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Glandore burning of the barrel, paranormal historic tour, paranormal historic tours.

As the sun goes down over Q Station, many of our shadowy buildings have stories to tell; 150 years of misfortune and untimely deaths; stories of pain, loss and suffering. This is our most popular ghost tour. ​ Whether you believe in ghosts or not, this 2.5 hour tour will keep you entertained as you walk our site, discovering the intriguing stories of Q Station’s history and the spirits who linger today.  Grab a lantern and join our guide!

Available for 15 years and over. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Moderate mobility and fitness required as well as comfortable walking shoes.

Tours available 7 days a week 

Hunter valley Tours

Half day tour, hunter valley sample tour.

Experience some of the best boutique winery's the hunter has to off. We will stop at 2 Cellar doors, one at which we will do a cheese and wine pairing with an option to try some locally crafted beers.If you’re not already full you will be after this, we will try some locally made cheese, chocolate and olives . 

Tour is fully inclusive of all tasting fees. 

Morning Tours 

Time- 915am to 115pm

Cost -$95pp

Afternoon Tours

Time- 2pm to 6pm

Cost -$105pp

  Prices based on pick up in Pokolbin. Cessnock. Outside these areas additonal travel costs may apply 

 Experience the best of the Hunter Valley . Explore 3 Family Winery's , Try some locally made Hunter Valley Gins & vodkas followed by a Grazing Lunch . If  you’re not already full then we have some cheese chocolate and olives for you to try. Tour is fully inclusive of all meals and tasting fees. Group tours start at $160pp

Private Vehicles also available, please see prices below. 

1-2 ppl- $500 Total

3-7ppl - $200pp

8+ ppl - $180pp 

  Prices based on pick up in Pokolbin. Cessnock, Singleton, Broke & Branxton areas. Outside these areas additonal travel costs may apply.

Twilight Tours

Brewery and distillery tour.

     Get your Friends together for an amazing afternoon and evening around the Hunter Valley. Starting from 2pm we will visit 2 Small Family Winery's. We will try some amazing Locally made Gins, Vodkas and liquors, followed by a selection beers to quench your thirst.Ending the night with a tapas style dinner and cocktail at Goldfish. 

1-2ppl - $550

3-7 ppl- $220pp

8 + ppl - $200pp 

  Prices based on pick up in Pokolbin. Cessnock, Singleton, Broke & Branxton areas. Outside these areas additonal travel costs may apply. 

Not much a wine drinker? Don't worry we have you covered. Explore 3 Locally owned and operated Distillery's showcasing a range of Vodkas, Gins and Liqueur. We will also stop at 2 brewery's where we will have lunch at one of them. Finishing off with a cheese olive and chocolate  tasting. 

1-2ppl - $500

3-7ppl- $220pp

8+ ppl- $200pp

  Prices based on pick up in Pokolbin. Cessnock, Singleton, Broke & Branxton areas. Outside these areas additonal travel costs may apply.  

Airport and Cruise Transfers

Sit back, relax and unwind . Let us take care of you the minute you leave your front door. Door to door Private airport and cruise transfers .

Prices From- 

Sydney Airport and Cruise Terminals 

1-4 Passangers- $350 Each Way

5-11 Passangers - $550 Each Way

12+ Please message for Quote

10% discount for booking return 

Newcastle Airport

1-4 Passangers- $220 Each Way

5-11 Passangers - $440 Each Way 

These are private services. All prices include all tolls and taxes. 

Prices based on pick up from Nelson Bay, Singleton, Maitland,Cessnock, Central Newcaslte and surrounding suburbs . Outside these areas prices may vary. Call or message for More details.

Let us take care of you and your guests on your special day. We have access to a range of buses, limousines and even coaches. No event to big or to small. From 1 to 300ppl, let us plan your special day. Give us a call on 0458079232 and let us arrange your special day for you.

Design Your own tour

Design your own itinerary and go where you want. Hire our bus and driver for the day for your own charter or tour. 

Tour Hire-  (8hrs Hire 930am- 530pm)

6 seat van  - $550

11 Seat Van- $770

12 + ask for Quote 

We also offer charters for Race days, Corporate events, Anything you need a vehicle for. So send us a message to plan your next adventure.

Recommended Accommodation

Cabins in the clouds - vacy.

 Cabins in the Clouds is your ultimate romantic retreat for two. Our private cabins, all with outdoor hot tubs, will provide you with a cozy getaway to soothe your soul and relax your mind with fantastic views, abundant wildlife, the sounds of nature, and fresh mountain air. All 5 cabins have their own personality so there is something for everyone! We can customize your stay with special inclusions for your loved one to be in the cabin on arrival, ready to impress for that memorable occasion. 

Hunter River Retreat

 If you can imagine relaxing and unwinding on the deck of your own private rustic cottage, taking in stunning views, sitting back and enjoying the peace and tranquility of a bush setting or perhaps sipping a glass of fine Hunter Valley wine and doing nothing but soaking up the peace and serenity. Then a visit to Hunter River Retreat is a must! 

Palmers Lane Estate

 Palmers Lane Estate is a family-owned and family-run accommodation located in the iconic Hunter Valley wine region. We have 10 beautifully appointed lodges set across 50 acres, ranging from 3 to 6 bedrooms, and in a rural location that is peaceful and serene by design just an hour from Newcastle 

Suttons Estate

 Sutton Estate is set on 27 acres of beautiful nature walks and arguably as close to the wineries and concerts as you could get. Central in the Hunter Valley, the property offers the best spot to get to concerts, wineries, restaurants and the Food and Wine Trail. Want your whole holiday covered? We offer accommodation, electric bike hire for wine tours and Wine Escape Room. We are in central Pokolbin and rated 5 stars on location! 

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There are a few ways to get around the Hunter Valley’s wineries, and if you don’t feel like driving, going on a wine tasting tour is one of the best ways to experience the region.

Whether you want someone to organise everything for you or you’d rather a more customised experience, there’s a Hunter Valley tour to suit you. To help you out, we made this guide to companies offering wine tours in the Hunter Valley. Go forth and get touring! 

Aero Logistics

Want to get around the Hunter Valley in the air? Choose from one of Aero Logistics’ many tour options, and take to the skies before stopping off for wine tasting and lunch. It’s a luxurious (and incredibly scenic) way to get to know the Hunter, with prices starting at $110 per person.

All Around the Vines

All Around the Vines takes the hassle out of planning your Hunter Valley wine tasting. Whether you choose the half or full day pre-planned tour or customise your own, All Around the Vines will pick you up from your accommodation, making getting around wine country a breeze.

Boutique Tours Australia

Boutique Tours Australia offers a Hunter Valley wine tasting tour departing from Sydney, ideal for visitors who aren’t local to the Hunter region and don’t fancy an overnight stay. Visit three boutique cellar doors, and try local cheese at an organised tasting.

Experience the best the Hunter Valley has to offer with a tour by Cheers Bus. Whether you book a small group tour or a private, customised excursion, the friendly staff at Cheers Bus will make sure you get the most out of your Hunter Valley trip.

Cloud 9 Tours

Cloud 9 Tours offer totally private full or half day tours in the Hunter Valley. That means you’ll only spend time with your nearest and dearest, hopping between cellar doors tasting local wine, cheese, and chocolate. Cloud 9 Tours also offers an option for hens parties, for brides who want a getaway with plenty of wine, cheese, and chocolate.

Dave’s offers guided, small group full day Hunter Valley tours departing from the Hunter, Newcastle, and Sydney. Sample the best of the Hunter’s wine and beer on the $225 per person Grains & Grapes Tour, or try local cheese and chocolate (as well as wine and beer) on the Taste of the Hunter tour for the same price.

diVine Tours

diVine Tours are all about showing visitors the hidden gems of the Hunter Valley that they might not find without experienced local guides. diVine Tours only offer private tours, whether it's a small group of up to five people or a larger group, so you can enjoy the company of your friends and family. diVine Tours also run tours on weekdays, perfect for a midweek getaway.

