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• Hunter Valley Wine Tours

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Group tours & charters.

Take Ya There Small Bus Service with Driver

We specialise in small group tours and charters of up to 11 people, taking in the sights and experiences of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley.

Based in Newcastle and Pokolbin Wine Region, providing transfers for your group, to and from your location, to be driven safely and comfortably to the destination of your choice in our new mini bus . Airport, Business & Community Group transport also available.

Hunter Valley Wine tours

Name your own destinations or we can personalise them for you. White wine, red wine, sparkling wine, boutique, commercial or organic. Throw in a brewery or two, a distillery, fine dining or a pub lunch, we’ll Take Ya There. Group bookings are essential at all locations.

Are you new to town and would like to have a nice day and see the sites? We’ll Take Ya There!

Visit a selection of the best beaches in the world; bike or walk world class board-walks; see the biggest salt water lake in the southern hemisphere; get up close with native wildlife - and more.

We can Take Ya to your event or arrange one for you. We can arrange discount for your group and pass on to you. Jet boat rides; cruises; race days; sporting events; airport transfers and rock concerts and festivals.

MINI BUS HIRE

A new 14 seat bus with with 2 seats removed now seating 11 passengers only with storage for bags; or wine purchases. Air conditioning and stereo, driven safely to and from your destination by a NSW Roads and Maritime Services accredited bus driver.

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Enquiries and Bookings

If you would like to get a quote or have any enquires feel free to contact us or phone 04 1305 5433 .

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Point to Point Transfers, Tours and Transport

Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast, Port Stephens and Hunter Valley

Newcastle Private Transfers and Tours

Classic Tours is a private transport service offering Newcastle and Hunter Valley premium point to point transfers and tour adventures. From corporate events to Hunter Valley wine tours and airport transfers , private m inibus hire is the perfect way to get to and from any Newcastle or Hunter Valley destination in comfort. We can provide a private transport solution for:

• Sightseeing Tours
• Hunter Valley Wine Tours
• Corporate Events
• Formals and Special Occasions
• Christenings and Weddings
• Restaurant and  Hotel Transfers
• Concert Transfers

Airport Transfers

Cruise ship transfers.

• Golf Day Transfers

It’s easy and affordable to book a tour or transfer with Classic Tours. Simply complete the quote request booking form, or call us on 1300 687 622 for a fast and easy minibus quote. Whether you need a minibus for a local one-off journey, or are considering organising regular group transportation, we have an affordable solution to suit you. Every trip is personalised to your needs to ensure that your Newcastle private transfers are both safe and enjoyable.

Looking for something a little different?  Our convertible Ford Mustang provides a unique and memorable experience for formals, weddings and vip tours.

Your comfort and safety is our number one priority at Classic Tours. We love Newcastle and the Hunter Valley and are proudly Australian owned and locally operated.

Why Choose Classic Tours?

Modern, reliable vehicles combined with friendly local drivers that are passionate about Newcastle and the Hunter Valley, help us to deliver service levels that exceed our clients expectations. Booking with Classic Tours means complete peace of mind, allowing you to relax safe in the knowledge that your next group outing will be handled efficiently.

Customised Tour Options

Specialising in small group tours of up to 24 people , experience Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley in air conditioned comfort. We service Newcastle and Hunter Valley Wine Country, providing customised tours for your group to the destinations of your choice in our modern minibus. We also work with select vineyards and offer private twilight wine tastings by arrangement.

Newcastle and Hunter Valley Wine Tours

Hunter Valley

At Classic Tours we can customise a half day or full day tour to fit in with you and your group. With amazing tasting options, the Hunter Valley not only has great wineries , but breweries and distilleries to tickle your taste buds!

How about chocolate, cheese or charcuterie? Check out our itinery suggestions or build you own day using our tour planning template.

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From great beaches, parks and the ever popular Foreshore, experiencing the Newcastle region has never been as easy than with Classic Tours. Let us show you both well known sights as well as some hidden gems!

Full of amazing history, Classic Tours can share this region with you on your half day or full day tour. Check out our itinery suggestions or build you own day using our tour planning template.

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Port Stephens

Port Stephens is a beautiful place to visit. Whether you are after a relaxing leisurely sight-seeing tour or ready to participate in some amazing adventure activies, Classic Tours can show you a day to remember.

Anyone for camel rides, quad-bikes or learning to surf? Check out our itinery suggestions or build you own day using our tour planning template.

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Lake Macquarie

From the sparkling waters of Lake Macquarie to the great vistas in the Watagans, the Lake Maquarie region is a great place to enjoy adrenaline packed activities or the slower pace of a relaxed lakeside meal or walking along the foreshore.

Classic Tours can share this region with you on your half day or full day tour. Check out our itinery suggestions or build you own day using our tour planning template.

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Minibus Hire with Driver

Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, ensure your trip gets off to a great start by booking a private transfer to and from Newcastle Airport .  Classic Tours provides reliable, efficient transfers for you and your luggage to and from  Newcastle Airport  in the comfort of modern air conditioned mini buses.

