Hunter Valley Wineries

Cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge & Hawkesbury Ranges. Follow the Convict Trail up Great North Road. Enjoy morning tea at the historic town of Wollombi. Experience a private tasting at world-famous Lindemans. Walk next door Rosemount Estate for further tasting. Visit the home of Bluetongue Beer and enjoy a tasting paddle of the available varieties (own expense). The Ginger Beer is a must! View an introductory DVD which explains the wine-making process. Learn about the history of wine in the Hunter region.

Enjoy a tasting platter lunch offering a range of local produce. Taste boutique wine at its best at Oakvale, one of Australia's oldest working wineries. At the quaint village of Hunter Valley Gardens enjoy wine tasting at Hunter Cellars. Stroll through the boutique shops and why not try some chocolate at the candy store. Visit the Ken Duncan Gallery to see the works of this famous Australian photographer.

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Tour Highlights

• Cross Sydney Harbour Bridge
• Cross the Hawkesbury River - renowned for its superb oysters
• Visit historic Wollombi and take a stroll in this rural valley
• Tour Cessnock and the lower Hunter Valley noted for its early Australiana townships
• Visit McWilliams Mount Pleasant Estate for a guided tour and tasting
• Enjoy a sumptuous two course lunch complimented by fine Australian table wine (vegetarian meals available on request)
• Continue through the central and lower Hunter passing many famous wineries
• Visit world renowned Lindemans for a private wine tasting and cheese platter
• Enjoy time at Hunter Valley Gardens village for wine tasting or visit the boutique shops
• Discount off wine purchases