Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney
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Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney
By Kangarrific Tours
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Visit top food and wine destinations in the world-renowned Hunter Valley on a full-day tour from Sydney. Stop into boutique wineries and specialty shops to taste local cheese. You also see native Australian wildlife like kangaroos and koalas on a tour that is hassle-free, thanks to your guide, who handles all the driving and details.
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Ages 8-99, max of 11 per group
Duration: 10h
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Highlights
- Combine a Hunter Valley wine and food tour with Australian wildlife viewing
- Learn from your guide about the area's history, wine, and food specialties
- Maximize your time with a comprehensive tour that covers a lot of ground
- Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour
- Experience! Kangarrific Tours has been operating since 2009
- Luxury Minibus - Air-con, reclining seats with storage, Wifi, USB connection, Cooler, Quiet.
- Free Wifi
- Professional Commentary
- PLEASE READ EXCLUSIONS BEFORE BOOKING - thank you
- Entry/Admission - Pokolbin
- Entry/Admission - Pokolbin Estate Vineyard
- Entry/Admission - Wombat Crossing Vineyard
What's not included- Wildlife Park Entry, Koala Experience, Insurance & Taxes (A$70pp - NOT OPTIONAL)
- Wine Tasting Fees - Guests must be 18+ in age, $15pp covers both venues for structured wine tastings
- Optional wine country lunch for A$30pp, including a glass of wine/beer/soft drink. Guests may also BYO
- Entry/Admission - Glenworth Valley
- Entry/Admission - Pokolbin
- Get an early start to meet your guide and small group at the centrally located starting point, where you board your air-conditioned minibus. Head to the Hunter Valley and stop at the Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary to view native Australian creatures such as kangaroos and koalas up close. Stop at a small boutique vineyard, one of many in the Hunter Valley. Your first wine tasting (own cost) takes place at the vineyard. You'll also get the chance to sample local cheese, and to purchase lunch. After an indulgent day, your Hunter Valley tour ends upon return to Sydney.
- Start:
- 497 Pitt St, Haymarket NSW 2000, AustraliaSearch for Barlow St in Google maps as it's a small street not far from Central Station. The bus leaves at 7.40am (not 8am shown above). If you are not there, the bus will leave without you (no refunds) so please be on time. Ring us before 7.40am if you are lost.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 43666P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Dress code is smart casual, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- We can store one (1) wheelchair each tour so please contact us before booking. Guides can assist however may be limited in their ability to lift guests who need full support.
- PLEASE NOTE: The additional AUS$70 Fee must be paid directly to your tour guide on the day of the tour.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travellers
- If you cancel at least 3 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 43666P1
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- 497 Pitt St, Haymarket NSW 2000, AustraliaSearch for Barlow St in Google maps as it's a small street not far from Central Station. The bus leaves at 7.40am (not 8am shown above). If you are not there, the bus will leave without you (no refunds) so please be on time. Ring us before 7.40am if you are lost.
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- giorgosc4600 contributionsThank you Aeriko Restaurant in Kini Syros IslandAeriko is an excllent restaurant on the beach in Kini village.The food was great and the staff very friendly and polite. You could go there for a drink after swimming and use their umbrellas with no extra charge.The prices were very reasonable. It is highly recommended.Written 29 May 2023
- Zane H0 contributionsFun wine tour with a great guideMy wife and I took the wine, wildlife, chocolate and cheese tour in February and had a great time. Sam was a terrific guide and we also had a wonderful mix of people from all over the world on our particular tour. The stop at the wildlife park was plenty of time to see a good amount of the animals without feeling rushed. On the way to the Hunter Valley, Sam asked the group if anyone had any preferences as to types of wines, as the stops were not set in stone and we certainly appreciated that he made that accommodation. The cheese and chocolate tastings were enjoyable and lunch was excellent. We really enjoyed the small group size and being able to meet some fellow travelers in a such a great place. Highly recommended!Written 14 March 2023
- Krav10 contributionsWine tastingMy daughter and I had a fantastic day tasting wine on our tour. Sam our driver/host was an amazing guide who was very knowledgeable and very kind. I recommend this tour company without hesitation. Your in great hands with Sam.Written 24 February 2020
