Hunter Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Gin, Cheese, Choc from Newcastle

About this tour

A 7–8 hour day tour from Newcastle into the Hunter Valley's wine country, hitting three wineries and a gin distillery with tastings led by producers themselves. You'll taste what the region does best—wine, spirits, cheese and chocolate—then sit down to a leisurely lunch paired with local wine, craft beer or cider. Transport by minivan, guides included, pick-up and drop-off from Newcastle's outskirts.

Highlights

• Three winery visits with producer-led tastings and cellar access
• Gin and vodka tasting at a working distillery
• Behind-the-scenes production tour at a local vineyard
• One-course lunch with wine, beer or cider included
• Cheese and chocolate from local makers
• Air-conditioned minivan transport throughout

What to expect

You'll start with a pick-up near Newcastle and travel into the valley in a small group. At each winery, staff walk you through what's on pour—expect frank chat about vintages and production methods, not marketing speak. The distillery visit follows a similar format. Lunch is unrushed; you'll eat at one of the stops with a drink in hand, soaking in the valley views rather than rushing through. Cheese and chocolate tastings slot in between or alongside wine stops. By the end of the day you'll have a solid sense of what makes Hunter Valley producers tick.

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