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Romantic Picnic by Restaurant Kawul at Calais Wines

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Helicopter Ride to Calais Estates Winery

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From $2880 To $13000 per person

The Ultimate Restaurant Kawul Wine and Picnic Experience

If you’re looking to experience some of the finest and sweetest sparkling wines that Hunter Valley has to offer, along with a romantic picnic that will have you and your partner closer than ever before, then the Romantic Picnic by Restaurant Kawul at Calais Wines in Hunter Valley is the perfect way to spend a day with the person that matters most to you.

The first part of the experience is enjoying a marvellous helicopter ride high above the skies of Sydney, and Hunter Valley.

There’s just nothing like sitting in the cabin of a helicopter thousands of feet in the air as you soar past some of the most magnificent landmarks and national parks that Sydney and the surrounding area have to offer. If you’re looking to take photos from an aerial point of view, this is your best bet for doing so.

The experience doesn’t end with the helicopter ride (although that is how you’ll get back to Sydney Airport after this tour), because you and your special somebody will get several hours of ground time at Calais Wines to enjoy everything that this winery and restaurant have to offer.

The Ultimate Restaurant Kawul Wine and Picnic Experience

The first part of the experience is enjoying a marvellous helicopter ride high above the skies of Sydney, and Hunter Valley.

Where you'll be

462 Ross Smith Avenue

Mascot NSW 2020

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Romantic Picnic by Restaurant Kawul at Calais Wines

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