Hunter Valley Overnight

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This is the only tour to The Hunter Region that offers the real Aussie Outback, history, Aboriginal Culture and Wine tasting in two days of complimenting experiences. Meet some of the locals, travel through beautiful National Parks, learn of the harsh settlers days and convict conditions as they worked here to establish the European Australia.

DAY 1: Sydney – Hunter Valley (L)

Hotel pickups commence at 7:30am

• More than just a wine tour
We explore rural farmland and Australian natural bush, mountain ranges and grazing land as well as panoramic perspectives of the Hunter Valley from Mount View.

• Morning tea at Calga Springs Sanctuary
Enjoy uncaged native animals in a unique Australian Bush setting while having morning tea with fresh baked muffins.

• Convict and Pioneering history
View several sections of the original 1820 convict built Old Great Northern Road and travel through the historic Wollombi village, established in the early 19 th century and a wonderful example of the small colonial rural townships of this era. We pause to taste “Dr. Jurds Jungle Juice” and have a short look around the village.

• Visit Hunter Valleys’ best boutique wineries
Sample up to 30 premium Hunter Wines at three boutique wineries, some of which are not available anywhere else in the world. Where possible, the winemaker will proudly present his product.

• Wine and food appreciation
Enjoy a tasting experience with an exotic selection of food types matched with four premium Hunter Valley wines. Hand made chocolate and cheese tasting included daily.

• Delivered to your accommodation
The afternoon is free to stroll around the vineyards, visit the impressive Hunter Valley Gardens, go for a horse and carriage ride, or see the Hunter region by hot air balloon.

DAY 2: Hunter Valley – Sydney (B)

• Join the Hunter Valley Wine School
After breakfast we transfer you to join the Hunter Valley Wine School. Walk through the on site vineyard of 30 year old Shiraz vines and discuss matters viticultural. Then it’s off to the crusher and into the winery to see the air bag presses, huge tanks, the Potter Fermenters, the filtration equipment, and the largest Rotovats in the Hunter. An informal wine tutorial and tasting follows in the Wine Tasting Cellars.

• Continue remainder of the Hunter Valley Wine and Wilderness Day
On completion of the wine school you return to your accommodation to check out, and then at 2:00pm you are collected from your accommodation and continue on to a final wine tasting before commencing our return journey to Sydney via the freeway to arrive at your city hotel at approximately 5:30pm arrival.