Grape to Glass Wine Tours

Grape to Glass Wine Tours are private and personalised for groups from two to 20, so you can really tailor your Hunter Valley experience to your liking. One of the best parts of a tour with Grape to Glass, apart from the outstanding hospitality and visits to boutique cellar doors? Tours are dog-friendly, so you can bring your furry friend along on your wine country adventure.

Group Wine Tours Hunter Valley

Paul and Margueriette are behind Group Wine Tours Hunter Valley, and they’re passionate about showing visitors the valley’s smaller wineries. On a tour with Paul and Margueriette, you’ll be able to explore cellar doors, distilleries, breweries, cheese shops, and a restaurant for lunch.

Hunter Trikes

Are you after a unique way to experience the Hunter Valley? Try Hunter Trikes, where you’ll get to kick back on a trike while your experienced guide drives you through scenic wine country. Choose from eight different Hunter Valley tours, including a Gourmet Wine Experience, Brewery Dash, and Sunset Cruise.

Hunter Valley Amazing Wine Tours

Sometimes too much choice isn’t a good thing, so if you want a hassle-free wine country experience, choose from Hunter Valley Amazing Wine Tours’ three tour options – half day, full day (pick up from either Cessnock/ Pokolbin or Newcastle/ Lake Macquarie/ Maitland/ Broke), or a private full day tour.

Hunter Valley Classic Carriages

Slow right down and feel like you’ve gone back in time with a wine tour by Hunter Valley Classic Carriages. There’s stacks of tour options to choose from, like exclusive half and full day couples charters, small group tours, and even wedding carriage hire.

Hunter Valley Girls Getaway

The Hunter Valley is an ideal spot for a weekend away with your girlfriends, and why not remove the stress of organising by booking a tour with Hunter Valley Girls Getaway? Hunter Valley Girls Getaway packages include two-nights accommodation, a full day wine tour, complimentary wine on arrival, and a premium charcuterie board at your accommodation, with prices starting at $422 per person for a group of 10.

Hunter Valley Limo Wine Tours

If you want to go proper fancy for your Hunter Valley wine tour, book a tour with Hunter Valley Limo Wine Tours. With three packages to choose from, starting at $220 per person, it’s an ideal to relax, sit back, and enjoy the Hunter Valley in style.

Hunter Valley Tours

Hunter Valley Tours specialise in small group, personalised tours in wine country that are all about getting to know the valley’s winemakers and producers. Even better, Hunter Valley Tours operate tours for people with mobility requirements like wheelchairs or scooters, so everyone can enjoy what the Hunter has to offer.

Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tours

Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tours has been showing visitors the Hunter Valley for more than 20 years, with tours departing from Sydney, Newcastle and the Hunter. Want to go for something a little different? Choose a customised private tour, great for all occasions.

Hunter Valley Winery Tours

Hunter Valley Winery Tours provide a super comprehensive experience for your Hunter Valley trip. Choose a pre-made day tour, jump on the shared tour bus if you want to get social, or have a day specially crafted to your tastes. They also run transfer services daily between the Hunter, Newcastle, and Sydney.

iHop Hunter Valley

While iHop offers a great range of guided tours and an on-demand bus service, its best offering is the region’s only hop-on hop-off bus. Operating on an hourly timetable with 14 stops to choose from, this might just be one of the most flexible ways to see the Hunter Valley.

Live Like a Local

Live Like a Local is a food and wine lover’s dream, and it might just be the most immersive tour experience in the Hunter Valley. As the name suggests, you’ll get to live like a local for four nights and five days, with stacks of unique, behind-the-scenes experiences like disgorging methode traditionelle sparkling wine, trying your hand at being a vigneron, blending your own wine, and plenty more.

Montebello Private Wine Tours

As well as being an estate with a winery and restaurant, Montebello Estate runs half day (both morning and afternoon) and full day private wine tasting tours in the Hunter Valley. You’ll get to sample some of the Hunter’s best wine, cheese, olives, and chocolate. With half day tours available for $100 per person, it’s a well-priced way to see the valley.

Taste of the Hunter Wine Tours

Experience the wine and food haven that is the Hunter Valley with Taste of the Hunter Wine Tours. Offering pickups from Hunter Valley accommodation and Newcastle, Taste of the Hunter Wine Tours aims to make your time in the Hunter easy and fun. Choose from a shared bus tour or private tour, or book a trip for your hens or corporate team.

Ted’s Tours by Chillout Travel

With six different tours on offer (including the option to create your own), Ted’s Tours knows what it’s doing when it comes to seeing the best of the Hunter Valley. Visit some of the Hunter’s hidden gems with the Boutique in Broke tour, check out the wineries that helped put the Hunter on the map with the Hunter Valley Greats option, or try the Beginners Guide to the Hunter, perfect for wine newbies.

TexTours have been running small group wine tours in the Hunter Valley for more than 15 years, so the team really know their stuff when it comes to showing visitors the best of the best in the region. Running tours primarily to boutique wineries, TexTours will give you an insight into the smaller producers that you might not otherwise have found in the Hunter Valley.

Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Tours & Kitchen

Expect knowledgeable and engaging tour guides and visits to the best wineries and restaurants in wine country on a tour with Two Fat Blokes. With eight tour types to choose from, there’s an option to suit everyone – go deluxe with a scenic helicopter flight on the Arrive in Style tour, or stick to beer with the half day Beer Belly tour.

Urban Legends Tour Co

Urban Legends Tour Co are indeed legends when it comes to touring the Hunter Valley. Whether you go for a day trip or pick one of the overnight packages, all groups big and small are catered to with a tour by Urban Legends Tour Co.

Wine D Road Tours

At Wine D Road Tours, your driver is a tour guide, not simply a bus driver, so you can rest assured that you'll get plenty of local knowledge on your tour. Offering small tours of up to 13 people only, you’ll have a fun day tasting wines with new and old friends alike.

Wine Party Tours

Are you celebrating in Hunter Valley wine country? Wine Party Tours can help you do just that. Whether it’s a birthday, hens, a family celebration, an anniversary, or just a weekend away, Wine Party Tours is all about making your day as memorable as possible. There’s also plenty of options for non-wine drinkers, with stops at breweries and distilleries.

Vino Paw Tours

Vino Paw Tours are all about bringing your dogs along for your Hunter Valley visit! The Vino Paw Tours package for two people includes two nights' accommodation, a wine tasting tour with a tour guide and bus driver, 3-course Persian fusion dinner, and breakfast on both mornings. 

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Hunter Valley Tours

From pokolbin, lovedale, rothbury, or sydney.

Our guided small group Hunter Valley wine tours from Sydney or Wine Country are unique. We visit the best boutique wineries to give the best tasting experience.

Why to choose a Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Day trip?

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Hunter Valley is famous for its wines before anything. This hidden gem is located North of Sydney in New South Wales. And a Hunter Valley wine-tasting tour takes around 3 hours to reach from Sydney and is approximately 230 km away from the capital city of NSW.

About Hunter Valley

The oldest wine region of Australia and the region boasts over 150 boutique wineries. Moreover wine tasting, Hunter Valley is a famous destination for families and kids during the summer holidays. Its rolling green hills and abundance of things to do make it a perfect destination for anyone.

Taste of Hunter Valley 

The oldest wine region of Australia and the region boasts over 150 boutique wineries . Moreover wine tasting, Hunter Valley is a famous destination for families and kids during the summer holidays. Its rolling green hills and abundance of things to do make it a perfect destination for anyone.

LOOKING FOR OTHER SYDNEY TOUR OPTIONS RATHER THAN HUNTER VALLEY WINE TASTING TOURS?

Our Sydney tours portfolio includes Blue Mountains private tours ,  Southern Highland & Kangaroo valley country excursions ,  Port Stephens Dolphin watching day trips ,  Koala & Kangaroo encounters , Sydney city private tours and Australian pearl experiences. All our sightseeing tours are accompanied by an expert driver-guide to give you a memorable experience.   

Hunter Valley Wine Tours ITINERARIES

Hunter Valley is a paradise for food and wine lovers. A winery tour to Hunter Valley from Sydney visits some of the best boutique and elegant wineries to learn the art of winemaking, taste best of Semillon the world can produce, and enjoy the beautiful countryside. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a wine sommelier, we have created three Hunter Valley wine tasting packages suits your needs. We guarantee our Hunter Valley Wine Tasting tour options will exceed your expectations too. All Hunter Valley day excursions led by one of our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides.

Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tours

(Full-Day Private Tour)

Sydney, Pokolbin & Cessnock Pickup

A full-day trip from Sydney OR Pokolbin to the Hunter Valley wine region and the most popular tour option among travellers. The itinerary includes visits to three to four different tasting venues (wine & spirit and a stop at the chocolate shop and cheese factory.

From A$ 150.00 pp | Private & Small Groups | Tasting fees included | Visit 3 to 4 Hunter Valley cellar doors | 6+ hours transport

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Hunter Valley Wine & Wildlife Tours

(Full Day Private Tour)

Sydney to Hunter Door-to-Door Service  

This is a full-day trip that departs from Sydney to Wine Country and covers wildlife experiences and wine tasting . A stop at Walkabout Wildlife Park or Hunter Valley Wildlife Park gives you time to encounter Kangaroos & native Australian wildlife before a glass of wine.

From A$ 150.00 pp | Private & Small Groups | Tasting fees included | Visit 2 Hunter Valley Wineries | 6+ hours transport

Wine, Cheese & Chocolates

(Private Experience) 

The best Hunter Valley wine-tasting tour that we recommend for wine lovers who like to pair their wine with chocolate + cheese. The private tour price includes wine tasting with a cheese and chocolate pairing from selected Hunter Valley boutique wineries.  

From A$ 190.00 pp | Private & Small Groups | Tasting fees included | Visit 3 to 4 Hunter Valley vineyard visits | 6+ hours transport

Hunter Valley Half Day Wine Tours   

(Private Tours)

Pokolbin, Lovedale & Rothbury Pickup

Spend the morning in the Hunter Valley tasting the best wines produced in the region. Travel in style and taste from two to three pre-selected boutique cellar doors of wine or spirits (tasting fees included!). Visit the chocolate or cheese factory after lunch to taste artisan local delicacies.  

From A$ 110.00 pp | Private & Small Groups | Tasting fees included | Visit 2 to 3 Hunter Valley cellar doors | 4+ hours transport

Hunter Valley Food & Wine Tours

( Private Tours )

Sydney OR Hunter Valley Door-to-Door Service  

This is a full-day private trip that departs from Sydney OR Wine Country in a luxury Mercedes Benz mini coach. The tour includes tasting from a trio of cellar doors (wine, beer or spirits) and lunch from a pre-selected venue. A visit to the chocolate factory is recommended at your own expense.

From A$ 220.00 pp | Private & Small Groups | Tasting fees & lunch Included | Visit 3 to 4 Hunter Valley vineyard visits | 6+ hours

Hot Air Balloon & Wine Tours

(Private Experience)  

From Sydney to Wine Country Tours

Enjoy the Wine Country in Style! Float around Australia’s oldest wine-growing region in a hot air balloon and make memories & take selfies in a lifetime. You will be rewarded with vistas of the sunrise and 360-degree panoramic views. Visit a duo of wineries to enjoy the best wines the region produces.  

From A$ 150.00 pp | Private & charter groups | Tasting fees included | Visit two best Halliday 5-star Hunter Valley cellar doors incl distillery tasting  | 8+ hours 

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Best Wine Country Tours

There’s no better way to experience Australia’s oldest wine region than with a private guided day tour from Sydney to Hunter Valley wine country. At Sydney Top Tours , we’re committed to delivering the best possible experience you crave for the smallest groups as couples to larger groups such as hen parties . All our tours are tailor-made to suit individual tour groups’ requirements.

You have the choice to choose from one of our pre-planned tours such as Hunter Valley wine and wildlife tours from Sydney or customize a tour with your specifications. The customised day tour options don’t end only in wine tasting, though. Perhaps your group can book a hot air balloon ride for a panoramic view of beautiful vineyards or a cheese-making master class. Get in touch with us and we can help by tailoring our tours to each part’s needs and preferences.

Things to do in Hunter Valley, NSW

Wine Tasting

Hunter Valley Gardens

Gourmet Food Experience

Take Hot Air Balloon

Cheese Tasting

Distillery Tasting

Chocolate Tasting

Koala Encounter

Beer-o-clock

Wildlife Spotting

Hunter valley tours inclusions, door to door pick up and return.

All our tours offer door-to-door pick-up and drop-off service from Sydney or Wine Country.

Free refreshments

Enjoy unlimited bottled water throughout your day trip to Hunter Valley and return.  

Flexible cancellation policy

Our flexible cancellation policy excludes tasting fees to offer you peace of mind.

Visit the best boutique wineries  

We have researched and developed relationships with the best-in-class boutique wineries in the Hunter region .

Knowledgeable guides

All our Sydney tour guides are experts in the industry who have completed over 50-day trips to Hunter Valley.

AC transportation 

Air-conditioned and near-new vehicles in our fleet for all tours departing from Sydney OR Wine Country. 

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Frequently asked questions (faq) of hunter valley wine tours.

Hunter Valley vineyards are located approximately 245 km to the North of Sydney and it’s a roughly 3-hour drive via Pacific highway.

For out of state travelers who plan on flying into Sydney Airport, we recommend booking your flights, accommodation, and airport parking in advance, to ensure that your day trip to Hunter Valley is as smooth and stress-free as possible. Mention on your booking if you need an airport pick up with flight details and arrival time.

Our preferable time to take a day tour to Hunter Valley from Sydney is between September to November where the weather is pleasant. From the beginning of December to the end of February are the harvest time and best time for grape picking. However, the weather is not the best and the temperature could be reached near 40c in mid-January.

The ‘best winery’ could be subjective, for example, there are many wineries who have named as 5-star wineries by Halliday wine companion and the top of the list are Brokenwood, McGuigan, and Tyrells. If you are looking for a relaxed atmosphere and the best customer service, Gartlemann wines in Lovedale is our recommendation. We have written a blog on the best wineries in Hunter Valley -based on awards they won recently. 

Hunter Valley is Australia’s oldest wine region and counted for over 150 very small to mass production cellar doors.

There are few cellar doors that offer free wine tasting, for example, Sobels wines in Pokolbin. However, most of Hunter Valley cellar doors charges from 5 to 10 $ per head for wine tasting and will reimburse on a purchase. The premium or single-vineyard tasting could be expensive as 25 to 50$ per head.

If you book a Hunter Valley tour with Sydney Private Tours , our guide will recommend and take you to various styles of cellar doors as per booking conditions. However, if you decide to self-drive to Hunter Valley, stop at the Hunter visitor information center at 455 Wine Country Dr to get some recommendations of cellar doors, and also a map of the region. Decide who will be the sober bob before starts your wine tastings as there are many police petrol cars at any given time around Pokolbin, Cessnock, and Lovedale areas.

The predominant grape variety planted in Hunter Valley is Semillon and widely used for dessert wines. Apart from Semillon, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Verdelho are the other grape varietals that you can taste in a Hunter Valley day trip from Sydney. Some cellar doors offer the option to do a comparison with wines produce in Orange and Mudgee NSW as well.

It all depends on the cuisine you want to have or your budget. If you are after an exclusive sit-down style meal on your Hunter Valley wine tasting tour, our recommendations are Baume at Lindeman’s cellar door, Amandas on the Edge or Bistro Molines. Usually, a lunch will price at $50 per person in these Hunter Valley restaurants . Harrigan’s Irish Pub, Foghorn Brewery and Twine restaurant are other lunch options or there are few cafes at the Hunter Valley Garden for lunch that would cost less than $20 per person.

• Cancellation policy – 2 weeks’ notice; full refund. 7 to 14 days of departure – 50% cancellation fee. Less than 7 days, loss of full fee. Tasting fees and online transaction fees will not refund in any circumstance.
• Payment – Need to have full payment at the time of confirmation.
• Tour pricing – we have per head or group tour pricing model. Hence, no discounts for children or concession cardholders.

We offer pick-up and drop off services from Sydney, Cessnok and Pokolbin in Hunter Valley. There will be a small price difference in terms of the pick up location. Please contact us to get a quotation. 

