Premium tasting experiences & local food. The most fun you can have in 4 hours. Wine & Food puts you in a good mood! Fully customisable of course.
Group Size:
4 to 30 guests
Tour Duration:
4 hours approx
Pricing From:
Only $99 [Depending on group size]
Best Suited To:
Those who only have a limited amount of time to experience the Valley.
Inclusions:
- Tastings at 2 premium boutique wineries
- Tasting of locally crafted vodkas & gins @ Small Mouth Vodka
- Gourmet cheese tasting
- Artisan chocolate tasting
- Consult with our tour planner
- Fully customisable
Plus:
- Vehicle & friendly driver
- Pickup & return to your accommodation
- Play your own music [BYO speaker]
- Everything arranged for you so all you need to do is get on the bus!
Other Options:
What Kind of Day Would You Like To Have?
Would you prefer a chilled, classy day out or would you like more of a party vibe? Regardless of what you want, we know where to take you!
Ditch the Cheese / Chocolate Tastings
Watching what you eat? No problem. You can ditch this option and do an extra winery (+$10pp)
Cider Tasting
Swap a winery for a cider tasting (+$5pp)
Wine Cocktail Making
Learn how to blend five wines & five spirits to create sophisticated wine cocktails! We show you how to take fun spirits we’ve sourced from all over and blend with with our wines to create the perfect, stylish wine cocktail. (+$15pp) Not available for hen’s parties.
Cocktails
Drop a winery and replace it with a cocktail stop (+$10pp)
Distillery Upgrade
Upgrade from the included option to premium vodka, gin & schnapps. 16 pax max. Not suitable for hen’s parties (unless it’s a tame one) (+$10pp)
Lunch
While the off-the-shelf tour doesn’t include lunch that doesn’t mean you can’t have it. You can either drop a tasting or add extra time to the day.
Make a Suggestion
Want to visit your favourite winery or maybe there’s one you’re dying to try? Whatever it is just let us know and We’ll see if we can make it work.
Lunch Options:
While a lunch stop isn’t a standard inclusion on this tour you can add it. Note that adding this option will increase the time spent on the tour and an additional charge of $165 applies because you have the vehicle and driver for longer. Here are some options:
4 Pines at The Farm (+$30pp)
A casual dining experience with friendly atmosphere and a view at the Hunter’s #1 brewery. Includes a drink. menu.
Tatler Wines (+$35pp)
Courtyard Eclectic @ Tatler offers a unique dining experience with exquisite cuisine and a welcoming atmosphere. Includes a drink. menu
Lunch + Wine @ Twine Restaurant (+$40pp)
Enjoy an amazing lunch by the award winning Twine Restaurant, featuring local produce and a drink. (menu)
Baume Restaurant
Choose from 3 menus at the hugely popular Baume Restaurant. Be quick though! (menu)
High Tea (+$65pp)
Indulge in a decadent high tea in the sun-filled Conservatory, boasting views of the rose garden and Brokenback Ranges cascading in the distance.
Epic Food & Wine Tasting Experience (+$60pp)
(Light lunch) Enjoy an exquisite tasting experience paired with seasonal, contemporary Australian cuisine prepared by the master chefs at a local fine dining restaurant. 5 courses & 6 wines. (Max 16 guests) (see it here)
Picnic (+$46pp)
Relax on lush estate grounds with a styled picnic and your friends. Includes: gourmet cheeses, cured meats, handmade condiments, local olives, crackers and bread, handmade gourmet dips, salads, something sweet, fruits and nuts.
Choose Your Own Restaurant
If you’d like to not be restricted to a set menu you can choose from the excellent selection of lunch options available.
Notes on Booking:
Pickup Time
The first venue time is between 10am & 1pm. Your pickup time is determined by how long it takes to get from your pickup location to the first venue. So, if you want a first venue time of 10am and you’re 30 mins away from the valley your pickup time is 9:30am so you arrive at the first venue on time. Note that all of the wineries close at 5pm.
When you make the booking just choose the number of people you think will be attending. You are NOT locked into paying for that number if less people confirm before the invoice is due. See our terms as cancellation policy applies.
Only $250 is required to book. Your deposit is NOT refundable so only make a booking if you’re committed to the tour. Please also view our terms and conditions.
Is This Tour Suitable for Hen’s Parties?
Absolutely it is!…but not rowdy groups. No phallic paraphernalia or outrageous dress ups. Themed events are fine as long as everyone is dressed appropriately for a wine tour.
Strictly no drugs.
All Venues Subject to Availability
We recommend booking ahead and having the balance paid one month from the tour date so we can lock in your choices.
Pricing:
If you have less than 6 people you mighty like join our half-day afternoon public tour.
Prices include EVERYTHING! Tastings, vehicle & driver.
Group of 4 $189 (per participant)
Group of 5 $169 (per participant)
Group of 6 to 7 $149.00 (per participant)
Group of 8 $129.00 (per participant)
Group of 9 to 14 $119 (per participant)
Group of 15 to 20 $109.00 (per participant)
Group of 21-40 $99.00 (per participant)
Pickup Locations & Additional Charges
– Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Raymond Terrace $220
– Maitland $165
– Central Coast – $POA
– Sydney – $POA
*Price may be slightly higher or lower for vehicles from Sydney, Central Coast and obscure locations.
View full location charges for half-day tours here
What About Non-Drinkers?
Yes, we cater to them. We don’t charge them for tastings. When you make the booking, select the total number of people attending then in the additional comments section please write “including 1 not drinking”.
Last Minute Bookings
We’re the last minute experts so if the booking calendar below isn’t showing availability, give us a call on 0480 451 733.
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NOTE: Limited availability on all Saturdays from now until the end of December. Please phone to confirm availability first.