- jbartsch0 contributionsHunter ValleyFantastic! If you’re lucky enough to get Sam as your driver/host, you will love the experience. Wine tasting, cheese tasting, and more. A great day!Written 15 January 2020
- paeivia20150 contributionsGreat way to visit Hunter ValleyGreat tour visiting a couple of wineries, a chocolate factory and a brewery in Hunter Valley. Having the chance to see kangaroos and koalas on the way there was definitely on of the highlights of the trip!Written 14 January 2020
- lucasashby0 contributionsGreat tourWe had a great time. Sadly, the bush fires have been occurring, so the sanctuary had to be evacuated. Thankfully, the animals are safe. Our tour guide, Sam, was incredibly courteous and informative for us. We had a great time getting to tour the vineyards and learn about the industry in the area.Written 30 November 2019
- Jess U0 contributionsAmazing personalized wine tour!Took this tour to the Hunter Valley with Sam on my honeymoon. We had the BEST time! Ive been on quite a few wine tours all over the world but never have I had the tour leader ask what kind of wines the guests like and decide what wineries to take us to depending on what we choose! The wineries were small and family owned which I loved. My husband is more of a beer guy so the stop at the brewery was perfect. The lunch time stop was great with a delicious cheese tasting and a few delicious and affordable options for lunch. Not to mention starting the tour out with a stop to play with kangaroos and koalas was just the icing on the cake! Its a long day since the hunter valley is two hours away but its definitely worth it!Written 18 November 2019
- Tourist143928546650 contributionsFun Times in SydneyWe had a great time visiting the two wineries and the brewery. Sam was an amazing host and guide. The day was long but totally enjoyable.Written 4 March 2019
- GrainneMK0 contributionsGreat day with wildlife, wine, cheese, chocolate and beerMy husband and I had a great time with Sam and the rest of the sightseers today. Sam was lighthearted and fun. Also had a great relationship with the various establishments we visited. Lunch was quite good and vehicle was air conditioned. We would come back again.Written 24 January 2019
- WILLRRR0 contributionsGreat day!Just returned from a great day out with Sam on his wonderfully organised tour of the Hunter Valley, which he obviously has a passion for. I’ve read with interest the 4 negative reviews reviews he has received and can only say WHAT PLANET ARE YOU PEOPLE ON! Thanks Sam for the care and attention you put into your tour.Written 22 January 2019
- Allie1940 contributionsHighly recommend.Fantastic tour, very relaxed and personalised to what our group was after. Encompassed a bit of everything; Aussie wildlife, chocolate, wine, cheese, beer and an air conned bus for my mum!! Couldn’t ask for much more! Great fun and highly recommend. Sams chat and song choices were highly entertaining too.Written 22 January 2019
- Sari R0 contributionsKangarriffic ToursSam was awesome. We had a great day and met terrific people on our tour bus from around the world. Wine, beers and cheese tasting was fun. Great way to spend the day!Written 18 January 2019
- Michelle G0 contributionsMichelleTour was phenomenal from the beginning. Started off petting koalas and kangaroos and then off to chocolate tasting and wine tasting. Lunch.... cheese tasting and more wine tasting. What a perfect way to spend the day! Thank you Sam for the hospitality and the perfect day!Written 11 January 2019
- Johnny H0 contributionsWine TourOur experience was great. We had exclusive access to the wildlife park and got to interact with a Koala. The wine venues were clean and professional. Lunch was ready for us when we arrived and selected different restaurant options and he also preordered our food. I recommend this tour!Written 1 January 2019
- Cmcfad70 contributionsKangarrific!!Book this — you won’t regret it! Great way to spend our last full day in Sydney. Sam is awesome and we felt like we were able to experience a little bit of everything (while still being quality!). Logistics were smooth and all of our needs throughout the day were taken care of. Very happy we booked this! Koalas were very cute and soft.Written 30 December 2018
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Tvb04
Burlington, Canada7 contributions
Sam was an amazing tour guide. Great day trip to a great wine region that knows how to produce wines in some tough conditions. Kudos to Sam for picking some great wineries to visit. Also, an awesome stop at the wildlife sanctuary to see free roaming kangaroos, wallaby’s and koalas. Better than any zoo.
Written 12 January 2020
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AnyTime AnyWhere Travel
Atlanta, GA36 contributions
Dec 2019
This tour was absolutely worth every penny. The guide was wonderful and we enjoyed the sites.
Our group visited a zoo and fed Kangaroos, took a picture with a Koala & a Dingo, saw sleeping Tasmanian Devils and cuddled with a baby Wombat.