Wine tasting notes – Trying wine can feel different for everyone because our sense of taste and smell are tied to our own experiences. People may prefer one wine critic’s opinions over another’s.

There are words commonly used to describe wine that are good to know. They help you understand what a particular type of wine might be like.

Besides flavors, tasting notes also tell you about other things in the wine. According to Andrew Jefford, a wine expert, things like the way the wine feels in your mouth and its overall structure are just as important as how it smells and tastes.

Varietals – A wine varietal is a wine made from one type of grape, like pinot noir or chardonnay. Red, white, sparkling, and dessert wines are different types of wine but not varietals themselves. However, varietals are found within these categories. For example, cabernet franc is a type of red wine varietal.

In some places where wine is made, a varietal has the same name as the grape it’s made from, like a Syrah made from Syrah grapes. This is common in North America, Australia, and South America. In more traditional wine regions like France and Italy, the names of varietals come from where the wine is made, not the grape variety. For instance, a Burgundy wine from the French region is made with Pinot Noir grapes.

Terroir – It is about how the climate, soil, and landscape of a specific area impact the flavour of wine. Certain places are thought to have a stronger “terroir” than others, meaning these factors have a more distinct influence on the wine’s taste.

Tannin – It is a natural substance found in plants, seeds, bark, wood, leaves, and fruit skins. It’s a type of polyphenol, which are large molecules made up of oxygen and hydrogen. The word “tannin” comes from an old Latin word for tanner, linking to the historical use of tree bark in tanning leather. So, in a way, the name comes from that process!

Tour duration – 6 to 8 hours depending on the pick-up location

Pick up and drop off – Sydney CBD OR Hunter Valley (Pokolbin/ Cessnok) – 15 km radius

Departure – 7.30 am from Sydney OR 9.30 am from Pokolbin

Return – 5.30 pm to Sydney OR 3.30 pm to Pokolbin

Inclusions – Wine tasting from 2 small boutique Hunter Valley wineries , paired with cheese or chocolate, visit to distilery, and bottled water

Exclusions – Lunch

Tour price – A$ 190.00 per person. (max 11 passenger private small group tours, the tour starts $1000+), prices may go higher for high-demand months/weeks.

Tour itinerary – Visit a trio of small boutique Hunter Valley wineries and pair wine with cheese or chocolate, stop over for lunch to taste local produce, and visit the Hunter distillery at the end of the tour to taste spirits and liqueurs .

What to wear – Jacket in the cooler months, comfortable footwear, comfortable walking trousers/shorts, camera, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.

*** Inside winery visit – It’s a must to wear covered shoes due to WHS regulations.

Contact details – (+61) 0498507873 or [email protected]

Cancellation policy – 2 weeks’ notice; full refund. 7 to 14 days of departure – 50% cancellation fee. Less than 7 days, loss of full fee. Tasting fees and online transaction fees will not be refunded in any circumstance.

Tour duration  – 9 hours

Pick up and drop off  – Sydney CBD

Departure from Sydney  – 8.00 am

Return to Sydney  – 5.00 pm

Inclusions – Wine tasting, Expert guide, Luxury people mover, USB charging on-board, bottled water, hotel pick-up, and drop-off

Exclusions – Wildlife park entry, lunch, and cheese-tasting

Tour price – A$ 150 pp (max 11 passengers or tour starts $900+), prices may go higher for high-demand months/weeks.

Tour itinerary – Stop at Walkabout Wildlife Park , visit boutique Hunter Valley winery for tasting, and lunch, visit a chocolate shop, either visit 2 nd  winery, cheese shop, or distillery

What to wear  – Jacket in the cooler months, comfortable footwear, comfortable walking trousers/shorts, camera, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.

Additional information –

Wine tasting – We recommend Gartelmann wines at Lovedale Road due to its beautiful cosy atmosphere with outdoor seating. Other recommended wineries include Oakval, Ernest Hill & Capercaillie. 

Lunch options – Hunter Valley offers a vast variety of restaurant styles such as casual dining (Goldfish Restaurant at Roche Estate), Pub style dining (Harrigan’s Hunter Valley), or Bistro Molines for perfection. Let the guide know which restaurant you prefer for lunch.

Cheese tasting – There are 3 famous artisan cheese shops (Hunter Valley Cheese co, Hunter Belle Cheese, and Smelly Cheese Shop).

Beer tasting – The Mighty (formally Potters & Foghorn Brewery), Iron Bark Hill, Hope Valley, and Matilda Brewhouse are your options for beer paddle tasting.

Organic gin and vodka tasting – $5 per person at Hunter Distillery.

Walkabout Park entry – $30 per adult, and $15 for 3 to 15 aged

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Pick up and drop off – Sydney CBD OR Hunter Valley (Pokolbin/Cessnock) / 15 km radius

Departure – 7.30 am from Sydney OR 9.30 am from Pokolbin/Cessnock

Return – 6.00 pm to Sydney OR 4.30 pm to Pokolbin/Cessnock

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Tasting from 3 to 4 pre-selected cellar doors (wines, spirits, or beer), expert guide, luxury people mover, USB charging on-board, pick-up and drop off from accommodation and bottled water

Exclusions – Lunch, chocolate tasting, & cheese tasting

Tour Itinerary –

A usual Hunter Valley wine tour itinerary is picking up at a time suitable for the first tasting at 10 am from pre-selected Hunter Valley wineries , 2 nd tasting at 11 am, and 12.30 pm – 3 rd the tasting or lunch stop, depending on the timings for the lunch, 3 rd and 4 th tasting could be around 3 pm and 4 pm. We usually end the tour tasting spirits and liqueurs from Distilery.

Tour price – A$ 150 per person (maximum of 11 per group, $980++ tour starting price is you have a smaller group), prices may go higher for high-demand months/weeks.

*** If you need to customize the tour and want to do an inside winery visit, it’s a must to wear covered shoes due to WHS regulations. Usually, inside winery tours are available at 10.30 am or 12.30 pm (not included in the tour price)

Wineries  we visit – Our recommended wineries for this tour are Gartelmann wines Lovedale , Oakvale Estate , Capercaillie wines, and Ernest Hill vineyard.

Lunch options (excluded in tour price) – Twine Restaurant for a modern Australian Twist, Muse Restaurant at Broke Road, Goldfish Bar & Kitchen for a casual lunch, or Harrigans for a pub meal.

Cheese tasting – Cheese tasting at the Hunter Valley Cheese Co usually costs $7.95 for a Five Cheese Platter PP.

Beer Paddles – can choose beer tasting from Iron Bark Hill Brewhouse or Mighty Hunter Valley.

Hunter Distillery – This certified Organic distillery offers unique ‘test-tube’ tasting sessions for Gin, Vodka, Liqueurs, and Schnapps.

Cancellation policy – 2 weeks’ notice; full refund. 7 to 14 days of departure – 50% cancellation fee. Less than 7 days, loss of full fee. Tasting fees and online transaction fees will not refund in any circumstance.

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Explore the highlights of the scenic Hunter Valley in this packed Half Day Tour, visiting a trio of different venues for a range of tasting experiences that will be sure to please the wine, cheese and spirit lovers!

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Our custom tour option is perfect for couples through to groups of up to 20 people looking for a fully guided all-inclusive designed tour, tailored specifically to your personal tastes and preferences –  creating your perfect wine country experience!

Swirl, sip and taste your way around the beautiful Hunter Region as we sample a range of locally made gourmet produce, premium wines and spirits on a tasting adventure with a difference!

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This is a great service, great recommendation, best way to do a wine tasting day always on time and so helpful will definitely use again.

We went on the Taste n Graze yesterday. Pete our driver was great and very informative. Food and wine pairing was amazing. This is the second tour with have done with IHOP and certainly will be doing another one when next we are in the Hunter Valley.

I don’t normally review (on trip advisor) but felt the need to with this fantastic company. Kristy our driver today was fantastic ,very well informed,and did all she could to make our day fabulous . The bus was extremely cleaned and well sanitized in this current climate. What a fabulous day to spend with our dear friends who depart back to the UK.

