Pokolbin & Cessnock
Pokolbin half-day wine & cheese
A shorter local escape
Three boutique winery visits and a cheese-and-wine pairing in a compact, four-hour outing, with pickup in Pokolbin and Cessnock.
FromUSD89.86per person
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Hunter Valley day.
Cellar doors, beautiful countryside and something good to share. Compare six wine tours from Sydney or the Hunter Valley.
Featured local full day
Uncork the Hunter full day
- 7 hours
- Local hotel pickup
- Grazing-box lunch
FromUSD166.49per person
Listing-wide starting price, checked 4 November 2026. Your date and option may cost more.
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The featured experience
A taste of the Hunter
- Try wine alongside cheese and chocolate in separate pairing experiences.
- Spend a full day exploring the Hunter with a local guide.
- Have a grazing-box lunch and transport arranged together.
What is included
Your day, arranged
Uncork the Hunter brings local hotel transport, wine tastings and a grazing-box lunch into one full-day ticket. Cheese-and-wine and chocolate matching add two different ways to explore the wines.
Operated by Two Fat Blokes Wine Tours. Local Hunter Valley pickup only; Sydney transfers are not included. Compare city departures below if you are staying in Sydney.
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Check dates and participants for Uncork the Hunter full day, operated by Two Fat Blokes Wine Tours. Review your selected option and final USD total before continuing to GetYourGuide.
FromUSD166.49per person
Listing-wide starting price, checked 4 November 2026. Your date and option may cost more.
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Three simple steps
From choosing to cheers
Choose your starting point
Match the tour to where you are staying: Sydney or the Hunter Valley. Check the pickup area and return point.
Check your date & group
Select a date and participants. Read the chosen option, USD total, meal details and cancellation deadline.
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Uncork the Hunter · experience overview
How your local day unfolds
Hotel pickup
Meet your guide at the confirmed local Hunter Valley pickup point.
Cellar-door tastings
Explore wines with your group. The listing does not guarantee a fixed set of winery names.
Pair and pause
Take part in cheese-and-wine and chocolate-matching experiences, with a gourmet grazing box for lunch.
A local return
Finish the approximately seven-hour outing with return transport to the covered local area.
Sequence is an overview of the advertised experience, not a timed schedule. Order and stops may change.
A closer look
Scenes from this tour
Photos from Two Fat Blokes Wine Tours’s GetYourGuide listing. Venues and conditions can vary. Photo credits.
Find the right fit
Six tours. Different kinds of days.
Start with your departure point, then compare the meal and tasting format. Prices below are listing-wide minimums, not quotes for a selected date.
| Tour | Departure & duration | Lunch / food | A good fit for | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokolbin half-day wine & cheese | Pokolbin & Cessnock4 hours | Cheese pairing; no lunch listed | A shorter local escape | USD 89.86from, per personCheck dates |
| Sydney wine & behind-the-scenes | Sydney · Haymarket1 day | 4 Pines lunch: confirm option | A look inside wine production | USD 139.34from, per personCheck dates |
| Uncork the Hunter full day | Local Hunter Valley7 hours | Gourmet grazing-box lunch | A full local day of food pairings | USD 166.49from, per personCheck dates |
| Sydney cellar doors & spirits | Sydney · selected meeting points11 hours | Lunch at your own expense | Choose and pay for your own lunch | USD 143.57from, per personCheck dates |
| Sydney wine, gin & food | Central Sydney meeting points11.5 hours | One-course lunch & a drink | Wine, spirits and an arranged meal | USD 198.53from, per personCheck dates |
| Sydney wine & two-course lunch | Sydney · hotels or Central Station10.5 hours | Two-course wine-paired lunch | A seated two-course lunch | USD 153.25from, per personCheck dates |
Add excluded meals, transfers to your meeting point and personal purchases when comparing your total day. Understand price and inclusion differences.
Our selected experiences
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Sydney · Haymarket
Sydney wine & behind-the-scenes
A look inside wine production
Travel from Haymarket for three winery tastings, a behind-the-scenes visit at Sobels and a stop at Hunter Valley Chocolate Company.
FromUSD139.34per person
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Local Hunter Valley
Uncork the Hunter full day
A full local day of food pairings
A locally departing seven-hour day with wine tastings, a cheese-and-wine masterclass, chocolate matching and a gourmet grazing-box lunch.
FromUSD166.49per person
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Sydney · selected meeting points
Sydney cellar doors & spirits
Choose and pay for your own lunch
An eleven-hour Sydney excursion with three cellar-door tastings, production insights, chocolate pairing, gin and limoncello. Lunch is extra.
FromUSD143.57per person
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Central Sydney meeting points
Sydney wine, gin & food
Wine, spirits and an arranged meal
Wine and gin tastings, cheese and chocolate pairings, and a one-course lunch with a drink on an eleven-and-a-half-hour trip from Sydney.
