About this tour
A full-day private wine tour of Australia's oldest wine region, tailored entirely to your preferences. You'll visit award-winning wineries across Mount View and Pokolbin, with the option to choose which vineyards to explore or let your guide recommend. The route is flexible too — start in the Hunter Valley proper, or detour via the Hawkesbury River town of Brooklyn or the heritage village of Wollombi on the way. Includes a guide and accommodation for food and wine experiences at acclaimed restaurants and local producers.
Highlights
- Choose your own wineries or follow expert recommendations
- Award-winning vineyards in Mount View overlooking the region
- Well-known vineyards in Pokolbin village
- Flexible routing via Brooklyn riverside or Wollombi heritage village
- Access to acclaimed restaurants and local food producers
- Fully customisable itinerary — entirely your day
- Completely wheelchair and pram accessible throughout
What to expect
Your guide collects you and the route unfolds according to your preferences. If you want to include a stop in Brooklyn on the Hawkesbury River or take the scenic northern route through national parks and heritage villages, that's set. Once in the Hunter Valley, you'll visit a selection of wineries — typically starting in the Mount View area with its commanding outlook over the vineyards, then moving to Pokolbin. At each stop, you'll taste wines and explore the cellar door experience. Between tastings, you may visit acclaimed restaurants or local food and market producers depending on your interests. Your guide handles all routing and recommendations based on what appeals to you. The day wraps up with a return journey, timing flexible to suit your pace.
What travellers say
- Completely flexible — you design the day or lean on local guidance
- Genuine small-group or private format, not a coach tour
- Award-winning wineries in prime growing areas
- Wheelchair and pram accessible across all stops and transport
- Option to include scenic heritage villages or riverside detours
- Food and wine tastings not pre-included; expect additional costs per venue
- 8–11 hour range means long day if you're wine-tasting heavily
- No mention of lunch or meal inclusions in base package
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits wine enthusiasts, food lovers, and anyone wanting a tailored Hunter Valley experience without the fixed itinerary of a group tour. It's strong for those wanting flexibility — you set the pace and choose venues, or defer to local knowledge. The tour is fully wheelchair and pram accessible; all surfaces, areas, and transportation are adapted, and the operator explicitly caters to these needs. No physical fitness barriers exist. The guide is included; food and wine purchases at venues are your own cost. Duration runs 8–11 hours depending on your choices and stops. Public transport is nearby if needed. Infants can travel in prams or specialist car seats. Best booked in advance to lock in your guide and preferred wineries, especially on weekends.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.