Sydney WorldPride 2023 Day Tours

Hunter Valley Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

February 27 - March 2, 2023

Experience a day of gourmet food and wine against a stunning natural backdrop in the world famous Hunter Valley

Daily, from February 27 to March 2, 2023 • Our day starts at 7:30 am • Meeting in front of The ACE Hotel, Wentworth Ave, Surry Hills • $299.00 per person

For Sydney-siders with a taste for all things wine and gourmet, our home away from home is the world famous Hunter Valley.

All manner of delectable tastes await the traveller who ventures north, with rolling hills and jagged limestone cliffs set as a backdrop to this stunning location.

Find out more about your amazing itinerary and book below

Our day starts with your onboard breakfast pastries, as we head north through the leafy Sydney suburbs.

With a brief rest stop along the highway, we venture through the Central Coast into the very heart of the Hunter Valley. Along the way, your knowledgeable guide will explain a little about the history and romance of the area we’re travelling through.

The first stop is Australia's leading Organic Winery, Tamburlaine, where your experienced sommelier will personally help you make your choice of a wide range of style and flavour experiences.

We recommend the raspberry dessert wine for those with a sweet tooth!

Our day continues with a stop at the Hunter Valley’s LGBTQIA+-owned Smelly Cheese Shop.

Everyone will get to taste their amazing cheeses, prepared from local dairy cattle grazing on the lush farmland of the Hunter Valley and surrounding regions.

Whilst there, why not indulge in sampling some of the area's best olive oils, spreads, jams, relishes and breads? (All are subject to availability.)

Just over the road, we’ll head into the world-renowned McGuigan Wines.

Your down-to-earth and extremely knowledgeable sommelier will ensure all your needs and tastes are catered for, with enthusiasm and warmth.

An extensive array of McGuigan Wines’ truly world class, medal and award winning drops will tempt your tastebuds the entire visit.

Just when you cannot take any more of the local produce, vino or delectable tidbits, lunch will be served!

Peterson House has been producing some of the area's most distinctive Australian sparkling wines for decades. On our tour, relax and enjoy the Peterson’s world-renowned Australian gourmet long lunch, with a drink included of course.

You’ll be seated lakeside, overlooking the sprawling grounds and into the far distance of this green lush valley.

All guests will be served your choice of dishes including - but not limited to - salmon, local chicken, pork, duck, or for those who prefer non meat options - try one of the award winning vegetarian or vegan choices on request. (All items subject to availability)

Once you have finished your exceptional lunch, stagger, stroll or roll into the Sparkling tasting house next door, and be delighted as the bubbly staff assist you in your selection of sparkling wines, from the easy-drinking Blush to the premium Museum blends.

Finally, as we head out the door, we turn left into the Hunter Valley Chocolate Shop.

It’s your chance to experience both the finest Belgian Couverture chocolate as well as the finest locally and nationally sourced Australian fruits and nuts.

Using a distilled pure fruit oil for infusion, the results are a subtle but true flavour of the fruit. Ensuring to keep the fillings and flavourings very simple, this keeps the chocolate itself the experience!

After the full day, our journey ends at around 7:00 PM as we return to our pick up point, The Ace Hotel.

Cost: $299.00 per person

What’s included

  • Fully commentated tour

  • Transfers to, from and between wineries and attractions

  • Luxurious Full Australian A La Carte Luncheon, with single beverage of choice included (dietary requirements: please advise at time of booking)

  • Wine tasting at selected wineries

  • Assorted food tastings at various locations

  • Onboard self service snack bar

  • Storage available on board for winery purchases: bottled water and limited morning tea snacks

  • Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST) currently 10%

What’s not included

Supplemental items such as, but not limited to; gratuities, snacks and drinks other than listed above, souvenirs, personal travel insurance or transfers other than those listed above.

Really important small print

Sometimes things outside of our control happen, like traffic, weather and kangaroos! We reserve the right to change, alter, cancel and reschedule stops and visits at our discretion with little or no warning, notice or clarification for any reason we deem necessary…. although it’s always done with class!

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