more wine (and horse) enthusiast friends. A full-day tour (from 10am to 4pm) costs $220 per adult, and needs a minimum of six people for the tour to commence. 

Tastes of the Hunter Private Wine Tour

This private tour with Tastes of the Hunter does transfers as far as Newcastle, Maitland and Singleton, as well as local round-trips running Sunday-Tuesday. The coolest thing about this option is that it is completely customisable. You'll get to call the shots from your pick-up location, whether you choose wine, beer or chocolate (or more), and where you go for lunch. It can be as affordable as you like, and you can choose between a bus that fits a maximum of either 13 or 24 passengers. 

Taste of the Hunter Afternoon Tour

An afternoon tour in the Hunter Valley is always a good time, and it's made even better  on this degustation tour.  With this iHop Hunter Valley excursion you’ll head off at 3pm, starting your boozy voyage off at a local distillery where you'll be taken through a guided tasting of their signature, housemade spirits. After that, you'll head to a boutique cellar door for  a guided wine tasting and scrumptious cheese plate. The final stop is all about artisan chocolates at another cellar door, where you'll eat a range of perfect sweets that are perfectly paired with their own local, artisan wine. The iHop vehicles will ferry to and from local accommodation for this five-hour experience – for just $129 per guest.  

Two Fat Blokes Tours

The guys at Two Fat Blokes want to showcase more than the Hunter region's wine. They show off the region’s chefs and local produce at day-long or multi-day excursions ranging in price from $219 for an Uncork the Hunter day tour, to $670 for a two-night romantic getaway in the midweek. There are also tours that explore the Hunter's breweries, half-day Snapshot tours for just $95 and private adventures with customisable options for between $440-$880 for your entire group. Hungry? Try the Cheese and Wine experience, where you can sample nine carefully curated bites with paired wins for $33. 

Wine Country Tours Small Group Day Tour

The founder of Wine Country Tours Richard Everret will share more than 40 years experience as a winemaker on this city-to-vineyard experience. After your Sydney pick-up, you’ll arrive in the Hunter to a morning tea at around 10am. Richard will then introduce you to the area’s renowned long-ageing dry semillons and other regional varieties, conducting all the tastings personally at various wineries, vineyards and a working wine cellar. Lunch is served at either Muse Kitchen or Esca at Bimbadgen, but not included in the $200 bill for Sydney transfers or the $125 for guests staying locally. Sydneysiders can expect to get home around 7.30pm.  

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Wine Tours, Brewery Tours + the best extra special Hunter Valley spots!

Explore the Hunter Valley - Gorgeous rich Shiraz, delicious crisp Rose, Perfect Pinot, Bold Beers, spectacular small Batch Spirits - take a tour to taste them all! The Hunter Valley is a stunning Wine Region 3 hrs drive from Sydney, 1 hr from Newcastle & 1 hr from Central Coast. With over 150 cellar doors, it is a place to explore and having a great guide helps A LOT! Especially if you're keen to skip the mainstream tasting spots and tourist traffic, but are looking for Meet The Maker tastings, off the beaten track spots that only a local would know, the best views, and exciting experiences. We look forward to introducing you (or re-introducing you) to the Hunter Valley! 

With Explore the Hunter, you can expect to enjoy a customised tour specific for your group. The Explore the Hunter Team are open to planning the whole day's itinerary, or weaving in your favourite stops. It's not always just about Hunter Valley Wine Tastings, most tours include a Cheese Tasting, Chocolate Tasting and/or Olive Tasting. Ask us about adding on something a bit extra like:

Helicopter Flight between tastings

Australian Koala Experience

Horse Riding

Hot Air Balloon

Gourmet Food Trail

Art & Antique stops

Surprise Proposal with Secret Photographer

Gourmet Birthday Cake

Cooking Class Experience

Brewery Tours

Make Your Own Sparkling Wine Blend with take home Bottle!

On the day, one of our experienced Explore the Hunter team will pick you up in one of our Mercedes Vans (8 seats + driver), or for larger groups, up to three Vans (24 seats + drivers). We are child friendly (Car Seats provided) & pet friendly.

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"Amazing tour experience with Gareth! So warm and friendly. After having to cancel last year on the day of our tour Gareth & Lauren were so great and let my partner and I reschedule to a new date with no extra charges. So accommodating of them and we can’t wait to come back for another full day tour, thanks Gareth!"

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Cessnock, Quorrobolong, Millfield, Wollombi, Branxton, Lovedale, Vacy, Nulkaba, Pokolbin, Broke, Maitland, Singleton

Plus Newcastle, Central Coast and Sydney

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A Complete Guide to Book a Hunter Valley Wine Tour

Hunter Valley has always been among the most popular destinations to visit in Australia. The craze of visiting this valley is ever-lasting. That being said, when you are here, you should not drop the chance to savour award-winning wines . Hence, we have brought a detailed guide on how you can book your wine tasting slot in Hunter Valley. In addition, you will also learn about the approximate cost of wine tasting, how to get around the valley, and other associated information. Therefore, read till the end if you plan to visit this paradise of wines. 

