The Hunter Valley – Time for a little self indulgence.

Australia is the fourth largest wine exporter in the world and its vineyards produce a whole variety of different grapes which produce some of the best wines in the world, notably Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and Riesling. The Hunter Valley in New South Wales sits just two hours from Sydney and is easily accessible for holiday makers, travelers and tourists with most tours departing from central locations in Sydney.

Hunter Valley Tours take you away from the hustle and bustle of the city into picture perfect surrounds. On your journey out of the city you might even spot some of Australia's most well-known furry residents; the bush kangaroo! The lush green landscapes and rolling vineyards in the region are most spectacular during autumn when the vine leaves change in colour from dark green to warm autumnal hues. The Hunter Valley is home to world famous wine producers including Lindemans, Hardy's and McGuigan as well as smaller boutique wineries and family run businesses. Hunter Valley Wine tours allow you to explore these vast country estates and their rolling acres of vineyards. A cellar door pass provides you with a behind-the-scenes look into the wine making industry giving you a deeper understanding of how the wine making process works. You will learn how grapes are crushed into wine and stored in the great underground cellars ready for export around the world as well as the differences in methods that the different Hunter Valley wines have adopted to produce their individual wines. With the Cellar Door Pass you have twelve-months of wine touring options, premium taste session and six free bottles of wine, a true treat for any wine lover!

On a Hunter Valley Wine Tour you will be taught the basic skills in wine appreciation; the best ways to smell, taste, store and drink different coloured and bodied wines. Wine Connoisseurs and experts of the region will be your guides as they take you on this delectable and historical journey into wine production. They will offer you a vast array of samples to warm your palette from everything including full bodied reds, medium whites, port, desert wine and everything in between. Not only will you be able to sample famous Australian types but also wines that are unique to the region and will have the opportunity to purchase bottles of the wines that you have enjoyed the most.

The rustic charm of Wollombi and Pokolbin are both highly appealing and some Wine tasting tours offer stopovers in these country locations, offering morning tea and cheese tasting for that truly authentic experience!