
Sydney Wine Tours - Private Wine Tasting Tour to Hunter Valley
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Is Sydney Wine Tours - Private Wine Tasting Tour to Hunter Valley worth booking?
Sydney Wine Tours - Private Wine Tasting Tour to Hunter Valley is a 10-hour experience in Sydney, Australia, from $260 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 7 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 (7)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $260 per person
This unique wine-tasting tour starts in Sydney Australia. Tour visits boutique Hunter wineries and offers the opportunity to taste the best Semillon Australia has to offer. Also, you can try Chardonnay, Shiraz, Verdelho
What you get
About this experience
This unique wine-tasting tour starts in Sydney Australia. Tour visits boutique Hunter wineries and offers the opportunity to taste the best Semillon Australia has to offer. Also, you can try Chardonnay, Shiraz, Verdelho and some hybrid grape varieties as well. Sample the best of delectable handmade chocolates and artisan cheese the Hunter region can offer. Experience the science, art, and passion for craft distilling at its finest at Hunter Distillery. Tours start at a time (7.30 am flexible) that suits you with pick up from your hotel, travelling in a new minivan and enjoying chilled refreshments throughout the day. • A luxury private wine-tasting tour • Visit three boutique cellar doors • Taste some of the most delicious wines • Learn about local wine-making • Visit a handmade cheese factory, a chocolate shop, and a local distillery • Enjoy a scrumptious lunch from local restaurants. • Personable, informed tour guide • Feel you’ve experienced the real Hunter Valley wine country!
What's included
Included
- Private driver/guide with complementary bottled water
- Two Wine sessions and distillery tasing (pre selected)
- Organic gin and vodka tasting
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Sydney
- Grazing board in one tasting sessions
What you'll see and do
Sydney
Sydney - Tour starts from
Pass by without stopping
Sydney Harbour Bridge
crossing the harbour bridge
Pass by without stopping
Hunter Valley
The Hunter Valley, north of Sydney in New South Wales, is one of Australia's major wine regions, with a viticultural history dating back to the early 1800s.
180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
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 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Sydney Top Tours
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Contact SYDNEY TOP TOURS if you need a customized tour itinerary
- Adult pricing applies to all travellers
- Our vehicle does not consist of disability access facilities
- Minimum drinking age is 18
- ONLY English-speaking guides available.
- Infant & Child Seat Policy - Children aged 0–7 must use a car seat that meets AS/NZS 1754. Customers must bring their own or contact Sydney Top Tours in advance to arrange one. Tours cannot proceed without a compliant seat.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for Sydney Wine Tours - Private Wine Tasting Tour to Hunter Valley. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great day in Hunter Valley!
Rocky was great. Wineries were great and the distillery too. Rocky even made sure we got to see kangaroos up close!!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the wineries, distillery, and special kangaroo encounter on the Hunter Valley private day tour from Sydney. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for more adventures! #WineCountryExperience #KangarooEncounters #HunterValley #privatetours #SydneyTopTours
via Viator
Rocky is the best!
Incredible tour! Rocky was our driver for the day and he’s the incredibly accommodating. He’s super friendly and knowledgeable about the whole tour. Couldn’t have asked for a better day overall
Response from the operator: Hi Harveyt741, Thank you for your 5-star review on our Hunter Valley private tours and hope you had a memorable day. Regards, Sydney Top Tours
via Tripadvisor
Great Day Trip
Thanks to Rocky for organizing an amazing day. Comfortable ride, creative tastings and for being flexible to add stops within our allotted time. The Hunter Valley is an excellent day trip adding variety to our wonderful Sydney stay!
Response from the operator: Dear Sir, thank you very much for your 5-star review on our Hunter Valley private wine tours from Sydney. Hope you had a great day exploring Hunter Valley and tasting best wines from the valley.
via Viator
Excellent fun Experience Rain or Shine
My 21 year old son and his friend and I went on this highly recommended Wine tasting to Hunter Valley. There were 9 of us in the nice air conditioned minivan . Colin was our guide. It was a rainy day in Sydney and was rainy as well in the Hunter Valley. Despite the inclement weather, we had a fantastic time. Colin was an excellent tour guide. He was so knowledgeable, easy to talk to and very enthusiastic. He really ensured that we all would enjoy the trip. There were some people in our group that did not speak English and I believe they still had a wonderful time as well. Our first stop was at the Hunter Wine Lab and we tasted many many wines with Nathan as our wine guide. He is also the owner and vintner there. He even let us try some beers that he brews there as well. This was definitely the best stop according to my party. We then went to McCaffrey's Estate and had another set of excellent wines and fantastic fantastic cheese selections to accompany the wine. Mel was our host and she was great. At this point, I am a bit hazy/drunk but I think we hit one more winery which was excellent and then an excellent lunch of pizza and salad. I don't remember which order we did these in because I was feeling pretty good. Our last stop was at a distillery that specializes in flavored gin vodka and liquor that glitters. Our server was not very personable however I suspect that he was not thrilled with our behavior. The trip is a long one. We left promptly at 725am and returned around 7 pm. It is about 2.5 hours to the Hunter Valley. However I would highly recommend this for anyone who has a day to kill and likes good food and wine. We even got to see the wild kangaroos that are in the valley in abundance. Definitely go on this trip. You will have a blast.
Response from the operator: Thank you.
via Tripadvisor
Great Hunter Valley day trip
Raki was a fantastic guide. Knowledgeable, very friendly and very accommodating. Learnt a lot about the history of some of the vineyards, their signature wines and even tried to show us some wild kangaroos ( who unfortunately were too shy to appear). Even made a detour to an oyster farm for some fresh oysters on the way back!
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your five-star review!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $260 to $1700
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 65
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Sydney Wine Tours - Private Wine Tasting Tour to Hunter Valley: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Sydney.
How much does Sydney Wine Tours - Private Wine Tasting Tour to Hunter Valley cost?
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Prices start at $260 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 Wine Tours - Private Wine Tasting Tour to Hunter Valley 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 Sydney Wine Tours - Private Wine Tasting Tour to Hunter Valley 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 7 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 Wine Tours - Private Wine Tasting Tour to Hunter Valley?
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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 Wine Tours - Private Wine Tasting Tour to Hunter Valley 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 Sydney Wine Tours - Private Wine Tasting Tour to Hunter Valley?
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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 Sydney Wine Tours - Private Wine Tasting Tour to Hunter Valley 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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