We have hand-selected the best vineyards to provide you with the quintessential taste of the Hunter Valley.
Spend a full day tasting your way through the Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest wine region, on this small group tour from Newcastle. You’ll visit a hand-picked mix of iconic labels and family-run estates, with everything planned so all you have to do is relax and enjoy.
What’s Included
Three seated wine tastings
Sit-down tastings at three hand-picked cellar doors.
Artisan vodka & gin tasting
Award-winning small-batch spirits, straight from the makers.
A paired produce tasting
Local cheese, chocolate or small bites matched to the wines.
Lunch among the vines At own cost
À la carte at 4 Pines at The Farm, overlooking the vines. You buy your own meal on the day, or add a lunch and beverage package at checkout.
Non-alcoholic alternatives are available at no extra charge for guests who need them.
Why guests love this day
Stress-free travel
Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off in Newcastle.
Max 11 guests
A small group, so you are never just a number.
Stories along the way
History, winemaking and local culture between stops.
See The Tour
0:38Whether you’re a serious wine lover or just after a relaxed day out, this tour blends great local wines, beautiful scenery and warm hospitality. It’s ideal for couples, groups of friends and milestone celebrations.
We keep our groups small, capped at 11 guests, so every guest gets personal attention and an unhurried day. With comfortable transport throughout, you can relax and take in the beauty and flavours of Australia’s oldest wine region.
Why Newy Tour Co?
Please note that venues chosen for each tour can vary. We aim to show you the best day out in the Hunter Valley and will tweak our itinerary when necessary to provide this.
Already staying in the Hunter Valley? Our wine tour with local pickup collects you from your Pokolbin, Cessnock or Lovedale accommodation instead of Newcastle, and spends the whole day among the vines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Hunter Valley wine tour from Newcastle?
Approximately 8 hours door to door. Pick-ups start between 8am and 9am and we return to Newcastle around 5pm. The drive each way is roughly an hour, leaving plenty of time at each cellar door.
Do I need to be 18 to come on this tour?
Yes. This is an 18+ tour due to the cellar door wine tastings. For wine-curious families travelling with younger children, our Country NSW Day Tour is an alternative that welcomes children.
What’s included in the $229 price?
All entry fees and tasting fees: three seated wine tastings, an artisan vodka and gin tasting, and a paired food tasting (cheese, chocolate or small bites). Plus Newcastle door-to-door pick-up and drop-off, and a local guide for the full day. Lunch is at your own cost. We stop at 4 Pines at The Farm for a relaxed à la carte meal overlooking the vines.
Where do you pick up from in Newcastle?
We pick up at your Newcastle address (hotel, Airbnb or private residence) across Newcastle East, Newcastle West, Merewether and nearby suburbs. We also collect guests staying in the Hunter Valley wine country itself (Cessnock, Pokolbin, Lovedale, Nulkaba, Allandale). Tell us your address when booking and we’ll confirm.
What’s the dress code?
Dressy casual. Cellar doors prefer no thongs, ripped clothing, costumes or singlets (for men). Closed shoes are recommended for walking through the vineyards. A light jacket is handy in cooler months.
Which wineries do you visit?
Our regular itinerary includes Hungerford Hill, Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard, Small Mouth Vodka and Hunter Wine Lab, with lunch at 4 Pines at The Farm. We occasionally rotate venues to keep tastings fresh and to respond to seasonal availability, so the exact lineup may vary.
How is this different to the Private Hunter Valley Wine Tour?
This is our small-group public tour, capped at 11 guests with a fixed itinerary and set 8am to 9am pickup window. The Private Hunter Valley Wine Tour is fully tailored. You choose your cellar doors, group size and departure time. Better suited to milestone occasions, corporate days, and groups who want full flexibility.
Is lunch included in the price?
No. Lunch is at your own cost. We stop at 4 Pines at The Farm, where you order à la carte and pay on the day, or you can add a lunch and beverage package to your booking at checkout if you would rather have it sorted in advance. Everything else is included in the $229: all tastings and entry fees, the paired food tasting, your guide for the day and door-to-door transfers.
What happens if it rains?
