Take Ya There - Small Bus Service with Driver
Take Ya There - Small Bus Service with Driver
Take Ya There - Small Bus Service with Driver
5
City ToursSightseeing ToursNature & Wildlife ToursWine Tours & Tastings Bus Tours
Full view
About
We specialise in small group tours and charters of up to 11 people, taking in the sights and experiences of the Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Port Stephens. We provide transfers to and from your location, to be driven safely and comfortably to the destination of your choice in our new mini bus. Airport, Business & Community Group transport also available.
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Similar Experiences
Take Ya There - Small Bus Service with Driver
Booking unavailable on Tripadvisor
Want other options you can book now?
Show optionsTravellers talk about
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
5.0
38 reviews
Excellent
38
Very good
0
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0
Liv S
1 contribution
Feb 2020
Dave was engaging, kind and very helpful. He took 7 of us around hunter valley for wine tasting and lunch, gave us excellent recommendations and was very accomodating to all our wants and needs. When we spent a little too long at one winery, before we even realised we were off schedule, he had made all the calls to make sure our lunch booking and other wineries were all aware of our late arrival so there were no hiccups along the way. He took lots of pictures for us, and they were all fantastic, and he had a great repartee with the owners of the wineries so we felt we were in good hands. Amid the scares of the COVID-19 he made extra precautionary measures to ensure we felt safe and relaxed. All in all, it was an excellent time and Dave made it possible for us.
Written 16 March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thanks for that, your group were nice which makes it easy, I hope you come again!!
Written 17 March 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Blockerpete
Sydney, Australia4 contributions
Sept 2020
David was fantastic. He is up to date on covid safety. We used his service for the full day of wineries and was always happy to suggest places and take detours when we wanted to go to other places. Would definitely recommend his service. It’s worth talking to him about places to visit in the hunter as he knows a lot of the wineries.
Written 27 September 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ah thanks for that - I was happy to help - I enjoyed the day myself come again we'll go to some gems off the track
Written 29 September 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Tym Norman
Sydney, Australia19 contributions
Sept 2020
This was the first time we have used a driver and a mini van in the Hunter. It totally changed the experience.
Dave was such a good driver and local tour guide too. He knew just where to take us to fill in time between our bookings.
He was very prepared. We bought so cheese and had a little esky ready to keep it all cool as we drove around all day.
We had already booked our cellar door experiences. But next time we would happily leave it to Dave for recommendation. He really knows the region like the back of his hand.
Highly recommend Dave and Take Ya There when you’re spending the day in the beautiful Hunter Valley.
Dave was such a good driver and local tour guide too. He knew just where to take us to fill in time between our bookings.
He was very prepared. We bought so cheese and had a little esky ready to keep it all cool as we drove around all day.
We had already booked our cellar door experiences. But next time we would happily leave it to Dave for recommendation. He really knows the region like the back of his hand.
Highly recommend Dave and Take Ya There when you’re spending the day in the beautiful Hunter Valley.
Written 27 September 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
No problem - I like what I do and enjoy the company of such nice people as yourselves - thanks for taking the time to review Take Ya There - please come again for the perfect day I will organize for you!
Written 29 September 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Joshua B
Port Macquarie, Australia2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Our group has used Dave for the last 4 years for our annual Hunter Valley wine tour. Dave is great when it comes to helping plan the day and is excellent at keeping to schedule. We will continue to book Dave into the future.
Written 3 February 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Cazza&Chris
11 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Dave was an excellent driver, tour guide and an all-round great bloke. He guided us to a great bunch of wineries and he went above and beyond to arrange for special experiences that made our visits extra fun. Thanks Dave!
Written 29 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thanks Caroline and Michelle and friends - I enjoyed taking you around - while I always do my best - you were all so polite and appreciative and bought a few bottles of wine to support our great wineries - and that made it easy - everyone was a winner on the day!! Come again - I have other places to show you.
Written 2 March 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
MP1707
2 contributions
Feb 2020
My friends and I had the pleasure of Dave taking us around to a few wineries in the Hunter Valley last weekend. We didn't want to be locked into a tour that took us to "their" wineries... we wanted the flexibility of exploring wineries that were recommended to us by friends at home. Dave was very obliging and he made the experience that little bit more enjoyable. Thanks so much Dave, we'll see you again soon for sure!
Written 7 March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
It was my pleasure as it was a great day with you all, and you are certainly welcome back - thanks for reviewing Take Ya There
Written 8 March 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jessie M
1 contribution
Sept 2020 • Friends
Dave was very efficient, easy, down to earth and helpful throughout the whole process. From cellar door bookings to organisations and overall scheduling of the day was fantastic. Couldn’t recommend more.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Written 12 September 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thanks for taking the time to review Take ya There - please come again we can do something different!
Written 13 September 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Peterjules
Brisbane, Australia291 contributions
Oct 2019
Our friend booked this tour for a group of 8 of us for when we docked at Newcastle. David was waiting for us at the dock.
