Sydney Wine Tours: the 13 We Rate

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

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

Chef Jimmy leads a 11 to 12-hour food and wine day from Sydney, starting at the Sydney Fish Market with breakfast and local tastings. You’ll stop at the Hawkesbury River, visit three boutique Hunter Valley wineries, and enjoy his freshly prepared pairings, from seafood and sushi to kangaroo and Wagyu. Select hotel pickup, meals, drinks, and tastings are included.

“What an incredible experience! Our Hunter Valley wine tour with Chef Jimmy was unforgettable. We started the day at the Sydney Fish Market, which was such a fun and unique way to kick things off. From there, we visited three beautiful wineries and even enjoyed a chocolate tasting along the way. Every meal Chef Jimmy prepared was perfectly paired with the wines and absolutely delicious from start to finish. If you love food and wine, this tour is an absolute must. Chef Jimmy not only brings amazing culinary talent but also makes the whole day feel special and memorable. Truly one of the best experiences we have had!”

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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 a.m. in a luxury minibus with guide Sam or another Kangarrific Tours host. Visit a wildlife park, enjoy cheese and chocolate tastings, stop at two boutique wineries, and pause for optional lunch. The day lasts about 10 hours, with a maximum of 11 people. Several fees are paid separately.

“Doing the koalas and kangaroos with their babies up close was really special! We got great photos. The vineyards were very nice and we really enjoyed the tastings!!”

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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 Hunter Valley with an English-speaking guide such as Michael, Peter or Tony. Visit three cellar doors, taste Semillon and Shiraz, tour wine production, pair wine with cheese and chocolate, enjoy lunch with a drink, then sample local spirits at a distillery.

“We had a great trip to hunter Valley. Our guide was so helpful and very funny and made our tour super enjoyable. It was also extremely hot when we visited the Hunter but the aircon in the bus and all the vineyards we visited made the tour very enjoyable!”

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4.Wildlife, Waterfalls and Wine Day Tour from Sydney

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

Leave Sydney with a guide such as Steve, Jackie, Tony, Rowan, or Emma for a full day of wildlife, coast, rainforest, and wine. Visit Symbio Wildlife Park before public opening, meet koalas and kangaroos, walk to Fitzroy Falls, eat by the sea, and taste local wines. The tour costs $268.97 and returns to Circular Quay.

“Steve is an excellent guide. He is very friendly, entertaining, and knowledgeable Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Highly recommend!”

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5.Award-Winning Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 367 reviews · from $168

Leave central Sydney at 7:00 am for a small-group Hunter Valley outing with up to 14 people. Taste as many as 20 wines at three or four boutique cellar doors, sample local cheese, enjoy lunch with a glass of wine, and watch for kangaroos among the vines. Guides such as Jeff, Ben and Raphael add regional stories along the way.

“Nice to be in a smaller group tour. Easy traveling with well planned logistics and a blended selection of wineries; all lovely. Just the right amount of time to learn about the wines and enjoy the experiences.”

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6.Hunter Valley Wine, Gin & Food Tastings Tour

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

Spend about 11.5 hours exploring Hunter Valley with Dave’s Travel Group, visiting boutique wineries and a distillery for wine, gin, vodka, cheese, and chocolate tastings. Guides such as Drew, Chris, and Colin lead the day, which includes lunch with wine, beer, or cider and central Sydney pickup and return.

“Awesome day trip led by Drew! Each winery we visited was great, knowledgable, helpful and friendly staff with delicious wines and great pairings! Fab day”

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

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

Spend 10 hours travelling from Sydney to Hunter Valley in a small group of 8 to 14. Visit three or four boutique wineries, taste local cheese, enjoy lunch at Cypress Lakes, and hear local stories from an English-speaking driver-guide such as Ben, Rafael, or Jeff.

“Our tour guide, Robert, was very knowledgeable. He shared insights about the growth and culture of Sydney as well as Hunter Valley. He effectively skirted a long traffic delay and was able to keep us on schedule for the wine tastings and lunch. He also suggested activities for our grandchildren when we meet up with them.”

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

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

Leave Sydney early for Audrey Wilkinson and Mount Pleasant, or similar wineries, with guided tastings and sweeping Brokenback Range views. Enjoy a two-course lunch with local wine at voco Kirkton Park, then sample Hunter Valley chocolate and Binnorie Dairy cheese. Guides such as Chen, Alfie, Alan, and Tom add local stories along the way.

“Good day out. Plenty of wine samples and got to see wild kangaroos. Chen was an excellent host.”

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9.All Inclusive Boutique Hunter Valley Wine Tour

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

Spend 10 hours in the Hunter Valley with a group of no more than 14, visiting three or four family-run wineries such as Saddlers Creek, Hanging Tree Wines, and Ernest Hill Wines. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as Jim or John, leads up to 20 tastings, cheese pairings, and a lakeside lunch with wine.

“Great day out. Pick up went smoothly with no issues. Our host John Williamson was a delight and we had a ball swapping rugby stories. The first winery Saddler's Creek was really good & all wines were of a high standard. The other 2 wineries McLeish Estate & Ernest Hill were disappointing with regards to wine quality and building standards but still a great day out - met some lovely people and everyone had a nice snooze on the way back to Sydney.”

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10.Hunter Valley Wine Tasting & Winery Picnic Tour

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

Travel from Sydney to Hunter Valley in a small air-conditioned minibus with an English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Sobels Winery plus two rotating estates, taste Semillon and Shiraz, stop at 4 Pines Brewery and Hunter Valley Chocolate Company, then share wine, cheese, and views at a vineyard picnic. Guides such as Mac, Fernando, and Ali Baba are known for warm, lively service.

“We had the best day with Ali Baba as our guide. He arranged everything effortlessly and was very kind and respectful to my 91yo Mum who is over from the UK, helping her on and off the bus and around the chocolate shop. It was a really lovely day and would recommend Ali as a tour guide/driver very highly.”

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11.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 winery visits, a behind-the-scenes look at Sobels Wines, guided tastings, lunch with a drink at 4 Pines at the Farm, village shopping, and Belgian chocolate. Guide Gabriel has led some departures. The day is adults-only and includes hotel pickups, tastings, and return transport.

“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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12.Chef-Led Hunter Valley Food & Wine Tour

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

Join chef-guide Jimmy for a full-day food and wine trip from Sydney. Start at the Fish Market with breakfast and sushi making, then head to the Hawkesbury River and Hunter Valley for chef-prepared pairings at three boutique wineries. Hotel pickup, food, tastings, and transport are included.

“The one to one service from Jimmy is what makes this day special. He is obviously passionate about his food, and it shows. The small group size of 15 is about right, wouldn’t want more. From buying the fish, to making sushi to the food pairing with wines at 2 of the wineries, it’s all lovely”

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13.Award-Winning Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tour

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

Spend 10 hours traveling from central Sydney to boutique Hunter Valley wineries, tasting Semillon, Chardonnay, Shiraz, and 20+ other wines. You’ll meet cellar-door hosts, sample local cheeses, and enjoy lunch with a glass of wine. The minivan group is limited to 14 people, with guide John among the named guides associated with the tour.

“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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