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HunterValley
Tours
hunter valley wine tasing
The Hunter valley is one of 30 wine growing regions in Australia and one of the oldest with records dating back to the 1830s with the first plantings of red and white varieties. Today there are more than 80 wineries in this vibrant region.
The Hunter Valley is a 2 hour drive north of cosmopolitan Sydney. There is so much to do in the Valley that it is hard to know where to start.
Exciting wineries and cellar doors have been joined by a fantastic spread of shops restaurants and attractions making it the most visited wine region in Australia.
Concerts featuring world famous performers regularly make the Hunter a part of their tours - ranging from jazz to opera, blues, classical and pop musicians from around the world. Recently there has been Michael Crawford, from the original "Phantom of the Opera," Elton John and Rod Stewart appears in February 2008
There are 4 golf courses in the region and more resorts with first class facilities.
   
HUNTER
VALLEY DAY TOUR
We have a few seats available most days. Be a little flexible with your choice of dates and we will respond back to you immediately.
There is only one tour with three
different lunch options
(Gourmet Wine Tour Code HV3 -$120).
Or you may prefer a light lunch (Tour Code
HV2 -Special price $104).
Or you may prefer to do lunch of your choice (Tour
Code HV1 - $92)
Tour Highlights
Hotel Pick-ups before departing at 7.45am to 8am approximately (Read more here)
- Morning tea or a late breakfast at a cafe/coffee shop on the way. 20 minutes (at your expense) Small tour group allowing more interaction with your fellow travellers
- Experienced guides (read some of our many testimonials) with a broard knowledge of the Hunter Valley Wine Industry and an overview of Australian wine Production. At the 31st December 2007 the total wine exports was just over $3.0 Billion with total production of $4.7 Billion.
- Visit the newest Huntert Valley at Tempus Two Vineyard. The wines include dessert wines and liqueurs
- We visit 5 wineries or cellar doors, some with a 5 star classification, the highest available, from a selection classified by James Halliday one of Australia's leading wine experts and international wine judge.
- We visit selection of different properties for you to gain a full appreciation of this renowned 1830's wine region. Many of these wines are only available from the cellar doors or can be found on the wine list of many leading Australia wide restaurants.
- Visit the Chocolate shops in the afternoon and try a "super gelato".
- After our wineries visits we take you to The Smelly Cheese Shop for a tasting of some traditional handmade cheeses.
Gourmet Style
Lunch Menu for HV3 Tour
To start
Grilled Bruschetta
Followed by a
"Wine Marriage" selection of 4 gourmet style platters where you can select from each platter. Each platter is accompanied by a complimentary Hunter Valley wine.
- Sugar and Salt cured Ocean Trout With Snow Pea Leaves and Sticky Ginger Dressing
Served with a 2005 Tempus Two Semillon Sauvignon Blanc ****
- Hunter Caesar Salad With Prosciutto and Shaved Parmesan Served with
2002 Tempus Two Chardonnay *****
- Penne Pasta with Vine Ripened Tomatoes, With Roasted Olives and Baby Capers
2003 David Hook "The Gorge" Merlot ****
- Rare Roast Beef Salad with Slow Roasted Vegetables and a Honey Mustard Dressing
2003 Margan Family Cabernet Sauvignon ****
Tea/Coffeee to finish.
Light Lunch Tour Code HV2
No Lunch. Do your own lunch Tour Code HV1
Hotel Return
On your return to the city, there are times when, due to the heavy traffic congestion, we may have to drop you off in different locations around the city as close to your hotel as possible. This enables everyone to be back at their hotels with the least inconvenience.
YOUR SPECIALIZED TOUR VEHICLE is a specially manufactured MERCEDES BENZ COACH seating 14 Passengers with reclining seats, extended legroom, tinted windows, air-conditioning, CD player and a DVD. As you cruise home on the highway just stretch out your legs, put the seat back and watch a late release video to complete your leisurely day in one of Australia's oldest wine regions. We have other larger vehicles with 21 seats, 24 seats, up to 60 seat coaches.
We return to Sydney at approximately 6.30pm.
CHARTER TOURS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR SPECIAL GROUP
HUNTER VALLEY GOURMET TOUR PRICING AND LUNCH OPTIONS
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Hunter
Valley Tour Code HV3
(Includes Gourmet style lunch)
Gourmet style Lunch, (SEE MENU ABOVE) All Wine Tasting at 5 wineries, Special Cheese Tastings and sample some of the goodies at the chocolate Chocolate Shop
PRICE : $120 Adults
$70 Child 14 or under plus lunch of their choice
Hunter
Valley Tour Code HV2
The Full Tour includes the highlights and a Light Lunch
Includes Wine Tasting at 5 wineries, Cheese Tasting and Chocolates. This is the same tour as the above HV3 but different lunch options.
