Hunter Valley Wine Overnight Experience - Small Group

Experience the complete Hunter Valley Region, this Hunter Valley expereince offers the real Aussie Outback, history, Aboriginal Culture and Wine tasting  Meet some of the locals, travel through beautiful National Parks, learn of the harsh settlers days and convict conditions as they worked here to establish the European Australia. Then look back to what it was like for Australian Aboriginals before and after white people arrived.

The Hunter Valley is Sydney's primary wine growing region and is only 2 hours north of the city. Enroute follow a section of the original convict built Old Great Northern Road and stop at the delightful Wollombi village established in the early 19th century. This tour will show off the regions vineyards and take the opportunity to learn more about our wines at the Hunter Valley Wine School. Your accommodation option is either at the Hunter Resort or Peppers Guest House.

Schedule details

Departure Dates:

Daily, subject to accommodation availability

Unavailable Dates:

• December 25 (Christmas Day)

Departure Point:

Tour departs from your selected centrally located Sydney hotel or the Sydney Harbour Marriot Hotel located at Pitt Street, Sydney. (Please Note: centrally located Sydney hotels include: Sydney Central Business District, Potts Point, Kings Cross / Darlinghurst, Woolloomooloo, Double Bay, Rushcutters Bay, Darling Harbour.)

Departure Time:

• 7:30am

Return Details:

You will return to your city hotel

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pickup is available from your selected centrally located Sydney hotel or the Sydney Harbour Marriot Hotel located at Pitt Street, Sydney. Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking.

Itinerary:

DAY 1: Sydney Hunter Valley (L)

Hotel pickups commence at 7:30am

• More than just a wine tour: We explore rural farmland and Australian natural bush, mountain ranges and grazing land as well as panoramic perspectives of the Hunter Valley from Mount View.
• Morning tea at a Wildlife Park: Enjoy native animals in a unique Australian Bush setting while having morning tea with fresh baked muffins.
• Convict and Pioneering history: View several sections of the original 1820 convict built Old Great Northern Road and travel through the historic Wollombi village, established in the early 19th century and a wonderful example of the small colonial rural townships of this era. We pause to taste "Dr. Jurds Jungle Juice" and have a short look around the village.
• Visit Hunter Valleys' best boutique wineries Sample up to 30 premium Hunter Wines at three boutique wineries, some of which are not available anywhere else in the world. Where possible, the winemaker will proudly present his product.
• Wine and food appreciation: Enjoy a tasting experience with a selection of food types matched with four premium Hunter Valley wines. Hand made chocolate and cheese tasting included daily.
• Delivered to your accommodation:The afternoon is free to stroll around the vineyards, visit the impressive Hunter Valley Gardens, go for a horse and carriage ride, or see the Hunter region by hot air balloon.

DAY 2: Hunter Valley Sydney (B)

• Join the Hunter Valley Wine School: After breakfast we transfer you to join the Hunter Valley Wine School. Walk through the on site vineyard of 30 year old Shiraz vines and discuss matters viticultural. Then it's off to the crusher and into the winery to see the air bag presses, huge tanks, the Potter Fermenters, the filtration equipment, and the largest Rotovats in the Hunter. An informal wine tutorial and tasting follows in the Wine Tasting Cellars.
• Continue remainder of the Hunter Valley Wine and Wilderness Day: On completion of the wine school you return to your accommodation to check out, and then at 2:00pm you are collected from your accommodation and continue on to a final wine tasting before commencing our return journey to Sydney via the freeway to arrive at your city hotel at approximately 5:30pm arrival.

Additional information

Vineyards of Hunter Valley Wine Country

Inclusions:

• Complimentary return hotel transfers
• Complete guided touring
• Admission to the Australian Reptile Park
  
• Morning tea on day 1
• Lunch on day 1
• Breakfast on day 2
• 1 nights accommodation at either Hunter Resort or Peppers Guest House (price difference)
• Hunter Resort Wine School including return transfers if staying at Peppers Guest House
• Wine tasting as indicated in itinerary
• Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Exclusions:

• Beverages with meals
• Dinner on day 1
• Lunch on day 2
• Grauities (optional)

Hotel list:

HUNTER RESORT COUNTRY ESTATE
Hermitage Road
Pokolbin, NSW
Australia

Tel: +61 (02) 4998 7777

OR

PEPPERS GUEST HOUSE
Ekerts Road
Pokolbin, NSW
Australia

Tel: +61 (02) 4993 8999

Additional information

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of travel
• Confirmation for this tour will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
• Tour will only operate with a minimum of 2 passengers
• Due to space restrictions on the vehicle only a small overnight bag can be taken. It may be possible to store luggage at your Sydney hotel.

Your Guides:

Great care is taken to ensure any guides selected to lead the tours have an extensive knowledge of flora and fauna species, features of the areas visited and the recent and ancient history of the regions. Guides are also Senior First Aid Qualified.

Vehicles Used:

The vehicles are the most comfortable and safe touring vehicles of their size and carry between 2 - 14 passengers. Standard features include air-conditioning, cloth covered seats, carpet and music system. We also have first aid kit, telephone, library of flora and fauna and binoculars.

Booking Details:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of travel
• 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.