Day Tours, Winery Tours & Experiences
Create your perfect Hunter Valley private wine tour experience. Select from our partner vineyards, choose your restaurant, add in cocktail making, cheese making, chocolate tasting - the options are endless.
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Hunter Valley Day Tours is the dedicated unique experiences arm of Newcastle Connections. Our expert tour guides know all the ins and outs of the Hunter Valley and have independent relationships with all the best wineries and venues, the major wineries and all the hidden gems you've never heard of.
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Because we don't have exclusivity arrangements with any of the Hunter Valley venues it means we can take you everywhere and anywhere your heart desires.
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You can choose a pre-made day tour, jump on the shared tour bus to make new friends or have a day specially crafted to your tastes and needs.
Couples Private Tours
Enjoy a full-day or a half-day wine tour with that special someone.
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Pick up from Hunter Valley/Newcastle
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Tasting at 3-4 boutique wineries
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Vodka/Gin tasting
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Lunch Stop (lunch not included)
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Stop at artisan cheese and chocolate shop
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Last hour is free time
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All wineries booked and tasting fees paid
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With a half-day tour, you may choose to have no scheduled stop for lunch, graze with a cheese paired tasting or we can book you into one of our most recommended wineries at a small cost
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Price: $200 per person
Shared Group Tours
Come along on one of our pre-packaged wine tours to the best wineries in the Hunter Valley.
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Tasting at 3 boutique wineries
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Vodka/Gin tasting
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Lunch Stop at Huntlee Tavern (lunch not included)
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Stop at artisan cheese and chocolate shop
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Last hour is free time
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All wineries booked and tasting fees paid
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Price:
$130 per person – pick up from Hunter Valley
$145 per person – pickup from Newcastle
Sydney to Hunter Valley Tours
Book now so we can show you around the beautiful Hunter Valley for a great experience!
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Pick up to/from Sydney
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Minimum 4 people
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Private vehicle and driver/local guide
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Tasing at 3 cellar door tastings
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Spirit tastings
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Visit to the cheese and chocolate shop
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Lunch spot booked (lunch not included)
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All wineries booked and tasting fees paid
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Price: $180 per person
Private Group Full-Day Wine Tour
Explore the Hunter Valley as we take you on a private tour to the region's awarding cellar doors and hidden gems.
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Tasting at 3 boutique wineries
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Vodka/Gin tasting
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Lunch Stop (lunch not included)
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Stop at artisan cheese and chocolate shop
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Last hour is free time
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All wineries booked and tasting fees paid
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Price: $150 per person
The Hunter Valley Winery Tour Experience
Custom Private Wine Tours
Tours done your way, to your schedule, to your budget.
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Private tours and custom packages
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Visit 4 to 5 boutique wineries
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Cheese and wine tasting
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Gourmet lunch Cellar Restaurant optional
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Group bookings from 5 to 20 + people
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Complimentary bottle of water on the bus
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Accommodation and travel packages available - booked for you so you don't have to think about anything except having a great time.
Sample Itinerary
10.30am - Stomp! Winery for wine tasting
11.00am - Emma's Cottage Winery for wine tasting
12.30pm - Saltire Wines for wine pairing
1.30pm - Lunch Stop
2.30pm - Chocolate Suprise
3.00pm - Spirit Tasting
3.30pm - Free Time At Roche Estate
4.30pm - Finish