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When it comes to cruise ship transfers, whether you are travelling internationally or enjoying Australia’s scenic coast, Classic Tours can transfer you and your luggage to or from Sydney’s two cruise terminals in comfort. Ensure everyone arrives on time with multiple pickup point options available.

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Point to Point Transfers

Sometimes public transport or driving your own vehicle and finding a place to park can be more trouble than it’s worth. Classic Tours provides reliable, efficient transfers for you and your luggage in the comfort of modern air conditioned mini buses to concerts and other events.

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Mustang Hire

Imagine being chauffeur driven around Newcastle’s iconic beaches , Port Stephens or the world-renowned  Hunter Valley wineries in a supercharged convertible Mustang – it’s an unforgettable experience and there’s nothing quite like it.

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5 Star Full Day Tour with Lunch Stop At Own Expense

A$110 | Ages 18+ | 7 Hours | Hunter Valley Wine Tour

Embark on a journey of wine tasting in charming vineyards and enjoy the peaceful landscapes of Hunter Valley! For the young and young at heart.

• 9.30-ish local pick up
• 4 pre-booked premium boutique cellar doors with private group wine tastings
• cheese and chocolate tastings
• If available sample organic flavoured Vodka, Gins and schnapps. Please, note that the exact tastings change depending on group size and are subject to availability.
• 12.45 PM pre-ordered lunch from special bus menu options
• around 5 PM return to your local accommodation

Late Start Food and Wine Lovers

Hunter Valley 5 hours • 12 PM Start • Ages 18+

Private Wine Tour Standard

Hunter Valley Pokolbin Up to 20 people • All Ages • Customised Tours Available

• 9.45 AM – 10.00 AM local pick up
• 10.00 AM first cellar door tasting
• visit up to 4 pre-booked premium boutique cellar doors with private group wine tastings
• 12.45 PM pre-ordered lunch stop from special bus menu option or a choice of your own lunch stop where available
• sample organic flavoured Vodka, Gins and schnapps
• local drop off 5.00 PM

Make the most of your time in beautiful Hunter Valley Wine Country!

The tour includes.

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Hunter Valley Wine Tours & Vineyards

Pickups and Dropoffs from Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland for Hunter Valley Wine Tour Vineyards

Hunter Valley Wine Tours

Explore the delights of the beautiful Hunter Valley Wine Tours, from award-winning wineries and acclaimed restaurants to tasty festivals and fresh local produce. A lovely escape only two hours drive north of Sydney, Australia’s oldest wine region is surrounded by magnificent natural beauty.

Ultimate Hunter Valley Wine Tour Tasting Experience

Since 2001, we’ve specialized in guiding small group wine tours through the Hunter Valley. We’re family owned and operated and are passionate about showcasing the beautiful Hunter Valley region and its wines, providing our guest with the ultimate wine tasting experience.

Whether it’s for a corporate or social event, our Hunter Valley wine tasting tours are the perfect way to experience what the famous wine region has to offer. Running both weekends and weekdays, our tours cater for private groups of up to 24 passengers. Hunter Valley Wine Tours from Sunday to Friday require a minimum of 4 guests, Saturday bookings have no minimum. Our tours are designed with our guest in mind, keeping it simple so that all you need to do is enjoy the day.

Pickups and Dropoffs available from your accommodation in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and the Hunter Valley Wine Tour Vineyard areas.

Indulge and Explore the Hunter Valley with our Wine Tasting Tours

Discover the picturesque Hunter Valley Wine Tours Vineyard Region with one of our wine tasting tours, available both weekdays and weekends. Please note that all tours running from Sunday to Friday require a minimum of 4 guests.

A winery staff member is assigned to our group, making your wine tasting experience personalised and educational.

$70.00 per person

Half Day morning wine tasting tour from Cessnock and Pokolbin, Vineyard area. Experience private sit down tastings at 2 awarded boutique wineries/cellar doors, a stand up tasting at The Hunter distillery.

Pick-Up Time:  9.30am – 9.45am Drop-Off Time:  1.30pm – 1.45pm

$130.00 per person

Full day wine tasting tour from Cessnock, Pokolbin, Vineyard area. Experience private sit down tastings at 4 awarded wineries/cellar doors, a stand up tasting at The Hunter Distillery, lunch at your expense at a local Café, a visit to the Cheese and Chocolate Shops .

Pick-Up Time: 9.30am – 9.45am Drop-Off Time: 4.30pm – 4.45pm

$140.00 per person

Full day wine tasting tour from Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Broke. Experience private sit down tastings at 4 awarded wineries/cellar doors, a stand up tasting at The Hunter Distillery, lunch at your expense at a local Café, a visit to the Cheese and Chocolate Shops. 

