Hunter Valley Wine Tour from the Hunter with Wine Craft Beer Cheese Chocolate
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Hunter Valley Wine Tour from the Hunter with Wine Craft Beer Cheese Chocolate
By Tastes Of The Hunter Wine Tours
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Ages 18-65, max of 20 per group
Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English
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- Return transport from your Hunter Valley accommodation and transport between wineries
- 3 x Wine tasting presentations and 1 Spirits tasting presentation (tasting fees included in the tour price)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Tastes Of The Hunter Wine Tours
What's not included- You have the option to purchase lunch and a craft beer paddle for tasting at 4 Pines Brewhouse
- We visit venues where the majority of the meals are available for $25-$30pp
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Hunter Valley, Hunter Valley, New South WalesAll passsengers are picked up from their Hunter Valley accommodation or at the Hunter Valley Visitors Centre (455 Wine Country Drive, Pokolbin). Please advise us by Trip Advisor message where you need picking up from at least 7 days before the tour date so you can be included in our pickup schedule.
Pickup details- Hunter Valley pickups occur between 9am and 9.45am based on the groups booked in for the day. We will message you (Trip Advisor messages) by the Thurs before the tour with your pickup time.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 47676P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 47676P2
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Itinerary
- 1Visit 3-4 boutique cellar doors for tasting presentations in the Hunter Valley. You'll also taste vodka/liqueurs, locally made cheeses and chocolates with the option to purchase a craft beer paddle.
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- 163maddih0 contributionsLoved the tour. Good value for moneyWe loved this tour and enjoyed our day. It was for our friend's 35th birthday girls weekend. We went to Ernest Hill wines, Pokilbin wines and a wine tasting at 4 Pines. The server at Ernest Hill was the best. She was really informative and took alot of time to explain the wines and how they are made. Our driver Joe was just so friendly and he kept us on time without making it feel rushed. The tunes on the bus were the best part. Sorry for the loud singin! Everything is so expensive these days but the tour was very good value for money and we will definitely book again.Written June 3, 2024
- U7759EIchloeb0 contributionsBirthday wine tour!What an amazing day! Suzanne was so great with organising every detail and ensuring we had a memorable experience. Our driver Ken was so accomodating and went out of his way for us. We couldn’t be happier! Highly recommendWritten April 7, 2024
- rachellerom230 contributions10/10 Taste of the Hunter & Grant!!!I was planning my best friend's and over the weekend we had the pleasure of going through Taste of the Hunter as part of the weekends festivities. Suzanne was super attentive and helpful when booking in the wine tour and the locations we wanted to visit. We had the pleasure of being chauffeured around by Grant, hands down Grant made the day what it was, from the moment we met he made sure our weekend was full of fun. Both Taste of the Hunter and Grant made our weekend seamless from start to finish. Everyone's still talking about it, I highly recommend everyone book with Taste of the the Hunter Wine Tours as it was a great price and make sure to ask for Grant!!!Written May 9, 2023
- flippenamy0 contributionsGreat ExperienceWe had a wine tour last Saturday with Kevin, we had such a good time. Each venue we visited was great, there was enough time at each to taste the wines and have a look around. Kevin made sure everyone was having a good time. We appreciated being picked up and dropped off at our accommodation too - the whole day was organised and stress free. Thank you for being the highlight of our trip! Definitely will recommend and would come along again in future.Written April 5, 2023
- Y5751QXoliviap0 contributionsBEST WINE TOUR!We recently booked for my sisters hens party and the wine tour and support with the day was fantastic, thanks to Suzanne coordinating it all and Kevin our wonderful bus driver! Suzanne booked everything for us taking away the stress of trying to call through to the different wineries, she always emailed back straight away! Kevin our bus driver was the sweetest man. I was personally very hungover on the Saturday and he was lovely enough to drop us off to the winery and personally go to the chemist for me to buy beroccas to help me get through they day! I cannot recommend this experience enough, definitely book if you haven’t already!Written February 11, 2023
- karens1670 contributionsBest Day EverWe booked via Suzanne for 18 people for my sons 21st!! We tried to contact a number of other tour companies but there was either no response or not a lot of choice. Suzanne was the exact opposite- she gave us soooo many choices and was very flexible! She came up with a perfect itinerary for us all! On the day everything happened on time and when it was supposed to. Our driver Jeff was a really lovely chap who was so easy going (and also put up with all our singing from the playlist we had created for the day on his blue tooth) and very attentive. All in all the most excellent day that my son says he will treasure forever,Written August 29, 2022
