Hunter Valley Gardens Tours and Activities

Explore some of the best big and boutique wineries and vineyards in the Hunter Valley without the hassle of arranging your own transportation, tastings, and tours during this full-day excursion. Ideal for wine lovers of all ages, visit spots you might otherwise have overlooked, and sample wine without the worry of drink-driving—someone else will take the wheel.

Go beyond the offerings of a typical wine tour and experience all the tantalizing tastes of the Hunter Valley. Nibble gourmet Belgian chocolate, sample top-shelf spirits at a distillery, and indulge in a rustic brewhouse lunch paired with craft beers. Of course there's plenty of time for wine, too, with cellar door tastings and lawn games at some of Australia's original vineyards. Leave the driving to a professional and enjoy a day in heritage wine country that seems a world away from the urban bustle of Sydney.

Get a flexible, comprehensive tour of the Hunter Valley on this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Stay on the bus for the duration for a quick tour of the area, or hop off at any of the 14 stops to explore further. The 40 attractions along the route include the Hunter Valley Gardens, pubs, shopping streets, distilleries, artisan food shops, and breweries. Included transfers from Cessnock, Lovedale, and Pokolbin available.

For travelers really short on time, there is probably no faster way to see more of the Hunter Valley than this 10-minute helicopter tour. Hop on at the Cessnock Aerodrome and get airborne over valley highlights from vineyards to golf courses to the Broken Back Range. Plus, you can opt for round-trip transportation from your hotel for an extra fee.

For travelers short on time, there is probably no faster way to see more of the Hunter Valley than this 15-minute helicopter tour. Hop on at the Cessnock Aerodrome and get airborne over the valley’s wineries, gardens, and golf courses before heading to the Broken Back Range and Mount View area. Plus, you can opt for round-trip transportation from your hotel for an extra fee.

Experience the Hunter Valley during a scenic helicopter flight that takes you to a winery lunch. Board your helicopter in Pokolbin and soar over Hunter Valley Gardens, the Brokenback ranges, rolling hills and vineyards, all the while soaking in sweeping views. After a gentle landing, have a 3-course lunch with a wine tasting before or after. Then lift off again for the final leg of your helicopter tour.

Secure your very own flightseeing trip for your ideal day and time by prebooking this Hunter Valley private helicopter flight from Cessnock. Admire bird's-eye views of the Hunter Valley's wineries, vineyards, gardens, and Cypress Lakes golf course, all from a modern helicopter with a personal pilot. Then, touch down and savor a 3-course lunch at your choice of one of three top-quality restaurants.

We are your exclusive private guides to the Hunter Valley. I offer you the option to select the venues from our list or I can pre-plan your day for you. We are more than a winery transfer service. I believe that sharing my knowledge of the area and vineyard life while offering a unique selection of boutique wineries adds to the experience. Your tour is completely tailored to be stress free, enabling you to relax and enjoy your experience. I have bottled water available if you need and have taken all precaution in line with Covid regulations. Please note that due to Covid. Saturday bookings may be pre-planned to optimise your experience with some flexibility if time permits.

Discover the secrets of Australian wine on this private, full-day tour of the Hunter Valley, including hotel pick-up. Travel in style in a luxury vehicle, stopping for tours and tastings at up to four boutique wineries. Indulge in wine and cheese tastings, and sample a range of semillon, chardonnay, verdelho, and Shiraz wines.

See more, taste more and experience more of the Hunter Valley - Australia's oldest wine region. In addition to seeing the sights of Pokolbin, the main hub of the Hunter, discover the lesser visited and interesting sub-regions of Rothbury, Belford, and Lovedale for a more complete day. Your day may include tastings of: - premium single estate wine - small parcel hand crafted wine made in limited volumes - museum wines from some of Australia’s oldest producing vines Pair your wines with fresh cheese, olives and local produce plus a gourmet lunch for a delectable match. Or go one further and match wine with hand made chocolate! Tailor the day to your preferences; reds, whites, sweet, dry, fortifieds, spirits, craft beer, scrumptious food, or a mixture of all of the above. There's even an option to split your time, and visit a wildlife park, or waterfall walk in the Australian 'bush.' Option to start and end your day in Sydney, the Hunter Valley, Newcastle and the Central Coast.

Enjoy up to 40-minute scenic flight time over Newcastle and the Hunter Valley Wine Region with pilot commentary, photo opportunities and a glass of wine per person along with a la carte lunch at a Hunter Valley restaurant.

Swap Sydney’s city streets for the rolling vineyards of Hunter Valley on a private day trip that lets you skip the hassle of car hire. As well as receiving the undivided attention of a private guide during several tasting sessions, you’ll be able to enjoy ample glasses of wine without having to worry about driving between dispersed wineries.