Hunter Valley Winery Tour

At Newcastle Limousines we specialise in Wine Tours of the Hunter Valley. Whilst you are welcome to put together your own itinerary (bookings essential for groups 6 and over), we offer a number of great 5, 6 and 8-hour tour packages. We can also tailor packages for large groups or vary time frames depending on your schedule.

Please Note: Private tastings have limited time spaces, the earlier you book your tour or advise us to, the more chance you have of going where you wish.

Both Peterson's House & Audrey Wilkinson require you to book & pay for tastings through their websites

At Newcastle Limousines we have a close association with many of the Hunter's finest Wineries, and our packages include:

  • Luxury private transportation
  • Winery visits & sample tastings
  • Distillery visit & tasting
  • Cheese tasting
  • Knowledgeable chauffeur
  • A friendly and fun day

Example of 8 hour wine tour for 12 or below number of guests

9.00am: Pick up

Your Executive sedan, Stretch Limousine or Mini Bus will arrive at your designated accommodation within the Newcastle Area.

10.05 am: Macquariedale Wines

Macquariedale is home to outstanding Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Semillon, Chardonnay and Verdelho.  We also have a small plot of Pinot Noir, which is just coming into maturity.  Following our natural winemaking passion, our small sustainable winery specialises in converting small parcels of grapes into the most delicious natural wines available in Australia.

By minimising the high levels of sulphur found in most wines, using wild yeast where possible and eliminating fining agents has lead to wines, which are more reflective of our local terroir.

Macquariedale Wines Hunter Valley

11.05am: Gundog Estate - Max 8 people

Gundog Estate is a boutique wine producer owned and operated by the Burton family. Their passion for high quality, regionally distinct wine has inspired us to pursue two of Australia's most unique and highly acclaimed wine styles; Hunter Valley Semillon, and Canberra Shiraz. $5 per person refunded with purchase

12.05pm: Hunter Distillery

Hunter Distillery was the first 100% organic distillery in Australia, and is still the only organic distillery in the southern hemisphere. Producing Premium Organic Vodkas, as well as a range of Schnapps and Liqueurs. $5 per person refunded with purchase
Hunter Distillery Hunter Valley

12:30pm: Lunch

Lunch is at your own leisure and expense.

The Hunter Valley offers a number of beautiful and delicious lunch options. We allocate around 90 minutes for lunch which is at your leisure (and expense), which works in well with the local bistro's.

Casual Lunch Dining Options:

  • Matilda Bay Brewery at the Hunter Valley Resort Mains from $16
  • Harrigan's Irish Pub Mains from $18
  • The Potters Hotel Meals from $17
  • Wandin Valley $40 p/person share plate
  • Verandah Restaurant -  Tapas Menus from $49

Or at the other end of the scale but still delicious, Hunter Valley Gardens Village has several eateries offering quick meals meaning 1 hour would cover not only lunch but a browse through the boutique shops, also leaving extra time for another winery or perhaps an olive tasting.

You can even pack a picnic basket & enjoy the beautiful grounds

Wandin Valley Hunter Valley
Wandin Valley
Verandah Restaurant Hunter Valley
Verandah Restaurant

2.00pm: Vinden Estate

Established in 1990 by Guy and Sandra Vinden, Vinden Estate Wines is a family-owned, boutique Hunter Valley winery and vineyard with an exceptional reputation among Sydney's top sommelier. Vinden Estate produces small quantities of premium wines on-site, hand-picking grapes using the traditional methods of open fermentation, hand plunging and basket pressing. Their range of wines includes the Hunter Valley's only Alicante Bouschet (a light dry rosé), as well as the classic Hunter Valley wine varietals of Semillon, Basket Press Shiraz, Verdelho, Chardonnay, Premium Merlot, Late Harvest Dessert Wine and Liquor Semillon.
Vinden Estate Hunter Valley

3.00pm: The Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop

The Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop, thas the most impressive selection of delicatessen products in the Hunter offering the finest produce from Australia and overseas. The Cheese Shop caters to all styles of cheeses including Roquefort from France, Gruyere from Switzerland, Gouda from Holland and Red Leicester from England. They are also home to the famous Hunter Valley Gelato Company, featuring traditional Italian Gelato made with imported Italian ingredients and made using 200-year-old recipes.

The Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop along with Meerea Park Wines and Tempus Two are conducting Premium Wine and Cheese Pairing plus Charcuterie.

There are 6 local cheeses, 1 charcuterie, 3 Meerea Park Wines and 4 Tempus Two wines. The wines are a mixture of sparkling, white, red and sweet to satisfy all palates.

Meerea Park Wines has a Halliday 5 Star Winery rating.
The tasting takes between 45 and 60 minutes.

Bookings are essential via calling 02 4998 6713 or emailing info@smellycheese.net.au.
Bookings for 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm. All bookings are $25 per person.
The Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop

3.30pm: Sobels Winery

Kevin Sobels Winery continues an unbroken, Australian winemaking tradition, now over 150 years old. Jason is a sixth generation winemaker. The pursuit of high quality and distinctive, individual styles of wine are the same today, as 1850's. $5 per person refunded with purchase.

4.00pm: Depart wineries for Newcastle


5.00pm: Arrive back at Newcastle accommodation


Wine Tour Prices

Please note we can tailor a wine tour to suit your budget, guest numbers and time constraints.

Transport option

Max. Guests

3 hour

4 hour

5 hour

6 hour

7 hour

8 hour

Executive Sedan

4

$330

$425

$530

$625

$720

$815

Tarago

7

$375

$480

$585

$690

$795

$900

Stretch Limousine 2 Pax

2

$480

$600

$720

$840

$960

$1080

Stretch Limousine 3 to 9

9 (8 in rear 1 in front)

$520

$655

$790

$925

$1060

$1195

11 seat Bus

11

$405

$510

$615

$720

$825

$930

13 seat Bus

13

$425

$540

$655

$770

$885

$1000

20 seat Bus

20

$495

$620

$745

$870

$995

$1120

24 seat Bus

24

$515

$650

$785

$920

$1055

$1180

28 seat Bus

28

$530

$675

$820

$965

$1110

$1255

## Travel time from Newcastle area to Pokolbin wineries is approximately 1 hour
## Tasting fees are paid directly to winery on day or through their booking websites
## Above tour is for maximum 11 people, larger groups will have to attend medium to large wineries

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