Top Sydney Wine Tastings

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.

Sample lots of great wine, cheese and other gourmet treats on a full-day tour to the Hunter Valley. Known for its great growing climate and fine wines, the Hunter Valley also boasts fantastic food producers who make the most of the fresh local ingredients. Your guide takes your small group to boutique wineries and cheese producers to sample the goods. Learn more about the winemakers and foodies who have given the Hunter Valley a reputation for excellence. Its worth the trip from Sydney!

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.

Go beyond the offerings of a typical wine tour and experience all the tantalizing tastes of the Hunter Valley. Nibble gourmet Belgian chocolate, sample top-shelf spirits at a distillery, and indulge in a rustic brewhouse lunch paired with craft beers. Of course there's plenty of time for wine, too, with cellar door tastings and lawn games at some of Australia's original vineyards. Leave the driving to a professional and enjoy a day in heritage wine country that seems a world away from the urban bustle of Sydney.

Indulge your inner foodie on a full-day gourmet tasting tour of the Hunter Valley, including breakfast and lunch. Follow your guide, a professional chef, to shop for fresh fish and seafood at the Sydney Fish Market and sample local specialties with a visit to an artisan producer. Then, visit the region’s best boutique wineries, where you indulge in fine wines paired with regional delicacies like pan-fried barramundi, kangaroo steak, or freshly rolled sushi. This small-group tour is limited to 14 people, ensuring an intimate local experience.

Soak in 360-degree views as you dine on a delicious buffet lunch or dinner at the Sydney Tower Restaurant's revolving restaurant. From your vantage point high above the streets of Sydney, the views change as the restaurant slowly revolves during your meal. Large picture windows frame iconic sights like the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay and, in the distance, the Blue Mountains. Enjoy a lunch, dinner or even a degustation tasting a range of tasty dishes that is sure to please everyone in your party.

Get the most out of your day in Hunter Valley by combining two of its features—wine and wildlife—in a single itinerary. With a guide in the lead and transportation all arranged in advance, learn about the famous wine-producing region and its animal inhabitants through stops at a local wildlife park for morning tea and several area boutique wineries.

Experience the majestic World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains on a small-group full-day tour from Sydney. Enjoy sweeping views of the Blue Mountains and sites including the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley. Hop onboard the Scenic Railway (or other rides) at Scenic World, enjoy a chef-prepared lunch (dietary requirements accommodated), and visit Featherdale Wildlife Park to see kangaroos and other native Australian critters. Then, cruise by boat back to Sydney Harbour on the Parramatta River.

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.

Enjoy a deluxe sunset cruise on Sydney Harbour accompanied by a delicious three-course dinner. From the water, admire iconic sights such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Fort Denison, Luna Park and more. Snap photos as the sky shimmers at sunset and the city skyline lights up for the night as you cruise through Sydney in the evening.

Experience wine and wildlife on this comprehensive day trip from Sydney. Admire gorgeous coastal views on a scenic drive to Royal National Park, snap a selfie with a koala in Symbio Wildlife Park, and hike to a waterfall lookout in Morton National Park. Plus, enjoy a seaside lunch and boutique wine tasting—all included in the tour price. Enjoy a more personal experience with a small-group maximum of 11.

Experience Sydney’s history, food, and culture on this guided excursion to Barangaroo and The Rocks. Enjoy amazing views at Barangaroo Park, sample Italian classics, local beer, and pub food—it’s included in the tour price. Then, head to the Rocks and learn about landmarks like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge with an informative local guide. Finish the night with a delectable dinner of fresh Thai cuisine.

It’s time to escape the rat-race of the city and head to Australia’s signature vineyard and wine making region, the Hunter Valley. Begin with a scenic helicopter flight from Sydney, then fly to the Hunter Valley. On the way, your expert pilot will take you over Sydney Harbour to take in the sights of Sydney’s iconic landmarks including Sydney Harbour Bridge and the sails of the Sydney Opera House then onward via Manly and the dramatic coastline of Sydney’s northern beaches. Upon landing in the Hunter Valley experience local wine tasting before sitting down to a gourmet lunch at one of the region’s most reputable restaurants.

