Full Day Wine Tours
in Hunter Valley
Full-day Hunter Valley wine tours are the format most visitors choose. A dedicated day tour covers 5 to 8 cellar doors, includes a sit-down lunch at a winery restaurant, and puts you back at your departure point by early evening with a clearer picture of the Hunter's two signature varieties, Semillon and Shiraz. Fifteen operators in our Hunter Valley collection run full-day formats. Prices start from $140 per person with Tastes of the Hunter Wine Tours and Lucky's Hunter Valley Tours from $160 per person, both running groups of up to 20. Dave's Tours, Australia's most awarded food and drinks tour operator, covers wine, craft beer, and spirits across full-day itineraries for groups up to 25 from $225 per person.
Most full-day tours depart Sydney between 7 and 8am and return by 7pm. Newcastle departures run shorter travel times, typically leaving between 8 and 9am. Tasting fees and lunch are included with most operators. Check individual listings to confirm inclusions before booking. For a full breakdown of what a Hunter Valley day trip covers and how to plan yours, see our Hunter Valley day trip from Sydney guide.
Also known as: day tour · full-day trip · winery day tour · day out
Experiences
25 itineraries matching your filters
Skyline Aviation
Skyline Aviation
Fly-and-dine helicopter wine experiences across the Hunter and Newcastle.
Duration
Half or full day
Hunter Valley Helicopters
Hunter Valley Helicopters
Helicopter wine-tasting flights over the Hunter Valley.
Duration
Half or full day
Sydney HeliTours
Sydney HeliTours
Executive helicopter wine tours to the Hunter Valley from Sydney.
Duration
Half or full day
A Wine Tour in Broke
A Wine Tour in Broke
Private Broke Fordwich wine tours in the heart of the Hunter Valley.
Duration
Full day
Capacity
Max 12
iHop Hunter Valley
iHop Hunter Valley
Hop-on, hop-off and private Hunter Valley wine tours — explore at your own pace.
Duration
Half or full day
Coast to Cork
Coast to Cork
Tailored Hunter Valley wine experiences for lovers of the finer things in life.
Wine D Road Tours
Wine D Road Tours
Four wineries, cheese, chocolate, restaurant lunch — Hunter Valley done thoroughly.
Duration
Full day
Capacity
Max 13
Vintage Connections
Vintage Connections
Family-owned Hunter Valley specialists — customised private tours for two to eight.
Duration
Half day or full day
Capacity
Max 8
Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Tours
Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Tours
Wine, cheese, chocolate, and a picnic lunch — gourmet touring done properly since 2008.
Duration
Half day or full day
Capacity
Max 20
Tastes of the Hunter Wine Tours
Tastes of the Hunter Wine Tours
5-star Hunter Valley wine tours from $140 — tasting fees included, no hidden costs.
Duration
Full day
Capacity
Max 20
Lucky's Hunter Valley Tours
Lucky's Hunter Valley Tours
Family-run wine, brewery, and escape room tours — plus electric bike hire in the valley.
Duration
Full day
Capacity
Max 20
Hunter Valley Wine Tours (Sydney)
Hunter Valley Wine Tours (Sydney)
Hunter Valley wine day trips from Sydney — guided, comfortable, properly organised.
Duration
Full day
Capacity
Max 20
Hunter Valley Wine Tours
Hunter Valley Wine Tours
Hunter Valley wine tours departing Pokolbin — boutique cellar doors, local knowledge, private and small group.
Duration
Full day
Capacity
Max 15
Hunter Valley Wine Tours (Baulkham Hills)
Hunter Valley Wine Tours (Baulkham Hills)
Small group and private Hunter Valley day trips from Sydney — wine, cheese, chocolate, and oysters.
Duration
Full day
Capacity
Max 15
Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tours
Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tours
Daily Hunter Valley wine tours from Sydney, Newcastle, and the Hunter — all tasting fees included.
Duration
Half day to full day
Hunter Valley Small Group Tours
Hunter Valley Small Group Tours
Local Hunter Valley guides, 20 years experience, private groups of 2–7.
Duration
Half day to full day
Capacity
Max 7
Heavenly Tours
Heavenly Tours
Door-to-door Hunter Valley and Port Stephens wine tours, 7 days a week.
Duration
Half day to full day
Group Wine Tours Hunter Valley
Group Wine Tours Hunter Valley
Small estate cellar doors and personalised group touring in the Hunter Valley since 2012.
Duration
Half day to full day
Capacity
Max 24
Grape Experience Tours
Grape Experience Tours
From your front door to the Hunter's best wineries — tastings, lunch, and no surprises.
Duration
Full day
Capacity
Max 30
Gourmet Getaway Tours
Gourmet Getaway Tours
Chef-guided Hunter Valley food and wine tours from Sydney — progressive breakfast and lunch included.
Duration
Up to 11 hours
Capacity
Max 16
Divine Tours
Divine Tours
Private Hunter Valley wine tours tailored to your group — intimate, flexible, 5-star.
Duration
Full day
Capacity
Max 8
Designated Driver Hunter Valley
Designated Driver Hunter Valley
Design your own Hunter Valley tour — we provide the luxury car and driver.
Duration
Half day or full day
Capacity
Max 8
Dave's Tours Hunter Valley & Newcastle
Dave's Tours Hunter Valley & Newcastle
Australia's most awarded drinks and food tour operator — wine, craft beer, and spirits.
Duration
Full day
Capacity
Max 25
Brendo's Tours
Brendo's Tours
WSET-qualified guide, all-inclusive touring, and wild kangaroos — from $170 per person.
Duration
Full day
Capacity
Max 8
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cellar doors does a full-day Hunter Valley tour visit?
Most full-day tours visit 5 to 8 cellar doors across an 8 to 10 hour day. Operators mix large estates with boutique producers, with a lunch break scheduled mid-tour at a winery restaurant.
How much does a Hunter Valley day tour cost from Sydney?
Full-day group tours from Sydney start from $140 per person. Most group operators fall in the $140 to $225 per person range all-inclusive. Premium and gourmet formats run higher. Check each listing page for current pricing.
What is included in a full-day Hunter Valley wine tour?
Return transport from Sydney or Newcastle, hosted tastings at 5 to 8 cellar doors, a sit-down winery lunch, and an experienced guide. Most operators include all tasting fees. Bottles you purchase at cellar doors are an additional cost, typically $60 to $150 per person.
What time does a full-day Hunter Valley tour depart from Sydney?
Most Sydney departures leave between 7 and 8am. Newcastle departures typically start between 8 and 9am. Your operator will confirm the exact pickup time and location when your booking is confirmed.
Can I book a full-day tour for a group of 20 or more?
Yes. Group Wine Tours Hunter Valley, Grape Experience Tours, Dave's Tours, and Hunter Valley Wine Tours Pokolbin all accommodate groups of 20 or more on full-day formats. Enquire via each operator listing page for group pricing.
How far in advance should I book a full-day Hunter Valley tour?
For weekends and public holidays, book 3 to 4 weeks ahead. During event weekends (Jazz in the Vines in October, the Wine and Beer Festival in July), book 6 to 8 weeks ahead. Weekday full-day tours can usually be arranged with 1 to 2 weeks notice.
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