Shared small group · Accessible · 4 hours
The Ultimate Afternoon Half-Day Adventure
A slow morning, a long lunch, and then the valley in its golden hours: two boutique cellar doors, local spirits, and chocolate on the way home.
This is a group tour, so HVT26 applies.
Use promo code HVT26 and save on all group/shared tours! Valid for bookings from January to December 31st 2026.
Celebrating an 18th, 21st, hens or bucks?
Our shared public tours aren't suitable for group celebrations like 18ths, 21sts, hens and bucks parties.
Want a structured, pre-planned day out? Call us on 0456 737 888 before you book. Or add the private bus surcharge to your booking to close out the remaining seats, so the tour is just your group.
Wine country, afternoon light
Some guests are early birds. The rest of us appreciate a tour that starts after a proper breakfast, or a proper lunch. The afternoon adventure carries the same much-loved shape as our morning tour, timed for the valley's most photogenic light: tastings that unhurriedly roll toward late afternoon, when the hills turn gold and the kangaroos start thinking about dinner.
Tour runs from 1pm to 4.30pm. Pickups start on average from 12.30pm and drop-off approx 5pm depending on your pickup location.
Your tour includes
- Four amazing stops, perfect for a quick yet indulgent escape
- Tastings at two boutique wineries: discover handcrafted wines in stunning settings
- Visit local cheese and chocolates: delicious, locally made treats to buy and take home
- Local spirits of vodka and gins stop: enjoy vodka and spirits tasting at Small Mouth Vodka or Garden Cellars
- Wine tasting fees? Covered! No surprise costs, just pure enjoyment
- Modern, clean and comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- An experienced local tour guide with insightful, entertaining commentary
- Wheelchair and mobility accessibility, subject to availability, arranged at booking
Important: no lunch stop, so fuel up before we go! Have brunch or an early meal before the tour.
Pickup
Pickups start on average from 12.30pm, with drop-off about 5pm depending on your pickup location. Local pickups only, complimentary within 10km of Hunter Valley Gardens (including Lovedale, Cessnock, Nulkaba, Rothbury and Pokolbin); staying outside this area? Text or call and we can chat. Pickup details are confirmed the night before by text, email or phone. Not heard from us by 7pm the night before? Call 0456 737 888.
Wheelchair access
This tour is accessible, subject to availability. Tell us you need the hydraulic lift at the time of booking so we can have everything ready.
Prefer the morning?
The same tour runs before lunch as the Morning Half-day Wine Adventure.
Group tours are 18+
Shared tours are for adults only. For families and mixed groups, a private tour welcomes children with prior notice.
Hen's and buck's parties
This tour is not suitable for hen's and buck's parties. Non-disclosure will incur the cancellation of your day tour. For celebrations, see the Pre-Wedding Celebration Tour.
Prefer to talk it through first? Send us an enquiry or call 0456 737 888.
Got questions about your Hunter Valley wine tour?
We have a wealth of knowledge about the local wine region, boutique wineries and artisan producers here in the Hunter Valley. Get in touch to talk through your own requirements and we will shape the best wine tour we can for you.