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Brendo's Tours

WSET-qualified guide, all-inclusive touring, and wild kangaroos — from $170 per person.

Capacity

Up to 8

Languages

English

Packages

1 on offer

The Narrative

Brendo's Tours is one of the Hunter Valley's most personal wine experiences — run by Brendon, a WSET Level 1 and 2 qualified guide with over 20 years of hospitality experience and the last several years spent immersed in the Hunter Valley's wine country. That combination of formal wine education and genuine regional expertise shows in every tour.

All-inclusive tailored personal tours start from $170 per person, rising to $270 for the premium bespoke experience. Every tour includes pickup from accommodation, all transfers between venues, wine, beer, and spirit tastings at each stop, a lunch at one of the Hunter Valley's finest eateries, sightseeing of the picturesque wine country, and — the detail that guests consistently rave about — the chance to see kangaroos in the wild as part of the day.

The all-inclusive, door-to-door structure removes every logistical headache from the day. Brendon handles the bookings, the driving, the routing, and the wine knowledge — guests simply show up and enjoy the valley. With groups kept small and tours genuinely tailored to each booking, no two days are exactly alike.

The Hunter Valley that Brendon explores daily is home to some of Australia's most distinctive wine styles — aged Semillon that develops extraordinary complexity over a decade, and Shiraz of a warm-climate richness that's uniquely Hunter in character. The WSET qualification means the wine education woven through every stop is accurate, useful, and delivered without pretension.

Ready to book? Contact Brendon on 0423 411 810 or at brendonmoconnell@hotmail.com.

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· Food & wine

All-Inclusive Entwine Food & Wine Trail

Four wineries. Four chefs. Food and wine pairings, all day.

About this tour

Visit four Hunter Valley wineries, each paired for the day with a local chef's food trailer — Native by Lucas Perry, Stoked BBQ by Tatiana Wojarski, Fiano by Dennis Moore, and Cranky Frankies by Adam Frey.

At every stop you're served an all-inclusive tasting platter matched to wines from the host winery, with dishes built to complement each varietal.

Smaller bookings (2 or a couple) may share the day with other guests; groups of 4+ can book out the tour. Chefs and food trailers rotate between wineries seasonally, so the order may vary.

Bookings require a minimum of 24 hours' notice and run Thursday through Sunday only.

What's included

  • Door-to-door transport from Pokolbin accommodation
  • Visits to four Hunter Valley wineries
  • All-inclusive tasting platter at every stop
  • Wines paired to each platter

Best for

FoodiesCouplesWine enthusiasts
  1. 10:15

    Pickup

    Collection from your Pokolbin accommodation

  2. 10:30

    Allandale Winery

    First stop — guided tasting and food pairing

  3. 12:00

    De Bortoli Wines

    Second stop — guided tasting and food pairing

  4. 13:30

    Stomp! Wines

    Third stop — guided tasting and food pairing

  5. 15:00

    Calais Estate

    Fourth stop — guided tasting and food pairing

  6. 16:30

    Return

    Drop-off in Pokolbin

From AUD $290

All-Inclusive Entwine Food & Wine Trail

Good to know

Frequently asked

What does WSET qualification mean for the tour experience?
WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Levels 1 and 2 provide Brendon with a structured understanding of wine regions, grape varieties, winemaking, and tasting technique. It means the wine knowledge delivered throughout the tour is formally grounded rather than anecdotal — genuinely useful context for the wines you're tasting.
Can we really see kangaroos in the wild?
Yes — Brendon incorporates scenic sightseeing of the Hunter Valley's countryside into the day, including locations where wild kangaroos can typically be spotted. It's a highlight that guests consistently mention in their reviews.
What's included in 'all-inclusive'?
The all-inclusive tours include pickup and return to your accommodation, all transfers between venues, wine, beer, and spirit tastings at every stop, and a lunch at one of the Hunter Valley's best eateries. The only additional spend is if you choose to purchase bottles to take home.

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