Indulge your inner wine lover with this blending class at Urban Winery Sydney. Learn about the winemaking process during a tour of the facility while enjoying regional cheeses and charcuterie. Sample six regional wines, blend them into your favorite concoction, and have some fun with a blind tasting. Take home a complimentary bottle and stop by the cellar door for more tastings and to have your personalized blend bottled.

Indulge your inner wine lover with this tour and tasting at Urban Winery Sydney. Learn about the winemaking process during a tour of the facility while enjoying regional cheeses and charcuterie. Sample six regional wines, take home a complimentary bottle and stop by the cellar door for more tastings and purchases.

Get entry to 4 venues + 4 drinks for a fraction of the price plus you meet new friends along the way! There's free food, drink discounts and prizes as well!

Sip and savour the best of the Southern Highlands wine region, an easy 90 minute drive from Sydney. The Southern Highlands has developed a reputation as one of the most exciting young wine regions in Australia. Best known for cool-climate varieties, particularly pinot noir, riesling and chardonnay, the area’s winemakers have expanded the range to include lesser-known grapes too. Even now, as the more established wineries enter their third decade, relative newcomers continue to join the party. And what better way to start a party than with a glass of Southern Highlands bubbles? During the day sample wines from three of the most highly-rated wineries in the Southern Highlands and enjoy a hearty lunch at Australia’s oldest continuously licensed inn. Have a group of 6 or more? Contact Local Travel Planner to arrange a private tour.

Strap yourself in for a day of indulgence in Australia’s oldest wine region. The day is all about discovering some of the area’s best boutique wineries as well as the many gourmet food producers that call the valley home. Semillon & Shiraz are king in the area but there are many other interesting and unique wines you will get to sample on this journey.

Discover New South Wales’s beautiful Southern Highlands in a group no larger than 11 on this leisurely day of fine wines and dining. Start with a pinot masterclass at Centennial Vineyards, and get to know the different pinot styles over tasting flights and nibbles. Then head to historic Berrima and join Eschalot chef-patron Matty Roberts for a garden tour and 3-course lunch with wine pairing, followed by time to explore.

Discover the dramatic vistas, exotic wildlife and wild forests of the Blue Mountains on this full-day tour from Sydney. Maximize your time with a private guide and personalized itinerary, including spectacular views of the Megalong Valleys, wine tasting at a local winery, a ride on the thrilling Scenic World railway, and a river cruise back into Sydney (optional).

Discover the secrets of Australian wine on this private, full-day tour of the Hunter Valley, including hotel pick-up. Travel in style in a luxury vehicle, stopping for tours and tastings at up to four boutique wineries. Indulge in wine and cheese tastings, and sample a range of semillon, chardonnay, verdelho, and Shiraz wines.

Instead of bluffing your way around the Hunter Valley and getting confused at every tasting, take your own private sommelier along for the ride on this easy-going full-day tour. Visit a number of boutique cellar doors and premium wineries in the Valley with your expert guide; learn to taste wines like a pro and discover why the Valley is such a respected wine region around the world.

Explore the stunning Hunter Valley wine region, by indulging in some of its best flavours on this day tour from Sydney. The Hunter Valley has some of Australia's best wine, food, cheese, chocolate and spirits and we’ll try them all on this tour as we visit 3 wineries, and a distillery. Each stop includes a guided tasting by a local supplier with behind the scenes tours at select locations. In addition to all the great local producers we visit, the tour also includes a relaxed lunch with a wine, craft beer or cider to allow guests to take in the Valley’s charm.

Left-side driving and wine tasting make a risky combination, but this private and fully personalized Hunter Valley tour provides you with a designated driver/guide direct from your Sydney base. And that’s not all. The basic package includes tastings at four different wineries (or three wineries and one distillery), chocolate tastings, and cheese tastings: but you can upgrade to add everything from gourmet lunches to wildlife experiences and reserve wines.