The tour was excellent....we had so much fun both on and off the bus. David was very informative, especially as four of our friends were from the US. He also knew which wineries to take us to! We did ask for a couple of wineries and he suggested the others which were excellent, not only for the wines but the beautiful views. Also stopped at the Smelly Cheese Shop for lunch which was excellent.
This tour has whetted our appetite for more of Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.
Would definitely recommend Take Ya There to cruise ship alternatives.
The tour was excellent....we had so much fun both on and off the bus. David was very informative, especially as four of our friends were from the US. He also knew which wineries to take us to! We did ask for a couple of wineries and he suggested the others which were excellent, not only for the wines but the beautiful views. Also stopped at the Smelly Cheese Shop for lunch which was excellent.
This tour has whetted our appetite for more of Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.
Would definitely recommend Take Ya There to cruise ship alternatives.
Written 31 October 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thanks for taking the time to review Take Ya There - you are welcome anytime as I also enjoyed the day and your company!
Written 1 November 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
kjt313
Sydney, Australia282 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
I booked Dave about five months out for a half winery tour of the Hunter Valley. We wanted to book him for two days but he was booked out - we were lucky to have him for our half day.
Dave and i emailed constantly prior to the day. Dave is not just a bus driver - he is a tour guide who has so much knowledge of the Hunter Region and you just cannot put a price on his advice.
Dave advised on timing, what to expect at each winery and let me tell you he was spot on.
Nothing was too much trouble for Dave and he loved taking 500 photos of us girls!!
We will definately book Dave for next year and highly recommed him to others.
Thanks Dave!
Dave and i emailed constantly prior to the day. Dave is not just a bus driver - he is a tour guide who has so much knowledge of the Hunter Region and you just cannot put a price on his advice.
Dave advised on timing, what to expect at each winery and let me tell you he was spot on.
Nothing was too much trouble for Dave and he loved taking 500 photos of us girls!!
We will definately book Dave for next year and highly recommed him to others.
Thanks Dave!
Written 19 May 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Love your review and I loved taking your photo's and loved all 10 of you!!!
Written 20 May 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Maggipie
SF Bay Area25 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Newcastle was one port on our recent Great Barrier Reef cruise, and we were fortunate that Dave Cooper was available to show us his hometown so well!
He picked us up at the pier, conveniently just off our ship, and we were immediately off, first to Fort Scratchley, then Blackbutt Reserve, well ahead of the hoards of our fellow cruisers at both places. Dave worked at Blackbutt previously, so had quite a bit of insider knowledge. We saw koalas, emus, wallaroos and wombats, and had a chance to help feed the birds. From there, it was several more hours of touring all over Newcastle. We strolled along the beautiful Lake Macquarie boardwalk, had lunch at our choice of popular local venues in Warner's Bay, followed by more sightseeing. We visited the ANZAC Memorial Walk, saw Nobby's Beach, where the Pasha Bulker ran aground during a storm in 2007, saw the Bogey Hole, a popular swim spot that is actually a pool/bath painstakingly carved out by convicts into the cliff, and had a chance to tour Christ Church Cathedral.
It was a busy but very fun day, packed with all the important Newcastle sites, led by a super friendly and very knowledgeable Newcastle local, who knew exactly where to take us (there!), with incredible efficiency, in his very comfortable van ... thanks a million Dave!!
He picked us up at the pier, conveniently just off our ship, and we were immediately off, first to Fort Scratchley, then Blackbutt Reserve, well ahead of the hoards of our fellow cruisers at both places. Dave worked at Blackbutt previously, so had quite a bit of insider knowledge. We saw koalas, emus, wallaroos and wombats, and had a chance to help feed the birds. From there, it was several more hours of touring all over Newcastle. We strolled along the beautiful Lake Macquarie boardwalk, had lunch at our choice of popular local venues in Warner's Bay, followed by more sightseeing. We visited the ANZAC Memorial Walk, saw Nobby's Beach, where the Pasha Bulker ran aground during a storm in 2007, saw the Bogey Hole, a popular swim spot that is actually a pool/bath painstakingly carved out by convicts into the cliff, and had a chance to tour Christ Church Cathedral.
It was a busy but very fun day, packed with all the important Newcastle sites, led by a super friendly and very knowledgeable Newcastle local, who knew exactly where to take us (there!), with incredible efficiency, in his very comfortable van ... thanks a million Dave!!
Written 10 November 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thanks for that Margie - I appreciate you taking the time to review Take Ya There - I enjoyed your company on the day and your cruise friends and that was a good tip how you got on - cruisecritic.com - to organise fellow travellers on your ship before the cruise started - for a bus full tour of Newcastle - I have since passed that link on to other cruise ship enquiries . I was glad to show you an under rated Greater Newcastle. You or any of your friends are always welcome in Newcastle Australia!
Written 12 November 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
No questions have been asked about this experience