The tour runs in all weather. The tastings, the paired food tasting and lunch are all undercover, and we take you door to door, so a wet day makes very little difference to how the day feels.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. Please tell us when you make your booking and we will pass it on to the venues. Vegetarian, gluten free and most allergies can be looked after with a bit of notice for the paired food tasting, and 4 Pines at The Farm is à la carte so there are options at lunch too.
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Destination
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Departure
Newcastle, NSW -
Departure Time
Pick ups start between 8 AM - 9 AM. -
Return Time
Approximately 5 PM. -
Dress Code
Dressy - no costumes, thongs, ripped clothing, singlets (men) -
Included
Entry FeesPersonal GuidePick Up & Drop Off -
Not Included
Lunch
Our gallery
Hungerford Hill
Small Mouth Vodka
Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard
4 Pines at the Farm
Hunter Wine Lab
Pick up & drop off to your door.
What Our Guests Say
"This tour was fantastic. From the moment Nathan picked us up to dropping us off at our door that afternoon. It was great value for money, the variety of places we visited and the time we spent at each place was perfect. We only had 5 on our tour, but that created the perfect atmosphere. I have been on many wine tours in many different countries and throughout Australia and I can guarantee that this was one of the best."
Alyssa G, TripAdvisor, June 2026
"Excellent day wine tasting in the Hunter Valley with Kiera as guide. She was very friendly and welcoming and ran the tour professionally demonstrating a huge amount of knowledge of the area and the vineyards we visited. The tastings were generous and well presented in themselves. … All in all a great experience and great company."
Sally D, TripAdvisor, April 2026
"We were lucky to have Keira all to ourselves for an all day tour of the Hunter Valley. It was great to have her pick us up right in front of the Rydges Newcastle so we didn't have to worry at all about overindulging on delicious wines! Keira was a great conversationalist, and very knowledgeable on all things wine and the NSW area. Her selection of wineries, spirit and cheese shops were spot on, and each one was thoroughly enjoyable."
DAVID M, TripAdvisor, October 2025
Prefer to Skip the Alcohol? No Extra Cost
Every public group departure now includes a non-alcoholic option at no extra cost. Simply select the "Non-Alcoholic Wine Tour Option" when you book and you'll enjoy the same relaxed day and seated tastings — with premium non-alcoholic drops from Hunter Valley names such as McGuigan Zero and Tamburlaine's organic Jack Squat range in place of the alcoholic pours. More and more guests are choosing the option for health, religious or cultural reasons, or simply because they prefer to. The itinerary is largely the same for everyone; at the occasional stop, we may take non-alcoholic guests to a nearby cellar door for their tasting before rejoining the group.
Please note: non-alcoholic (dealcoholised) wines may retain a trace of residual alcohol (up to 0.5% ABV, similar to the levels found naturally in some fruit juices), so they may not be suitable if you avoid alcohol entirely for medical, pregnancy or faith reasons. All guests on this tour must be 18+.
History of the Hunter Valley
The winding roads of Hunter Valley Wine Country hold centuries of stories just waiting to be uncorked. This tale begins in 1832 when a Scottish gentleman named James Busby arrived on Aussie shores armed with an eclectic collection of 500 European vine cuttings. With sister Catherine in tow, Busby secured a land grant and wasted no time planting those precious vines near present-day Morpeth.
By 1840 vineyards flourished across over 500 acres of Hunter Valley, and an intrepid doctor named Henry Lindeman was crafting exceptional wines that caught the attention of pioneering families like the Draytons, Tullochs, Tyrrells and Wilkinsons. Together through the mid to late 1800s they cultivated a world-class wine region.
Nearly 200 years later, Hunter Valley’s pioneering spirit lives on through skilled viticulturists and boundary-pushing winemakers unafraid to achieve richly authentic wines vintage after vintage. A growing number of estates still produce sublime wines from those original 1840s vines - extremely rare pre-phylloxera survivors. You can taste history firsthand with old vine Hunter Valley Shiraz, Semillon and Chardonnay.
The more you explore Hunter Valley wines, the deeper your appreciation for this legacy of great Australian winemaking. So grab a glass and uncork the captivating stories of Hunter Valley Wine Country.