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Is wine tasting free in Hunter Valley?

When it is wine tasting in Hunter Valley, it will be charged. 

We say so because most wineries do not offer free wine to visitors. Furthermore, only one of a handful of wineries offers free wine tasting. Hence, you can expect prices to vary with different brands of wine. However, it usually starts from $5 and goes up to $25. 

With that said, one of the wineries where you can enjoy some of the best wine specimens free of cost is Sobels Wines . This place has a collection of tastes from crisp, dry whites, and fruitier styles to smooth fortified. So, you’ll undoubtedly find your favourites among them. The duration for tasting wine is around 60 minutes. 

Below are some of the best Hunter Valley wineries where you can pre-book your cellar doors to enjoy a relaxing wine tasting session. But remember, these cellar doors do not offer free wine tasting. 

An old cellar door with a rustic charm, Tyrells offer some of the best wines in Hunter Valley. This family-run winery is a must-visit if you are in the valley. Tasting of wines is conducted at 5 set times throughout the day- 10:00 am, 11:15 am, 12:30 am, 1:45 pm, and 3:00 pm. The tasting costs $15pp per person, and the time limit is 45 minutes. The collection of tastes in Tyrells includes winemakers’ selection and single-vineyard wines. 

Brokenwood 

Brokenwood offers premium wine-tasting sessions to wine lovers with a stellar reputation in Australia. Here, you will get to taste 7 Brokenwood varietal and single-vineyard wines. Charges for wine tasting are $25 per person, and it is 45 minutes per tasting session. The tasting opens up at 10 am on Saturday and Sunday and 11 pm on weekdays and lasts till 4 pm. Tasting is allowed after every half an hour. 

Gundog 

A five-star rated boutique wine producer; Gundog offers Riesling, Semillon, and Shiraz. So, if you plan to book your wine-tasting plot, the following could be of help. 

The winery has two kinds of reservations to offer.

• Regional discovery – Get the tasting of 8 wines from Gundog estate at $10 per person. Please be aware that it is a staff-led wine-tasting session.
• Vintage of century experience – Enjoy the tasting of extraordinary wines at $25 per person. A group of 8 people or more can participate in this wine session at a time. 

Tintilla Estate is a family-run winery where you can taste award-winning wines and olive products. This cellar door offers around 1 hour of tasting experience for visitors. The timings for tasting are from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Here, you can get two kinds of testing services-

• Deluxe wine tasting – It allows tasting from a boutique single vineyard range at $10 per person.
• VIP wine tasting – Get wines from the Boutique Single Vineyard range with a selection of local & Estate made Cheese & Olive tastings. The price is $15 per person. 

The Pepper Tree Wines is a quintessential Hunter Valley cellar door situated in a picturesque location. This award-winning winery offers a one-of-a-kind wine-tasting experience. 

This winery has three kinds of tasting services for you.

• Cellar door bar tasting – Enjoy the tasting at $10 limited to 45 minutes.
• Pepper tree experience – Enjoy the tasting of premium wines at $20, limited to a duration of 45 minutes. 
• The best of four worlds – Get the best wine tasting at $40, limited to a duration of 45 minutes. 

How do you get around Hunter Valley?

Travel by your car.

Having your car is the most flexible and convenient way to roam around the Hunter Valley. But you should drive at your own risk because you will need to pay a fine if you get caught drunk. Therefore, this method is only safe if you are not drinking and driving. So, be cautious! 

Book a shuttle bus

Another feasible way to travel around the valley is hiring a shuttle bus, especially if you plan to drink. Also , if you are not fond of driving, it is probably the best idea to go with. You would easily find shuttles to take you from vineyard to vineyard. Some of the popular options you can think of are Vineyard Shuttle Service and iHOP Hunter Valley.

Book a wine tour

If you want a guided and small group wine-tasting session, booking a wine tour would be the best option. Hunter Valley tours offer a variety of day tours that suit your needs including Hunter Valley private wine tours .

How much are wine tours in Hunter Valley?

Depending on your preference, you can choose your way to experience wine tours in Hunter Valley. So, to get an idea, you can choose from the below options. These are some of the operators and prices.

Small bus group tours

• Price – The price per person may start somewhere around $100 . The charges depend on the type of services you choose. You can know about the services and what it has to offer from the official websites of the tour organisers.
• Inclusion – Lunch and tasting fees are normally included with the ride; but can change on the tours on offer and price per person as well. Most of the winery tours include local pick-ups and drops. You will get cold water and a room to store items like chocolate and cheese. 
• Exclusion – Picking up and dropping off non-local people is not included with the rides. 
• Other important points- Enjoy some music and dance on the bus while travelling. Small groups in the bus make it even more fun to travel. 

