Newcastle: Private Tailored Hunter Valley Wine Tour

5.0 (8 reviews) 8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Explore the Hunter Valley your way on this private wine tour from Newcastle, shaped entirely around your group. From iconic Australian labels to family-run cellar doors, every stop is hand-picked, with a private guide and door-to-door transport so all you have to do is sip, taste and enjoy.

What's included:

Three exclusive seated wine tastings, each a relaxed and immersive cellar door experience
An artisan vodka and gin tasting, discovering the craft behind these award-winning spirits
A paired tasting of local cheese, chocolate or small bites, showing how food changes the flavours of wine
Lunch at 4 Pines at The Farm, with an à la carte meal (at your own cost) overlooking the vines
Pick up and drop off at your Newcastle address
Relaxed, insightful commentary from your guide as you travel between stops

As a private tour, you choose the cellar doors, the pace and the timing, making it ideal for couples, groups of friends, corporate days and milestone celebrations.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Newy Tour Co.

What is included

Included

Included: Cheese or chocolate or small bites paired tasting
Included: 3 x Premium sit down wine tastings
Included: Spirit distillery tasting
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Hungerford Hill Wines

one hour Admission included

For those eager to explore a diverse range of wines crafted with precision and expertise, Hungerford Hill Winery is a perfect stop. Known for its extensive selection that caters to every palate, this winery is celebrated not only for its wines but also for its passionate and knowledgeable staff. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a wine novice, the team at Hungerford Hill ensures an enriching tasting experience that’s both educational and enjoyable.
Stop 2

45 min

Here you will choose 8 tastings including flavoured vodkas, gins and liqueurs - some with glitter!

Small Mouth Vodka is handcrafted and free from preservatives and anything artificial. Carefully distilled using only premium organic ingredients, Small Mouth boasts a full flavour with a long, smooth finish.
Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard

one hour Admission included

The expansive Cellar Door is perched atop a foot hill of the Brokenback Mountain Ranges and is a true must-see site of the Hunter Valley with stunning 360 degree views. Enjoy a Premium seated wine tasting at Audrey Wilkinson which lasts around 45 minutes.

You can wander freely through the on site winemaking museum, housed in the original winery and showcasing the Wilkinson Family history and our heritage awarded original open cement vats. Also on display are various barrel and wine making tools and equipment.

We will also allow some time for photos, as the views are phenomenal!

*All stops are subject to change in unforeseen circumstances.
Stop 4

1 h 30 min

We will be stopping for lunch at 4 Pines at The Farm.

4 Pines taproom, bistro, and cellar door offers 600 square meters of panoramic Hunter Valley views. Enjoy a beer at the 12-tap bar or a Semillon on the patio. This destination venue provides 360-degree views of picturesque vineyards.

We'll dine al fresco under the pavilion overlooking the vines for a relaxed and enjoyable experience. The perfect lunch stop to energize us before we continue our tour!

Please note that lunch is not included in the tour.
Hunter Wine Lab

one hour Admission included

Hunter Wine Lab offers a modern, hands-on tasting experience, pairing Hunter Valley wines with artisan chocolates. It’s a fun and flavour-driven way for guests to explore how wine and chocolate interact, while learning about local varietals in an approachable, contemporary setting.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Hunter Valley Resort + Farm
Harrigan's Hunter Valley Accommodation
The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel
Spicers Guesthouse
Chateau Elan at The Vintage Hunter Valley
Potters Resort
Avani Cypress Lakes Resort
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Pokolbin Village
Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens

and 47 more pickup points

We pick you up and drop you back to your specified Newcastle or Hunter Valley Wine Country address - hotel, airbnb, private residence.

Pick up areas accepted are: Newcastle East/ West, Merewether, Cooks Hill, The Hill, Bar Beach, Adamstown, Hamilton, Kotara, Lambton, New Lambton, Mayfield, Waratah, Jesmond, Cameron Park, Wallsend & 10km around Pokolbin Village.

For other Newcastle or Hunter Valley locations please contact us prior to booking.

Travel time from Newcastle to the Hunter Valley is roughly an hour each way.

Using your ticket

Please email [email protected] or text 0432 044 160 with your desired pick up address, name and reservation ID.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour goes from Newcastle to the Hunter Valley (and returns). The driving time to the Hunter Valley from Newcastle is approximately one hour each way, depending on which suburb people are getting picked up from, this time will increase.
Total tour duration includes travel time.