Hunter Valley Cheese Tours: The 13 Best Days Out

1.Hunter Valley Wine Tour from the Hunter with Wine Craft Beer Cheese Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $129Our pick

Spend about eight hours visiting three or four boutique cellar doors in Hunter Valley, with wine, spirits, cheese, and chocolate tastings included. Return transport, an air-conditioned minibus, and a group capped at 20 make this a simple day out. Guides such as Grant, Des, and Suzanne add local stories and a relaxed feel.

“Chatting on the bus The vodka & gin place The last wine tasting was the best Bus driver was great fun”

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2.Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · from $27

Meet at Two Fat Blokes in Pokolbin for a 45-minute seated tasting of seven gourmet cheeses from Australia and abroad, matched with selected wines. Your guide explains how the cheeses are made and why each wine works with them. It is a compact, social stop with all tastings included.

“Had a very enjoyable time at the two fat blokes cheese and wine pairing. Our hostess was very informative.”

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3.Small Group Hunter Valley Wine Tour w Lunch, Gin, Cheese & Choc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $161

Spend about six hours visiting three wineries and a distillery in the Hunter Valley. Taste wine, gin, vodka, beer, cider, cheese and chocolate, then sit down to a one-course lunch with wine or beer. Guides such as Chris, Todd, Col and Jackson lead the day in an air-conditioned minivan, with routes and winery hosts varying by date.

“It is more white wine based than red but overall a great experience, a fun and chill guide and delicious woodfire pizza! Plus the views are incredible :)”

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4.Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard: Fromage and Fortified Wine Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $57

At Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard in Pokolbin, you’ll join an in-house wine expert for a seated, small-group tasting in the heritage-listed museum space. Sample premium wines, taste three fortified wines straight from the barrel, pair them with local cheese, and take home one bottle of fortified wine per two people. Hosts may include Harry, Liz, or Jack.

“What an absolute gem. Hubby and I returned to Audrey Wilkinson after a premium wine tasting the day before. Outstanding wines, setting and service. We will be back again”

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5.Hunter Valley Wine Tour ex Hunter Valley – Lunch, Cheese, Chocolate, Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $192

Spend 6.5 hours tasting Hunter Valley wines at three boutique wineries, pairing wine with cheese and chocolate, sampling six organic spirits at Hunter Distillery, and enjoying a one-course lunch with a drink. Pickup is offered in selected Pokolbin, Cessnock, Rothbury and Lovedale areas. Guides such as Steve, Sam and Colin are known for keeping the day relaxed and entertaining.

“Sam was a great guide thoroughly enjoyed the day went to small wineries wouldn't of if hadn't been on the tour the wine and chocolate pairing was interesting great spot for lunch”

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6.Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience in Hunter Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $15Best value

At McCaffrey’s Estate in Pokolbin, Declan McCaffrey leads a seated tasting of family-made Hunter Valley wines with artisan local cheeses. You’ll learn to swirl, sniff, and sip while hearing stories of life among the vines. The small group is capped at 10, and the wines are sold only at the estate.

“Great selection of wine. The place felt very welcoming and friendly. The owner was very friendly and answered any and all the questions we had thoroughly. Great experience, would love to come here again and try out some of the other experiences available.”

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7.Tintilla Estate: Wine Tasting with a Meat and Cheese Platter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $35

At Tintilla Estate in Pokolbin, you’ll sit on the deck overlooking the vineyard while a staff member guides your private tasting of eight estate-made wines. The hour also includes local cheeses, homemade terrine, boutique salami, sourdough, seasonal condiments, and a chance to try olive products made from fruit grown on site.

“The owner (can’t recall his name) made this a fantastic experience- talked us through his wines with passion and knowledge and made this a wonderful experience!”

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8.Scenic Hunter Valley Tour with Wine and Cheese Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $168

Leave Sydney at 7:00 am for a small-group Hunter Valley day with three boutique winery tastings, local cheese and produce, café-style lunch, and time at Hunter Valley Gardens Shopping Village. A local driver-guide such as Jim, Steve, Jeff, or Scottie handles the long drive and shares stories along the way.

“Great trip, with a great host, We chose the right day as the weather was fantastic as well, Would recommend to anyone considering this trip.”

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9.Tulloch Wines Hunter Heroes Wine Tasting with Local Cheese & Charcuterie Board

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $38

At Tulloch Wines in Pokolbin, you taste six Hunter Valley wines built around Semillon, Shiraz, Chardonnay, and Verdelho, including an aged museum wine. Your private group also shares cheese and charcuterie, while children can sample soft drinks or kombucha. The one-hour session begins and ends at the Tulloch cellar door.

“We had such an awesome experience. The wine was amazing and the charcuterie board was 10/10 so much food that we didn’t manage to get through it all. My 4 year old daughter also joined in on the fun with a variety of different non alcoholic drinks and snacks. She really enjoyed it and we would definitely be back.”

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10.HUNTER VALLEY CHEESEBOARD TASTING – select your favourite cheeses

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · from $28

At Hunter Valley Cheese Factory, choose four handmade cheeses with help from a cheese concierge, then enjoy them with bread, wafers, chutney, fruit, and chocolate. You can watch cheesemakers through factory windows and ask about production. Allow 30 minutes to one hour.

“Cheese boards and explained talks was wonderful 6 awesome friends (women) bought quite a few cheeses”

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11.Tulloch Wines Mystery Wine & Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8 reviews · 1 hour · from $37

At Tulloch Wines, an English-speaking Wine Ambassador guides you through six mystery wines, local cheese, and charcuterie in a private seated setting. Use your tasting mat to identify each wine by color, aroma, and flavor, then take home a guide with more on Tulloch’s 130 years of winemaking. Children can join with a soft-drink tasting, while teens receive paired kombucha.

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12.Hunter Valley Full Day Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $121

Spend seven hours exploring Hunter Valley with a local guide such as Craig, David, or Ross. Visit boutique wineries, sample cheese and chocolate, taste local spirits, and stop for lunch at your own cost. The group is limited to 12, with air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and pickup included.

“Great tour, the driver Ross was excellent & very helpful. We would recommend this business to everyone.”

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13.Tulloch Wines- Mystery Wine Tasting Experience with Local Cheese and Charcuterie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $38

At Tulloch Wines in Pokolbin, you will taste six unidentified wines and use a tasting mat to work out what is in your glass. A dedicated wine professional guides your private one-hour session, with local cheese, charcuterie and a take-home booklet. Children can join with soft drinks and snacks, while teens receive kombucha and cheese.

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