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The iHop is a great way to get around the Hunter Valley without having to drive. It allows you to explore different places at your own pace. The pick up and drop off from your accommodation is very convenient, and an added bonus is that all your purchases throughout the day is kept onboard the bus, no need to cart everything around with you. There’s even an esky for any cheese / chocolates. Very friendly service with great recommendations! We had a very enjoyable day and would certainly recommend this! Lezette E

We had an awesome day on the ‘central Pokolbin’ route with Tim as our driver and guide. What a fantastic service!! We got to enjoy a bunch of wineries and the timetable of the ihop service works so well. Tim was also really knowledgeable and helpful to suggest some great options. He also took care of our purchases on each stop and had a cold esky on board for the choccies!! Tim – thanks for the best day. We wouldn’t tour the Hunter any other way from now on! ‘Team Bec’ Rebecca C

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The Hunter Valley is located 2 hours (approx) north of Sydney and is accessible by car, bus, train or air. The nearest public airport is Newcastle/Williamtown Airport around 45 minutes drive from the Hunter Valley. Newcastle Airport is serviced by a range of Airlines and offers direct flights to and from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, the Gold Coast and other regional centres.

Travelling by train is a little more of a trek as you need to make several track changes and transfer to a bus for the final leg of your journey. We recommend if planning your trip using public transport to get a bus into Vincent Street, Cessnock and then book a pick-up from there to join the tour. You can plan your trip using public transport at: www.transportnsw.info

Driving in to the region is the easiest option and with so many beautiful accommodation venues to choose from, we recommend staying for at least the night to get the most out your time in the Hunter Valley! Once you arrive here, leave your car behind and book a tour and designated driver to get you around during your stay!

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We usually visit a choice of the following for wine tastings:

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- The Garden Cellars at Hunter Valley Gardens

- Mount Pleasant

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We can, of course, also look into any specific wineries that you would want to visit to check their availability and price.

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Coach Hire are the number one group transportation company with nationwide coverage. During our successful and fruitful time as Australia’s leading tour operator we have been offering superb wine tours the length and breadth of Australia’s best wine producing areas.

Coach Hire have many local depots all over these key areas, and it gives us the expert local knowledge that make our wine tours so spectacular. If you wish to read the testimonials from former happy wine tour customers you will see just how popular Coach Hire Wine Tours actually are.

As a consequence of the vast interest in our wine tours of the Hunter Valley we have decided to create five brand new Winery Tour Packages of the Hunter Valley .

Hunter Valley Wine Tour Packages are private tours for individual groups of six persons or more. If your party is smaller than six contact our friendly sales staff to discuss alternative possibilities.

Winery Tour Packages of the Hunter Valley

To get a quote please find your perfect package below and click the 'Get a Quote' box.

All these Winery Tour Packages of the Hunter Valley are available for private groups of six persons or more, you do not have to share one of our modern luxury vehicles with anybody but your colleagues and friends. This also means you can tweak your own group itinerary without having to negotiate with any third parties so that you have the perfect wine tour to suit your party.

Contact Coach Hire to speak to one of our friendly advisors to discuss all the options that are available.

A Taste of the Valley

A spectacular tour especially designed for lovers of food and drink, all based on the best produce from the Hunter Valley . Your extensive day tour takes place in one of Coach Hire’s well appointed vehicles with visits to wineries, a distillery, an olive producer, a cheese dairy with a sumptuous platter lunch included.

• Three premium wineries
• Cheese tasting
• Distillery tasting
• Olive producer tasting
• Quality platter lunch

This package starts at $104 per person

The Connoisseur

If you enjoy the finer things in life, then you will just love Coach Hire's latest wine package entitled The Connoisseur .

The Connoisseur package brings together the best produce that the Hunter Valley has to offer. Including the best wines, structured tastings, matched tastings and a wonderful lunch to keep you going through the day.

• Four wineries
• Matched cheese tasting
• Matched dessert wine pairing
• Quality lunch

This package starts at $133 per person

Wines, Spirits & Ales

Wines, Spirits & Ales is a superb package that offers a variety of the very best wines, beers and spirits produced in the Hunter Valley.

The package includes two fantastic wineries, a craft brewery, a top distillery and a quality pizza lunch, and will definitely satisfy all of your touring party as there is something for everybody.

• Two winery tastings
• One distillery tasting
• One brewery tasting
• Quality pizza lunch

Wine Lovers

The name of the package says it all, it’s all about wine, wine and more wine. The Wine Lovers package will take you on a superb adventure to discover some of the best wineries in the Hunter Valley.

The Wine Lovers tour is a comprehensive and lengthy discovery of four of the valley’s most premier cellar doors, including a superb platter lunch at a chosen select winery.

• Four premium wineries
• Luxury platter lunch

This package starts at $105 per person

Build Your Own

One of Coach Hire’s most popular Hunter Valley tours is the Build Your Own package. This exciting and comprehensive tour is carried out in one of our modern vehicles. Tour the wineries, craft breweries, local shops and farms all based in the Hunter Valley area selected by yourself.

We leave it to you to invent your own itinerary, just tell us where you want to go and we will do the rest.

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• Binnorie Dairy
• Hunter Valley Cheese Co
• Hunter Belle Cheese Room
• Hunter Valley Chocolate Co
• Potters Hotel/Hunter Beer
• Hunter Valley Olive Co
• Tomaree National Park
• Hunter Gardens

Contact coachhire.com.au regarding any of the Winery Tour Packages of the Hunter Valley , and soon you and your group will be enjoying a fantastic wine experience in the unique Hunter Valley wine region.

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Zepher Tours has the best Hunter Valley wine tour for people wanting a fun, informative, relaxed day out tasting classic Hunter Valley wines, delicious cheese, chocolate and premium spirits. Great restaurant lunch, modern, comfortable vehicles, professional driver/guides who create a great atmosphere and ensuring the day flows smoothly. Our scheduled and private Hunter valley tours depart from Sydney, Central Coast, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley with door-to-door service on request. Foodies, wine enthusiasts, newbies, travellers, Australians and international tourists – a day in the Hunter Valley with Zepher Tours means an awesome day with friends old and new.

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We specialise in Private Hunter Valley Wine Tours from Sydney, Newcastle, and the Hunter Valley. We tailor make packages to suit individual needs and budgets. Fun and informative guides, great music, and no boring commentary are our promise to you. One-day trips, overnight, or weekend escapes are available with door-to-door pick-ups and drop-offs. Perfect for team building, corporate days, birthday parties, Hens or Bucks parties, or groups of family and friends for a Private Hunter Valley Wine Tour. We also run private group food and wine tours to many other destinations near Sydney including the Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, and South Coast.

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Had a wonderful day at the Hunter with Zepher Tours. Our tour guide Sam was friendly, knowledgeable and just a very cool dude. Everything went smoothly throughout the day. Would strongly recommend this tour to everyone. We had a superb day. The wine and good humour flowed all day long. Would even recommend this trip to people who are not in to wine, it’s just so much fun!

This tour from Sydney to Hunter Valley showcases the best of Hunter Valley wineries. We visited 3 boutique wineries and tasted a wide variety of wines. Lunch was included from a selection of 5 fresh tasty choices. Raphael, our driver guide, was informative and fun. Meet people on this tour from locals to those from around the world. Do spend the day learning about wines on this fun tour.

We had a great day out in the Hunter. Pick up was on time in a clean, small and comfy bus (an esky is also provided to keep your purchases cold). The driver/guide was great. Really friendly, chatty and knowledgeable. The tour itself was brilliant. We visited 3x different wineries, vodka distillery and a chocolate factory. The wine was obviously the highlight though! Highly recommend this tour.

From the start, the driver came on time to pick us up and was very friendly and upbeat. Then we had a fun long drive to the Hunter Valley. He made us feel very comfortable! The playlist was great and put everyone in the best mood. The vineyards were amazing, from the views to the hosts! The wine tasting was great and we learned a lot! Worth every penny!

We had Billy as our tour guide and he was great fun, very informative and so friendly from the moment we got into the minibus all the way through the day. He took us to some great small wineries and the wines we tasted were of a high quality. Overall a brilliant day out and I would recommend it to anyone whether you like wine or not, the Hunter Valley is such a beautiful area!