Half-day tours

• Price – The charges for half-day tours are $80 in the morning and $85 in the afternoon. 
• Inclusion – The best part of half-day tours is that all the wine tasting is included in the cost. 
• Exclusion – Half-day tours don’t include lunch.
• Other important points- Visit a great and best selection of wineries at your time preference. Usually, the tours are around 3.5 hours per person.

Full-day Private tours

• Price – The full-day private tour covers all the wineries within 7 hours and costs approx. $110 per person. 
• Inclusion- You will get a wine tasting with the ride. Also, you will get a local tour guide, who will take you through the vineyards and stories related to them.
• Exclusion- Non-local pick-up and drop are not included. Also, these trips do not include lunch. However, you can check with the operator to know more.
• Other important points – You will get to explore the whole hunter valley with many winemakers and different winemaking styles. 

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Tour duration – 6 to 8 hours depending on the pick-up location

Pick up and drop off – Sydney CBD OR Hunter Valley (Pokolbin/ Cessnok) – 15 km radius

Departure – 7.30 am from Sydney OR 9.30 am from Pokolbin

Return – 5.30 pm to Sydney OR 3.30 pm to Pokolbin

Inclusions – Wine tasting from 2 small boutique Hunter Valley wineries , paired with cheese or chocolate, visit to distilery, and bottled water

Exclusions – Lunch

Tour price – A$ 190.00 per person. (max 11 passenger private small group tours, the tour starts $1000+), prices may go higher for high-demand months/weeks.

Tour itinerary – Visit a trio of small boutique Hunter Valley wineries and pair wine with cheese or chocolate, stop over for lunch to taste local produce, and visit the Hunter distillery at the end of the tour to taste spirits and liqueurs .

What to wear – Jacket in the cooler months, comfortable footwear, comfortable walking trousers/shorts, camera, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.

*** Inside winery visit – It’s a must to wear covered shoes due to WHS regulations.

Contact details – (+61) 0498507873 or [email protected]

Cancellation policy – 2 weeks’ notice; full refund. 7 to 14 days of departure – 50% cancellation fee. Less than 7 days, loss of full fee. Tasting fees and online transaction fees will not be refunded in any circumstance.

Tour duration  – 9 hours

Pick up and drop off  – Sydney CBD

Departure from Sydney  – 8.00 am

Return to Sydney  – 5.00 pm

Inclusions – Wine tasting, Expert guide, Luxury people mover, USB charging on-board, bottled water, hotel pick-up, and drop-off

Exclusions – Wildlife park entry, lunch, and cheese-tasting

Tour price – A$ 150 pp (max 11 passengers or tour starts $900+), prices may go higher for high-demand months/weeks.

Tour itinerary – Stop at Walkabout Wildlife Park , visit boutique Hunter Valley winery for tasting, and lunch, visit a chocolate shop, either visit 2 nd  winery, cheese shop, or distillery

What to wear  – Jacket in the cooler months, comfortable footwear, comfortable walking trousers/shorts, camera, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.

Additional information –

Wine tasting – We recommend Gartelmann wines at Lovedale Road due to its beautiful cosy atmosphere with outdoor seating. Other recommended wineries include Oakval, Ernest Hill & Capercaillie. 

Lunch options – Hunter Valley offers a vast variety of restaurant styles such as casual dining (Goldfish Restaurant at Roche Estate), Pub style dining (Harrigan’s Hunter Valley), or Bistro Molines for perfection. Let the guide know which restaurant you prefer for lunch.

Cheese tasting – There are 3 famous artisan cheese shops (Hunter Valley Cheese co, Hunter Belle Cheese, and Smelly Cheese Shop).

Beer tasting – The Mighty (formally Potters & Foghorn Brewery), Iron Bark Hill, Hope Valley, and Matilda Brewhouse are your options for beer paddle tasting.

Organic gin and vodka tasting – $5 per person at Hunter Distillery.

Walkabout Park entry – $30 per adult, and $15 for 3 to 15 aged

COVID-19- update for Hunter Valley Wine Tours – booking is essential for all of these venues.

Contact details  – (+61) 0498507873 or  [email protected]

Pick up and drop off – Sydney CBD OR Hunter Valley (Pokolbin/Cessnock) / 15 km radius

Departure – 7.30 am from Sydney OR 9.30 am from Pokolbin/Cessnock

Return – 6.00 pm to Sydney OR 4.30 pm to Pokolbin/Cessnock

Inclusions –

Tasting from 3 to 4 pre-selected cellar doors (wines, spirits, or beer), expert guide, luxury people mover, USB charging on-board, pick-up and drop off from accommodation and bottled water

Exclusions – Lunch, chocolate tasting, & cheese tasting

Tour Itinerary –

A usual Hunter Valley wine tour itinerary is picking up at a time suitable for the first tasting at 10 am from pre-selected Hunter Valley wineries , 2 nd tasting at 11 am, and 12.30 pm – 3 rd the tasting or lunch stop, depending on the timings for the lunch, 3 rd and 4 th tasting could be around 3 pm and 4 pm. We usually end the tour tasting spirits and liqueurs from Distilery.

