Private Hunter Valley Wine Tour

Your Private Hunter Valley Day

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Everything about the day is yours to shape: which cellar doors you visit, how long you linger and when you set off. No strangers along for the ride, just your group and a guide who knows the valley.

Tell us what you are after and we will build the day around it, whether that is big-name labels, small family estates or a long lunch in the middle. Pricing works on group size, and we can take larger groups on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we do this tour without alcohol?
Yes! Every Newy Tour Co wine tour now offers a non-alcoholic version at no extra cost — for some or all of your group. Just let us know when you book. 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 — a popular choice for health, religious or cultural reasons. 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.

What makes the Private Hunter Valley Wine Tour different to the public tour?
The private version is fully tailored to your group. You choose your group size, departure time and ideal balance of cellar doors, food experiences and pacing. The public Hunter Valley Wine Tour has a fixed itinerary, set 8am to 9am pickup and a small-group cap of 11 guests. Private tours are ideal for milestone occasions, corporate days, hens or bucks weekends, family celebrations and groups who want full flexibility.

How long is the tour?
8 to 10 hours total, depending on your chosen pace and itinerary. We pick up between 8am and 9am from your Newcastle address and return around 5pm.

What’s the price per person?
Pricing for private tours is on a sliding scale based on group size. Smaller groups see a higher per-person rate, larger groups see better value per head. Get in touch with your dates and group size and we’ll send a quote. We can accommodate everything from intimate couples through to larger groups on request.

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.

Can we choose which cellar doors to visit?
Yes. That’s the point of going private. We’ll talk through your group’s preferences (Semillon focus, sparkling, boutique vs established names, food pairings) and build an itinerary that delivers what you actually want from the day. Our regular partner venues include Audrey Wilkinson, Mount Pleasant, Hungerford Hill, Saltire Estate, Bonvilla Estate, Jac & Jones, Hunter Wine Lab, Small Mouth Vodka and Binnorie Dairy, with other options available based on group preferences.

Is lunch included?
No, lunch is at your own cost. We typically stop at 4 Pines at The Farm for a relaxed à la carte meal overlooking the vines, but we can suggest other lunch venues based on your group’s preferences.

Where do you pick up from in Newcastle?
We pick up from your Newcastle address (hotel, Airbnb or private residence) across Newcastle East, Newcastle West, Merewether and nearby suburbs. Tell us your address when booking and we’ll confirm. Staying in the Hunter Valley instead? Our private Hunter Valley wine tour with Hunter Valley pickup collects you from Pokolbin, Cessnock, Lovedale, Nulkaba and Allandale, seven days a week.

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.

Planning this for a work function, a conference group or a milestone celebration? We run the same day for larger numbers by mini-coach or coach. See large group tours from Newcastle for vehicle options and lead times.