Tastes of the Hunter Half Day Tour

Swirl, sip and taste your way around the beautiful Hunter Region as we sample a range of locally made gourmet produce, premium wines and spirits on a Half Day tasting adventure with a difference (operates morning and afternoon).

Meet your local expert Driver/Guide with complimentary return transfers commencing at 9:15am for a 10:00am start OR 2:15pm for a 3:00pm start at the first venue from; Lovedale, Pokolbin, Cessnock, Nulkaba and Rothbury. Contact us if staying outside these locations and we can recommend a central meeting point to join the tour.

Visit to a local distillery for a guided tasting of their signature range of locally made premium spirits.

Visit a boutique cellar door where you will be guided through a selected range of Hunter valley premium wines, served with a delicious cheese plate to nibble on and compliment your tasting experience.

Time to indulge at another cellar door where you will be guided through a tasting sensation of local artisan chocolates that have each been expertly paired with a range of premium wines.

Continue your day or evening with transfers to lunch or dinner in Pokolbin or Lovedale region or returns to your accommodation

Visit to a local distillery for a guided tasting of their signature range of locally made premium spirits.

Time to indulge at another cellar door where you will be guided through a tasting sensation of local artisan chocolates that have each been expertly paired with a range of premium wines.

Continue your day or evening with transfers to lunch or dinner in Pokolbin or Lovedale region or returns to your accommodation

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Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

Customise your own Hunter Valley wine tour experience choosing the stops and destinations you want to visit, all at your own pace! Hop on and off around the Central Pokolbin region exploring a range of over 40 attractions consisting of breweries, cellar doors, chocolate shops, cheese shops, organic distillery, cafes, restaurants, pubs, shopping villages, Hunter Valley Gardens and more! Get the most out of your day hopping on and off as many times as you like with an unlimited Day Pass! Simply join the tour by boarding the bus at any stop, or book return transfers from your accommodation in Pokolbin, Lovedale, Rothbury, Nulkaba and Cessnock to join the tour. Exploring the beautiful Hunter Region has never been more affordable, flexible and enjoyable than aboard iHop Hunter Valley! Refer to iHop website for map, timetable and information guide.

From $85 to $95 per person

Custom Tours

The custom tour option is perfect for couples through to groups of up to 20 people looking for a fully guided all-inclusive designed tour, tailored specifically to your personal tastes and preferences – creating your perfect wine country experience! With over 180 cellar doors, micro breweries, distilleries, gourmet food options, restaurants and range of activities, Hunter Valley offers so many unique and amazing experiences to choose from and here is a list of some of our favourite suggestions to assist with planning your perfect day or night out! Wine Tasting Experiences Cheese, Chocolate & Wine Pairing Tasting Plates & Matched Wines Grazing Long Lunches and Dinners (casual through to fine dining) “Behind the Scenes” Winery and Brewery Tours Picnic amongest the Vines Beer & Spirit Tasting Corporate & Team Building Events Sparkling Wine or Cocktail Making Classes High Teas Cheese, Chocolate shops and Dessert Bars Cooking Classes Horse Riding Segway Tours Escape Rooms Aqua Golf or Putt Putt Hunter Valley Gardens & Shopping Village

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$259 per person

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Other tours by iHop Hunter Valley

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

Custom Tours

Wine, Food & Vine Tour with behind the scenes