We also visited two winery and a brewery that had some of the most delicious drinks and were able to take a bottle of wine to our lunch location up in the hills where we tasted some delectable cheeses. To top it off, we even tasted some great chocolates made a the family factory.
I recommend this tour for anyone. It was truly a relaxing time in the country outside of Sydney.
Our group visited a zoo and fed Kangaroos, took a picture with a Koala & a Dingo, saw sleeping Tasmanian Devils and cuddled with a baby Wombat.
We also visited two winery and a brewery that had some of the most delicious drinks and were able to take a bottle of wine to our lunch location up in the hills where we tasted some delectable cheeses. To top it off, we even tasted some great chocolates made a the family factory.
I recommend this tour for anyone. It was truly a relaxing time in the country outside of Sydney.
Written 13 January 2020
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Howie
Salt Lake City, UT30 contributions
Feb 2020
My mom and I had a memorable trip with Sam as our guide ! First of all, the van was spacious, comfortable and even had Wifi on board ! We got to see up close kangaroos, koala, and emus so it made a huge difference as compared to going to the zoo. Sam asked us for our wine preferences and took us to the ones that would fit our tastes. Oh and don't get me started on the cheese tasting experience ! In the end, Sam dropped us off to as close to our place as possible. I rarely ever see any guide that does that in my traveling experience. Seriously, you have to do this trip, even if you are from Sydney.
Written 1 March 2020
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Hugh P
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Nov 2023 • Family
Our guide and driver for the day Sam was terrific but this whole tour was very poor value for money and should be avoided. The first stop was an excellent wildlife park where we could have stayed a bit longer to see all the animals. We then went to shop that sold olive oil and chocolate where we tasted some of the produce we were obviously being lined up to buy. Then another hours drive and onto a nice golf club for lunch and drinks which should have been included in the original deposit but we had to pay for. Then to two wine tastings at two mediocre Hunter Valley vineyards where we learnt nothing about the vineyards. Just another shopping trip. After the second stop we had a two and half hour trip back to the City so in total we spent nearly five hours in the very cramped mini van. Total cost was $ 470 for two of us which was a rip off.
Written 22 November 2023
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Ouch! This was tough to read, especially because Hugh was great and I really enjoyed his company. I genuinely got the impression he and his wife had a lovely time as they told me so at the end of the day.
I have since reached out to another guest on Hughs same tour referencing his review to check if they had a similar experience. This was their reply:
“Wow!! That totally shocks me. I thought we all had a great time. I’m so sorry to hear he was unhappy.Â
The only thing I can remember the couple being less than happy with, was the last stop taking too long. But, it seemed everyone was having a good time.Â
We enjoyed our time on the tour. Thank you."
I won’t break down and respond to each of Hugh’s points. As difficult as it is to read such a perspective I guess we need to remind ourselves you can’t please everyone, but we will try to!
I’m happy he thought I was terrific and he loved the wildlife park. One of the vineyards we went to was Audrey Wilkinson, one of the highest rated vineyards for quality in the Hunter Valley and Australia. Their wines are by no means mediocre although obviously weren’t to Hugh’s taste which is fine. It’s all very subjective at the end of the day. We hope your experience will be quite different to Hughs!
Written 3 December 2023
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pass2srf
Honolulu, HI17 contributions
Aug 2022
We had a fantastic day with Sam! He took us to two terrific wineries, chocolate factory, a cheese factory, and an amazing Australian zoo that had Australian reptiles, koalas, kangaroos etc. Every stop was memorable, but getting up close and personal with the koalas was a highlight! Our guide Sam made the day go smoothly with his knowledge, ability to keep our group on time, and his selection of wineries he knew we would love. Such an amazing day and memory. Thank you Sam and Kangarrific tours!
Written 21 August 2022
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Jason K
Los Angeles, CA52 contributions
July 2023 • Couples
We were picked up near our hotel by Sam and swept away for a day of wildlife and wine tasting. We began with an hour drive to the Reptile Wildlife Park, where we got to feed some kangaroos, see koalas, and a whole bunch of other animals up close. Very interesting.
From there, we were transported off to taste some chocolates and olive oils before heading to a lovely wine tasting, followed by lunch, and then another tasting before returning to the city. Our group was very friendly and we enjoyed most all of the wines. The tour was a great way to experience some of what the Hunter Valley has to offer.
