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Hand-picked tours across New South Wales

Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around New South Wales for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

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3-Hour Hunter Valley Scenic Helicopter Tour Including 3-Course Lunch from Cessnock
5.0 (54)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

3-Hour Hunter Valley Scenic Helicopter Tour Including 3-Course Lunch from Cessnock

Rise above Hunter Valley's rolling vineyards on a private helicopter flight, taking in the patchwork of cellar doors and valleys that define Australia's premier wine region. After 30 minutes airborne, touch down for a three-course lunch at one of the valley's celebrated restaurants. The full experience runs 3–4 hours from Cessnock, combining aerial perspective with proper wining and dining on the ground.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $447
Hunter Valley Broken Back Range Helicopter Flight from Cessnock
5.0 (39)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Hunter Valley Broken Back Range Helicopter Flight from Cessnock

Fifteen minutes aloft from Cessnock in a private helicopter, tracking over Hunter Valley's vineyards and the jagged ridgeline of the Broken Back Range. You'll see the patchwork of Pokolbin's wine estates from above—terraced slopes, cellar doors, and bushland dropping away beneath the aircraft. The flight departs and returns to the same airfield, no road transfers needed once you're there.

15 minfrom AUD $212
Hunter Valley Highlights Private Wine Tour from Sydney
5.0 (27)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Hunter Valley Highlights Private Wine Tour from Sydney

Spend ten hours exploring Hunter Valley's celebrated wineries and artisan food makers on a private tour from Sydney. Your dedicated local driver navigates you through Australia's oldest wine region, stopping at boutique producers where Semillon and Shiraz dominate the shelves, though smaller batches of intriguing varieties reward the curious palate. The day unfolds at your pace, moving between vineyard cellar doors and gourmet makers scattered across the valley floor.

10 hoursfrom AUD $994
Hunter Valley Wine Tours - Luxury, Wines, Choc, Cheese, & Lunch
5.0 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Hunter Valley Wine Tours - Luxury, Wines, Choc, Cheese, & Lunch

An 11-hour journey from Sydney into Australia's premier wine region, visiting established vineyards to taste over a dozen drops ranging from robust Shiraz to elegant Semillon. You'll work through curated pairings with artisan cheese and chocolate at a top-rated producer, then sit down to a pub lunch with a glass of wine or beer included. The region sits two hours north of the city, giving you countryside and cellar doors without the commute stress.

11 hoursfrom AUD $260
Private full-day wine tour in the Hunter Valley
5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private full-day wine tour in the Hunter Valley

Explore Hunter Valley's vineyards on a fully customised private tour led by Clive, a lifelong valley resident since 2019. This 6–7 hour experience suits couples and small groups up to four people, with no fixed route—you decide the pace, wineries, and focus. Travel in a cool, comfortable vehicle with bottled water included. Clive fields questions freely and shapes each day around your interests, whether you're chasing Shiraz education or simply want to discover lesser-known cellar doors at your own rhythm.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $495
Hunter Gleann Private Tour- Indulgence Wine Tour (Full Day)
5.0 (19)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Hunter Gleann Private Tour- Indulgence Wine Tour (Full Day)

A bespoke six-hour wine tour through Hunter Valley with a private chauffeur who curates your itinerary around boutique wineries. You'll choose from a pre-selected list of venues or let your guide design the day based on your preferences. James brings local knowledge of the region and vineyard operations to each stop, handling all driving so you can taste freely and explore at leisure.

6 hoursfrom AUD $334
Private Hunter Valley Luxury Tour From Sydney
5.0 (18)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Hunter Valley Luxury Tour From Sydney

A private full-day tour departing Sydney for the Hunter Valley wine region, covering roughly 10.5 hours door-to-door. Your group (up to 11 people) travels through Mt Ku-ring-gai National Park and crosses the Hawkesbury River en route to boutique wineries and local producers. Taste wines made on-site, sample cheeses, olives, cider, craft spirits, and chocolate from regional makers. The itinerary flexes to suit your interests—add a café stop, sit-down lunch, or dessert bar. You'll hear from winemakers about their craft while enjoying what the valley produces.