Tour price – A$ 150 per person (maximum of 11 per group, $980++ tour starting price is you have a smaller group), prices may go higher for high-demand months/weeks.

*** If you need to customize the tour and want to do an inside winery visit, it’s a must to wear covered shoes due to WHS regulations. Usually, inside winery tours are available at 10.30 am or 12.30 pm (not included in the tour price)

Wineries  we visit – Our recommended wineries for this tour are Gartelmann wines Lovedale , Oakvale Estate , Capercaillie wines, and Ernest Hill vineyard.

Lunch options (excluded in tour price) – Twine Restaurant for a modern Australian Twist, Muse Restaurant at Broke Road, Goldfish Bar & Kitchen for a casual lunch, or Harrigans for a pub meal.

Cheese tasting – Cheese tasting at the Hunter Valley Cheese Co usually costs $7.95 for a Five Cheese Platter PP.

Beer Paddles – can choose beer tasting from Iron Bark Hill Brewhouse or Mighty Hunter Valley.

Hunter Distillery – This certified Organic distillery offers unique ‘test-tube’ tasting sessions for Gin, Vodka, Liqueurs, and Schnapps.

Cancellation policy – 2 weeks’ notice; full refund. 7 to 14 days of departure – 50% cancellation fee. Less than 7 days, loss of full fee. Tasting fees and online transaction fees will not refund in any circumstance.

Hunter Valley Wine Tours

Nothing can beat the wines of Hunter Valley

Our Hunter Valley wine tours take you to the best cellar doors, restaurants, breweries and distilleries the Hunter has to offer.

$500 for the sedan up to 4 passengers

Minibus is $110 per person 5 plus passengers

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We work with some of the best cellar doors, restaurants, breweries and distilleries the Hunter has to offer.

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Airport/Cruise Transfers

We offer airport pickup and drop-off service in the Hunter Valley and Sydney. Get picked up and droped-off to and fro from your accomodation and Sydney Airport. 

Vineyard Tour

We specialise in private group wine tours in Hunter Valley region. The tour includes up to 4 vineyards/cellar doors visits plus trasfer to and from your accommodation. There are plenty of options for wine tasting and lunch in the area.

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We offer a LUXURY pick-up and drop-off service in hunter valley & Sydney area. Our range of luxury cars include, Mercedes Benz, Audi & more. Book your transfer today. 

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We specialise in private group tour in the Hunter Valley region. With over 180 vineyards and cellar doors to choose from, you will be spoilt of choices. 

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We help you to explore the ever expanding vineyard areas of our wonderful and exciting Hunter Valley region including Pokolbin, Lovedale and Cessnock.

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Hunter Valley

The best hunter valley wine tasting tours.

The Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s best known wine regions. The region has played a pivotal role in the history of Australian wine as one of the first wine regions planted in the early 19th century.

There are more than 150 wineries dotted over the rolling green hills of the region, and collectively they’ve accumulated over 180 years of experience in growing and fermenting grapes to make our favourite reds and whites.

Our boutique wine tasting tours are suited to wine enthusiasts of all ages and knowledge. You will get that personalised feeling of being welcomed and treated as our special guests with our full day, half day and private wine tour offerings.

If your favourite wine is a drop of crisp semillon or you want to finally know what tannins are, it’s time to go on a wine tour of the best wineries in the Hunter Valley, and with HV Tours you can do it and experience the best that the Hunter Valley wine region has to offer.

Hunter Valley Tours

Hunter Valley Tours is a small group tour service specialising in uniquely personalised wine tasting tours in the Hunter Valley, Lovedale and Pokolbin wine regions. We believe the best wine tasting tours are about you. We focus on you, your time in the Hunter Valley and aim to make your time with us as relaxing, pleasant and enjoyable as we can.

We are a small, friendly, well-presented, professional, polite, and energetic team of tour guides that focus on giving you the very best Hunter Valley local touring service and make your Hunter Valley wineries experience one to remember. We aim to share some of our hidden smaller 5-star boutique cellar doors with you, give you an opportunity to meet some friendly local wine makers and vineyard owners, sample our amazing local wines, taste local artisan produce and hear a story or two of the local history and some of our entertaining experiences over the several years we have been providing tours.

Hunter Valley Tours operates accessible tours for those with mobility requirements, restrictions or use mobility aides such as scooters or wheelchairs.

The Hunter Valley Tours team makes spending time in the Hunter Valley a pleasure. Come and join us on the best Hunter Valley wine tour, you’ll love spending your day with us.

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Accessible tours and transport.

Looking for accessible winery tour options in the Hunter Valley?

Hunter Valley Tours has a luxury mini bus with a hydraulic lifter and an automatic slide out step and rails for ease of entrance and disembarking. Our seating pattern is spacious with room to place your items in a storage area away from your seat, reducing your space.