- jeeniebowen0 contributionsAmazing!!Suzanne organised our group of almost 20, our numbers were fluctuating closer to the date and it was no issue. Communication was great, we were given detailed information and answers on what would work well for our group and we had an amazing time. Ken was our tour guide and fantastic photographer. The relationship and involvement that Ken and the team have with the venues makes arriving and seating a breeze with very little work to be left to the group.Written August 21, 2022
- markiS5601OG0 contributionsPacked with value for moneyTastes of the Hunter were amazing. Over a 2 month period they helped me organise a custom wine experience for 20 people. From the tour bus, to the venues to the pricing of each wine tasting, they shared great insight and knowledge which made the process a breeze. And the tour was wonderful! Great value for money. Definitely recommend!Written August 13, 2022
- bunniestwo0 contributionsExcellent tourFabulous tour ! Suzanne was excellent organising everything. Grant was a brilliant driver. Nothing was a problem. We all had a brilliant timeWritten August 13, 2022
- 17traceyv0 contributionsHalf day private customised itinerary for 8Suzanne was very efficient and easy to deal with. She provided suggested itinerary options for our half day tour. We had the perfect mix of 2 wineries, Small Mouth Vodka (yummy flavoured glitter vodka), 4 Pines Brewery and then Harrigans for dinner, which included bus drop off back to our accomodation. Grahame our driver was so lovely, played ‘our’ music which at times was loud but it did not bother him at all. Nothing was too much trouble for him and it just added to our fantastic experience and day. Would absolutely recommend this company!Written June 20, 2022
- X7652EEkatyc0 contributionsPrivate Group wine tourWonderful private tour! The whole experience from booking the tour and dealing with all the finer details with Suzanne, to enjoying the tour on the day. It was just so pleasant and enjoyable and I would bot hesitate to recommend them or book them again in the future. Suzanne was incredible!Written June 19, 2022
- mattred740 contributionsGreat day out!Such a fantastic day! Friendly helpful and accommodating staff, flexible itinerary & so well run! Will definitely book again! Thanks for a fabulous day!Written June 11, 2022
- 306briannav0 contributionsStress-free and FUN!Tastes of the Hunter is an amazing company, their organisation and hospitality was outstanding. A huge thanks to our bus driver Ken for being so friendly and getting us safely to each destination in the hunter and to Suzanne for making the whole process so effortless and providing me with amazing recommendations and a terrific itinerary! HIGHLY recommend touring with this company :)Written May 22, 2022
- TaniaGardner0 contributionsWine tour Nov 2021Our private tour was a great success- the group had a great time and Jeff the driver was very friendly and professional -please pass on our gratitude to him. It was great to not worry about any details on the day and just relax and enjoy the time. A great way to do some wine tastings with a group of friends and nil worries of driving. Would defintely recommend organising a private tour with Tastes of the Hunter Wine Tours.Written November 28, 2021
- bureyf0 contributionsHunter Valley Wine TourI couldn’t recommend these guys enough! Every detail from organising, Suzanne getting back to my emails so quickly and Chris our amazing bus driver making the day run so smoothly for the whole group! From the beginning our group stepped foot on the bus we felt so warm and welcomed by Chris and he ensured we had a great day! The day ran smoothly and we got to each place on time and also has a decent amount of time at each one - not once did I feel rushed or running late! If you want a day out with your friends, organise a wine tour with these guys - They do not disappoint! I know I will be doing it again some time in the future! ☺️Written June 30, 2021
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DAMIAN P
Brisbane, Australia118 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Recently spent a long weekend in the Hunter Valley and decided to try an organsied wine tour so a designated driver was not required.
The tour was excellent and Kevin our guide/bus driver was fantastic. He made the tour lots of fun and did a great job of accelerating the interactions amongst the group of strangers.
Highlights were the Hunter Valley Wine Lab and Small batch vodkas. Overall a great day and highly recommend these guys for an excellent day exploring the Hunter.
The tour was excellent and Kevin our guide/bus driver was fantastic. He made the tour lots of fun and did a great job of accelerating the interactions amongst the group of strangers.
Highlights were the Hunter Valley Wine Lab and Small batch vodkas. Overall a great day and highly recommend these guys for an excellent day exploring the Hunter.
Written October 19, 2024
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Kristy E
6 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
I booked a private tour for a group of 20 for my 30th birthday. I contacted a few tour providers but Suzanne's quote and email was by the far the most prompt and thorough. Great communication right up until the trip and we had a wonderful driver Joe who helped the day run smoothly. The standout winery for our large group was Tulloch wines who had amazing service and location, and we also really enjoyed Tamburlaine Organic Wines and First Creek Wines with lunch at 4 Pines. Pokolbin Estate was the least favourite, as we were seated in quite a dark room and the host didn't go into much detail about the wines and forgot about us at the end of the tasting (this is in no way the tour organisers fault but I would just avoid picking that winery for your itinterary if you had a large group like us). Would definitely book a tour with Tastes of the Hunter again!