10h 30mfrom AUD $1090
Hunter Valley Romantic Bubbly Breakfast Helicopter Tour from Cessnock
5.0 (16)
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Australia

Hunter Valley Romantic Bubbly Breakfast Helicopter Tour from Cessnock

Depart Cessnock airfield by helicopter for a 2–3 hour flight over the Hunter Valley wine region, landing at a vineyard estate for a sparkling wine breakfast. This is a private experience limited to two or three passengers, combining aerial views of rolling vineyards with a leisurely morning meal. Perfect for couples or small groups marking a special occasion without the fuss of group tours.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $350
Sydney Grains and Grapes Hunter Valley Wine and Beer with Lunch
5.0 (15)
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Australia

Sydney Grains and Grapes Hunter Valley Wine and Beer with Lunch

This 11.5-hour Hunter Valley excursion pairs wine, beer, and artisanal spirits tastings with lunch at family-run producers north of Sydney. You'll visit two or three small wineries, tour production facilities, and meet the makers themselves. The tour accommodates different tastes—swap wines for local brews, add chocolate pairings, or explore craft spirits. Lunch typically features wood-fired pizzas and shared plates at a winery venue.

11h 30mfrom AUD $285
Hunter Valley Full Day Small Group All Included Tasting + Roos
5.0 (13)
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Australia

Hunter Valley Full Day Small Group All Included Tasting + Roos

Spend 10–11 hours tasting your way through Hunter Valley's best producers: two wineries, a craft distillery, and a chocolate maker. You'll pair local cheese with wines, sample gin and vodka, and enjoy artisan chocolates, all with professional photos captured along the way. Transport from Sydney and a small group keep things relaxed and sociable.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $269
3 Hour Helicopter Wine Tasting Tour in Hunter Valley
5.0 (13)
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Australia

3 Hour Helicopter Wine Tasting Tour in Hunter Valley

Skip the vineyard coach tour and arrive by helicopter across Hunter Valley's rolling wine estates. This three-to-four-hour flight combines aerial views of the region's most celebrated producers with two separate 45-minute tastings at acclaimed wineries. Your pilot navigates you between stops, landing directly at each venue, before returning you to Cessnock airport. It's a rare chance to experience the valley's geography and hospitality without road time.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $382
Private Hunter Valley Wine-Tasting Day Tour from Sydney
5.0 (13)
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Australia

Private Hunter Valley Wine-Tasting Day Tour from Sydney

A private 10-hour wine tour whisking your group of up to seven from Sydney into the Hunter Valley's boutique winery circuit. Your dedicated driver navigates you through four handpicked cellar doors, each pouring different grape styles and regional expressions. Bottle water included; lunch, tastings, and any brewery or distillery stops are separate. Hotel collection from Sydney CBD only.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1638
Hunter Valley wine and cheese starting from the Hunter region
5.0 (12)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Hunter Valley wine and cheese starting from the Hunter region

Explore Australia's oldest wine region on a personalised 8–11 hour tour of the Hunter Valley. Visit three hand-selected wineries or swap one for a gin and vodka tasting, sampling wines matched with local cheeses, chocolates or charcuterie boards. The valley's 200-plus producers sit amid farmland and rolling hills. Tailor your day to suit your palate—whether you're a seasoned collector, curious newcomer or spirits enthusiast—with optional upgrades available.

8 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $600
Hunter Valley Private Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney
5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Hunter Valley Private Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

This 10-hour private tour takes you from Sydney into Australia's oldest wine region, where you'll taste wines directly from winemakers who can speak to their craft with genuine passion. You'll drive through rolling vineyard country, stopping at selected cellars to sample and learn, then settle into lunch at a local restaurant with views across the valley. It's a small-group experience with your own guide handling transport, leaving you free to focus on the wines and the landscape.