Pick-Up Time: 8.15 am (Lake Macquarie), 8.45am (Newcastle), and 9.15am (Maitland) Drop-Off Time: 5.15pm (Maitland), 5.45pm (Newcastle), 6.15pm (Lake Macquarie)

Starting from $770

Enjoy the beautiful Hunter Valley Wine Country and tasting some of the best wines that the Hunter has to offer.

13 seat bus and driver for 7 hours. Winery bookings and fees not included.

Price depends on the location of the pick ups.

Open for all ages!

What our groups say about HUnter Wineyard Tours

Don’t just take our word for it, hear it from our clients.

Would definitely recommend this tour to all wine lovers!

“ I had the most pleasant time with a small group of friends (5) and two other passengers in a full day mini bus tour with charming Bruce. The tour was very well organised, a mix of 4 boutique, family and large wineries and stops at a bistro and the fromagerie. ”

“ I organised this tour for my sister's hens party, and all of us girls absolutely loved it! We had Dave as our tour guide and couldn't have asked for a better tour guide! He was laid back, funny and got along with everyone really well! ”

“ We chose Best Tour because of their door to door service and their choice of smaller boutique wineries. The full day tour was excellent and restaurant lunch was amazing. Our guide was Tony - he was very friendly and had some great stories. I would definitely recommend Best Tour. ”

“ Would absolutely highly recommend this wine tour! Bruce our driver was fantastic! What a brilliant day! ”

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Hunter Valley Wine Tours

Tours & transfers

Small to Large Groups

The hunter valley’s, trusted coach operator.

Grace Coaches offers personalised coach transfers, charters and tours for all events and occasions including weddings. Being locals we have expert Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Vineyard knowledge. Combined with our professional drivers and modern coach and mini bus fleet your event will be a success.

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Coach, Bus & Mini Bus Services

Newcastle, maitland & pokolbin.

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Grace Coaches can tailor to your every need; we are small enough to care but have the expertise and muscle to exceed your expectations.

• Small personal group tours 5 – 25 people
• Large group tours 25 + people
• Deluxe Mini buses
• Semi Coaches

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Explore the highlights of the scenic Hunter Valley in this packed Half Day Tour, visiting a trio of different venues for a range of tasting experiences that will be sure to please the wine, cheese and spirit lovers!

Custom Tours

Our custom tour option is perfect for couples through to groups of up to 20 people looking for a fully guided all-inclusive designed tour, tailored specifically to your personal tastes and preferences –  creating your perfect wine country experience!

Swirl, sip and taste your way around the beautiful Hunter Region as we sample a range of locally made gourmet produce, premium wines and spirits on a tasting adventure with a difference!

Why we’re a top rated Tour Operator in the Hunter Valley

This is a great service, great recommendation, best way to do a wine tasting day always on time and so helpful will definitely use again.

We went on the Taste n Graze yesterday. Pete our driver was great and very informative. Food and wine pairing was amazing. This is the second tour with have done with IHOP and certainly will be doing another one when next we are in the Hunter Valley.

I don’t normally review (on trip advisor) but felt the need to with this fantastic company. Kristy our driver today was fantastic ,very well informed,and did all she could to make our day fabulous . The bus was extremely cleaned and well sanitized in this current climate. What a fabulous day to spend with our dear friends who depart back to the UK.

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The iHop is a great way to get around the Hunter Valley without having to drive. It allows you to explore different places at your own pace. The pick up and drop off from your accommodation is very convenient, and an added bonus is that all your purchases throughout the day is kept onboard the bus, no need to cart everything around with you. There’s even an esky for any cheese / chocolates. Very friendly service with great recommendations! We had a very enjoyable day and would certainly recommend this! Lezette E

We had an awesome day on the ‘central Pokolbin’ route with Tim as our driver and guide. What a fantastic service!! We got to enjoy a bunch of wineries and the timetable of the ihop service works so well. Tim was also really knowledgeable and helpful to suggest some great options. He also took care of our purchases on each stop and had a cold esky on board for the choccies!! Tim – thanks for the best day. We wouldn’t tour the Hunter any other way from now on! ‘Team Bec’ Rebecca C

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The Hunter Valley is located 2 hours (approx) north of Sydney and is accessible by car, bus, train or air. The nearest public airport is Newcastle/Williamtown Airport around 45 minutes drive from the Hunter Valley. Newcastle Airport is serviced by a range of Airlines and offers direct flights to and from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, the Gold Coast and other regional centres.

Travelling by train is a little more of a trek as you need to make several track changes and transfer to a bus for the final leg of your journey. We recommend if planning your trip using public transport to get a bus into Vincent Street, Cessnock and then book a pick-up from there to join the tour. You can plan your trip using public transport at: www.transportnsw.info

Driving in to the region is the easiest option and with so many beautiful accommodation venues to choose from, we recommend staying for at least the night to get the most out your time in the Hunter Valley! Once you arrive here, leave your car behind and book a tour and designated driver to get you around during your stay!

For a full list of locations we pick-up from, refer to each tour page for further details.

