About this tour
A curated wine tour departing Newcastle that spends eight to nine hours exploring Hunter Valley's finest vineyards. You'll enjoy three seated tastings at hand-picked estates, plus a distillery stop for craft spirits, and a food pairing experience showcasing how flavour shifts across wines. The small group format—capped at eleven—keeps things intimate whilst knowledgeable guides share insights during the drive. Lunch at The Farm – 4 Pines is self-funded, letting you browse an à la carte menu with valley views.
Highlights
- Three premium sit-down wine tastings at curated vineyards
- Craft vodka and gin distillery tasting with production insights
- Cheese, chocolate, or small bites paired to demonstrate flavour shifts
- Lunch stop at The Farm – 4 Pines with scenic vineyard backdrop
- Small group of maximum eleven guests for personalised experience
- Knowledgeable commentary throughout the journey
What to expect
After pickup from Newcastle, you'll spend roughly an hour travelling to Hunter Valley. Once there, you'll rotate through three different vineyards for seated tastings—each venue varies by tour date. Between tastings, the group pauses for a spirit distillery experience where you'll taste award-winning vodka and gin whilst learning their craft. Midway through, you'll stop for a food pairing tasting that highlights how cheese, chocolate, or small bites alter wine perception on your palate. Lunch happens at The Farm – 4 Pines, where you order separately from an à la carte menu. The return drive to Newcastle takes another hour. Educational banter fills the van journeys, grounding the experience in regional knowledge rather than generic commentary.
Good to know
Tour venues rotate, so your three tastings may differ from previous groups. Lunch isn't included—budget separately for The Farm – 4 Pines à la carte menu. Expect roughly two hours driving time total; pick-up location affects exact duration. Service animals welcome. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.