There's so much to do and see around Sydney that visitors have many choices when it comes to food and wine tastings. Whether you'd rather spend your day exploring local boutique wineries, sipping cocktails aboard a boat or taking it all in from aboard a helicopter, Everything Australia has a tour that's designed for your taste and budget.
Keep reading to learn more about our diverse offering of wine tours Sydney and start booking your dream trip today.
Travel from Vineyard to Vineyard in the Hunter Valley
While there are many different wine tours available in the Hunter Valley, they each have different itineraries and highlights. For instance, the Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Kangarrific Tours showcases multiple facets of this world-famous region, including wine, chocolate, cheese, beer and even wildlife.
If you join this full-day winery tour, you will be picked up from a central meeting point in Sydney, such as Bondi Junction, Kings Cross or Central Station, depending on the location of your accommodation. Once you're onboard the bus, your experienced guide will take you to the Hunter Valley.
Your first stop will be at Walkabout Wildlife Park, where you will have the opportunity to interact with kangaroos. Other animals at the park include several of Australia's native creatures, such as dingoes, emus and koalas. While you're in the wildlife park, you will also enjoy a spread of coffee or tea and biscuits to get your day started right.
From there, your Hunter Valley wine tours experience will kick off as you head to several boutique wineries to enjoy wine tastings and to chat with the local winemakers. Take this opportunity to learn more about the process of making wine and the various styles made in the region.
Towards the end of your day, you will also stop by a nearby chocolate factory for a tasting, as well as a local dairy farm to sample some fresh cheeses.
If you would prefer a more traditional wine tasting trip, look into the Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour. You will begin this full-day excursion by driving over the world-famous Sydney Harbour Bridge and admiring the gorgeous views of the water beneath you.
As you head to the Hunter Valley, you will begin to see some of the 50 wineries that have made this region famous over the years. The most popular wine styles in the area include Shiraz, Semillon and Chardonnay - each of which you will get to sample on your tour!
Over the course of the tour, you will visit four boutique wineries and taste a range of wines at each location. If any wines please your palate, feel free to pick up a bottle (or two) to bring home and share with family and friends.
You will wrap up the day with a stop at Hunter Valley Gardens Village, a beautiful and charming district in the heart of wine country. Here, you can grab a bite to eat, pick up some souvenirs or sip on a coffee as you stroll through the shops and admire the natural beauty of the area.
Enjoy Sydney's Wine Scene in a Unique Way
If you're in search of an alternative to traditional wine tasting tours, you're in luck. Everything Australia offers a number of unique wine trips, whether you want to explore wine country by helicopter or cruise the Sydney Harbour with a drink in hand.
One such example is the Hunter Valley Luncheon tour from Sydney Heli Tours, the largest scenic helicopter company in the Harbour City. Your day of luxury will kick off with a flight over Sydney Harbour, where you will get a bird's eye view of iconic attractions such as the Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
You'll make your way to the Hunter Valley, as your pilot shares information about the region and its rich history. Winemakers have been making wine in this area for more than 150 years, which has helped it gain international prominence.
After you land, you will head to a boutique winery for a personalised wine tasting experience, followed by a delicious lunch at renowned local restaurant Bistro Molines. Your lunch includes a bottle of wine to enjoy while looking out over the rolling hills and never-ending rows of vineyards in the distance. What could be better?
Witnessing Australia's oldest wine-making region by helicopter is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for most people. To commemorate your experience, you will have the option to purchase a DVD of your flight to share your voyage with friends and family back home.
If you're after a more casual wine tasting trip, head to Darling Harbour and hop aboard Captain Cook Cruises' Sydney Cocktail Cruise. On this short one-and-a-half-hour cruise, you will spend the evening observing the scenic Sydney Harbour from the water.
You can choose to sit inside and relax at your reserved table, or you can take in the sights from the open-air top deck as you enjoy your complimentary cocktail, wine, beer or soft drink. Even if you aren't sure of your plans while you're in town, you can book this trip on the day of departure. The tour runs daily all year round, leaving the dock at 5pm.
Everything Australia has some of the top Sydney wine tours available. No matter what your preference or budget, you can enjoy the Hunter Valley's natural beauty and flavourful wines, or you stay in the city and cruise around Sydney Harbour. Treat yourself to one of the best food and wine scenes in the country - book your tour with Everything Australia today.