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Mini Bus Hire Hunter Valley and Newcastle

Air-conditioned minibuses with or without driver. tours and transfers in hunter area.

Twelve, Thirteen, Twenty, Twenty Four & Twenty Eight seat buses are available for Vineyard tours, Concert transport, Airport transfers and other charters.

BUS HIRE WITH DRIVER: Base to Base hire

We do many transfers to and from wedding receptions, concerts, company or private functions. Each transfer is priced depending on time and distance but to give you an example a transfer from several Newcastle or Lake Macquarie* suburbs to a Newcastle CBD wedding reception and home again in an 11 passenger bus would be $180* each way.

*Swansea Eastern side

*Wangi Wangi western side

All our Mini-buses are air-conditioned & have Department of Transport Accreditation.

Mini Buses are also available for self-drive:

• Licence greater than normal car licence required.
• $2000 bond required.
• Call us for a quote.

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Hunter Valley Private Wine Tours

Please Note: Private tastings have limited time spaces, the earlier you book your tour or advise us to, the more chance you have of going where you wish.

At Pokolbin Hire Cars we have a close association with many of the Hunter's finest Wineries, and our packages include:

• Luxury private transportation
• Winery visits & sample tastings
• Distillery visit & tasting
• Cheese tasting
• Knowledgeable chauffeur
• A friendly and fun day

6 Hour Tour Example

10.00am: pickup, 10.05am: macquariedale wines.

Macquairedale is home to outstanding Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Semillon, Chardonnay, and Verdelho.  We also have a small plot of Pinot Noir, which is just coming into maturity.  Following our natural winemaking passion, our small sustainable winery specialises in converting small parcels of grapes into the most delicious natural wines available in Australia.

By minimising the high levels of sulphur found in most wines, using wild yeast where possible and eliminating fining agents has lead to wines, which are more reflective of our local terroir. 

11.05am: Gundog Estate - Max 8 people

12.05pm: Hunter Distillery

12.30pm: Lunch

The Hunter Valley offers a number of beautiful and delicious lunch options. We allocate around 90 minutes for lunch which is at your leisure (and expense), which works in well with the local bistros.

Casual Lunch Dining Options:

• Matilda Bay Brewery at the Hunter Valley Resort Mains from $17
• Harrigan's Irish Pub Mains from $18
• The Potters Hotel Meals from $17

Premium Lunch Dining Options:

Wandin Valley - $40 per person Share plate Menu

N.B You may wish to allocate a little longer to fully enjoy these restaurants & both can incorporate wine tasting/matching.

At the other end of the scale but still delicious, Hunter Valley Gardens Village has several eateries offering quick meals meaning 1 hour would cover not only lunch but a browse through the boutique shops, also leaving extra time for another winery or perhaps an olive tasting. You can even pack a picnic basket & enjoy the beautiful grounds

2.00pm: Vinden Estate

3.00pm: The Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop

The Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop has the most impressive selection of delicatessen products in the Hunter, offering the finest produce from Australia and overseas. The Cheese Shop caters to all styles of cheeses including Roquefort from France, Gruyere from Switzerland, Gouda from Holland and Red Leicester from England. They are also home to the famous Hunter Valley Gelato Company, featuring traditional Italian Gelato made with imported Italian ingredients and made using 200-year-old recipes. http://smellycheese.net.au/

The Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop along with Meerea Park Wines and Tempus Two are conducting Premium Wine and Cheese Pairing plus Charcuterie.

There are 6 local cheeses, 1 charcuterie, 3 Meerea Park Wines and 4 Tempus Two wines. The wines are a mixture of sparkling, white, red and sweet to satisfy all palates.

Meerea Park Wines has a Halliday 5 Star Winery rating.

The tasting takes between 45 and 60 minutes.

Bookings are essential via calling 02 4998 6713 or emailing [email protected].

3.30pm: Sobel's Winery

4.00pm: tour concludes.

** Tasting Fees are paid directly to Cellar Door

*For larger groups we can put together a specific tour but most groups over 15 do incur a tasting fee (usually around $5 which is refunded with any wine purchase).

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Hunter Valley Wine Tours

Hunter Valley Wine Tours from Pokolbin, Lovedale, Rothbury, Cessnock, and surrounds, as well as Newcastle and the Central Coast.

Experience our 5-star rated Wine Tours of the Hunter Valley featuring wines, craft beers, and spirits!

At Tastes of the Hunter Wine Tours, we offer you a complete snapshot of the boutique wines, local craft beers, unique cheeses and chocolates, and medal-winning vodkas, gins, and liqueurs that make our region a foodies paradise. Our Hunter valley wine tours are customisable to any group’s interests and needs.

Our experienced team is proud Hunter Valley locals who love sharing the stories and uniqueness of our region with friendly smiles. Tastes of the Hunter Wine Tours is a Quality Tourism Accredited Business and a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence winner, so when you come on board with us, you know that a fun, friendly, and professional experience awaits you at a great value price.