Written April 29, 2024
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Ashley G
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Aug 2023 • Friends
We had the best time on this tour, highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun filled day. Our driver Ray was so lovely, friendly and accommodating to our whole group, we all loved him. The cost included transport from Newcastle to Hunter Valley & back, all of the stops and tastings which was such great value.
Written August 7, 2023
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MegandLuke
Cessnock, Australia163 contributions
May 2021
We were a group of nine celebrating three 50th Birthdays in May. After doing a little sleuthing I found the tours operated by Tastes of the Hunter Wine Tours offered more inclusions at a reasonable cost. From the initial inquiry I found Suzanne to be extremely helpful and offered suggestions for us to tailor our tour to cover gin, vodka and schnapps distilleries as well as craft beers.
We were lucky to have Suzanne as our driver and the pick up/drop off from the Crowne Plaza was very convenient. Suzanne's knowledge of the area and her calm, friendly manner along with a great sense of humour ensured we all had a fabulous day. Suzanne was also gracious enough to provide a short detour on the way back to the Crowne to show our travelling companions our soon to be new home as we will shortly be relocating to Cessnock.
We cannot recommend Tastes of the Hunter Wine Tours, and particularly Suzanne, highly enough for a wonderful day. Here's hoping our take home goodies last for a little while otherwise we will be booking another tour!!!
We were lucky to have Suzanne as our driver and the pick up/drop off from the Crowne Plaza was very convenient. Suzanne's knowledge of the area and her calm, friendly manner along with a great sense of humour ensured we all had a fabulous day. Suzanne was also gracious enough to provide a short detour on the way back to the Crowne to show our travelling companions our soon to be new home as we will shortly be relocating to Cessnock.
We cannot recommend Tastes of the Hunter Wine Tours, and particularly Suzanne, highly enough for a wonderful day. Here's hoping our take home goodies last for a little while otherwise we will be booking another tour!!!
Written May 27, 2021
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I'm thrilled to hear you had an awesome time on our tour. I thoroughly enjoyed my day with all of you as well! If you run out of goodies we'll be more than happy to show you around the Hunter again to get some more :) See you again soon and thanks for taking the time to share... Suzanne
Written May 27, 2021
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Jasmine F
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
What a fantastic tour! Our driver Suzanne picked us up from out hotel in Newcastle, transported us through the Hunter all day, accommodated extra toilet breaks and even handed over the reigns for the music. The vineyards and tasting were not only delivious but very informative. Our tour bus was full and by the end of the trip everyone was best friends and some even exchanging numbers. I will definitely be back. Thank you Suzanne :)
Written August 28, 2023
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Margaret M
Canberra, Australia5 contributions
Aug 2022
Suzanne did a fabulous job of organizing our wine tour for 10 extended family members. We gave her a list of wineries/brewery/distillery and a lunch location we wanted to visit and she took it from there. Suzanne organized our itinerary, booked the sites and paid the tasting fees if required. Two hotel pick up and drop off points were not a problem. All communications prior to the day were answered quickly. She did all the hard stuff - we just enjoyed the day!
Our driver Des was an excellent driver and guide. Very pleasant and accommodating. He walked us into each venue to make sure everything was ready for us. The day went without a hitch and everyone enjoyed themselves.
Highly recommended.
Our driver Des was an excellent driver and guide. Very pleasant and accommodating. He walked us into each venue to make sure everything was ready for us. The day went without a hitch and everyone enjoyed themselves.
Highly recommended.
Written August 23, 2022
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It was our pleasure to make organising your tour super easy. We can handle multiple pickups/drop-offs and lots of venues. Thanks for taking the time to share!
Written August 24, 2022
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Catherine
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Would highly recommended Tastes of the Hunter Wine Tours. Suzanne was great in organising and communicating with us leading up to the tour and creating an itinerary. Our driver Grant was amazing making everything run smoothly on the day, super friendly and taking group photos etc. wonderful day had by all! Thank you very much
Written May 19, 2022
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It was a pleasure to have you all onboard and I'm so glad Grant and I could make your day run smoothly. Thanks for taking the time to share!
Written May 22, 2022
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Jess P
2 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
20/10 recommend Tastes of the Hunter for a wine tour. Suzanne was such an amazing help with organising our tour and keeping us up to date with info. Suzanne was also super responsive to emails and prompt to return calls.
On the day, we had Kevin as our driver and I cannot fault him. He made the experience so much better and made sure we were having fun.
It is also very reasonably priced, and after contacting many companies it worked out to be the best.
I would happily return for a tour in the future.
Big thanks to everyone involved <3
On the day, we had Kevin as our driver and I cannot fault him. He made the experience so much better and made sure we were having fun.