Hunter Valley Tours invests the time and attention to ensure all venues we visit are accessible for all throughout the Hunter Valley, Pokolbin and Lovedale regions.

Our team are trained in risk management, manual handling, and transporting people with disabilities to ensure safety, dignity and comfort is maintained at all times during your Hunter Valley wine tour.

Client Reviews

At HV Tours, we are proud to be the leading provider of Hunter Valley winery tours, visiting boutique wineries, artisan producers and unique distilleries. Our positive energy and experiences are reflected in the feedback and reviews that we receive from our past wine tour enthusiasts. Check out what they have to say, and once you’re convinced, get in touch with the HV Tours team about a wine tasting tour to suit your requirements.

“ Thanks for a great day out where our expectations were exceeded. Our tour guide, Julie, was kind generous and extremely knowledgeable about the Hunter Valley and wineries. We were a diverse group coming together to have a fun day out. Would highly recommend this tour of boutique wineries. Particularly grateful to Julie and the warmth of our co-conspirators for making our day. Cheers to Paul at Binet Wines and Jade at Iron Gate vineyard. Also loved Hunter Distillery – try Copperwave Gin – amazing. ”

“ Our family of 10 had an amazing day with Colin. Very hospitable to our requests, informative on different winery’s in the area, places to eat and allowed us to go at our own place. A really great family day. Thank you Colin! ”

“ Wow in this modern era who would believe a business with a heart. Due to a serious diagnosis the day before our tour we were 2 people short on our booking. Although they didnt have to they did not charge us. So kind. As for our driver Chris what a gem nothing was too much trouble we probably should have tipped him so much more. Julie’s itinerary was AMAZING UNIQUE and flexible. Value for money is an understatement. Would l recommend 200%. What fun thankyou so much. Not enough superlatives to do this company justice. Believe me l am a very tough regular reviewer and could not fault our day. ”

“ Julie designed a wonderful tour for my family ranging in age from 52-88 years. She made sure all the venues were accessible and took us to a great range of vineyards, chocolate, cheese, olive tastings as well as a fantastic gin and vodka distillery. Julie shared lots of local knowledge and fun facts and her attention to detail was second to none. ”

“ We traveled from Adelaide met up with our son and his girlfriend who had done a wine tour with Julie before . Julie did not disappoint as she went out of her way to make everybody’s day special . Julie organized for the 4 of us to finish the day at stomp winery which was the highlight of our weekend in the hunter valley. Thankyou Julie ,if you want a great day out book now ”

“ Hubby and i did a full day wine tour for our wedding anniversary and his birthday. With Julie as our tour guide we visited 5 boutique wineries plus the distillery with cheese and chocolate to match. Full of knowledge and very friendly we had a great day.Went back to our hotel pleasantly intoxicated and full of good good food Highly recommended ”

“ The tour was not rushed which was what we requested since we had our mom with a bad knee with us. We also loved that we went to organic wines to accomodate my vegan daughter. The wineries that we went to and the lunch at Baume were just perfect for our group. Thanks to julie for arranging the tour and driving us around. ”

“ Julie was absolutely fantastic and we had a wonderful day arriving back at our hotel with our wines, cheeses, olives and chocolates. ”

“ My friends and I had a wonderful day on our wineries tour, and were so impressed with Julie’s care and professionalism during the day. She is also great company and it was wonderful hearing how she started her business after realising there weren’t any wheelchair accessible vehicles being operated in the Hunter Valley. Our vehicle was spotless, and our day went very smoothly. A fantastic experience and highly recommended! ”

“ We loved all the wineries Brett took us to. Happy to recommend good places around Hunter to eat and see. We really enjoyed the wine tasting experience! Thank you. ”

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Glandore burning of the barrel, paranormal historic tour, paranormal historic tours.

As the sun goes down over Q Station, many of our shadowy buildings have stories to tell; 150 years of misfortune and untimely deaths; stories of pain, loss and suffering. This is our most popular ghost tour. ​ Whether you believe in ghosts or not, this 2.5 hour tour will keep you entertained as you walk our site, discovering the intriguing stories of Q Station’s history and the spirits who linger today.  Grab a lantern and join our guide!

Available for 15 years and over. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Moderate mobility and fitness required as well as comfortable walking shoes.

Tours available 7 days a week 

Hunter valley Tours

Half day tour, hunter valley sample tour.

Experience some of the best boutique winery's the hunter has to off. We will stop at 2 Cellar doors, one at which we will do a cheese and wine pairing with an option to try some locally crafted beers.If you’re not already full you will be after this, we will try some locally made cheese, chocolate and olives . 

Tour is fully inclusive of all tasting fees. 

Morning Tours 

Time- 915am to 115pm

Cost -$95pp

Afternoon Tours

Time- 2pm to 6pm

Cost -$105pp

  Prices based on pick up in Pokolbin. Cessnock. Outside these areas additonal travel costs may apply 

 Experience the best of the Hunter Valley . Explore 3 Family Winery's , Try some locally made Hunter Valley Gins & vodkas followed by a Grazing Lunch . If  you’re not already full then we have some cheese chocolate and olives for you to try. Tour is fully inclusive of all meals and tasting fees. Group tours start at $160pp

Private Vehicles also available, please see prices below. 