Hunter Valley Tour Options:

Hunter Valley Wine and Beer Adventure Tour

Great Value, Economical Shared Bus Tour

With craft beer, vodka/schnapps, cheese, and chocolates

Available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

$130pp including wine tasting + spirits tasting fees

Perfect for groups of 2-10 people

A mix of wine, craft beer, vodka, schnapps, and gin

Fun small group atmosphere … multiple groups with an economical per person price – great value for small groups and couples!

Fast and easy set itinerary tour with all venues booked for you

One low upfront price – no hidden booking fees at the checkout!

A Private Hunter Valley Wine Tour

Perfect for groups of 8-24 people!

Custom itinerary – choose your venues, start later/finish earlier, design a beer+spirits tour or a wine-only tour, or a combination!

Available 7 days – Saturdays, Sundays, and Mon – Fri

One of our 13, 20 or 24 seat buses is exclusively reserved for your group

Specialty tours available for hen’s parties and corporate groups

Wine-tasting tours are perfect for birthdays, family celebrations, or an epic day out with friends… done your way!

Shared Bus Wine Tour of the Hunter Valley

Available from your local Hunter Valley accommodation and Newcastle 

Wine tasting

Spirits tasting

Craft beers and ciders

Chocolate & Cheese shop visits

Fun & friendly group atmosphere

All the organisation taken care of!

Leave the bottleshop behind and discover unique wine styles, boutique beers, and gourmet chocolates. With delicious food and wine, spectacular surroundings, and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, you will have all the ingredients necessary to create a fabulous and unforgettable trip!

• Visit 3 cellar doors for tasting presentations where you can sample great selections from a mixture of boutique producers and more established vineyards

• Taste up to 8 different wines at each venue, including whites, reds, sparkling varieties, dessert wines, and blends unique to the winemaker

• Spirits tasting … excite your taste buds with vodkas, gins and schnapps at Small Mouth Vodkas (flavoured vodkas and gin with shimmering edible glitter!) or the Hunter Distillery or Kiss of Fire Liqueurs outlet (flavoured butterscotches)

• Sample varieties of  local craft beers and ciders or enjoy a cocktail (optional – at your own expense)

• Visit the Smelly Cheese Shop – a mini cheese tasting

(Standard cheese tasting only …. dairy free/vegan cheese unavailable)

• Stop at the Pokolbin Chocolate Company Shop for treats that are soooo worth the calories!

• Lunch at either 4 Pines at the Farm Brewhouse , Ironbark Hill Brewhouse , The Valley Brewhouse , Nineteen Bar & Bistro ,  Harrigan’s Irish Pub , Huntlee Tavern  (enjoy a selection of both light and hearty meals to suit a variety of tastes and budgets with most meals around $30-$40 (own expense)

• Small minibus group tours – fun and social tours with mixed small groups on a 13 or 20-seat bus

• All tours are personally taken by one of our friendly and knowledgeable local drivers who are committed to ensuring you have the best Hunter valley tour

• Relax in style and comfort, knowing everything is organized for you

Hunter Valley accommodation pickups

$130pp – Available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

Includes wine tasting and spirits tasting fees*

Hunter Valley Wine Tours from Newcastle

$145pp – Available Saturdays

Hunter Valley Tour – Inclusions:

• Door-to-door service from your Hunter Valley or Newcastle accommodation with no additional fees for certain suburbs – check out our list of suburbs below
• A friendly Hunter Valley local as your guide and driver who is dedicated to ensuring your group has the best day possible!
• Air-conditioned minibus – 13-seat or 20-seat bus
• Cellar door, lunch, and table bookings – everything is organised, so you don’t have to worry about the itinerary – just jump onboard ready for a great day!
• *Cellar door and distillery tasting fees (wine tasting and spirits tastings at the venues organised by ourselves for the tour), Cheese and Chocolate shop visits
• All booking and transaction fees are already included in the advertised price – no sneaky fees at the checkout!

Items You’ll Need To Bring (not included):

• Lunch – we always visit venues on this tour where the majority of meals are $30-$40pp. You can bring your own lunch if you wish (please let us know if you intend to do this using the “Special Requirements” box at the checkout so we can update the venues as to numbers). Vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan options are usually available. However, they cannot be guaranteed.
• Bottles of wine, food items, gifts or wine/beer/cocktails by the glass

Which cellar doors do we visit on the Hunter Valley Wine and Beer Adventure Tour?

We mix and match the 3 we pick from this list, so every tour is slightly different. We aim for a mix of boutique and mid-sized cellar doors and try to support locally owned and operated venues rather than the large corporates that you see in bottleshops. It’s time to shake it up and taste something different!