From there, we were transported off to taste some chocolates and olive oils before heading to a lovely wine tasting, followed by lunch, and then another tasting before returning to the city. Our group was very friendly and we enjoyed most all of the wines. The tour was a great way to experience some of what the Hunter Valley has to offer.
Written 18 July 2023
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Laura D
Sydney, Australia2 contributions
This trip was excellent from start to finish! My auntie came over from the UK and I really wanted to fit in a day tour with as much as possible and this tour was certainly that! We were picked up by our friendly tour guide Sam and headed to the reptile park and met some koalas! Then we had some cheese and chocolate tasting then a winery before heading for lunch. The two wineries were lovely, the second one was probably a personal favourite! It’s a small enough group to get to know others that you are with, we met some lovely people! Sam was knowledgable, friendly and couldn’t be more willing to make the whole experience both personal and smooth by asking us which wines we preferred etc etc. He even went out of his way to make sure we spotted some kangaroos! I cannot recommend this tour enough and will be doing it again when my parents come over from the UK in November!
Written 28 March 2023
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chris92009
Ohio758 contributions
Sam did an amazing job driving and guiding us throughout the day. The wildlife zoo we visited was the best I have ever been to for Australian animals, reptiles and one on one encounters with koala’s! The Wineries were custom picked for our small group’s interests as well as the lunch was delicious. Highly believe this is one of the best hunter valley tours I have been on. Will definitely return!
Written 21 August 2022
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tlahuele
Henderson, NV453 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
This was a very happy experience for us. The Reptile Park of Australia was outstanding. The park, which was our first stop, is in a beautiful location, and had much more than just reptiles. We interacted with koalas, where (with supervision by one of the park's animal experts) we could scratch them and take pictures while doing so. The park had kangaroos that we hand fed and stroked. The kangaroos were very gentle and calm. Other animals there included Kamodo lizards (no touching them!), crocodiles, aligators, dingos, wallabies, Tasmanian Devils, and many more. All the employees were friendly and helpful. This park is commited to the proper treatment of all their animals, and does a lot for enhancing the natural environment around Australia. Our other stops included wine tasting at boutique wineries, where we sampled various wines with no pressure to buy anything. We had a tasting at a cheese shop where a variety of cheeses are locally made. We had an excellent lunch. Throughout our day, our personable guide, Sam, was very solicitous and knowledgable. The van was comfortable. The other guests, 8 other people, mentioned that this tour exceeded their expectations. The front office was very responsive and understanding (a shout out to Ruth). This was an all day tour and we highly recommend it.
Written 12 January 2024
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Katherine S
5 contributions
What a great introduction to Australia and its wines! Sam was the best tour guide and willing to answer all questions. The animal part of the tour was also an experience we'll never forget. Pick up instructions were very clear even with our unfamiliarity with the city. It was a great tour for our first time to Sydney!
Written 5 August 2023
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Hi what time will the tour end for weekdays? How many wineries will the tour include?
Written 28 May 2023
What time does tour end in Sydney?
Written 21 December 2019
The better scenario is to stay there for at least 2 nights.
Written 17 January 2020
Sonia V
Jacksonville, Florida
I have a phobia of snakes. When we visit the kangaroos and koalas is the snake petting far away so that I won’t see them?
Written 12 November 2019
There was only one brief visit with a snake held by the keeper, otherwise none to be seen. I barely knew it was happening so you do not need to participate. Also, it was the only snake I saw on my entire trip :), none anywhere around the city or vineyards.
Written 21 November 2019
What time does the tour return to Sydney? Thank you.
Written 9 October 2019
Do you pick up and drop off at port? Viking Orion will be docked at White Bay Cruise Pier #44. We have all day on Dec 28th but Orion departs at 6 PM.
Written 5 October 2019
Hi Jasvin, yes there are! Would be great to meet you then. Tours can be book directly from our Kangarrific Tours website
Written 20 September 2019
ariesyn
Singapore, Singapore
is there any day tour to hunter valley during 1-9 aug 2019?
Written 24 May 2019
What is the exact pickup address? When I google “service NSW building” multiple locations pop up.
Written 10 March 2019
Hello. I don’t have the address. But it was in front of an apartment building. He sends the address when you sign up.
Enjoy!
Written 11 March 2019
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