
Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD worth booking?
Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD is a 10-hour experience in Sydney, Australia, from $286 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $286 per person
Experience the Hunter Valley’s refined side on this small-group luxury wine tour designed for travellers who value quality over quantity. Your day begins with a premium tasting at Mount Pleasant, one of the region’s most historic wineries, served with cheese and olives. Next, enjoy an intimate tasting at Thomas Allen Wines—a boutique cellar door rarely offered to tour groups. Lunch is at the acclaimed Bistro Molines, where guests pay on the day and can choose their own two-course menu overlooking the vines. After lunch, visit Mount View Estate, a stunning new cellar door perched high above the valley. Enjoy a guided tasting while taking in one of the most spectacular views in the Hunter. Travelling in a luxury vehicle with an expert local guide, you’ll avoid crowded tourist stops and enjoy more relaxed, personalised experiences. Perfect for couples, friends, celebrations, and anyone seeking a more elevated Hunter Valley wine tour.
What you get
About this experience
Experience the Hunter Valley’s refined side on this small-group luxury wine tour designed for travellers who value quality over quantity. Your day begins with a premium tasting at Mount Pleasant, one of the region’s most historic wineries, served with cheese and olives. Next, enjoy an intimate tasting at Thomas Allen Wines—a boutique cellar door rarely offered to tour groups. Lunch is at the acclaimed Bistro Molines, where guests pay on the day and can choose their own two-course menu overlooking the vines. After lunch, visit Mount View Estate, a stunning new cellar door perched high above the valley. Enjoy a guided tasting while taking in one of the most spectacular views in the Hunter. Travelling in a luxury vehicle with an expert local guide, you’ll avoid crowded tourist stops and enjoy more relaxed, personalised experiences. Perfect for couples, friends, celebrations, and anyone seeking a more elevated Hunter Valley wine tour.
What's included
Included
- Brunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- Bottled water
- Pick up and drop off from your Sydney CBD accommodation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Mount Pleasant Wines
Step into one of the Hunter’s most highly regarded vineyards, known for elegant wines and rich history. At Mount Pleasant you’ll enjoy a guided tasting of their premium range, perfectly paired with local cheeses, olives and lavosh. This tasting sets the tone for the day — deep flavour, complexity and stories behind each label that wine lovers will adore.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Thomas Allen Wines
xperience one of the most exclusive cellar doors in the Hunter Valley. Thomas Allen is winery-only, with membership waitlists and no other tour companies welcomed — meaning you get genuine, focused attention in a stunning setting. Expect elegant wines, expert guidance from passionate hosts, and beautiful estate views. This stop is truly a highlight for anyone searching for premium Hunter Valley tastings off the usual tourist trail.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Guests pay for their own lunch on the day at the renowned Bistro Molines ($100pp for breads, canapés + two courses). With sweeping vineyard views and French-inspired menus that change with the seasons, this restaurant is one of the Hunter’s most talked-about dining experiences. Whether you’re after slow, romantic shared plates or a crisp glass of local Semillon with lunch, it’s a truly memorable culinary moment — and makes the tour feel like a wine-country escape rather than a rushed day trip.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Mount View Estate Winery
Perched high above the vines with sweeping views across the Hunter Valley, Mount View Estate offers a beautifully relaxed yet refined tasting experience. Guests will enjoy a guided tasting of the estate’s premium wines inside the striking new cellar door, where floor-to-ceiling glass frames one of the most spectacular outlooks in the region. The team at Mount View share the stories behind the vineyard and its long history in the valley, while you sample standout varietals — including their exceptional Shiraz. It’s a memorable stop that perfectly captures the elegance, scenery and craftsmanship of the Hunter Valley.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 11 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Coast to Cork, Hunter Valley Wine Tours
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A beautiful day in Hunter Valley
My husband and I spent a wonderful day with Daniel visiting three beautiful wineries in the Hunter Valley and tasting some amazing wines and two delicious gins. Daniel was very personable and a has a wealth of knowledge concerning wine, Hunter Valley and greater Australia. His choice of Bistro Molines for our lunch spot was spot on. We had a delicious lunch overlooking the valley. Our tour with Coast to Cork was one of the highlights of our trip to Australia. I very highly recommend booking a tour with Daniel. You will love it!
Response from the operator: Thank you both so much for this beautiful review. It was a real pleasure spending the day with you, and we're honoured that your time with us became one of the highlights of your trip to Australia. Daniel will be thrilled to read your kind words. He loves sharing the stories of the Hunter Valley and beyond, and it sounds like you made wonderful company for the day. We're so pleased the gin tasting was a hit too, as it's always a lovely surprise alongside the wines. And lunch at Bistro Molines with that view over the valley really is hard to beat. Thank you for recommending us so warmly. Should your travels ever bring you back to Australia, we'd love to welcome you to the Hunter Valley again. Warmest regards, Kylie Coast to Cork
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Coast to Cork Palm Beach & Central Coast Wine Tour. Palm Beach Ferry to Ettalong for Tour pick-up.
