Top Hunter Valley Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Explore the art of food and drink pairing, with a designated driver on hand, as you feast your way through the Hunter Valley on this curated door-to-door tour. Start with cheese and wine pairing; continue with a chef’s tasting plate, matched wines, and tutored wine tasting; pair whiskeys with savory and sweet dishes; then sample artisan chocolates with premium wines and yet more tastings. Your palate will thank you.

If you’re short on time but want to experience the best of the Hunter Valley, this half-day vineyard tour is ideal. You’ll visit three boutique wineries, where you’ll sample a selection of fine wines. At one, you’ll take a cheese and wine masterclass, where you’ll learn to match nine cheeses with nine wines. Armed with this knowledge, happy hour at your house will never be the same again.

Discover the highlights of the Hunter Valley on this half-day small-group tasting tour, with visits to a local winery, distillery, and a brewery, where you’ll stop for lunch. Learn from your guide as you cruise around the Hunter Valley, sampling the delights of the region, from the wine that put it on the map to the new kids on the block—craft beers, ciders, and spirits.

If you're a wine lover, no visit to Australia would be complete without a trip to Hunter Valley, an area renowned for its wine and cheese. As well as visiting some of the area's best wineries, you'll learn about how to pair wine with different foods and sample local delicacies such as cheese and chocolate. Plus, round-trip transfers mean that you can both enjoy the scenery and not worry about driving after sampling wine.

Get a flexible, comprehensive tour of the Hunter Valley on this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Stay on the bus for the duration for a quick tour of the area, or hop off at any of the 14 stops to explore further. The 40 attractions along the route include the Hunter Valley Gardens, pubs, shopping streets, distilleries, artisan food shops, and breweries. Included transfers from Cessnock, Lovedale, and Pokolbin available.

Discover the on-site museum at Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard during a self-guided tour and learn the history of the vineyard and local area. Sit back and enjoy a master class on wine history, production, and tasting notes with an in-house wine expert. Pick up your gourmet picnic basket, and find a spot in the vineyards for lunch with views over the Hunter Valley.

Don't go wine tasting on an empty stomach: this wine masterclass pairs premium wines (not available in the shops) with a delicious cheese plate for a fuller experience. Sip wine and learn about the different varieties while overlooking the vineyard.

Savor the flavors of Hunter Valley on an evening tour of the region's wine-producing heritage and thriving micro-brewery scene. Complimentary transportation beginning and ending at your hotel allows you to relax and avoid the hassle of drawing straws for a designated driver. Enjoy a guided tasting at a family-run winery, where you get an exclusive look at production and learn the delicate art of wine and cheese pairing, sample craft beer at a local brewery, and enjoy dinner at an award-winning restaurant.

Indulge your inner foodie as you discover the fine wines and culinary delights of Australia’s famous Hunter Valley. Set out from Sydney on a full-day small-group tour, stopping to enjoy tours and tastings at the region’s most prestigious boutique wineries. Along the way, tuck into lunch at a local restaurant, sample regional cheeses, and chocolates, and visit The Hunter Distillery.

Explore some of the best big and boutique wineries and vineyards in the Hunter Valley without the hassle of arranging your own transportation, tastings, and tours during this full-day excursion. Ideal for wine lovers of all ages, visit spots you might otherwise have overlooked, and sample wine without the worry of drink-driving—someone else will take the wheel.

Discover the delicious wines and food of the Hunter Valley during a full-day tour from Pokolbin, Cessnock or Lovedale. Your wine tour includes three relaxed wine tastings with experts at gorgeous boutique wineries. Have a choice of three lunch options to suit your taste and budget, and also sample local cheeses, chocolate and fudge, and vodka during stops at local shops. Listen to upbeat music on board your comfortable coach and learn about the region from your knowledgeable driver-guide during this entertaining and informative tour.