Some of the cellar doors that we usually visit include the following:

Ernest Hill wines Ridgeview wines Hunter Wine Lab Briar Ridge wines Blueberry Hill wines Travertine wines The Garden Cellars Tintilla Estate

McLeish Estate Allandale wines Gartelmann wines Kelman Estate Hermitage Road cellars Oakvale wines Harkham wines Saltire Estate

Pickups from your Hunter Valley accommodation:

Available:  Friday, Saturday and Sunday for Full Day tours (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Years Day)

Pickups:   Between approx. 8.30am-9.45am (most central Hunter Valley areas such as Pokolbin, Lovedale, Rothbury, and Cessnock are picked up between 9am-9.45am)

Our Hunter Valley Wine Tours pickup from accommodation venues in:

• Elderslie, Dalwood, Branxton, and surrounding areas

NB: We do not pickup from Wollombi or Laguna on this tour. Quorrobolong pickups are available for bookings of 4 people or more.

Special Note:  Please indicate your exact pickup address/accommodation venue on the booking form. We will advise you by the Wednesday before your tour of your pickup time. Pickups from Hunter Valley venues are timetabled according to the bookings for the day.

Returns and drop off : Approx. 4.45pm-5.30pm 

Ages:  You must be over 18 years old to book this tour. We do not allow pets on this tour.

Pickups from Newcastle:

Available:  Saturdays only

Newcastle Pickups:  Available from most Newcastle hotels, private residences and AirBnbs (if you’d like to check if pickup is available from your location prior to booking please use our contact form below).

Newcastle pickups are between 8am and 8.45am.

Newcastle drop-offs:  Approx. 6pm-7pm

Have a question about our shared bus Wine Tours of the Hunter Valley?

We’d love to meet your group and have you onboard, so please use the form below to ask a question about our Hunter Valley Wine and Beer Adventure Tour. We can usually reply within 2-3 hours (guaranteed reply within 24 hours). All messages come straight through to the mobile phone!

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Firstly and foremost I want to thank you for your help in organising our wine tour. Your communication has been impeccable and I could not thank you enough for all your information about the wineries, options for us to choose, your recommendations and just the ease of booking everything without an ounce of stress on my part. Our tour went without a hitch. All the girls loved it and it was everything we were all hoping for. I will absolutely be recommending your business to everyone that will listen! Our driver Jeff was fantastic so a massive thank you to him as well. I will definitely be booking again in the future, thank you again!

Christie B :

Just wanted to pass on that we had a fabulous time on our tour over the weekend!

Grant was a blast! He was great value, made everyone feel comfortable, and had a wealth of knowledge. The Hunter Valley wineries we visited were lovely (Ernest Hill was our favourite) and a perfect spot for lunch.

Really appreciate the extra service with the Newcastle drop-off and pick-up. We would absolutely come back again and will highly recommend to friends and family

I’m so happy I booked a wine tour with Tastes of the Hunter for my 30th birthday! Thanks to Suzanne, the whole booking process went smoothly, and it was so easy. Things couldn’t have been better on the day. Our driver, Kevin, was very patient and made sure everyone was always fine.

Everyone on the tour agreed that it was an amazing day. We can’t wait to come back and do another tour with Tastes of the Hunter

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Enjoy the friendly atmosphere of a mini bus – without the hassle of arranging your tastings or organising venues

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Tour with a Hunter Valley local

Every Tastes Of The Hunter tour is taken by a friendly Hunter Valley wine region local who is passionate about striving to exceed expectations and offering your group a personal experience.

Need a custom pickup time? Travelling from Sydney in the morning? A special surprise for a birthday, anniversary, hen’s day?

Just ask … if we can make it happen, we’ll do it!

At Tastes Of The Hunter Wine Tours, we are big enough to offer you the quality and professionalism you expect and small enough to offer the personal service you deserve. This is why you’ll find the best Hunter Valley wine tour and deals on offer when you book with Tastes of the Hunter.

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Frequently Asked Questions about our Hunter Valley Wine Tours

Shared bus tours such as our Hunter Valley Wine and Beer Adventure Tour ($130pp for Hunter Valley pickup and $145pp for Newcastle pickup) are the most economical option. The Hunter Valley Wine and Beer Adventure Tour includes: – Cellar door and distillery tasting fees. – Pickup and drop-off to your Hunter Valley accommodation (and all transfers between venues). – The tour organisation (you don’t need to book any venues). Private hunter valley wine tours start at $1145 for a 13-seat bus, which is charged per bus rather than per person. So the more people you have, the cheaper a private tour can be.

Yes! Our Hunter Valley Wine and Beer Adventure Tour price includes 3 cellar door tasting fees (at the cellars we have organised for the tour) and 1 spirits tasting.

No! We pride ourselves on our affordable Hunter Valley wine tours being as economical as possible, and there are no sneaky booking fees or transaction fees applied at the checkout. These are already included in the $130pp price for pickup from your Hunter Valley accommodation and the $145pp price for Newcastle pickup.

