Hop-On Hop-Off Bus – Central Pokolbin
Recommendations for a great day out:
Start with downloading the operating Timetable/iGuide or is attached in your booking confirmation and pre-plan the stops and venues you want to visit on the day in order of the timetable from your boarding location. Contact the venues directly to enquire if a booking is required (most have online booking systems) and book in at the time the bus is due at that stop or as close to. You can stay at that location for 1 Hour or as many hours as you like! Allow 45mins – 1 Hour for a tasting to get the best experience and don’t forget to book lunch along the way! Please note: walk-in bookings are subject to availability at all the venues and bookings are highly recommended on Saturdays and during peak times.
Customise your own Hunter Valley Wine Tour around Central Pokolbin, aboard the regions only Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Service. Operating to an hourly timetable with 14 stops to choose from and over 40 different venues to explore at your own pace!
- To get started refer to the map below to determine your boarding location and then select your ticket option to proceed with booking. Online bookings are required by 5:00pm for the following day. Walk-On bookings are welcome on the day (if the service is operating due to prior bookings) at any stop listed on the timetable subject to seating availability (phone ahead to confirm prior).
- Next download the ‘iGuide”, which details the operating timetable, map of stops and further information on all the venues to assist with planning your perfect day out!
Key Features
- Service operates on a continuous hourly loop
- Complimentary transfers when booking a Full Day Pass (From; Cessnock, Lovedale, Nulkaba, Rothbury & Pokolbin)
- Family friendly – suited to all ages
- Flexibility to pick and choose which stops and venues to visit in your time
- Same local experienced Driver/Guide on-board looking after you
- Stay at one stop for 1 hour or for as many hours as you like!
- Complimentary storage and cooler boxes on-board for any purchases (with same bus/driver for the duration of the tour).
Operating Days
Thursday to Monday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Maximum Capacity
Maximum group size of 7 adults travelling together applies to all bookings (contact us before booking if you have any questions). For groups of 7+ we recommend the iHopGO On-Demand Bus or as an add on service to the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus.
Step 1 - Confirm your Boarding Location
Confirm if you are staying nearby to a stop or if transfers are required, referencing the map of all the stops below (transfers are only valid with a Full Day Pass and occur before the service starts at 10:00am, if staying more than a 500 metre walk to any stop).
Step 2 - Choose your ticket option
Option #1
Adult Full-Day Pass $75
Child Full-Day Pass $39
Accommodation Pick-Up
Book a complimentary return transfer (pick-ups occur prior to the service starting from Hop 1 at 10:00am) from your accommodation located in Lovedale, Rothbury, Pokolbin, Cessnock or Nulkaba (if staying more than 500 meter walk from a stop). Contact us if staying outside these locations and we can recommend a central meeting point. A full-day pass (approx. 6 hours duration) allows you to visit up to x5 hourly stops + travel time.
Option #2
Adult Full-Day Pass $75
Child Full-Day Pass $39
Hop-On At A Nearby Stop
Join the bus at any stop on the timetable, closest to your accommodation. A full-day pass (approx. 6 hours duration) allows you to visit up to x5 hourly stops + travel time.
Option #3
Adult Half-Day Pass $52.50
Child Half-Day Pass $25
4-hour duration
Join the bus at any stop on the timetable, closest to your accommodation. A Half-Day Pass (approx. 4-hour duration) allows you to visit up to x3 hourly stops + travel time back to your boarding location
