Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD
Overview
About
- Experience the Hunter Valley’s refined side on this small-group luxury wine tour designed for travellers who value quality over quantity.
- Your day begins with a premium tasting at Mount Pleasant, one of the region’s most historic wineries, served with cheese and olives.
- Next, enjoy an intimate tasting at Thomas Allen Wines—a boutique cellar door rarely offered to tour groups.
- Lunch is at the acclaimed Bistro Molines, where guests pay on the day and can choose their own two-course menu overlooking the vines.
- After lunch, visit Mount View Estate, a stunning new cellar door perched high above the valley. Enjoy a guided tasting while taking in one of the most spectacular views in the Hunter.
- Travelling in a luxury vehicle with an expert local guide, you’ll avoid crowded tourist stops and enjoy more relaxed, personalised experiences.
- Perfect for couples, friends, celebrations, and anyone seeking a more elevated Hunter Valley wine tour.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 18-100, max of 11 per group
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 10h
- Live Guide: English
Tour Highlight
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- Taste at Thomas Allen Wines, a cellar door most visitors never get near — its wines aren't sold in bottle shops, restaurants, or online, and membership carries a 3–6 month waitlist
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- Visit three handpicked Pokolbin cellar doors in one day: Mount Pleasant, Thomas Allen Wines, and Mount View Estate
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- A table is reserved for you at Bistro Molines, a hatted, French-inspired restaurant regarded as one of the finest dining experiences in the Hunter Valley
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- Travel in a small group capped at just 11 guests — no big-bus crowds, no rushed tastings
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- Guided by a host with 20+ years of personal relationships with Hunter Valley winemakers and cellar doors
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- Door-to-door pickup from Sydney CBD, the Central Coast, Palm Beach Wharf (return ferry crossing included), or join directly in the Hunter Valley
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- No designated driver needed and no navigating between cellar doors — every detail of the day is handled
What you'll do
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mount Pleasant Wines, 401 Marrowbone Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia
Step into one of the Hunter’s most highly regarded vineyards, known for elegant wines and rich history. At Mount Pleasant you’ll enjoy a guided tasting of their premium range, perfectly paired with local cheeses, olives and lavosh. This tasting sets the tone for the day — deep flavour, complexity and stories behind each label that wine lovers will adore.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Thomas Allen Wines, 1733 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia
xperience one of the most exclusive cellar doors in the Hunter Valley.
Thomas Allen is winery-only, with membership waitlists and no other tour companies welcomed — meaning you get genuine, focused attention in a stunning setting. Expect elegant wines, expert guidance from passionate hosts, and beautiful estate views. This stop is truly a highlight for anyone searching for premium Hunter Valley tastings off the usual tourist trail.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bistro Molines, 749 Mount View Rd, Mount View NSW 2325, Australia
Guests pay for their own lunch on the day at the renowned Bistro Molines ($100pp for breads, canapés + two courses).
With sweeping vineyard views and French-inspired menus that change with the seasons, this restaurant is one of the Hunter’s most talked-about dining experiences.
Whether you’re after slow, romantic shared plates or a crisp glass of local Semillon with lunch, it’s a truly memorable culinary moment — and makes the tour feel like a wine-country escape rather than a rushed day trip.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Mount View Estate Winery, 502 Mount View Rd, Mount View, Cessnock, New South Wales 2325 Australia
Perched high above the vines with sweeping views across the Hunter Valley, Mount View Estate offers a beautifully relaxed yet refined tasting experience. Guests will enjoy a guided tasting of the estate’s premium wines inside the striking new cellar door, where floor-to-ceiling glass frames one of the most spectacular outlooks in the region. The team at Mount View share the stories behind the vineyard and its long history in the valley, while you sample standout varietals — including their exceptional Shiraz. It’s a memorable stop that perfectly captures the elegance, scenery and craftsmanship of the Hunter Valley.
Duration: 1 hour
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- 3 exclusive, tailored wine tastings at some of the Hunter Valley’s finest wineries
- Air-conditioned transport throughout the day (vehicles range from a luxury SUV up to a mini bus depending on group size)
- Bottled water for each guest
- Pick up and drop off from your Sydney CBD accommodation
- At Mount Pleasant you’ll enjoy a guided tasting, perfectly paired with local cheeses, olives and lavosh.
- Entry/Admission - Mount Pleasant Wines
- Entry/Admission - Thomas Allen Wines
- Entry/Admission - Mount View
- Entry/Admission - Mount View Estate Winery
What is not included?
Lunch is held at the iconic Bistro Molines, where guests can pay for their own two-course experience on the day (2 courses for $110 pp).
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Meet your host
Itinerary
Sydney Full-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD in Sydney, Australia. This full-day tours experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 4 hours. Activity level: Light.
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Mount Pleasant Wines
Step into one of the Hunter’s most highly regarded vineyards, known for elegant wines and rich history. At Mount Pleasant you’ll enjoy a guided tasting of their premium range, perfectly paired with local cheeses, olives and lavosh. This tasting sets the tone for the day — deep flavour, complexity and stories behind each label that wine lovers will adore.
Thomas Allen Wines
xperience one of the most exclusive cellar doors in the Hunter Valley. Thomas Allen is winery-only, with membership waitlists and no other tour companies welcomed — meaning you get genuine, focused attention in a stunning setting. Expect elegant wines, expert guidance from passionate hosts, and beautiful estate views. This stop is truly a highlight for anyone searching for premium Hunter Valley tastings off the usual tourist trail.
Bistro Molines
Guests pay for their own lunch on the day at the renowned Bistro Molines ($100pp for breads, canapés + two courses). With sweeping vineyard views and French-inspired menus that change with the seasons, this restaurant is one of the Hunter’s most talked-about dining experiences. Whether you’re after slow, romantic shared plates or a crisp glass of local Semillon with lunch, it’s a truly memorable culinary moment — and makes the tour feel like a wine-country escape rather than a rushed day trip.
Mount View Estate Winery
Perched high above the vines with sweeping views across the Hunter Valley, Mount View Estate offers a beautifully relaxed yet refined tasting experience. Guests will enjoy a guided tasting of the estate’s premium wines inside the striking new cellar door, where floor-to-ceiling glass frames one of the most spectacular outlooks in the region. The team at Mount View share the stories behind the vineyard and its long history in the valley, while you sample standout varietals — including their exceptional Shiraz. It’s a memorable stop that perfectly captures the elegance, scenery and craftsmanship of the Hunter Valley.
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