Lunch is at your own expense on the day. We always visit casual lunch venues where the majority of meals are available for $30-$40 per person. The lunch venues are usually 4 Pines at the Farm Brewhouse, Ironbark Hill Brewhouse, The Valley Brewhouse, Nineteen Bar and Bistro, Huntlee Tavern, or Harrigan’s Irish pub. All offer a range of pub favourites, including gourmet pizzas, gourmet burgers, steaks, chicken schnitzel, salads, etc.

Vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan options are usually available (however, they cannot be guaranteed). Please let us know when you book if you have any special dietary requirements.

The actual tour component is between 10am and 4.30pm (it can run as late as 5pm if we are delayed at any venues). Pickups occur before 10am, drop-offs occur after 4.30pm/5pm and are based on distance from Pokolbin (i.e., we start with outer areas and work our way towards Pokolbin/Rothbury/Lovedale/Cessnock with these pickups usually occurring between 9.15am and 9.45am). We’ll send you an email by the Wed/Thurs morn before the tour with your exact pickup time, venues and driver details.

Our drivers aim to get as close as possible to your Hunter Valley cottage, as many of the properties in Pokolbin, Rothbury, and Lovedale have long driveways. This is usually possible 99% of the time. However, our drivers always put the safety of other passengers first. Therefore, if it isn’t safe for the bus to reach the exact location of your cottage (e.g., steep/rough terrain, slippery gravel road), we’ll give you a call and negotiate a safe place to pick you up as close as possible to your accommodation. Please note: Pickups from Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort and Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley are usually from the bus zone outside the main reception area, as the roads to the individual villas are quite narrow and unsuitable for minibuses.

Our Hunter Valley tours from Newcastle pickup directly from residential addresses in Newcastle or from outside of your Newcastle hotel (we may require you to walk around the corner if directly outside of your hotel is a “no stopping” zone). You don’t need to arrange additional transport to meet the bus at a designated meeting point. We come to you!

To keep things simple and affordable, we charge one price for pickups from the Hunter Valley ($130pp) from the suburbs we can pick up from (see above). If you request a pickup from an outer Hunter Valley suburb (e.g., Maitland, Rutherford, Singleton, Elderslie, Dalwood, Quorrobolong, Broke, etc.), your pickup time will be earlier (in the range of 8.30am – 9am). Suppose you have a small number of guests (e.g., 2-4 people). In that case, it is advised that you contact us to check if we can fit you into the existing pickup schedule for a particular date. The pickups we are able to do can depend on the other guests already booked in.

The Hunter Valley Wine and Beer Adventure Tour has a set itinerary, so you don’t need to book any venues. Just hop on board, ready for a fun day and a snapshot of the wines, beers, and spirits the Hunter is famous for! If you need a tour where you can choose your own venues (and you have 8 or more guests), then you can check out our private tours of the Hunter Valley .

Craft beer paddles/schooners of craft beer etc., are available for purchase at 4 Pines at the Farm Brewhouse (around $20 for a paddle of 4 beers) and Ironbark Hill brewhouse (around $18 for a paddle of 4 beers/ciders), The Valley Brewhouse, Huntlee Tavern and Harrigan’s Irish pub. These are optional and come with a guide sheet for a self-guided tasting.  Please note:  The prices above are a guide, and venues can change their prices without notice.

The Hunter Valley Wine and Beer Adventure Tour runs on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (Saturday only for Newcastle pickups). If you have a group of 8 people or more and would like a private tour (with a similar itinerary or one you can fully customise!) on a weekday (Mon – Thurs), check out our options for private wine tours of the Hunter Valley ).

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Accessible Tours

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The Hunter Valley is known for its beautiful scenery and delicious wine. Many people visit the area to participate in wine tours and taste the various wines produced in the region. We believe that these experiences should be without limitation. Book a tour with us today and experience the joy of wine tasting.

Hunter Valley Tours has a luxury minibus with a hydraulic lifter and an automatic slide out step and rails for ease of entrance and disembarking for our wine enthusiasts.

We invest the time and attention to ensure all venues we visit are accessible. The boutique wineries that we visit on our Hunter Valley wine tours are accessible by ramps and lifts, giving our guests the opportunity to access the cellar door and wine tasting rooms.

The Hunter Valley Tours team undergo training in risk awareness, manual handling and transporting people who are using wheelchairs use to ensure safety, dignity and comfort is always maintained. We don’t let a physical limitation stop you from enjoying the delicious wines and stunning scenery of the Hunter Valley.

If you have specific requirements regarding accessibility, the HV Tours team are experienced and are happy to help you to ensure that you create memories and experience everything that the beautiful region and wineries have to offer.

Recommended By Accessible Travel Online

The following letter endorses Hunter Valley Tours as a reputable accessibility tour service, highlighting the our commitment to inclusive and accessible travel, which aligns with the growing market demand for such services.

AccessibleTravel.Online, a platform dedicated to aiding travellers with disabilities, commends Hunter Valley Tours for our efforts to accommodate all customers, regardless of their physical limitations. The letter notes HV Tour’s influence on the travel industry and our potential for our growth within the accessible tour sector.

