About this tour
A private 11-hour day tour from Port Macquarie to Hunter Valley wineries, breweries and cheese producers, where you choose the venues and set the pace. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide who can lead or step back—whatever suits your group—and skip the queues that larger tours face. Tasting fees are included; you pay separately for anything you buy or eat. Groups of 6–11 people only.
Highlights
- Private vehicle means no queues and access to areas closed to bigger groups
- You pick venues to visit based on your tastes and budget
- Decide how long to spend at each stop—flexibility built in
- Tasting fees covered; bring your own music or enjoy commentary
- Spacious vehicle with room to store wine and purchases
- Service animals and prams accommodated without fuss
- Minimum 6 guests, maximum 11 for genuinely small-group experience
What to expect
You'll be picked up and travel in a modern, air-conditioned coach to Hunter Valley. Once there, you and your group decide which wineries, breweries or cheese venues appeal to you. The guide can lead tastings and share knowledge, or you can explore independently and meet back at an agreed time—you're in control. Tasting fees are already paid for, so you focus on sampling. Bring cash or card for any food, wine or products you'd like to purchase. The driver handles navigation and parking.
The day wraps around your choices and pace. There's no set itinerary racing you through five venues in five hours. If you want to linger at one spot or skip another, that works. Bring a cooler or use the vehicle's space to transport bottles home.
What travellers say
- Skip-the-queue access and smaller group dynamics at each stop
- Real flexibility—you steer the day, not a fixed schedule
- Tasting fees included makes budgeting straightforward
- Ample boot space means you can shop without worry
- Guide steps back if you prefer independence
- Minimum 6 guests required; small friend groups may not qualify
- Meals and wine purchases add up quickly—plan your budget
- Eleven hours is mostly travel; actual venue time limited
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 groups of friends or families who want flexibility and don't enjoy herding through crowded tour buses. It's especially good if your group has mixed interests—some want serious wine education, others prefer casual browsing and food. Physically suitable for most; prams and infant seats are available, and service animals travel with you. Caveats: you must have a minimum of 6 people (smaller groups won't be viable); peak times in Hunter Valley can still mean busy venues, even if your group avoids queueing. Venue selection and meal costs are on you. Coffee and tea aren't provided—factor that in. Tips aren't included. The 11-hour duration includes travel time, so actual tasting time will be less. Price is per group, not per person, based on 6 people minimum and 11 maximum.
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.