About this tour
Spend a full day exploring Hunter Valley's boutique wineries with a private driver who knows the region intimately. This six-hour tour lets you choose your venues or have James curate the itinerary for you. Rather than rushing between tasting rooms, you'll move at a pace that suits your palate, with flexibility to linger where the wines speak to you. Tasting fees are included, and lunch stops are yours to arrange from local recommendations.
Highlights
- Private driver and local guide for the day
- Select wineries yourself or use curated recommendations
- All tasting fees included at chosen venues
- Flexible pacing—stay longer where you like
- Local lunch suggestions provided, booked at your choice
- Suitable for all fitness levels and mobility needs
What to expect
Your driver picks you up and takes the wheel while you settle in. You'll visit a handful of smaller, independent wineries rather than the tourist circuit. At each stop, you'll taste through their range without pressure to buy. The pace is unhurried—some visitors spend an hour at one cellar, others move through two in the same time. Around midday, your driver drops you at a restaurant you've chosen (they'll suggest options), then collects you when you're ready. The afternoon continues with your remaining selections. By the end, you'll have developed opinions about what you actually enjoy rather than what you think you should.
Good to know
Book lunch in advance to avoid gaps in your schedule. Bring water and eat before your first tasting if you're sensitive to alcohol on an empty stomach. Service animals welcome. Wear comfortable shoes for brief walks at cellar doors.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original AU & NZ Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.