10 hoursfrom AUD $760
Private Luxury Tour: Tastes of the Hunter Valley
5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Luxury Tour: Tastes of the Hunter Valley

Spend nine hours exploring Hunter Valley's finest independent wineries in a private vehicle with a knowledgeable local guide. Visit three boutique producers for tastings, pause for lunch showcasing regional ingredients at their peak, then cap the afternoon with chocolate matched to wines. Hotel transfers and all tastings included—no rushing between stops, no crowded tour groups.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1099
Private Hunter Valley Wine Tour | Full Day Experience From Sydney
5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Hunter Valley Wine Tour | Full Day Experience From Sydney

A 10–11 hour private wine tour departing Sydney that takes you into the Hunter Valley, Australia's founding wine region. You'll visit up to four wineries of your choosing, sampling varieties like Semillion, Shiraz and Chardonnay, with optional cheese or chocolate pairings. The itinerary flexes around your preferences—pick the estates, the wines, even your lunch spot. An optional detour through Wollombi, a historic village frozen in time, breaks up the drive north.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $675
Hop Hunter Brewery Tour - Full Day
5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Hop Hunter Brewery Tour - Full Day

Spend seven hours touring three independent breweries across the Hunter Valley with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll travel between venues in a cool minivan, sample craft beers and ciders at each stop, and sit down to a proper lunch mid-tour. The day suits anyone keen to understand how these operations work and what sets each brewery apart, from their recipes to their approach.

7 hoursfrom AUD $225
Hunter Valley Wine & Wildlife Tour (Private Tour from Sydney)
Australia

Hunter Valley Wine & Wildlife Tour (Private Tour from Sydney)

10 hoursfrom AUD $900
Hunter Valley Private Day Tour
Australia

Hunter Valley Private Day Tour

10 hoursfrom AUD $360
Hunter Valley Escape A Day of Wine Art and Aussie Countryside
Australia

Hunter Valley Escape A Day of Wine Art and Aussie Countryside

11 hoursfrom AUD $1790
Hunter Valley Wine Country Luxury Tour from Sydney
Australia

Hunter Valley Wine Country Luxury Tour from Sydney

10 hoursfrom AUD $1485
Hunter Valley Wine tasting Private Tour From Sydney
Australia

Hunter Valley Wine tasting Private Tour From Sydney

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $459
Hunter Valley Sunset Horse Ride - 90 Minutes
Australia

Hunter Valley Sunset Horse Ride - 90 Minutes

1h 30mfrom AUD $175
Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Chocolate and Cheese Tasting
Australia

Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Chocolate and Cheese Tasting

3 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $135
Hunter Valley Wine Barrel Rolling
Australia

Hunter Valley Wine Barrel Rolling

30 minfrom AUD $300
Hunter Valley Winery - Premium Tasting for Private Tours
Australia

Hunter Valley Winery - Premium Tasting for Private Tours

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $698
Cael's Gate Wine and Chocolate Tasting in Hunter Valley
Australia

Cael's Gate Wine and Chocolate Tasting in Hunter Valley

1 hourfrom AUD $25
Cael's Gate Wine Cheese and Charcuterie in Hunter Valley
Australia

Cael's Gate Wine Cheese and Charcuterie in Hunter Valley

2 hoursfrom AUD $35
Cael's Gate Reserve Wine Tasting in Hunter Valley
Australia

Cael's Gate Reserve Wine Tasting in Hunter Valley

1 hourfrom AUD $25
Private Hunter Valley Wine Day Tour from Sydney with Tastings
Australia

Private Hunter Valley Wine Day Tour from Sydney with Tastings

10 hoursfrom AUD $550
Hunter Valley Premium Tastings with Lunch
Australia

Hunter Valley Premium Tastings with Lunch

11 hoursfrom AUD $1180
Hunter Valley Grape Stomping
Australia

Hunter Valley Grape Stomping

30 minfrom AUD $450
Hunter Valley Winery, Port Stephens Sandboard or Camel Rides Tour
Australia

Hunter Valley Winery, Port Stephens Sandboard or Camel Rides Tour

11 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $219
Private Hunter Valley Wine Day Tour from Sydney luxury Mercedes
Australia

Private Hunter Valley Wine Day Tour from Sydney luxury Mercedes

9 hoursfrom AUD $700
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