Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pokolbin

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 15 stops to choose from and over 40 different venues to explore at your own pace! Choose from a range of cellar doors, breweries, distilleries, cheese and chocolate shops, shopping villages and dining destinations!

  • To get started refer to the accommodation checker below to determine your nearest boarding location and then choose your ticket option to proceed with booking. Book online by 6:00pm for the following day if booking transfers and up until 8:00am on the same day if boarding at a stop on the timetable. Service operates by prior bookings only (book online or over the phone). For same day bookings (after 8am), phone us to enquire on service availability and to make a booking.

  • Start planning your day with our interactive Guide & Timetable and Day Planner. It features a detailed map of all the stops, further information on each venue, and helpful planning tips!
  • Key Features

    • Service operates on a continuous hourly loop
    • Option to book a return transfer when booking a Full Day Pass (From; Cessnock, Lovedale, Nulkaba, Rothbury & Pokolbin)
    • Family friendly – suited to ages 8 years and over
    • 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).

    View Interactive Guide & Timetable

    Operating Days

    Monday - Saturday (Sundays operate on Long Weekends or by prior appointment) 10:00am - 5:00pm

    Maximum Capacity

    Group size of 7 adults (children 8 years and older only) travelling together applies to all bookings. For Groups of 7+ OR wanting to visit venues not accessible on the Pokolbin loop, we recommend our Private Bus Hire & Driver options - refer to Custom Tours & Bus Hire page for further info and to obtain an instant online quote.

    Step 1 - Confirm your Boarding Location

    Confirm if you are staying nearby to a stop or if transfers are required, by entering in your accommodation address in the "Accommodation Checker" below (transfers are only valid with a Full Day Pass and occur before the service starts at 10:00am and are recommended if staying more than a 500 metre walk to any stop).

    Accommodation Location Checker

    🟢 Hop stops🔴 Walking trail

    Step 2 - Choose your ticket option

    Option #1 – Book by 6pm for following day

    Adult Full-Day Pass from $90
    Child Full-Day (8+ years only accepted) Pass from $50

    With Accommodation Transfers

    Book a return transfer from your accommodation located in Lovedale, Rothbury, Pokolbin, Cessnock or Nulkaba (if staying more than 500 meter walk from a stop). All pick-ups occur prior to the service starting from Hop 1 at 10:00am and return transfers after 5:00pm) A Full-Day Pass (approx. 7 hours duration) allows you to visit up to x6 hourly stops + travel time

    Option #2 – Book by 8am for the same day

    Adult Full-Day Pass $85
    Child Full-Day (8+ years only accepted) Pass $45

    Start / Finish back at a Nearby Stop

    Join the bus and finish back at any stop on the timetable, closest to your accommodation. A Full-Day Pass (approx. 6-hour duration) allows you to visit up to x5 hourly stops + travel time back to your boarding location

    Option #3 – Book by 8am for the same day

    Adult Half-Day Pass $62.50
    Child Half-Day (8+ years only accepted) Pass $34

    Start / Finish back at a Nearby Stop (4-Hour Duration)

    Join the bus and finish back 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