1-2 ppl- $500 Total

3-7ppl - $200pp

8+ ppl - $180pp 

  Prices based on pick up in Pokolbin. Cessnock, Singleton, Broke & Branxton areas. Outside these areas additonal travel costs may apply.

Twilight Tours

Brewery and distillery tour.

     Get your Friends together for an amazing afternoon and evening around the Hunter Valley. Starting from 2pm we will visit 2 Small Family Winery's. We will try some amazing Locally made Gins, Vodkas and liquors, followed by a selection beers to quench your thirst.Ending the night with a tapas style dinner and cocktail at Goldfish. 

1-2ppl - $550

3-7 ppl- $220pp

8 + ppl - $200pp 

  Prices based on pick up in Pokolbin. Cessnock, Singleton, Broke & Branxton areas. Outside these areas additonal travel costs may apply. 

Not much a wine drinker? Don't worry we have you covered. Explore 3 Locally owned and operated Distillery's showcasing a range of Vodkas, Gins and Liqueur. We will also stop at 2 brewery's where we will have lunch at one of them. Finishing off with a cheese olive and chocolate  tasting. 

1-2ppl - $500

3-7ppl- $220pp

8+ ppl- $200pp

  Prices based on pick up in Pokolbin. Cessnock, Singleton, Broke & Branxton areas. Outside these areas additonal travel costs may apply.  

Airport and Cruise Transfers

Sit back, relax and unwind . Let us take care of you the minute you leave your front door. Door to door Private airport and cruise transfers .

Prices From- 

Sydney Airport and Cruise Terminals 

1-4 Passangers- $350 Each Way

5-11 Passangers - $550 Each Way

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10% discount for booking return 

Newcastle Airport

1-4 Passangers- $220 Each Way

5-11 Passangers - $440 Each Way 

These are private services. All prices include all tolls and taxes. 

Prices based on pick up from Nelson Bay, Singleton, Maitland,Cessnock, Central Newcaslte and surrounding suburbs . Outside these areas prices may vary. Call or message for More details.

Let us take care of you and your guests on your special day. We have access to a range of buses, limousines and even coaches. No event to big or to small. From 1 to 300ppl, let us plan your special day. Give us a call on 0458079232 and let us arrange your special day for you.

Design Your own tour

Design your own itinerary and go where you want. Hire our bus and driver for the day for your own charter or tour. 

Tour Hire-  (8hrs Hire 930am- 530pm)

6 seat van  - $550

11 Seat Van- $770

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We also offer charters for Race days, Corporate events, Anything you need a vehicle for. So send us a message to plan your next adventure.

Recommended Accommodation

Cabins in the clouds - vacy.

 Cabins in the Clouds is your ultimate romantic retreat for two. Our private cabins, all with outdoor hot tubs, will provide you with a cozy getaway to soothe your soul and relax your mind with fantastic views, abundant wildlife, the sounds of nature, and fresh mountain air. All 5 cabins have their own personality so there is something for everyone! We can customize your stay with special inclusions for your loved one to be in the cabin on arrival, ready to impress for that memorable occasion. 

Hunter River Retreat

 If you can imagine relaxing and unwinding on the deck of your own private rustic cottage, taking in stunning views, sitting back and enjoying the peace and tranquility of a bush setting or perhaps sipping a glass of fine Hunter Valley wine and doing nothing but soaking up the peace and serenity. Then a visit to Hunter River Retreat is a must! 

Palmers Lane Estate

 Palmers Lane Estate is a family-owned and family-run accommodation located in the iconic Hunter Valley wine region. We have 10 beautifully appointed lodges set across 50 acres, ranging from 3 to 6 bedrooms, and in a rural location that is peaceful and serene by design just an hour from Newcastle 

Suttons Estate

 Sutton Estate is set on 27 acres of beautiful nature walks and arguably as close to the wineries and concerts as you could get. Central in the Hunter Valley, the property offers the best spot to get to concerts, wineries, restaurants and the Food and Wine Trail. Want your whole holiday covered? We offer accommodation, electric bike hire for wine tours and Wine Escape Room. We are in central Pokolbin and rated 5 stars on location! 