We picked the Zepher Hunter Valley Wine Tour for our annual girls trip and loved every minute of it. John our driver was fantastic and full of knowledge. The lunch was great and so were the views. It was great having time to catch up with the girls whilst also learning about wine and of course drinking it! Thanks John for a great day and we can wait to come back and do this again.

We had an AMAZING day at Hunter Valley. All of the wineries (and not forgetting the distillery!) were brilliant, we loved that each one was completely different from another. Cheeks was also amazing! He gave great info throughout the day and we felt he went out of his way to make sure we had a brilliant day…. especially seeing the Kangaroos at the end of the day!!

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Hunter Valley Wine Tour $195

Nestled only a couple hours from the bustling city of Sydney, Hunter Valley is renowned for being the oldest wine region in Australia. A sprawling countryside region, perfect for a wine and food lovers’ journey. Our Hunter Valley Wine Tours offer a diverse itinerary, allowing you to taste some of the regions most delicious produce. All this, set in the rolling green hills of the Hunter Valley. Experience this beautiful region of New South Wales with us. Book your Hunter Valley Tour with us today!

Hunter Valley Winery Tour from Hunter Valley $120

A wine lover’s picture-perfect paradise, Hunter Valley is home to some of the best and oldest wines Australia has to offer. Located two hours north of Sydney, the region is surrounded by stunning towns and villages, rolling vineyards and olive groves, as well as breathtaking national parks. Here at the Hunter Valley, you will be treated to a variety of the worlds best wines, as well as a range of vodka tastings including Chilli, Lime, and even Chocolate! Our Hunter Valley Winery Tour from Hunter Valley follows an itinerary which enables both wine tastings at three boutique wineries, as well as creamy brie, sumptuous fettas, and other homemade produce tastings at the Smelly Cheese Shop. Join us, and experience the stunning region of New South Wales, whilst enjoying some of the worlds finest wines. Book your Hunter Valley Winery Tour from Hunter Valley today!

Hunter Valley Wine and Foodie Experience $225

Enjoy a little bit of everything Hunter Valley has to offer on our Hunter Valley Wine and Foodie experience! This premium exploration will take you to the rugged valleys of the Hunter Valley to taste some of the world-class wines at three cellar doors. Tingle your taste buds with cheese and chocolate tastings paired with local wines. Tuck into a delicious restaurant lunch and sample the weird and wonderful flavours of the liqueurs at the Hunter Valley Distillery. Experience this beautiful region of New South Wales with us. Book your Hunter Valley Wine and Foodie experience with us today!

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Trying to find an exciting and unique activity for your group of friends or work colleagues? Look no further for our Private Hunter Valley Wine Tour can easily be used for this exact purpose. Whether it is a girl’s day, birthday celebration, or end of year Christmas Party, you can make it a day to remember! By organising your groups very own Hunter Valley Wine Tour you will be provided with a host of options that suit all budgets and interests. So whether your group is made up of swirling, slurping wine experts or just a bunch of friends looking for a day out, our Hunter Valley Wine Tours are for you.

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You’re invited to our backyard dinner! …and breakfast, and tastings, and luxury coach travel, and all the wonderful things in the Hunter Valley.

The Hunter Valley is full of treasures that can easily be overlooked, we invite you to travel with us, the local company, to show you the best kept secrets of the Upper Hunter. On our package you will be treated to 4 days of yummy flavours, scenic travelling and marvelling at the vast array of what there is in the Upper Hunter Valley.

We have been working closely with local businesses and are proud to be able to offer your group a 4-day Hunter Valley Tour from as little as $630pp!

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Tours can be customised to the interests of the group but can include the following venues and activities:

Pokolbin Village Commonly known as ‘The Hunter Valley’, this small area is but just 1 of many of the wonderful places in the Hunter region. It is a hub for local wineries to grow and sell their produce. Enjoy a visit throughout the Hunter Valley Gardens and the boutique style of Pokolbin.

Denman A busy yet cosy rural township. Servicing rural industries in the region such as wine grape growing, horse breeding and farming.

Local wineries Enjoy a visit into a local winery and taste the difference. A spectacular visit for that vineyard feel, also a great opportunity for photos.

Scone township Scone is known as the ‘Horse capital of Australia! It is in a farming area and is noted for breeding thoroughbred racehorses.

Olive Farm tours Pukara Estate is more then just an olive farm. Freshness, flavour and premium quality are the characteristics that set Pukara Estate apart. Feel their passion about olive oil, vinegar and distinctive fine food products.

Open cut coal mines Although we can’t take you into a mine due to health and safety, we will get you as close as we can. Really you can’t miss them but it’s worth noting the dramatic impact the mines have on this area – the landscape, the employment and the local businesses. We will point out the various mines there are in this area.

Camel Farm Come and have an experience like no other. Get up close and personal to a herd of wild camels that were saved from slaughter that now live a life of peace and relaxation. Learn about the history of Australia and why camels are here. Be treated with a tour of the property covering how the camels are milk and how camel milk makes it way to the shelf.

Merriwa Silo Art Merriwa is a rural township with a strong history in the sheep industry. The silos are part of the great silo art project and the mural features merino sheep in Merriwa’s main attractive event of the year – the red socks on the running of the sheep!

Hunter Belle Cheese Yum. Hunter Belle Cheese’s chefs gained fame on a series of My Kitchen Rules. Their passion for Cheese will delight your tastebuds! Enjoy our visit to their quirky shop in Muswellbrook.

Singleton Sundial Forgot your watch? No problem! We will take you to the largest sundial in the Southern Hemisphere. With Australia’s love of big things this is on the list!

Scone Warbirds is an immersive aviation attraction, cafe, meeting & function centre, located at Scone Memorial Airport, with an awe-inspiring collection of historic aircraft, fighters and trainers on display.

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Whatever your needs, Cowan’s can take you where you want to go in safety, style, and comfort.

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Many visitors from Sydney choose to go on tours that spend at least a weekend exploring what the Hunter Valley has to offer. However, Hunter Valley day trips From Sydney also allow visitors from Australia’s biggest city to enjoy day trips to the same bucolic region where so many Sydney-siders spend their weekends.

Wine Country Tours is one of the many Hunter Valley tours from Sydney combining luxury mini-coach tours with tours of several renowned Hunter Valley vineyards.

Wine Country Tours, however, stands out as the only Hunter Valley wine tour led by an officially certified winemaker. Peppers Guesthouse is the first stop on the wine trip, followed by lunch at another famous restaurant.

Rover Wine Country Coaches specialises in beer and wine tasting expeditions of the Hunter Valley’s Lovedale and Pokolbin areas, while Country Trails Private Tours allows flexible lunch options and a comfortable journey in a luxury Mercedes.

Almighty Transport and Transfers is not only a Hunter Valley wine tour, but also a trip which stops at many of the Hunter Valley’s best known beer, cheese, and chocolate producers. Hall’s Private Transfer Service offers an even more luxurious chauffeur driven hire car service.

However, the most unforgettable Hunter Valley experience may be aboard a helicopter departing from Sydney Airport. It takes about two hours to travel by helicopter from Sydney to the Hunter Valley. Sydney’s Harbour Bridge and Opera House are just a couple of the legendary landmarks passengers can see from the air along the way.

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There are many ways to experience Australia’s first wine region. Apart from the wineries, there are beautiful art galleries, gardens, bicycle tours and hot air ballooning – simpley a myriad of things to do.

There are many ways to experience Australia's first wine region. Apart from the wineries, there are beautiful art galleries, gardens, bicycle tours and hot air ballooning - simpley a myriad of things to do.

Hot Air Balloons Explore the Hunter Valley from the air. Start at sunrise and take in views of the picturesque wine regions of Pokolbin and Lovedale.

Hunter Valley Cycling Why not ride the wine trail and take that special someone on a romantic leisurely bike ride to a quiet picnic destination.

Helicopter Flights Experience the beauty of Australia's Hunter Valley patchwork of vineyards with a scenic Helicopter flight.

