Australia's oldest wine region, the Hunter Valley is renowned for world-class Semillon and Shiraz. Located 2 hours north of Sydney, this private tour explores boutique wineries, craft distilleries, and gourmet produce in the heart of wine country. Visit hand-picked venues including Allandale Winery, McGuigan Wines at Roche Estate, and Pokolbin Distillery for an intimate, owner-operated experience away from the crowds.

Your first stop is Allandale, a boutique family-owned winery specializing in classic Hunter Valley Semillon and Shiraz. Unlike the crowded commercial cellar doors on the tour bus circuit, Allandale offers an intimate tasting experience where you can take your time, ask questions, and discover what makes Hunter wines truly distinctive.

Break for lunch at Harrigan's Irish Pub, a Hunter Valley institution offering great food, cold drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. Lunch is at your own expense, giving you complete freedom to choose what you feel like — from light bites to a full pub lunch with local wine.

Continue to McGuigan Wines at the striking Roche Estate complex, one of the Hunter's most iconic family winemakers with over 100 years of history. Taste from their award-winning range including the renowned Black Label series, all in a modern cellar door that showcases the best of Australian winemaking tradition.

Before heading back to Sydney, experience something different at Pokolbin Distillery, where small-batch organic spirits are crafted on-site. Their unique test-tube tasting lets you sample a range of craft gin, vodka, and liqueurs inspired by Australian botanicals and Polish heritage — a memorable finish to your Hunter Valley day.