This letter kindly acknowledges HV tours as mentors within the accessible tour space.

Accessible Tours and Transport

Hunter Valley Tours commenced operation in 2016 and it was our passion to be the first privately owned, accessible, recreational tour service in the greater Hunter Valley. We provide accessible tours throughout the region and visit organic and boutique wineries, distilleries, and artisan producers throughout Pokolbin. Lovedale, Nulkaba, and Cessnock.

We are proud to have achieved this and are now known throughout the Hunter Valley as a reliable, fun, inclusive tour service that caters to everyone not just a select group. Our belief is everyone has a right to access and explore our wonderful country and experience the best wineries in the Hunter Valley.

Cruise Ship or Airport Transfers

Planning a holiday and thinking about how you are getting to the cruise ship terminal or the airport? You could catch a taxi or train and be cramped and uncomfortable. Or you can book the Hunter Valley Tours accessible minibus. Why travel separately to your fellow holiday makers? Travel together. Enjoy the banter and ravel-raising fun that car trips can bring, all while being comfortable and safe.

Special Interest Transport and Travel

Are you needing or wanting to be somewhere or are looking for someone to accompany you and provide you with travel assistance? Hunter Valley Tours has their accessible minibus available and dedicated and experienced team members who will get you from point A to point B safely and comfortably. Best of all, we make the journey fun and enjoyable so that no matter your accessibility requirements, you will have great memories of your time with Hunter Valley Tours.

• Courtyard Eclectic Restaurant

Courtyard Eclectic offers a unique dining experience with exquisite cuisine and a welcoming atmosphere. Helmed by the exceptionally talented duo Gary Schofield and Vanessa Blake, the offering features the highest quality, freshest ingredients lovingly prepared to compliment the creative fusion of international flavours. From classic to innovative creations, there is a little something for everybody to enjoy.

Accessible accommodation

• 27 Rows on Hermitage Road
• Harrigan's Irish Pub
• Chateau Elan
• Spices Guesthouse
• Crowne Plaza
• Grand Mercure, HV Gardens
• Willow Tree Estate
• Wine Country Inn (Cessnock)

Places to eat

• The Deck Cafe
• La Casalinga's Cafe
• Baume Restaurant
• Taste of the Country Cafe

Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tours

Grab some friends and visit the beautiful Hunter Valley. Why travel separately, get your fellow wine loving family and friends together and make a day of it in the stunning Hunter Valley vineyards! Bluetooth entertainment, wine storage area and onboard refrigeration are just some of the unique services Hunter Valley Tours offer, along with award winning service, outstanding knowledge of the local wineries in the region and a fun and engaging environment.

You can choose from award-winning wineries and acclaimed restaurants only two hours’ drive north of Sydney. The Hunter Valley is Australia’s oldest wine region and is surrounded by magnificent natural beauty. Exceptional heritage and exciting innovation define the key factor in winemaking, producing some of the best wines in the world such as the iconic Hunter Valley Semillon. The success of the pioneering family-owned wineries inspired new vignerons making new wines from emerging European grape varieties. Experience the best, accessible winery tours in the Hunter Valley region with HV Tours.

How to Book

Call 0456 737 888 or go to  ‘ Book Online ’  button and complete the booking form filling in the required sections to let us know.

We have a late model Long Wheel Base (LWB) Mercedes-Benz Sprinter accessible for up to one people using a wheelchair and a small group of friends. Our Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is fitted with a hydraulic lifter for easy, no hassle and discreet access for you.

It is important to note: Hunter Valley Tours takes your safety seriously and make it our responsibility to provide you with fully trained tour guides in HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Tasks Safely and have personally assured tour guides have undergone and passed training with a Registered Training Organisation 183393-1143211 on work place practices and the skills needed to safely and securely transport persons using wheelchairs.

Hunter Appliances and Mobility

https://www.hunteram.com.au/

Locally owned family business from the hunter valley.

Our Mobility Showroom has all the latest products to make your everyday living easier and comfortable.

If you need help getting around the house we have a large range of Walkers, Shower Chairs, Shower Wipers, Easy Reachers, Walking Sticks, Bed Rails, Cushions and more.

Many items to make your stay in the Hunter Valley a little easier. Delivery to your accommodation is available.

Come and see us or give us a call on 4990 9320

Locals Supporting Locals

In offering affordable and accessible transport and wine tours, we also encourage our enthusiastic travellers to express their own individuality. For custom wheelchairs, visit http://www.wickedwheelchairs.com.au/

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Got Questions about your Hunter Valley Wine Tour

We have a wealth of knowledge about the local wine region, boutique wineries and artisan producers, here in the Hunter Valley. Get in touch with our team today to discuss your own requirements and how we can make the best wine tour imaginable for you!

HV Tours is your local, experienced provider of affordable and boutique Hunter Valley wine tasting tours.

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