About this tour
Spend a full day exploring Hunter Valley, Australia's premier wine region, on this guided minibus tour from Sydney. Visit three working wineries starting with Sobels for a production insight and tastings of the region's signature Semillons and Shiraz. The itinerary rotates between established estates like Bimbadgen and De Bortoli to balance crowds, with optional brewery lunch at 4 Pines and a stop at the local chocolate maker. Round off the day settled among the vines with a picnic of regional cheese and wine, making friends along the way.
Highlights
- Behind-the-scenes production tour at Sobels Winery
- Tastings across three rotating premium wineries
- Rotating venues include Bimbadgen, De Bortoli, Tamburlaine, Draytons
- Optional lunch at award-winning 4 Pines brewery
- Browse Hunter Valley Chocolate Company's locally-made range
- Vineyard picnic with local wine and artisan cheese
- Small-group experience with bilingual guides (English, Portuguese, Spanish)
- Return transport in air-conditioned comfort from Sydney
What to expect
You'll depart Sydney in the early morning and arrive at Sobels Winery first, where a guide walks you through the cellar and production process before pouring samples of Hunter Valley's benchmark varieties. Two further winery stops follow—the selection varies week-to-week to avoid bottlenecks, but consistently features established names with proper tasting rooms. Mid-day, pause for lunch at 4 Pines if you've added it, otherwise the group reconvenes. A short visit to the chocolate company breaks up the drinking nicely. The final stop is the most relaxed: you'll picnic among the vines with cheese, wine, and fellow travellers, chatting and watching the light change across the valley before the drive back to Sydney.
Good to know
Lunch at 4 Pines is optional and added separately; check the timing if you plan to eat elsewhere. The three winery rotation means venues change, so focus on the experience rather than ticking specific names. Wear comfortable shoes—some winery grounds involve walking. Service animals welcome. Infants must sit on an adult's lap.
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