The Tour includes a delicious light lunch in the Hunter Gardens Village or alternative venue, where you have focaccia rolls with various fillings, served with a side salad, and other choices followed by tea or coffee of your choice.
PRICE : $104 Adults
$70 Child 14 or under plus lunch of there choice
Hunter
Valley Tour Code HV1
The Full Tour is exactly the same as the tours above except you purchase your own lunch at one of the different venues in the Hunter Gardens village
Includes Wine Tasting at 5 wineries, Cheese Tasting and Chocolates shops.
PRICE : $92 Adults
$70 child 14 and under plus lunch of their choice
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Phone 1800 011 103
HUNTER
VALLEY WINE TASTING TOURS BOOK NOW
Phone:
1800 011 103
Free call from
anywhere in Australia
(including most public phones)
Booking office open to take your call
Sydney time
6am - 11pm
International
Enquiries call:
+612 8920 1151
GIFT CERTIFICATES for
HUNTER VALLEY TOURS
- You can purchase a gift certificate for your friends or
family. We will make out a special gift certificate with
the individual names included and forward it to you in order
for you to give it to your friends or family.
- You can pay by credit card or by cheque and the gift certificate is valid any time withing a 3 month period.
- A gift certificate owner just needs to ring us to book on a day tour that suits and quote the certificate number provided.
- The certificate is well-presented on a quality presentation form with a matching envelope.
Sydney Wilderness Tours
Phone: 1800 011 103
Free call from anywhere in Australia
(including public phones).
International: +612 8920 1151
Email: info@sydneywildernesstours.com.au
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this testimonial from Sandra La Rose Pearce
 Hi
Geoffrey
Absolutely fantastic. NIgel and Rae were sensational,
helpful, obliging. We will definitely do this again.
I have asked the students to do a feedback, I will see
them on Friday.
Thanks again Sandra and Lawrence 
Sandra La Rose Pearce
Cookery/Patisserie/Hospitality Teacher Sydney Campus
May 2008
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this testimonial from The Brunskill family
Just wanted to e-mail you to say we've just returned
from a great holiday in Australia, but wanted to let
you know how much we enjoyed our day trips to the Hunter
Valley last Tuesday (with Daniel) and the Blue Mountains
on Friday (with Nigel). They both made the days go well,
and helped to make our second visit to Oz really special.
Please pass our thanks on to them.
The Brunskill family April 2008
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this testimonial from Sanjeev and Raveen
Hi, I just wanted to thank Nigel and Sydney Wilderness
tours for providing my sister and I with an amazing
day out. Our tour guide (Nigel) was not only hilariously
entertaining but very informative and made sure we were
taken to wineries that were down to earth and very inviting.
Sanjeev and Raveen, the Kiwi Canadian girls
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this testimonial from Narelle Rigney
I recently travelled to the Hunter Valley today on one
of your tours. I am writing to let you know what a wonderful
day we all had. My thanks must go to Nigel our driver
for making the day such a fantastic experience.He went
out of his way to meld us into a cohesive group and
his commentary was both educational and interesting.
I will certainly recommend your tours to my friends.
Could you please convey my appreciation to Nigel for
making our day such fun
Thanking You,
Narelle Rigney January 2008.
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this testimonial from Blake
Hi Sally,
Yes thank you I received the Hunter Valley Gift Certificate
yesterday and it looks very professional. Again, thank
you for your excellent service with this whole matter,
you have been great to deal with.
Regards
Blake
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this testimonial from Kristyn Carriere
Hello Geoffery,
I'd like to sincerely thank you for booking our wine
tour. I would also like to thank Nigel and Rae for leading
us on a wonderful day through the Hunter Valley. Every
member of our group thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Nigel
and Rae made the day a blast with their flexible tour
planning and wonderful commentary throughout. They took
us to some wonderful places and brought us to some hidden
gems where other tours probably would not have been
able to venture. Thanks again!
-Kristyn Carriere with "Finding Nemo" July
2007
Kristyn Carriere July 2007.
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this testimonial from Paul
HI Geoffrey, Just a quick note to thank you for the
service. Nigel was a brilliant guide and added a lot
of value for the crowd of international students - the
whole day ran like clock work, from the organizing of
the wine tastings, to the arrival at Potters Brewery
with lunch on the table waiting for us.
We will definitely use your service again with Nigel
as the guide.
Thanks, Paul Aug 2007
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HUNTER VALLEY RESOURCES
HUNTER VALLEY WINERIES
HUNTER VALLEY ACTIVITIES
HUNTER VALLEY ACCOMMODATION
HUNTER VALLEY GENERAL TOURISM SITES
Note: Hunter Valley wine tasting tours visits only
selected wineries as stated above. These wineries are listed
for your general information.
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