Tastes of the Hunter Tour

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 Half Day tasting adventure with a difference (operates morning and afternoon).

  • Meet your local expert Driver/Guide with complimentary return transfers commencing at 9:15am for a 10:00am start OR 2:15pm for a 3:00pm start at the first venue from; Lovedale, Pokolbin, Cessnock, Nulkaba and Rothbury. Contact us if staying outside these locations and we can recommend a central meeting point to join the tour.
  • Visit to a local distillery for a guided tasting of their signature range of locally made premium spirits (sample; gins, flavoured vodkas, schnapps and liqueurs).
  • Visit a boutique cellar door where you will be guided through a selected range of Hunter valley premium wines, served with a delicious cheese plate to nibble on and compliment your tasting experience.
  • Time to indulge at another cellar door where you will be guided through a tasting sensation of local artisan chocolates that have each been expertly paired with a range of premium wines.
  • Continue your day or evening with transfers to lunch or dinner in Pokolbin or Lovedale region or returns to your accommodation (specify when booking if you require a transfer to a different location).
  • Fantastic photo opportunities along the way!
  • Plenty of storage and a cooler box on-board for any purchases made.
  • Tour Visits; one distillery and two Cellar Doors in the Lovedale/Pokolbin Regions.

Testimonials

Perfect Wine Day!

We had a wonderful experience on our wine tour last week with Tim! Everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Tim was punctual, friendly, and made us feel safe throughout the day. The selection of wineries was excellent, with a great variety to suit all tastes. Besides all the delicious wines, we especially loved the cheese and chocolate pairings—they were a real highlight! Tim was knowledgeable and made the experience stress-free and enjoyable. Highly recommend for a relaxed and well-organised wine day!

Natalya G
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
July 2025 - TripAdvisor

A truly enjoyable experience!

Tim was an excellent guide—knowledgeable, well-organised, and friendly. The wineries we visited were fantastic, with great atmospheres and lovely people. Everything on the tour was well planned and ran smoothly. Tim even offered to take photos for us throughout the tour. Communication was clear and easy throughout. I especially loved the mix of cheese and wine tasting, along with the chocolate and wine pairing. A truly enjoyable experience!

Amy P
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
April 2025 - TripAdvisor

Highly Recommended Wine Tasting Tour

We had a lovely half day wine tasting tour. Tim is a great guide, informative and good fun too. The chosen wineries and distillery were perfect – beautiful settings and great wine and matched cheese/chocolate.

FrequentFlier785266
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
April 2025 - TripAdvisor

Pricing/Booking Capacity

$135pp (all-inclusive) book by 4:00pm for the following day

Minimum 3 Passengers for tour to operate (singles & couples can book) Maximum 11 Passengers. Enquire about larger groups. Ages 18+ only

Refer to Bookings page for Availability, Tour Terms & Conditions and Cancellation Policy

Operating Days & Duration

Tour Operates: Monday – Saturday (Sundays operate on Long Weekends or by prior appointment) Start times: 10:00am, 3:00pm
Duration: 3 Hours + Transfers