3 Day Private Tour Newcastle Hunter Valley and Port Stephens

3 days Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discover the hidden gems just outside Sydney on this exclusive 3-day private tour. Begin with a hands-on oyster experience along the Hawkesbury River, then explore Newcastle’s vibrant food scene and street art. Day two takes you to the Hunter Valley, where you'll enjoy premium wine tastings and a delightful vineyard lunch. Finally, immerse yourself in the beauty of Port Stephens with a guided hike, dolphin cruise, and a beach picnic. With a personal guide and comfortable transport, this journey is tailored just for you.

Private transfer from Sydney with an oyster experience on the Hawkesbury River
Enjoy a 3-hour food and street art tour in Newcastle with five tastings
Visit Hunter Valley for three wine tastings, a gourmet lunch, and optional fine dining
Explore Port Stephens with a guided hike, dolphin cruise, and beach picnic lunch

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–2
Guide: English
Operated by: Newy Tour Co.

What is included

Included

Included: Hunter Valley tasting fees: 3 winery tastings, spirits tasting, paired tasting
Included: Hawkesbury River oyster experience: 1-hour shucking class, farm tour, museum & take-home goodie bag
Included: Fully guided experience with a passionate local guide across all 3 days
Included: Lunch
Included: 1.5-hour Port Stephens dolphin cruise
Included: Private Newcastle Food & Street Art walking tour with 5 curated food & beverage tastings
Included: Private transportation: Private transfer from Sydney and all touring in a private, air-conditioned 8-seat Mercedes-Benz Viano with your local guide
Included: Beer & honey tasting at BFarm, an artisanal craft brewery in Port Stephens

Not included

Not included: Accommodation (land-only package; guests arrange their own hotel)
Not included: Meals: Breakfasts and dinners are at your own expense - your guide will happily recommend Newcastle's best restaurants and bars

Itinerary

Day 1 · Sydney to Newcastle - Hawkesbury Oyster Experience & Street Art Food Tour

Hawkesbury River

1 h 30 min Admission included

Pause on the banks of the Hawkesbury River at the Oyster Shed for a hands-on oyster experience. Enjoy a one-hour shucking class, a behind-the-scenes land tour of the working oyster farm and a visit to the oyster museum, rounded off with complimentary light refreshments. You'll leave with a take-home goodie bag: a fresh dozen oysters, an Oyster Shed tea towel and your own shucking knife.
Newcastle Beach

3 hours Admission included

After checking in to your hotel, join your local guide for a private 3-hour Newcastle Food & Street Art walking tour through the city's vibrant East End. Enjoy 5 curated food and beverage tastings at local venues while discovering the murals, street art and sculptures that colour the precinct. The easy 2.5 km walk concludes at beautiful Newcastle Beach.

Fresh oysters & light refreshments at the Oyster Shed, plus 5 tastings on the Newcastle food & street art walk.

Day 2 · Hunter Valley Wine Country - Private Boutique Wine Tour

Hunter Valley

8 hours

Enjoy a full-day private boutique wine tour with hotel pick-up and drop-off. Visit 3 hand-selected wineries, from international labels with ancient vines to charming family-run estates, for premium sit-down tastings including one paired tasting with cheese, chocolate or small bites. Also enjoy a glittering vodka, gin & liqueur tasting, with all tasting fees included. A lunchtime respite amid the vines features an a la carte lunch at The Farm - 4 Pines with a drink included.

A la carte lunch at The Farm - 4 Pines amid the vines, with a choice of wine, beer or soft drink included.

Day 3 · Port Stephens - Tomaree Walk, Dolphin Cruise & Craft Brewery

Tomaree National Park

1 h 30 min Admission included

Start your Port Stephens day with a guided walk in Tomaree National Park, taking in spectacular coastal views (an alternative flat walk is available). Your guide will share the stories of this stunning stretch of coastline.
Nelson Bay

5 hours

Hop aboard a 1.5-hour cruise on a large boat in search of Port Stephens' resident bottlenose dolphins. Afterwards, enjoy a locally caught seafood lunch picnic and free time at a sparkling blue beach with calm waters (optional swim), before visiting BFarm, an artisanal craft brewery, for a beer and honey tasting.

Locally caught seafood lunch picnic by the beach, plus a local beer & honey tasting at BFarm craft brewery.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Newtown Space
Kafnu Alexandria
Quality Apartments Camperdown
Adina Chippendale Sydney
Hotel Morris Sydney - Handwritten Collection
Kimpton Margot Sydney by IHG
Little National Hotel Sydney
Space Q Capsule Hotel
East Side Hotel
Hyacinth Catalo Platform APAC
Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection
Rydges Sydney Central

and 270 more pickup points

After guests third day they will be dropped back to their hotel or other select address in Newcastle. Return transfers to Sydney can be arranged for an extra fee on request. Or use Newcastle Airport to fly to your next domestic destination.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.