Hunter Valley Wine Tours

The Hunter Valley, New South Wales is respected as the oldest wine country in Australia, so expect to see its rolling hills decorated with flourishing vineyards that seem to stretch forever. There are more than 120 wineries, undoubtedly the largest gathering of vineyards and cellars.

Hunter Valley wine tours can escort you from Sydney for day trips or pick you up near your hotel door if you're staying in the wine region. A variety of tours depart daily from Sydney and from the Hunter Valley region. You can choose to travel via luxury coaches, buses, horse drawn carriage or even by helicopter.

Hunter Valley tours offer more than just transport. Many tour operators are experienced winemakers or wine appreciators and so will introduce you to rare wines and popular drops at both boutique and commercial wineries.

The Hunter Valley, NSW is also a popular spot for events such as opera in the vineyards, jazz festivals, gastronomic feasts and golf tournaments. So if you're looking for that extra little something to add to your wine tour experience, book your Hunter Valley wine tour at a time of year when special events are occurring.

Hunter Valley wines are the perfect accompaniment to these events, which explains why many festivals and celebrations are held at the wineries. Hunter Valley gardens are also lovely settings to enjoy a glass of local wine and a jazz afternoon.

You'll find the location of the many wineries dotted throughout the region on a map of the Hunter Valley. You'd better stay a while if you're planning to visit them all.