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.

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

	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

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.

	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

	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

• 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.

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.

	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 Blake

	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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• 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.

	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 Narelle Rigney January 2008.

	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

• ALLANDALE HUNTER VALLEY WINERY
• AUDREYS WILKINSONS WINE TASTINGS
• DEBORTOLI HUNTER VALLEY WINES
• BIMBADGEN WINE AND FOOD
• BLUEBERRY HILL
• KENDUNCAN WINES
• HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS
• KELMAN VINEYARDS
• LAKES FOLLY
• HUNGERFORD HILL
• IRON GATE HUNTER VALLEY WINERY
• ROSEMOUNT ESTATE
• LINDEMANS HUNTER VALLEY WINES
• GARTELMANS
• HUNTER VALLY WINE SELECTORS
• FIRST CREEK HUNTER VALLEY WINES
• GABRIELS PADDOCK
• PEPPERSCREEK HUNTER VALLEY VINEYARDS
• MISTLETOE WINERY
• PETERSONS HUNTER VALLEY WINES
• TYRRELLS WINES HUNTER VALLEY WINES
• TINTILLA HUNTER VALLEY WINE
• TERRACE VALE HUNTER VALLEY WINE

• HUNTER VALLEY CHEESE COMPANY
• HUNTER VALLEY CYCLING
• HUNTER VALLEY BALLOONING

• PEPPERS CREEK ACCOMMODATION
• HUNTER VALLEY RESORT

• HUNTER TOURISM
• HUNTER WEB
• TOURISM IN THE HUNTER REGION
• VISIT NSW - HUNTER VALLEY WINES

Note: Hunter Valley wine tasting tours visits only selected wineries as stated above. These wineries are listed for your general information.