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Coach Hire 

Aside from providing fantastic extended trips, Dencaro Tours also provides private coach hire and chartered coach services around Newcastle, Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley. Our modern coach with toilet facilities, which is always impeccably presented and seats up to 54 passengers, is available for hire for the following: 

General bus charter

Winery tours

Weddings and private functions

School excursions and offsite activities 

Seniors and social clubs

Corporate travel/events

Sporting/spectator groups. 

Local day trips and tours.

Custom service.

With a wealth of local knowledge, combined with extensive coach experience Dencaro Tours prides itself on being able to cater to all kinds of transfer and travel requirements. 

If you would like more information regarding Dencaro Tours’ coach hire service, please don't hesitate to get in touch – contact us here . 

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A Moscow Free Walking Tour of the Iconic Red Square

Updated March 10th, 2020

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No visit to Moscow, Russia is complete unless you take a walk around the famous Red Square and see the iconic sights of the city. One of the best ways to see all the famous landmarks in Moscow and learn a little something about them too is on a free Moscow walking tour through the Red Square.

Continue reading for a sneak peek at what you will see on your free tour in Moscow and for tips on both the tour and visiting the sights. Make sure to save some time during your trip to go inside of the magnificent buildings because you will not be going in the buildings during the tour.

The State Historical Museum

The Moscow free walking tour begins at the Marshal Zhukov monument in front of the State Historical Museum . You can’t miss this massive red building. The museum’s interior is almost as spectacular as the artifacts you can see within. Read my post dedicated to the museum here to find out more on what you can see and tips for visiting. Admission is free with the Moscow City Pass .

The Kremlin

Behind the walls of the Kremlin lie the working offices of Russian’s government and president. When visiting the Kremlin you can see the Armory Chamber, Cathedral Square, the Patriach’s Palace and many more cathedrals. You definitely want to buy tickets ahead of time so you avoid the long-lines. You can get free admission with the Moscow City Pass . It’s also worth it to take a guided tour if you don’t speak Russian so you have more of an understanding of what you are seeing.

St. Basil’s Cathedral

If asked to conquer up an image of Moscow, St. Basil’s Cathedral might just be the most likely image you picture. The cathedral has a museum that you can visit at a later time. You can buy tickets at the ticket kiosk outside the cathedral or receive free admission with the Moscow City Pass .

Moskva River

Next up on the tour is the Moskva River which runs through the center of Moscow. A cruise on the Moskva River is a great way to see the city from a different perspective.

GUM Shopping Mall

Who would think a mall would be one of Moscow’s most well-known attractions? GUM shopping mall across from the Kremlin makes up one of the four sides of the Red Square. The stores might be a bit too pricey for shopping, but the gorgeous interior is worth a visit. If that doesn’t convince you, the mall has some of the best ice cream! GUM is the only building you go inside during the free walking tour. There are pay bathrooms you can use while you have a few minutes of free time.

Kazan Cathedral

Located on the northeast corner of the Red Square, the Kazan Cathedral is another impressive dome-shaped building in Moscow that is also an active place of worship. Entering the cathedral is allowed, but remember to be respectful if people are worshipping.

Bolshoi Theater

Contrary to the previous buildings, the Bolshoi Theater isn’t along one of the four sides of the Red Square. Located a few minutes away, the theater is one of the best theaters in the world. Make sure to come back for a guided tour of the inside or make reservations far ahead of time to attend a ballet or opera.

Alexander Gardens

The tour ends near the Alexander Gardens , a free public park located along the western Kremlin walls. The garden’s green lawns, sculptures and water fountains offer a nice place to take a stroll or relax a bit after some busy sightseeing.

You can visit all these sites on your own, but the best part of doing the Moscow free tour is that you learn more information and have the potential to meet new people!

During my tour I started to talk to a woman from Malaysia and she invited me to join her and her friends for a Russian meal afterwards. It’s these little impromptu meetings and opportunities that I love most about traveling and add more to the sightseeing experience. While I was a little hesitant about going to the tour myself I told myself it would be a great opportunity to possibly meet new people. I love when things work out like that!

If you have already seen the iconic sights of the Red Square and are looking for other things to do in Moscow check out my What to Do in Moscow post that gives more off-the beaten track things to do in Moscow!

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How to Get There

The Moscow Free Walking Tour begins at the Marshal Zhukov monument in front of the State Historical Museum (a large red building). The website shows a map with the exact meeting point.

To get to the red square area you can take the blue 3 metro line to the Ploshchad Revolyutsii stop, or the green 2 line to the Teatralnaya station or the red 1 line to the Okhotny Ryad station. For more on how to use the metro read my Moscow Metro Guide .

Tours every day at 10:30am – 1pm in English

If you need a toilet before the start of the tour the Okhotny Ryad and GUM shopping malls are both close to the start of the tour. You will need to pay to use the toilets. There is a quick break mid-way through the tour at the GUM shopping mall where you can use the toilet if needed.

During the mid-way break in the tour you can buy some ice cream at the GUM shopping mall. There aren’t many other options or time for anything else. After the tour there are a lot of restaurants in the area. There are a couple of Varenichnaya №1 locations nearby if you would like some authentic Russian food. Their speciality is Russian dumplings. Another classic choice nearby is Grand Cafe Dr. Jhivago. While you can try traditional Russian foods like borscht and Olivier Salad, you may need a reservation. GUM has several restaurants, including a couple of buffets upstairs.

Recommendations

While I would start off your visit to Moscow with a tour of the Red Square, make sure to come back to each place to tour the inside. If you are visiting several sights consider buying the Moscow City Pass  to save money on admissions.

Other Tour Options

Another company  Moscow Free Tour  does a similar free walking tour in the Red Square. Check the site for the details on the starting point and times. If you prefer a private paid tour with a hotel pick-up and a visit to St. Basil’s Cathedral included check out this tour . For a private paid tour with a hotel pick-up and a visit to the Kremlin included you may want to take this tour or this one . Even if you don’t typically take tours, I would recommend taking tours as much as possible in Moscow. Many people do not speak English and most information is not in English either.

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22 comments.

The Kremlin looks rather imposing. It would be great to explore the history in Moscow.

There is a lot of history in Moscow to explore!

What a handy guide to get the most of Moscow’s red square! I’ve always wanted to try a walking tour and this looks like the perfect place to start!

I really enjoy walking tours, I think they are a great way to get to know a new place!

You have highlighted all the main sights around and in the Red Square indeed! I have visited Moscow in winter and the atmosphere was magical…even though it was cold 🙂 I’m looking forward to visiting in summer too!

Yes, there is a magical feel during the winter. I have to say I prefer the warmer, brighter summers though 🙂

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I am planning to go to Moscow and St. Petersburg this year so reading this was very helpful. I would love to do the walking tour! What time of year did you do it? I am planning to go in August as I really can’t stand the cold 😀 Do you think August might be a good time to visit Moscow? Thank you so much for your information!

I did the walking tour in September. July and August are the best times to visit Moscow in my opinion, so you are going at a great time! I lived in Moscow for a year so I have a lot of posts about Moscow and a couple for St. Petersburg too. Please check out my other posts as you are planning your trip and feel free to send any questions my way!

I’m a huge fan of taking free walking tours whenever my husband and I travel. We learn more about the history from the local’s perspective. Your walking tour in Moscow looks fun. The St. Basil’s Cathedral is beautiful and would love to see it. Thanks for sharing the must-see places in Moscow!

I’m a big fan of free walking tours too! I completely agree that you get a good perspective and introduction to the history of the city.

I would love to take the walking tour to get a good coverage of the area! The tip about paying for the bathrooms is great. That’s something I didn’t realize when I went to Europe for the first time from the US.

I always find it annoying paying for bathrooms in Europe!

I visited Moscow in June this year for the World Cup and I loved it. St. Basil’s Cathedral was the highlight for me, it’s such an impressive piece of architecture. I would’ve liked to visit more of Russia but maybe next time!

I really enjoyed Moscow during the World Cup too. The city was much livelier than usual!

I have been to St. Petersburg but never to Moscow. I think that these kind of tours are very useful to gather many information but I second your suggestion to visit the palaces inside as they have stunning interior decor and art treasures.

