About this tour
Spend nine hours exploring Hunter Valley's finest independent wineries in a private vehicle with a knowledgeable local guide. Visit three boutique producers for tastings, pause for lunch showcasing regional ingredients at their peak, then cap the afternoon with chocolate matched to wines. Hotel transfers and all tastings included—no rushing between stops, no crowded tour groups.
Highlights
- Three separate winery tastings across boutique producers
- Regional lunch featuring fresh local seasonal produce
- Chocolate and wine pairing finale
- Cheese sampling at wineries
- Private vehicle and expert local guide throughout
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- National parks fees covered
What to expect
Your guide collects you from your hotel and drives you into the valley's quiet corners where smaller, family-run wineries operate away from the tourist circuit. At each stop, you'll taste wines directly with the winemakers or their staff—expect honest conversation about vintages and production methods rather than scripted patter. Lunch arrives at a proper venue where the kitchen actually sources from local growers; this isn't a quick sandwich. The final chocolate pairing happens later in the day when your palate has been properly tuned. Bring sunscreen and comfortable shoes; you'll be on your feet during tastings but never hiking.
Good to know
The tour isn't suitable if you're pregnant. Infants can come along in prams. Weather occasionally forces cancellations or route changes; fire bans and road closures are common in summer. Tips aren't included in the price. Bottled water is provided throughout.
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.