Tantalize your taste buds on a small-group Hunter Valley wine- and cheese-tasting tour from Sydney. On this guided wine-tasting tour, taste up to 20 different wine varieties, sample cheese from a local cheese shop, and take a behind-the-scenes look of a leading boutique winery.
Hunter Valley is one of Australia's prime regions for producing high-quality wine and foods. Discover some of Hunter Valley's best wines on this personalized wine and cheese-tasting tour. From Sydney, take in the sunning scenery as you head north over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, through the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and across the Hawkesbury River, arriving in Hunter Valley in just over two hours.
Hunter Valley Semillon is widely considered the iconic wine of the region, however, this area is also home to some of the oldest Shiraz vines in the world. Today you will discover the subtleties of flavor as you sample up to 20 different wines, styles and blends and visit several well-known wineries, such as Irongate Estate,Tempus Two and McGuigans. You will also have the opportunity to buy bottles directly from the cellar door. Then, take a look behind the scenes with a guided wine tour of one of the Hunter Valley's finest boutique wineries.
The Hunter Valley is also known for its premium artisan food products. After your wine tour, enjoy a cheese tasting at a local cheese shop. Pack a picnic lunch or enjoy lunch at one of the cafés (at own expense). This is a great tour to discover and enjoy Australian wines in a fun and social atmosphere.
Small-Group Hunter Valley Wine and Cheese Tasting Tour from Sydney
Per Person
Season
2013-Apr-01 To 2014-Mar-31
Tour Code
Days of week
Adult
Child (Age from 3 to 11)
Infant (Age to 2)
7:20am Holiday Inn Potts Point Departs at 7:20am from the Holiday Inn, 203 Victoria Street Potts Point. Concludes at the Holiday Inn Potts Point at approximately 6:30pm
T,T,S Only
76EUR
65EUR
Free
7:35am YHA Central Station Departs at 7:35am from the YHA Central, corner of Rawson Place and Pitt Street, Sydney -- next to Central Station. Concludes at the YHA Central at approximately 6:30pm
T,T,S Only
76EUR
65EUR
Free
7:50am Menzies Hotel Wynyard Departs at 7:50am from the Wynyard, Menzies Hotel, 14 Carrington Street, Sydney. Concludes at the Menzies Hotel Wynyard at approximately 6:30pm
T,T,S Only
76EUR
65EUR
Free
7:55am Circular Quay Departs at 7:55am from the corner of Loftus and Alfred Streets, Circular Quay. Concludes at Circular Quay at approximately 6:30pm
Departure Dates: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Commences: Sydney, Australia Departure Point: Potts Point: The Holiday Inn Potts Point Central Station: YHA Central Wynard: The Menzies Hotel Circular Quay: the corner of Loftus and Albert Streets Departure Time: 7:20am: Holiday Inn Potts Point 7:35am: YHA Central 7:50am: Menzies Hotel, Wynyard 7:55am: Circular Quay Return Details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 6:30pm
Additional Information
Inclusions:
Small-group tour
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Local guide
Wine tasting
Cheese tasting
Pickup and drop off from designated meeting points
Exclusions:
Food and drinks, unless specified
Other Information:
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Small-group tour with a maximum 20 participants
Not wheelchair accessible
Must be 18 years or older to taste wines
Special Policy:
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Note: Flights are NOT included and unless otherwise stated above transfers and car hire are also NOT included.