This is the ultimate food and drink adventure in Hunter Valley! Enjoy a hassle-free intimate excursion with friends and family in luxury transport. Visit multiple boutique wineries to try the local produce. You won’t have to worry about getting hungry as a delicious lunch at Hunter Valley Gardens is included too. With time to explore a country styled village with specialty shops and galleries. You can try chocolate, cheese, liquors, wine and more on this comprehensive foodie experience.

Discover the wines and other culinary delights of Hunter Valley on this day tour of one of Australia's top wine regions. Traveling by minibus, you'll sample different wine varietals such as semillon and verdelho, plus discover local cheese, chocolate, and craft beer.

Fine-tune your appreciation of Australian wines and cuisine on this full-day tasting tour of the Hunter Valley from Sydney. Discover Australia's oldest wine region with a behind-the-scenes winery tour and the chance to taste up to 20 wines at some of the valley’s most popular wineries. Restaurant lunch included.

Experience the Hunter Valley during a scenic helicopter flight that takes you to a winery lunch. Board your helicopter in Pokolbin and soar over Hunter Valley Gardens, the Brokenback ranges, rolling hills and vineyards, all the while soaking in sweeping views. After a gentle landing, have a 3-course lunch with a wine tasting before or after. Then lift off again for the final leg of your helicopter tour.

For travelers really short on time, there is probably no faster way to see more of the Hunter Valley than this 10-minute helicopter tour. Hop on at the Cessnock Aerodrome and get airborne over valley highlights from vineyards to golf courses to the Broken Back Range. Plus, you can opt for round-trip transportation from your hotel for an extra fee.

For those after a quick Helicopter view of the Hunter Valley this flight is great! Very suitable for first timers who just want to feel what it's like or for people that are in a hurry or on a budget but still want the amazing experience of a helicopter ride.

For travelers short on time, there is probably no faster way to see more of the Hunter Valley than this 15-minute helicopter tour. Hop on at the Cessnock Aerodrome and get airborne over the valley’s wineries, gardens, and golf courses before heading to the Broken Back Range and Mount View area. Plus, you can opt for round-trip transportation from your hotel for an extra fee.

The Hunter Valley is renowned for its wine, but on this fun day tour you won’t be limited to this tasty beverage. At three wineries and a distillery you’ll get the chance to sample wine, gin, vodka, beer, cider, cheese, and chocolate. If they don’t leave you full enough, you’ll also enjoy a tasty one-course lunch. This is an easy way to fully experience the Hunter Valley’s best without having to drive yourself.

Secure your very own flightseeing trip for your ideal day and time by prebooking this Hunter Valley private helicopter flight from Cessnock. Admire bird's-eye views of the Hunter Valley's wineries, vineyards, gardens, and Cypress Lakes golf course, all from a modern helicopter with a personal pilot. Then, touch down and savor a 3-course lunch at your choice of one of three top-quality restaurants.

Admire the Hunter Valley wine region from above on a morning helicopter tour. You'll have the chance to see vineyards and wineries from the air, and then celebrate your adventure back on the ground with breakfast and sparkling wine at Peterson House.

Whether you want control over your itinerary or are happy to leave your day in the hands of the experts, this private tour of Hunter Valley wineries will suit your needs. Visit a selection of the best boutique wineries in the area and enjoy learning about each distinctive wine. Tastings are included. This is a fun day out for couples or groups of friends.

See the vineyards and olive groves from above and then touchdown to sample their offerings over lunch during this flight-seeing helicopter tour over the Hunter Valley followed by lunch and wine tasting. Get a bird’s eye view of the valley as the helicopter hovers over estates and grape vines. Back on the ground, enjoy lunch prepared by a chef served with a selection of wine pairings.  

The Hunter Valley Cheese Factory is the Hunter Valley Vineyards Boutique Cheesery making handmade specialty cheeses to match the wines of the region. Established in 1995 we share our love of cheesemaking, great food and wine matches by personalising our tasting experience to individual and group travellers alike. A visit will truly show the food loving traveller the wonderful artisan food bounty of the Hunter Valley.