Yes, I think both going on tours and getting an overview and touring the inside of places are good to do.

Shreya Saha

St. Basil’s cathedral is definitely a beautiful place to visit. I would also love to stroll by the Alexander gardens and maybe spend some time in the shopping mall call mom maybe visit the theater, also I would love to visit Kremlin and the State Historical Museum. That’s a great list you have managed to provide here.

Never been to Russia, but the country’s history and culture has always fascinated me. Great list of things to do in Moscow’s Red Square. Kremlin is definitely on top of my list!

Russia does have a fascinating history and culture!

The architecture here always looks so beautiful. I would love to go to Russia. Some helpful tips here that would really help me navigate a future trip. I love the Russian ballet so a trip to the theater would be a must for me.

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From membership privileges to a fully stocked pro shop each of our venue brings you the many advantages of membership, along with an above par range of superb golf related facilities. In addition to numerous competitions throughout the year, golf membership benefits also include:

Social Benefits:

• Access to the Health Club, gymnasium and steam bath; 
• Access to hair & beauty salon and massage therapies; 
• Access to the Hotel's Tennis Courts; 
• Access to the Hotel’s Squash Court; 
• Use of our Swimming Pool; 
• Use of the Members Club House; 
• Tennis and squash tuition with our resident coach; 
• Golf tuition with our resident Golf Pro. ..
• Discounts of 20% on the published rack rates of the following hotel facilities Discount applicable ONLY when signed to members account, cash payment no discount applicable) 

To become a member, download and fill the membership application form, submit the form to our Golf Admin office in the hotel with a set of passport size photos. Prepare payment for the chosen membership category, once payment is done you will be issued with a membership number which will be his/her account, temporary membership cards and two car stickers for the current year.

The Pro Shop offers you a selection of top branded golf equipment, gift items and accessories you may need to make your stay with us more comfortable. We have a selection of Drivers, irons, wedges, putters and golf bags all from top manufacturers such as Taylor Made, Titleist, Cobra and Callaway. We also stock beginners and junior sets at very competitive prices. Our Resident Golf Professional is on hand to help you with any questions and guidance you may need.

For players and guests that would like to carry a piece of Windsor with them, we stock a number of top quality branded items that include clothing, genuine leather gloves, caps and much more.

Opening hours are from 6 am to 9 pm every day and we are always here to assist in any way we can.

The Club Bar with its hardwood interior and its tall vaulted ceilings offers a cool and relaxing venue for drinks and cocktails after a challenging round of golf. It is open to all golfing and social members from 6am to 10pm.

The Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club is a Kenyan 5 star hotel resort with a cluster of impressive Victorian style buildings with 130 deluxe rooms comprising of twins, doubles, studio suites and cottages all overlooking our spectacular 18 hole championship golf course, are tastefully decorated and have five star amenities. With a 16 hour business center, free internet access in all rooms and wifi in public areas, jogging tracks, tennis and squash courts heated pool among other facilities ensure you and even your family will not miss a moment of excitement when you choose to stay/visit the Windsor.

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• DAILY tours. Moscow Free Tour is the only company in the city offering 5 daily tours, including the Kremlin, regardless of the weather, day of the week and group size!
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Moscow Free Tour: Every day, 10:45 AM

Since 2011 Moscow Free Tour has been rated number 1 among all the Moscow tour companies (according to TripAdvisor.com, the world's largest travel site). Our Free Tour covers the most important and interesting attractions of the city: St. Basil's Cathedral, Red Square, Lenin's mausoleum, etc.

WHY DO WE RUN THIS TOUR FOR FREE?

• We love our city and we want to share it with guests, regardless of their budget. We want to change foreign tourists' perception of Moscow and show a beautiful, modern, open-minded and friendly city. You might like our Free Tour so much that you will decide to join our paid tours.

Just make a booking, and our guides will eagerly take you for an amazing walk through our magical city!

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Moscow kremlin tour: 2.30 pm, except thursday.

The Moscow Kremlin is a must-see attraction in Russia, a beautiful fortress in the heart of the city full of history and legends. It used to be a residence of Russian tsars and communist leaders and now it's a working place of the president of Russia. Behind medieval walls you will discover the oldest square of Moscow and amazing cathedrals where Russian rulers used to get married, crowned and buried. You will see once the largest cannon and church bell in the world. 8 hundred years of Russian history in one place. Don't miss this experience with Moscow Free tour. No prepayment and no cancelation fee.

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Moscow Kremlin Introduction Tour: Every day 3PM, except Thursday

This tour is definitely useful and beneficial for tourists who visit the Kremlin for the first time. The guide will meet you in front of the Monument to Marshal Zhukov nearby the Four Seasons Hotel and take you on a 45-minute introduction tour about the Kremlin in English. You’ll receive the most important information about the Kremlin as well as other city center highlights. Behind medieval walls you will discover the oldest square of Moscow and amazing cathedrals, where Russian rulers used to get married, crowned and buried.

Moscow Metro Tour: Every day 2PM, except Friday at 12:30PM

Take our Moscow Metro Tour and discover why our subway is recognized as the most beautiful in the world!

Booking is not essential! Just come and join the tour!

Communist Moscow Tour: Every day, 5:30 PM

For more than 70 years Moscow was the capital of the huge Soviet empire. The streets of the city are still full of remnants of the communist regime and the Cold War, and the fearsome Soviet strongholds still guard the young democracy in Russia.

Alternative Moscow Tour, 6:00 PM.

• St. John's hill, a quiet place in the city center with a pre-revolutionary spirit
• Khokhlovka, Russian hipsters and street art
• Khitrovka, the most terrifying neighborhood of Moscow in the nineteenth century: criminals, brothels and alcohol
• Zamoskvorechie, beautiful streets and lanes full of legends and love stories.

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• Kremlin tour
• Communist Tour
• Alternative Moscow Tour

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Bunker-42: A Secret Stalin's Times Bunker in the Center of Moscow

Hit the secret nuclear bunker of the the Cold War times in the center of Moscow!

• walk with a guide across all levels of the secret Bunker-42
• visit the Museum of the Cold War and get a crash course on the history of the war
• as a little bonus, you will "survive" a nuclear attack and launch a ballistic missile!

Please note that tour happens not every day and the schedule may vary. If you booked the tour online, please wait until our administrator will contact you to confirm the date and time of the tour. Or contact us +7 495 222 34 66.

Utopian Soviet Buildings

• The Palace of the Soviets instead of the Cathedral of the Christ the Saviour. It could have become one of the highest buildings in the world with a 100 m Lenin statue on the top.
• The eighth Stalinist skyscraper instead of the Zaryadye Park. It was supposed to be the tallest of all the Sisters.
• The Narkomtiazhprom (the People’s Commissariat of Heavy Industry) building instead of the GUM. How would the Red Square look like with three skyscrapers or gigantic staircases going all the way up to the 16th floor?
• The Palace of Labour instead of the Moskva Hotel. What was it, kind of a fantastic beast lying on the square or an ultimate Constructivist manifesto?
• The alternative Lenin’s Mausoleum, the “Leningradskaya Pravda” buildings and many others.
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"A very enjoybale day in Moscow. We had a very nice and knowledgeable guide Anastasia.(Nastia) She was very passionate about the City and we learnt so much in our brief four hours walk with her! Certainly this walking tour added a lot of value to our Moscow Holiday. A great idea to educate visitors about Russia and Moscow. The group was intimate enough to ask questions and stop for snacks etc..we thoriughly enjoyed it and would highly reccomend it.Carry on doing a great job!"

"I really enjoyed the tour, it was a great experience, very informative and fun. I will definitely tell everybody about that tour, keep it it is a fantastic idea!"

"Sorry I do not remember the names :( ... They were very talkative and very into everything. I think they both really love the city, and they made me feel like this to. They knew much about History, which was very informative! Great guides!!!"

"We partook of the fantastic Petersburg Free Tour. Due to our timing during the low season (shockingly not everyone is flocking to Moscow while the average temperature is 15F), it ended up being just us and Sonia, the afore-mentioned super-guide. She quickly ascertained the limited scope of our wanderings.."