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Full day Hunter Valley Wine Tour - Pickup from Hunter Valley (purchase your own lunch)

Full Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour - Pickup from the Hunter Valley (purchase your own lunch)

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Hunter Valley Wine & Dine Tour

• Enjoy an interactive, informative, and entertaining day tour from Sydney to the country’s oldest wine region, the much-adored Hunter Valley!
• Sip, slurp, and sample your way through this famous wine region that promises quite the afternoon delight.
• An expert English-speaking tour guide will accompany you, sharing fascinating facts and intriguing intel about the Hunter Valley region.
• On your way to the valley, you'll pass along iconic sites of Sydney, like the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Kuring-Gai National Park, the Hawkesbury River, and more.
• Visit 3 hand-picked boutiques in the Hunter Valley Garden Village and sample Australia's great wines.
• Locally-made chocolate, fudge, and cheese act as great complimentary samples to your wine tasting.
• After all the intoxicating fun, you'll head out to a lovely local cafe, where a delicious winery lunch awaits. Tuck into the tantalizing flavors of the Hunter Valley and savor the meal in great company!
• Round-trip hotel transfers
• Expert English-speaking driver/guide
• Small tour group (8-11 guests)
• 3-4 wine tastings
• Local produce samples
• Light cafe lunch
• Additional gratuities
• Children aged 6-12yrs enjoy reduced ticket pricing.
• These tickets can't be cancelled. However, they can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Guided Wine Tasting Tour in Hunter Valley

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• Indulge in a full-day wine and cheese-tasting tour through Hunter Valley’s scenic vineyards and relish a delicious lunch at an Australian cafe.
• Make the most of hotel transfers and marvel at the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Hawkesbury River, and the rolling countryside landscapes.
• Sample 20+ wine varieties in some of the 100 wineries across Australia’s oldest wine region and purchase a Semillon or Shiraz at quaint boutiques.
• Learn about local cheeses at an organized tasting and hear fascinating stories about the unique preparation techniques developed in the area.
• Enjoy hot and cold food items with vegetarian options at a charming cafe accompanied by a glass of wine.
• Wine and cheese-tasting tour in Hunter Valley
• Tastings at 3 to 4 boutique wineries
• Lunch at a local cafe with a glass of wine
• Tip: On the day of your tour leave the perfume and cigarettes at home; you don't want the smell of your favorite fragrance or a cigarette interfering with your ability to taste the wines.
• The tour includes different wineries every day. Some of the wineries you may visit are Saddlers Creek, Ernest Hill, McLeish Estate, Hanging Tree, and more.
• The experience is restricted for guests aged 18 and under.
• The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.
• The tour can accommodate a maximum of 14 guests.

Tulloch Wine Tasting Tour in Hunter Valley

• Discover Hunter Valley’s viniculture on a wine tour with a private wine ambassador and revel in views of the surrounding vineyard.
• Indulge in vintage artistry with Tulloch wines, complemented with local handmade chocolates while soaking in the views of rolling hills and rows of grapevines.
• Savor 5 Tulloch signature wines and 1 vintage wine, a reflection of the iconic Hunter Heroes, crafted from grapes like Semillon, Shiraz, Chardonnay & Verdelho.
• Opt for a mystery wine tour and discover your palate with an individual tasting mat complimented by gourmet cheese, charcuterie, or a vegetarian platter.
• Get a tour upgrade and savor over 6 vintage Pokolbin Dry Red Shiraz paired with an artisan charcuterie, cheese, and vegetarian board.
• Private seated tasting with wine ambassador
• 6 current release Tulloch Wines
• Complementary local handmade chocolates
• Mystery-wine-tasting experience (optional)
• Vertical tasting of 6 Pokolbin Dry Red Shiraz (optional)
• Local cheese, charcuterie & vegetarian board (optional)
• Tip: If you are a true wine lover upgrade your ticket and taste the signature Tulloch PDR Shiraz and Hunter Valley classics like Semillon and Chardonnay at Tulloch Wines.
• It is recommended to bring along your sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, and a water bottle.
• Individual tasting mat will be provided to help you guide your tasting experience.

Tulloch Wines Hunter Icons Wine Tasting Experience & 2-Course A la carte Lunch

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• Indulge your taste buds in an exquisite wine tasting followed by a 2-course meal.
• Participate in a private seated wine tasting, and enjoy six Tulloch Wines, including an aged wine from the museum cellar, with the guidance of a wine ambassador in Hunter Valley.
• Get a table at the award-winning Hunters Quarter restaurant run by world-famous chef duo Brian & Jen Duncan to feast on a two-course a la carte fine-dining menu.
• Keep your kids entertained during wine tasting. Children can choose from soft drinks, snacks, and a kid’s lunch menu.
• Private seated wine tasting
• Two-course a la carte lunch
• Transport between Tulloch Wines & Hunters Quarter
• Tip: In order to enjoy the tasting experience, it is best to have lunch before the tasting.
• Facilities: Wheelchair Accessible, Pram/Stroller Accessible
• Guide dogs are allowed.

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Explore the highlights of the scenic Hunter Valley in this packed Half Day Tour, visiting a trio of different venues for a range of tasting experiences that will be sure to please the wine, cheese and spirit lovers!

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Our custom tour option is perfect for couples through to groups of up to 20 people looking for a fully guided all-inclusive designed tour, tailored specifically to your personal tastes and preferences –  creating your perfect wine country experience!

