The 12 Best Wine Tours in Sydney

1.Chef-Led Hunter Valley Gourmet Food and Wine Day Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 728 reviews · from $198Our pick

Join chef, driver, and guide Jimmy for an 11 to 12-hour day from Sydney to the Hunter Valley. Visit the Sydney Fish Market, stop at the Hawkesbury River, taste wines at three boutique wineries, and enjoy breakfast, lunch, snacks, and fresh food pairings. Pickup is available from seven Sydney locations.

“This is easily one of the best tours we’ve done in 10 years of travelling! We toured 3 small wineries in the Hunter Valley where the wines were paired by our own guide and Chef, Jimmy. The day started with a tour of the Sydney fish market where Jimmy bought produce for some of his creations at the wineries later and gave us a class in sushi rolling. Jimmy’s good humour and enthusiasm were infectious as he shared both his gourmet guidance and local knowledge during the day. We cannot recommend this more highly !!”

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2.Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 652 reviews · from $89Best value

Leave Sydney at 7:30 am with Kangarrific Tours for a 10-hour small-group outing led by guides such as Sam. Meet koalas and kangaroos, taste cheese, chocolate, olive oil, and Hunter Valley wines, then return by luxury minibus. Wine tastings, lunch, and the A$70 wildlife fee cost extra.

“Had an absolutely wonderful experience with Sam and the group this past week! Firstly, We had some real difficulty finding the spot after an Apple Maps malfunction and Sam couldn’t have been more helpful and patient in ensuring we dRead more”

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3.Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 563 reviews · 11 hours · from $155

Spend 11 hours travelling from Sydney to the Hunter Valley with an English-speaking guide such as Michael or Peter. Visit three cellar doors, join a behind-the-scenes winery tour, enjoy lunch with a drink, pair wine with cheese and chocolate, and finish with local spirits.

“Great day from start to finish. Guide and driver both very friendly and knowledgeable. Brilliant diverse selection of wineries and a brilliant lunch.”

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4.Wildlife, Waterfalls and Wine Day Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · from $268

Join guides such as Steve, Jackie, Emma, Tony, or Rowan for an 11-hour small-group outing from central Sydney. Meet koalas before Symbio opens, feed wallabies, walk to Fitzroy Falls, eat by the coast, and taste boutique wines.

“Prepare yourself for the trip of a lifetime, fun filled day which includes so many first time experiences.”

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5.Hunter Valley Wine, Gin & Food Tastings Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 221 reviews · 11h 30m · from $159

Travel from central Sydney to Hunter Valley with an English-speaking guide such as Drew, Chris, or Colin. Visit boutique wineries and a distillery, taste wine, gin, vodka, cheese, and chocolate, then enjoy a one-course lunch with wine, beer, or cider.

“The trip was excellent, we covered 3 wineries and one Gin tasting. We didn’t feel rushed, had extra time and even got to visit a lookout point. Our guide, Chris, was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area, we would highly recommend the trip.”

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6.Hunter Valley: Wine Tour with 3 Tastings and Garden Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 103 reviews · 10 hours · from $166

Spend 10 hours touring Hunter Valley from Sydney with an English-speaking guide, three or four boutique winery tastings, a cheese platter, and lunch at Cypress Lakes. Guides such as Ben, Rafael, Jeff, and Scott are known for lively commentary, while winery stops may include Hanging Tree, Ernest Hill, and Tintilla Estate.

“Ben was an excellent guide, providing information and friendly banter through the trip. The cheese tasting was excellent, and each of the wine stops was very different in approach. A great day!”

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7.Hunter Valley: Wine Tour with 2-Course Lunch, Choc & Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 100 reviews · 11h 30m · from $155

Travel from Sydney with guides such as Chen, Alfie, Alan, or Tom to two Hunter Valley wineries, a wine-matched two-course lunch, chocolate tasting, and Binnorie Dairy cheese. Expect an early start, a long coach day, generous tastings, and a relaxed food-and-wine focus.

“We had an amazing day. The wine tasting was excellent and the wines were absolutely delicious. The food was also great and paired perfectly. Our guide was so kind and helpful throughout the day. It was the perfect experience!”

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8.All Inclusive Boutique Hunter Valley Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 81 reviews · 10 hours · from $166

Spend 10 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Jim or John, visiting three boutique Hunter Valley wineries. You will taste up to 20 wines, sample local cheese, enjoy lunch with wine, and ride in a small group of no more than 14 from central Sydney.

“The guide was very good. The transportation bus was not so comfortable. Old bus? The winery was nice with interesting wine tasting. I would have liked that they talked a bit more how the grapes are growing, how old the plants can be, how deep are the roots going? Walking into the factory see the production the process etc.”

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9.Hunter Valley Wine Tasting & Winery Picnic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 70 reviews · 1 day · from $107

Spend a full day in Hunter Valley with a small group and an English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide. Taste Semillon and Shiraz at Sobels plus two rotating wineries, stop at 4 Pines Brewery and Hunter Valley Chocolate Company, then share wine, cheese, and valley views at a vineyard picnic.

“Our tour guide Fernando leading us to all wydyards, lunch and ended with picnic following the entirely route. He let us having a fantastic trip. Fernando, I quite appreciate for your wonderful hospitality services. An old couple from Hong Kong”

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10.Hunter Valley: Wine, Chocolate and Lunch All Inclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 54 reviews · 11 hours · from $130

Travel from central Sydney to the Hunter Valley for three wine tastings, a winemaking tour at Sobels Wines, lunch with a drink at 4 Pines at the Farm, village shopping, and Belgian chocolate. English-speaking guides such as Gabriel lead this adults-only day.

“It was a good day, your guide Gabriel was excellent. The drive was a bit long , the wineries were nice, lunch was very good.”

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11.Chef-Led Hunter Valley Food & Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 12 hours · from $196

Join Chef Jimmy and driver Mark for a 12-hour food and wine day from Sydney. Start with the Fish Market, breakfast, and sushi making, then head to the Hunter Valley for three boutique wineries, chef-prepared pairings, chocolate if time allows, and possible kangaroo sightings.

“Jimmy brought us to a gastronomic experience starting with brekkie at the great outdoors. Scenic and accompanied with wildlife. Carlos and sushi making were the highlight in the am. Followed by wine tasting at three boutique wineries paired with Jimmy's food cooked from his mobile kitchen. Impressive! Not forgetting Mark who drove us around and brought us home safely Heartwarming and humourous guys too. Highly recommended!”

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12.Award-Winning Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 36 reviews · 10 hours · from $166

Spend 10 hours exploring Hunter Valley by comfortable minivan, visiting 3 to 4 boutique wineries around Pokolbin. You will taste Semillon, Chardonnay, Shiraz, and other premium wines, meet local producers, sample artisan cheeses, and enjoy lunch with a glass of wine. Guide John has earned praise for his friendly, informative style.

“The first winery, Sadler’s Creek was excellent, the others were very good. Lunch was well organised and tasty. Timing was very good, we didn’t feel rushed at all.”

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