Your private coach (especially built for the Hunter trip, with extra legroom & reclining seats) picks you up right from your hotel doorstep. Each tour is conducted by an expert English speaking driver/guide, well versed in the history of the areas we will be visiting and the wines you will be tasting. We only take a maximum of 18 in any one group.

We cross the Harbour Bridge and travel through the leafy North Shore suburbs of Sydney. Then through magnificent National Park scenery and over the mighty Hawkesbury River. After one hour, we stop for tea/coffee and fresh muffins (included) at Calga Springs Sanctuary. Here, you can sip your coffee with wild kangaroos and emus. Orphaned and given sanctuary, the animals will provide you with unique photo opportunities – and there’ll be no cages or other tourists in the way!

Now, fantastic views and rugged scenery as we drive through National Parks to join the Convict Trail. Take a walk along a section of this road built in 1830 and feel and touch the early history of Sydney.

Picturesque and historic Wollombi is our next stop, famous for its stone convict built buildings and early pioneer history. It's also home to the Wollombi Tavern, where the infamous Dr Jurd’s Jungle Juice is made - we take a short stop at the tavern to allow you to sample the good Doctor's wares for yourself.

Now while you travel into the Hunter Valley, your guide will give you information on the history, the wines and the wineries of the Hunter. We’ll explain how the Valley was settled, and why the area is such an important part of the Australian wine scene. We’ll talk about the varieties and explain the tasting procedures used on our trip so you have as much information at your fingertips as possible.           Our first tasting of the day is at the boutique Brokenwood winery. Brokenwood was established in 1970, and has evolved from a weekend venture for self-professed hobby winemakers into one Australian’s most reputable wine labels. Our Single Vineyard Selection typifies Brokenwood's focus on excellence and our passion for making great wine. The multi-regional blend wines, such as the popular Cricket Pitch range, are sourced from premium regions throughout Australia to create a style that demonstrate balance, elegance and consistency. While the size of the company has grown, the operation remains deliberately labour intensive, being the only way of assuring the individuality of the wines.           Lunch at the Hunter Resort is a selection of exotic flavours from all over Australia. This lunch has become something of an institution, and includes Australian antipasto, seafood, salads & meats. We also offer you four wines to try with the food so that you may experience a range of flavours and textures with the various wine styles provided.           Now – our Chocolate Adventure! Here at Hunter Valley Chocolates we sample the huge range of hand made chocolates on offer – try the amazing chilli chocolate! All your favourites are here, and in addition an astonishing range of Australian flavours and centres which may titivate the most jaded tastebuds. You can buy singly, by the box, or by weight, and we provide you with a tasting plate of some of the flavours to get you started. Cooper’s Winery is the site for our final tasting - a small, exclusive winery enjoying considerable success for its excellent wines. As an exclusive, we offer you your own private tasting of delicious Hunter Valley cheeses – not in a shop or a factory but here in the winery. Hand made cheese and hand made wine, in a great atmosphere with friendly family service - a fitting finale for your visit to the Hunter. Our private Coach takes you back to Sydney and drops you off back at your Hotel. We normally get you back close on 6:30pm. We are happy to bring back any wines that you have purchased en route or you can take advantage of home delivery (most international destinations are possible)   Click here to book your Scenic Wine Tour Click here to view our overnight Luxury Short Breaks