A small-group boutique wine tour from Hunter Valley wine country or Newcastle, with pick-up from your accommodation or address and hand-picked vineyards and cellar doors, from well-known Australian labels to family-run cellar doors.
Days
- 6 hours, or about 9 hours from Newcastle
Group size
- Small group, max 11
Start / finish
- Hunter Valley accommodation (Cessnock, Pokolbin, Lovedale, Nulkaba or Allandale), or Newcastle / Newcastle
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Small-group van with pick-up from Hunter Valley accommodation or Newcastle
Meals
- Cheese, chocolate or small-bites pairing; lunch at own cost
Route
Included experiences
- Hunter Valley cellar doors — three seated wine tastings
- Hunter Valley spirits — vodka and gin tasting
- Food and wine pairing — cheese, chocolate or small bites
- The Farm, 4 Pines — lunch with vineyard views
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
4.9
Based on 33 reviews
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AI summary of 33 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the boutique nature of the tour, the guides' extensive local knowledge and friendly demeanour, and the convenience of door-to-door pick-up and drop-off from Newcastle accommodation. The well-curated selection of wineries and production facilities stands out most prominently, with visitors noting a good mix of smaller and larger producers offering generous tastings, alongside stops for spirits, chocolate and other local products, all without pressure to purchase. The small group sizes and flexible pacing receive particular appreciation for creating a relaxed, personable experience. The main caveat mentioned is minor, with one traveller noting a personal preference for visiting an additional vineyard rather than a gin distillery, though this did not diminish their overall satisfaction with the tour.
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“Hunter Valley Wine Tour”
A great day with a flexible timetable that suited everyone and still ran on time. Keira was knowledgeable and looked after the whole group. We loved the places, the people and especially our guide.
“Fantastic Day”
Nathan gave us a wonderful day and we came away knowing much more about the Hunter Valley and the vineyards and distillery we visited. His wife even tracked down my reading glasses. Highly recommended.
“Excellent experience”
An amazing wine tour with a great guide full of local knowledge, nothing was a bother. Excellent service and the best day; I'll definitely book again.
“Do yourself a favour and choose this tour”
We had a wonderful wine tour and were glad we found them. Nathan was an excellent host and it was a fun day full of memories.
“Great day”
A great day. Nathan had very good local knowledge and picked a good range of wineries, we were never rushed, and pick-up and drop-off were included.
“You can't go wrong with Newry Tour Co.”
Fantastic from Nathan picking us up to dropping us at our door. Just five of us made a perfect atmosphere, and the mix of places and time at each was spot on. I've done wine tours in many countries and this was one of the best.