It is also very reasonably priced, and after contacting many companies it worked out to be the best.
I would happily return for a tour in the future.
Big thanks to everyone involved <3
Written April 2, 2022
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Wonderful to hear you had a fabulous time on the tour and that the organisation side of things was smooth and easy as well. It was our pleasure to show you a beautiful day in the Hunter to remember!
Written April 3, 2022
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Hayley M
2 contributions
Jan 2022 • Friends
Strap yourselves in for wine, food and a show.
#welovegrant
Stand up comedians would be jealous of our driver. Timing, relevance and pure hilarity is Grant’s full time job and tour guiding is clearly his passion.
People-Person-Grant quickly cemented himself as one of us, his dry sense of humour gave way to laughs before he’d even let us on the bus. At 9.25am we knew we were in for a ripper day.
With Tastes Of The Hunter Wine Tours you can build your own adventure. Kudos to our party leader Abbie for picking such amazing venues. Grant offering tasteful snippets of information along the way, peppering the trip with his jokes that had us in stitches. Grant immediately became everyone’s best friend, personal assistant and cinematographer. We wanted for nothing!
Swiftly sorting the Bluetooth connection Grant had our tunes pumping. Surprise horn toots startled and delighted us and the passers by, plus we never had to open a door. Grant was always there.
As the tour was coming to an end, (the Hunter did not disappoint) at our request Grant drove at 5km per hour down our street, elongating the fun times, belting out Mumford and Sons alongside us as if we were in the band.
Thank you Grant. Make sure you request this guy when you book…it will be the wine tour you’ll never forget.
#welovegrant
Stand up comedians would be jealous of our driver. Timing, relevance and pure hilarity is Grant’s full time job and tour guiding is clearly his passion.
People-Person-Grant quickly cemented himself as one of us, his dry sense of humour gave way to laughs before he’d even let us on the bus. At 9.25am we knew we were in for a ripper day.
With Tastes Of The Hunter Wine Tours you can build your own adventure. Kudos to our party leader Abbie for picking such amazing venues. Grant offering tasteful snippets of information along the way, peppering the trip with his jokes that had us in stitches. Grant immediately became everyone’s best friend, personal assistant and cinematographer. We wanted for nothing!
Swiftly sorting the Bluetooth connection Grant had our tunes pumping. Surprise horn toots startled and delighted us and the passers by, plus we never had to open a door. Grant was always there.
As the tour was coming to an end, (the Hunter did not disappoint) at our request Grant drove at 5km per hour down our street, elongating the fun times, belting out Mumford and Sons alongside us as if we were in the band.
Thank you Grant. Make sure you request this guy when you book…it will be the wine tour you’ll never forget.
Written January 8, 2022
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Wow ... what an amazing review! Thanks so much for taking the time to share in such detail. We are truly lucky to have Grant as a part of our team and I'm thrilled to hear he could make your day so very special. We hope to see you all again soon!
Written January 8, 2022
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Tracy B
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Friends
Best. Day. Ever!
My twin brother and I booked this tour for our 50th, with family and close friends. From the ease of dealing with Suzanne in the office, who helped us decide on the right tour for our group, to our fabulous tour guide Grant, we can not recommend Taste of the Hunter Wine Tours highly enough. Grant made sure the day ran smoothly - and that was even with me in a moon boot and on crutches - and everyone on board had a fabulous time. We are just waiting on the next birthday to do it all over again.
My twin brother and I booked this tour for our 50th, with family and close friends. From the ease of dealing with Suzanne in the office, who helped us decide on the right tour for our group, to our fabulous tour guide Grant, we can not recommend Taste of the Hunter Wine Tours highly enough. Grant made sure the day ran smoothly - and that was even with me in a moon boot and on crutches - and everyone on board had a fabulous time. We are just waiting on the next birthday to do it all over again.
Written April 8, 2023
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Thanks so much for such a totally awesome review! I'm pleased to hear that Grant was able to help and the moon boot didn't stop you having fun. We'll be counting down the days until we see you all again. Thanks for sharing!
Written April 9, 2023
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Travelling from Wolli Creek where would be the coach pick up point?
Thanks
Written February 19, 2020
Happy with the tour, people on the tour with us where great, the chocolate and cheese was extremely disappointing as a tray of chocolate was brought out by our guide handed out without any explanation - the cheese tasting did not happen - othet tour groups were in location and getting the benifit of the tasting but not us - in my mind a that part of the tour was a waste of time unless their os an actual tasting. I also though we could have had dvds of the history of the hunter as opposed to modern dance music - probably would take another tour if I could get it PS be prepared to pay for lunch and the beer paddle
Written January 12, 2019
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