FromUSD198.53per person
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Sydney · hotels or Central Station
Sydney wine & two-course lunch
A seated two-course lunch
Two winery visits, a two-course lunch paired with local wines and chocolate tasting, with selected Sydney hotel pickup or a Central Station meeting point.
FromUSD153.25per person
Check availability A little local planning
Let your starting point lead the way
Sydney and Pokolbin are two different starting points for a wine tour. A Sydney day trip includes the journey into the Hunter and back, so its longer duration does not automatically mean more tastings. If you are already staying in the valley, a local tour lets you use the day differently: choose a four-hour tasting or settle into a fuller day of pairings and lunch.
The Hunter offers several ways to explore cellar doors. Visit NSW’s destination guide includes guided trips, hop-on services and other wine experiences. Our selection concentrates on the six guided tours here, so you can compare their actual meals, transport and restrictions without confusing them with a private charter or an accommodation package.
Start with the meal if food is a priority. A cheese tasting is not an included lunch; a grazing box is different from a seated two-course meal. The lowest ticket price can also exclude something you would otherwise pay for during the day. Read the selected option and compare the complete outing you want.
Destination context: Visit NSW’s Hunter Valley wine experiences guide. Product facts: individual GetYourGuide listings, checked 4 November 2026.
Beyond the cellar door
Could you spot a kangaroo?
Yes, wild kangaroos can be seen around the Hunter Valley's vineyards. Visit NSW notes that kangaroos are often seen grazing outside Bimbadgen in Pokolbin. Keep an eye on the surrounding fields as you explore wine country.
Some tours make time to look for them. The Pokolbin half-day wine & cheese tour mentions kangaroos around Two Fat Blokes, while the Sydney cellar doors & spirits tour describes looking for wild kangaroos among the vines.
Think of a sighting as a lovely bonus: these are wild animals, and an encounter is not guaranteed. Check your chosen itinerary for the actual stops. Watch quietly from a distance and leave the animals space.
Local wildlife context: Visit NSW's Pokolbin guide. Checked 4 November 2026.
From fellow travellers
What guests remember
. Seven selected review summaries for Uncork the Hunter full day. These are editorial paraphrases of verified-booking reviews, not direct quotations or a complete sample.
5/5
Would happily repeat the tour and recommends it to visitors to the Hunter.
5/5
Enjoyed the friendly group and the lunch and snacks throughout the day.
5/5
Praised efficient transport and the driver, while finding some wines more appealing than others.
5/5
Liked the guide’s flexibility and the wine experiences.
5/5
Described a well-organised, relaxed day out with friends.
5/5
Enjoyed the guide, tastings and lunch together.
5/5
Highlighted the Stomp visit and the company of the group.
Ready for your day in the Hunter?
Uncork the Hunter full day · 7 hours · from USD 166.49 per person. Check your date and selected option for the final price.
Another way to go
Starting in Sydney instead?
These city departures include the journey from Sydney. Compare the meeting point and lunch format before choosing.
Sydney · selected meeting points
Sydney cellar doors & spirits
Choose and pay for your own lunch
An eleven-hour Sydney excursion with three cellar-door tastings, production insights, chocolate pairing, gin and limoncello. Lunch is extra.
FromUSD143.57per person
Check availability Central Sydney meeting points
Sydney wine, gin & food
Wine, spirits and an arranged meal
Wine and gin tastings, cheese and chocolate pairings, and a one-course lunch with a drink on an eleven-and-a-half-hour trip from Sydney.
FromUSD198.53per person
Check availability Sydney · hotels or Central Station
Sydney wine & two-course lunch
A seated two-course lunch
Two winery visits, a two-course lunch paired with local wines and chocolate tasting, with selected Sydney hotel pickup or a Central Station meeting point.
FromUSD153.25per person
Check availability A few things to know
Are these tours suitable for children?
All six selected listings are for adults aged 18 and over. Check the provider’s participation rules before booking.
Which tour is the cheapest?
Among these six listings, the lowest verified starting amount is USD 89.86 per person for Pokolbin half-day wine & cheese, checked 4 November 2026. It is a local half-day tour, so compare its scope with the longer city departures.
Does every tour include lunch?
No. Sydney cellar doors & spirits excludes lunch, and the half-day tour lists cheese pairing rather than a meal. Other tours offer a grazing box, one course or two courses. The M8 listing has conflicting lunch wording, so confirm your option.
Can a local tour pick me up in Sydney?
Do not assume so. Uncork the Hunter explicitly excludes Sydney pickup, and the half-day tour lists Pokolbin and Cessnock pickup. Choose a Sydney departure if you need city return transport.
Are the prices in US dollars?
Yes. Visible prices are USD listing-wide starting amounts, checked 4 November 2026. Choose your date and participants on GetYourGuide for the current total and confirm the currency before paying.
Are winery stops guaranteed?
Several listings allow rotating or similar venues. Treat the programme as an overview and rely on the selected option and provider confirmation for current arrangements.
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