
Sydney Grains and Grapes Hunter Valley Wine and Beer with Lunch
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Is Sydney Grains and Grapes Hunter Valley Wine and Beer with Lunch worth booking?
Sydney Grains and Grapes Hunter Valley Wine and Beer with Lunch is a 11.5-hour experience in Sydney, Australia, from $285 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 15 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 72 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (15)
- Duration
- 11.5 hours
- From
- $285 per person
The Hunter Valley Grains & Grapes Tour takes you on a delicious wine, cheese & spirits tour with lunch just a few hours north of Sydney! What makes this tour the ultimate Hunter trip, is you have the option to also tast
What you get
- Lunch
- Guided Tour of Vineyard or Winery Production Area or Both
- Alcoholic beverages
About this experience
The Hunter Valley Grains & Grapes Tour takes you on a delicious wine, cheese & spirits tour with lunch just a few hours north of Sydney! What makes this tour the ultimate Hunter trip, is you have the option to also taste some local beer at a few stops OR you can keep on the wines & add some chocolate too! The Grains & Grapes has everyone’s tastes covered! Asides from all the beautiful wines, tasty beers & hand crafted produce, Dave’s works hard to take you behind the scenes of the production houses to meet the makers & get a true sense of the region. We’ll always include a tour of a vineyard, winery or both on our tours. We also try to only visit small family run wineries so our guests get to meet & chat with locals to really appreciate & understand what goes into what they are tasting. As we are visiting small producers, our tour vehicles are usually between 12 and 22 seats (including the driver). The Dave’s love the Hunter Valley & we want to show you the BEST of the region!
What's included
Included
- Lunch
- Guided Tour of Vineyard or Winery Production Area or Both
- Alcoholic beverages
What you'll see and do
Hunter Valley Wineries
At our first winery, your ‘Dave for the day’ will take you on a guided tour of a vineyard, winery production area or both. After you’ve learnt a little it’s time to drink a little with our first wine tasting.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Hunter Valley Wineries
Lunch is often at a winery and the second stop, but we use a number of venues. We do find a shared lunch or excellent wood fired pizzas, salads and a drink gets the conversation going! For your drink you can choose beer, wine or soft drink. Lunch and the drink are included in the tour price.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Hunter Valley
After lunch, we’ll visit a local family distillery’s cellar door for some gin, vodka and liqueur tasting. It’s a perfect post-lunch perk up!
45 minutes here
Hunter Valley Wineries
The second official wine tasting of the day (we don’t count the wine you drink at lunch as a tasting) will be complimented with local cheeses. Your server will direct you to which wine matches best with which cheese.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Hunter Valley Wineries
The final stop, you have the choice to enjoy a wine and chocolate pairing or you can try a paddle of locally made craft beers.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Sydney
7:45am We pick up travellers next to The Obelisk on the Loftus Street side of Macquarie Place Park
Meeting point
Sydney
7:35am We pick up travellers in front of the Sheraton Grand Hotel (161 Elizabeth St, Sydney)
Meeting point
Sydney
7:25am We meet guests at the bus parking next to the Church at 812 George St.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
7:45am We pick up travellers next to The Obelisk on the Loftus Street side of Macquarie Place Park
Ends at
7:35am We pick up travellers in front of the Sheraton Grand Hotel (161 Elizabeth St, Sydney)
Ends at
7:25am We meet guests at the bus parking next to the Church at 812 George St.
Options you can book
Sheraton Grand Pick Up
7:35am - 161 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000 Starting point: Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, 161 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Sydney Central Pick Up
7:25am - 812 George St, Sydney: Pick up from the bus parking on George St Starting point: 812 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
Circular Quay pick up
7:45am We pick up travellers next to The Obelisk on the Loftus Street side of Macquarie Place Park. Starting point: Macquarie Place Park, 36 Bridge St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Daves Tours
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We use small vehicles, so need notice to accommodate a wheelchair. Please contact us before you book. Please note our vehicles do not have a lift or ramp, foldable chairs only.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 15 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
8 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
15 verified traveler reviews for Sydney Grains and Grapes Hunter Valley Wine and Beer with Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great Experience - excellent customer service.
We had a fantastic experience with Dave’s Tours from start to finish. The customer service was excellent—Fiona was especially helpful when we were making our booking. Before confirming, we got in touch to ask about vegetarian options, as other tours we looked at only offered a salad (not quite enough for a full day of wine tasting!). Fiona let us know they could arrange vegetarian pizzas, which was great. We actually forgot to include this request when we booked through TripAdvisor rather than directly, but Fiona spotted this and proactively emailed to confirm she’d added our dietary requirements to the booking. On the day, our driver and host, Drew, was brilliant. He made sure everything ran smoothly, including checking that our lunch met our requests. The pizzas and side salads were really good, and Drew himself was friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable. His commentary during the journey added a lot to the experience. Overall, it was a really enjoyable day out. The wine, cheese and chocolate sampling was fun. Our only small disappointment was at one of the venues, where we were expecting a flight of beers to sample. Due to supply issues, we were instead given a small glass of the same beer each, which was a bit underwhelming. That said, it didn’t take away too much from what was otherwise a great experience—we’d happily recommend Dave’s Tours!
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful Day
Drew, our driver and tour guide, was exceptional! He told us about the area as we drove out to Hunter Valley. Each winery was excellent! We loved the custom service of the 4 TB winery’s. Lunch was delicious. We had plenty of wood fired pizza and salad. The trip was worth every penny! Highly Recommend!
via Viator
Great day out! 😊
Fantastic experience with our knowledgeable host Drew. We enjoyed the wineries and the pizza. Drew gave us expert commentary on the bus and got us all back safely. Well worth the trip.
via Viator
Amazing Experience!!
We had a great time with this experience. Dave’s company was very professional and the experience of their historical Australia knowledge was apparent. The wineries and the experience was amazing, great wines, great food and the bonus cheese and wine was delicious!! I truly recommend this experience.
via Viator
Highly recommend this tour
What a great time ! Drew was an amazing and informative guide. The tastings were so much fun and the wood fired pizza and salad lunch was great. A perfect day trip. Hunter Valley is absolutely beautiful.
Response from the operator: WendieC thanks for the review. Love hearing you had a perfect day trip. Drew will be rapt to hear you enjoyed the tastings and the info along the way, and that the wood fired pizza and salad hit the spot. The Hunter really is a stunner. Hope we see you back for another day in wine country. Here’s to the vintners The Daves
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 11.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 18+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 72
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Sydney Grains and Grapes Hunter Valley Wine and Beer with Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Sydney.
How much does Sydney Grains and Grapes Hunter Valley Wine and Beer with Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $285 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 Sydney Grains and Grapes Hunter Valley Wine and Beer with Lunch take?
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Plan for about 11.5 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 Sydney Grains and Grapes Hunter Valley Wine and Beer with Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 15 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 Sydney Grains and Grapes Hunter Valley Wine and Beer with Lunch?
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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 Sydney Grains and Grapes Hunter Valley Wine and Beer with Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 18. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 11.5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Sydney Grains and Grapes Hunter Valley Wine and Beer with Lunch?
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Around 5 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 11.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Sydney Grains and Grapes Hunter Valley Wine and Beer with Lunch 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, Depart Syd: Blue Mountains Best All Inclusive with Local Guide, Blue Mountain Small Group Tour All Inclusive. 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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