Sydney Grains and Grapes Hunter Valley Wine and Beer with Lunch

About this tour

This 11.5-hour Hunter Valley excursion pairs wine, beer, and artisanal spirits tastings with lunch at family-run producers north of Sydney. You'll visit two or three small wineries, tour production facilities, and meet the makers themselves. The tour accommodates different tastes—swap wines for local brews, add chocolate pairings, or explore craft spirits. Lunch typically features wood-fired pizzas and shared plates at a winery venue.

Highlights

• Behind-the-scenes winery or vineyard production tour
• Tastings at 2–3 small, family-owned producers
• Meet winemakers and brewers in person
• Wood-fired pizza lunch with wine or beer
• Optional chocolate pairing or local beer paddle
• Craft spirits tasting at final stop
• Small group vehicles, 12–22 passengers max

What to expect

You'll spend the morning and early afternoon driving between intimate, independent wineries in the Hunter Valley. Each stop includes a guided look at how wine or beer is actually made—tanks, barrels, the lot—followed by tastings where you chat directly with the producers. Lunch breaks the day in half, usually with shared antipasti and pizzas at one of the venues. By afternoon, the palate work continues: choose your final tasting adventure (wine and chocolate, a beer selection, or spirits) before heading back to Sydney. Small-group dynamics mean you'll probably bond with fellow travellers.

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