Your two day tour to the wine growing region of the Hunter Valley travels by luxury coach from Sydney. Visit several wineries in the area, whilst also having free time to try some of the many other activities available, such as hot air ballooning, cycling or horse riding. You will spend the night in the Hunter Valley before returning to Sydney.
The Hunter Resort Country Estate, located in the heart of the Hunter Valley Wine Country, is nestled amongst its own vineyards and incorporates an exquisite Restaurant, Wine Tasting Cellars, excellent 4 and a half star accommodation and the Hunter's largest winery.
Schedule details
Tour the vineyards in the Hunter Valley
Departure Dates:
Tuesday
Departure Point:
Coach Terminal, Lower Level, Star City Casino, Pyrmont. It is five minutes from downtown Sydney.
Departure Time:
8:40am, hotel pick ups start prior to this time
Return Details:
Tour concludes in Sydney at approximately 6:45pm on Day 2
Hotel Pickup:
Hotel pick up is available from all centrally located Sydney hotels (below). Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking. To view a full list of Sydney City hotels where pickup is available from, click on the "View Map" icon above. If you are not staying at one of the hotels listed - the tour operator will advise the most convenient pick up location upon reconfirming your booking 24 hours prior to travel. Contact details provided on confirmation voucher.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Sydney / Hunter Valley (L)
Travel over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and head north bound for wine country. We cross over the Hawkesbury River to enter into the Hunter Valley one of the finest wine regions in Australia. Your first stop will be for morning tea (own expense) at Wollombi, a quaint and tiny historic Goldrush township. A delicious lunch is served at McWilliams Mount Pleasant Estate, founded in 1921 and part of the largest family owned Australian wine company. Enjoy a guided tour of the winery and enjoy this delicious two course luncheon accompanied by wine tasting. We then arrive at McGuigans Winery for further tastings. From McGuigans we head to Hunter Valley Cellars arriving at approximately 3.15pm. From here your coach captain will transfer you to your accommodation at Hunter Valley Resort. The rest of your afternoon and evening is free to relax and take in the region.
Stay Overnight: Hunter Resort
Day 2: Hunter Valley / Sydney (B)
Departs Hunter Resort 3.15 p.m. After enjoying a hearty breakfast, the day is at your leisure to arrange further winery tours, enjoy a game of golf, or take a walk through the Arts and Crafts shops in the area. Please note, check out time is 11am however, your luggage can be kept at the hotel until required. Your coach captain will collect you from your accommodation at approximately 3.15pm and take you to the quaint township of the Hunter Valley Gardens. Here, you will have free time to explore the many hidden delights in the garden village - why not try the chocolate shop. Enjoy the opportunity to taste premium wines in the unique atmosphere of the Hunter Valley's only underground cellars. After departing Hunter Valley Gardens we head back to Sydney via Freeman's Waterhole and the Expressway to arrive approximately at 7.00pm. Hotel drop offs to most city hotels are available, please ask your driver.
Pricing information
- Prices are listed as a guide only. For an exact price quote, select a date.
- Maximum of 3 passengers per room. If you are traveling with a party of 4 travelers or more, you must make 2 separate bookings.
- Children aged between 3 and 14 years inclusive qualify for child rate, providing they are sharing a room with 2 or more adults, and utilize existing bedding
- Infants aged 2 years and under are free of charge, providing they are not occupying a coach seat.
- Currency is set to AUD.
- Our pricing is updated constantly to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible.
Additional information
Retreat to the Hunter Valley
Inclusions:
- Coach touring to the Hunter Valley
- BBQ Lunch and Damper
- Three wine tastings and two wine tours
- One nights accommodation at the Hunter Resort
- Breakfast on Day 2
- Free time in the Hunter Valley
- Complimentary hotel pick up and drop off
- Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Exclusions:
- Gratuities (optional)
Hotel list:
HUNTER VALLEY:
Hunters Resort
Hermitage Road
Pokolbin
Hunter Valley, NSW
Due to operational requirements, Hotel Lists are subject to change by the tour operator without notice.
Additional information
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Clothing:
You will find that casual clothing of all types is the most comfortable. Lightweight drip-dry clothing is ideal, although some warmer clothing for evenings will be handy. Most hotels provide washing and drying facilities. Comfortable shoes are essential on all tours and we suggest that you also pack a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a torch and insect repellent.
Smoking:
Government regulations forbid smoking inside coaches and aircraft within Australia. Smokers will find that the frequent stops we make provide opportunities to smoke. Requests for smoking/non-smoking rooms will be passed on to hotels but cannot be guaranteed.
Luggage Limits:
Each passenger may take one suitcase, the sum of its width, length and depth not to exceed 160cm (63inches) and a weight limit of 20 kilograms (44 pounds). Airlines generally permit 1 cabin bag per person to be carried on aircraft. Baggage is entirely at owners risk during the tour and the operator strongly recommends travel insurance to be taken out by the passenger to cover baggage and any unforeseen circumstances.
Please Note:
If any passenger requires special assistance, due to their disabilities or conditions, the operator requests that suitable written notice be given to allow for appropriate planning. Requests for disabled rooms will be passed on to hotels, but cannot be guaranteed.
Independent Vacations combine a high degree of flexibility and freedom, with the security of pre-planned arrangements, including sightseeing, transfers and a choice of accommodation standards to suit your travel needs. As tours depart generally every day, with a high degree of flexibility and freedom, each day of your tour may have new travelers on board, rather than the same group of travelers from day one.
Booking Details:
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
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