I have now been on two of the Coast to Cork Hunter wine tours in the past year and both were excellent. I found the tasting sizes were generous and the food options reasonably priced. We visited different cellar doors on each of my visits so i got to experience a wide variety of wines. We took the Palm Beach ferry to Ettalong pick-up option. The tour is professionally run but also very friendly and Daniel is knowledgeable about the different cellars and the local vineyards. My firends also enjoyed the tour immensly and we are considering doing it again in six months time! I would highly recommend this tour. Miclelle K
Response from the operator: Michelle, thank you so much for this — and for being such a wonderful returning guest! Knowing you've joined us twice now, and that your friends had a great time too, genuinely means the world to us. We love that you got to explore a completely different set of cellar doors on your second visit — that's exactly the experience we hope to create, and the Hunter Valley makes it so easy with the sheer variety of incredible producers out there. Daniel will be over the moon to read your kind words about his knowledge and hospitality — he truly loves sharing this region with guests. The Palm Beach ferry to Ettalong pick-up is such a beautiful way to start the day, isn't it? We're glad that worked so well for you and your group. We would absolutely love to have you back in six months — fingers crossed we can make it happen! In the meantime, thank you for recommending us. It means more than you know. Kylie & Daniel Coast to Cork
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Sydney Wine Tour of quality!
I've done my fair share of wine tours and this one was up there with some of the best. They took us to three great wineries. And the wines were all amazing. Much more quality and boutique than some you get on standard tours. The lunch venue was beautiful the food was another level. At an extra cost. The bus was clean and comfortable. The journey was simple. I would 100% say do this tour. It's worth the money and the journey. I don't think I left any of the tastings they were all insanely delicious !
Response from the operator: We’re really glad you enjoyed the boutique wineries we visited. One of the things we care most about at Coast to Cork is taking guests somewhere a little more special than the standard tour route, so it’s lovely to hear that came through in your experience. We’re also thrilled you loved the lunch venue and the wines (it’s always a good sign when you don’t want to leave a tasting!). Creating a relaxed, comfortable day with great wine, beautiful surroundings and memorable food is exactly what we hope every guest walks away with. Thank you again for taking the time to share this — and hopefully we’ll see you back in the Hunter Valley again one day.
via Tripadvisor
Fabulous day of cellar doors
Great service and a wonderful day out in the Hunter Valley, everything was perfect, amazing cellar doors chosen for us and a beautiful lunch spot, lovely day enjoy by all of us
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re really glad to hear you had such a wonderful day out in the Hunter and that the cellar doors and lunch spot were a hit. It’s always lovely to know the day felt seamless and enjoyable for everyone. Thanks again for choosing Coast to Cork — we’d love to have you back anytime. Cheers, Kylie & Daniel Coast to Cork 🍷
via Tripadvisor
Stunning wine tasting and fine dining experience …just awesome!
I can’t recommend this trip enough, we had the best day from beginning to end. Daniel was very informative and great company. The wine tasting was fantastic, in some beautiful locations and the fine dining lunch was in the most spectacular surroundings. If you’re looking for something decadent to do for a very reasonable price (and enjoy wine!) this is definitely the trip to go on. Thank you Daniel and Kylie for everything, I hope we’ll be back one day.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the kind words—we’re so glad you had such a fantastic day with us! It’s great to hear Daniel made the experience even more enjoyable, and that the wine, the lunch, and the locations all hit the mark. We love being able to offer something a little bit special, without the fuss, and it’s always lovely to hear when that’s exactly how the day felt. We'd be absolutely stoked to have you join us again one day! Warmest thanks, Kylie & Daniel
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Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $286 to $404
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 65
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Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Sydney.
How much does Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD cost?
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Prices start at $286 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Sydney usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Sydney is not rushed.
Is Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Sydney, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Sydney can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Sydney and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Sydney within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Sydney?
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On Outty we rank every Sydney experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour, All Inclusive, Chef-Led Hunter Valley Gourmet Food and Wine Day Tour from Sydney, Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Sydney?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD?
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Included: Brunch; Alcoholic beverages; Bottled water; Pick up and drop off from your Sydney CBD accommodation; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Lunch. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 42 listed pickup locations in and around Sydney. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Sydney. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD?
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Across 6 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, knowledge and storytelling, value for money. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
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