Swirl, sip and taste your way around the beautiful Hunter Region as we sample a range of locally made gourmet produce, premium wines and spirits on a tasting adventure with a difference!

Why we’re a top rated Tour Operator in the Hunter Valley

This is a great service, great recommendation, best way to do a wine tasting day always on time and so helpful will definitely use again.

We went on the Taste n Graze yesterday. Pete our driver was great and very informative. Food and wine pairing was amazing. This is the second tour with have done with IHOP and certainly will be doing another one when next we are in the Hunter Valley.

I don’t normally review (on trip advisor) but felt the need to with this fantastic company. Kristy our driver today was fantastic ,very well informed,and did all she could to make our day fabulous . The bus was extremely cleaned and well sanitized in this current climate. What a fabulous day to spend with our dear friends who depart back to the UK.

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The iHop is a great way to get around the Hunter Valley without having to drive. It allows you to explore different places at your own pace. The pick up and drop off from your accommodation is very convenient, and an added bonus is that all your purchases throughout the day is kept onboard the bus, no need to cart everything around with you. There’s even an esky for any cheese / chocolates. Very friendly service with great recommendations! We had a very enjoyable day and would certainly recommend this! Lezette E

We had an awesome day on the ‘central Pokolbin’ route with Tim as our driver and guide. What a fantastic service!! We got to enjoy a bunch of wineries and the timetable of the ihop service works so well. Tim was also really knowledgeable and helpful to suggest some great options. He also took care of our purchases on each stop and had a cold esky on board for the choccies!! Tim – thanks for the best day. We wouldn’t tour the Hunter any other way from now on! ‘Team Bec’ Rebecca C

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The Hunter Valley is located 2 hours (approx) north of Sydney and is accessible by car, bus, train or air. The nearest public airport is Newcastle/Williamtown Airport around 45 minutes drive from the Hunter Valley. Newcastle Airport is serviced by a range of Airlines and offers direct flights to and from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, the Gold Coast and other regional centres.

Travelling by train is a little more of a trek as you need to make several track changes and transfer to a bus for the final leg of your journey. We recommend if planning your trip using public transport to get a bus into Vincent Street, Cessnock and then book a pick-up from there to join the tour. You can plan your trip using public transport at: www.transportnsw.info

Driving in to the region is the easiest option and with so many beautiful accommodation venues to choose from, we recommend staying for at least the night to get the most out your time in the Hunter Valley! Once you arrive here, leave your car behind and book a tour and designated driver to get you around during your stay!

For a full list of locations we pick-up from, refer to each tour page for further details.

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Moscow Metro 2019

Will it be easy to find my way in the Moscow Metro? It is a question many visitors ask themselves before hitting the streets of the Russian capital. As metro is the main means of transport in Moscow – fast, reliable and safe – having some skills in using it will help make your visit more successful and smooth. On top of this, it is the most beautiful metro in the world !

. There are over 220 stations and 15 lines in the Moscow Metro. It is open from 6 am to 1 am. Trains come very frequently: during the rush hour you won't wait for more than 90 seconds! Distances between stations are quite long – 1,5 to 2 or even 3 kilometers. Metro runs inside the city borders only. To get to the airport you will need to take an onground train - Aeroexpress.

RATES AND TICKETS

Paper ticket A fee is fixed and does not depend on how far you go. There are tickets for a number of trips: 1, 2 or 60 trips; or for a number of days: 1, 3 days or a month. Your trips are recorded on a paper ticket. Ifyou buy a ticket for several trips you can share it with your traveling partner passing it from one to the other at the turnstile.

On every station there is cashier and machines (you can switch it to English). Cards and cash are accepted. 1 trip - 55 RUB 2 trips - 110 RUB

Tickets for 60 trips and day passes are available only at the cashier's.

60 rides - 1900 RUB

1 day - 230 RUB 3 days - 438 RUB 30 days - 2170 RUB.

The cheapest way to travel is buying Troyka card . It is a plastic card you can top up for any amount at the machine or at the ticket office. With it every trip costs 38 RUB in the metro and 21 RUB in a bus. You can get the card in any ticket office. Be prepared to leave a deposit of 50 RUB. You can get it back returning the card to the cashier.

SamsungPay, ApplePay and PayPass cards.

One turnstile at every station accept PayPass and payments with phones. It has a sticker with the logos and located next to the security's cabin.

GETTING ORIENTED

At the platfrom you will see one of these signs.

It indicates the line you are at now (line 6), shows the direction train run and the final stations. Numbers below there are of those lines you can change from this line.

In trains, stations are announced in Russian and English. In newer trains there are also visual indication of there you are on the line.

To change lines look for these signs. This one shows the way to line 2.

There are also signs on the platfrom. They will help you to havigate yourself. (To the lines 3 and 5 in this case). 

Claudia Looi

Touring the Top 10 Moscow Metro Stations

By Claudia Looi 2 Comments

Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Have you visited the Moscow Metro? Leave your comment below.

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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