An Easy Day Out from Mount Colah
Mount Colah sits right on the upper North Shore, which puts it in a great spot for a Hunter Valley day trip. You’re already clear of the city, the Hunter Valley is roughly two hours north, and a guided wine tour means nobody in your group has to think about driving.
That’s really what makes it work. Everyone’s relaxed from the moment they’re picked up, and the day stays social all the way through.
What the Day Looks Like
Pickup from Mount Colah is arranged to suit your group’s plans. From there, it’s a comfortable, air-conditioned ride up to the Hunter Valley with time to catch up before the first cellar door.
The day typically runs eight hours for a full-day tour, first tasting around 10am, back in time for dinner. You’ll visit a handful of boutique wineries across Pokolbin and Lovedale, sit down for a proper lunch, and have time to browse, chat with winemakers, and pick up a few bottles for home. Half-day options are available too if a full day doesn’t suit.
Cellar Doors, Lunch and a Bit More
The Hunter Valley has more than 150 wineries, but the ones worth visiting aren’t always the ones with the biggest signs. HV Tours focuses on smaller, boutique producers where the welcome is genuine and the wines aren’t available in every bottle shop.
Lunch is part of the day, a sit-down meal at a winery restaurant or local eatery, included in the full-day tour. If your group wants to add a stop at a local distillery, a cheese and chocolate shop, or a craft brewery, that can be worked into the day as well.
Good for Groups and Special Occasions
Wine tours from Mount Colah are popular for birthdays, hens parties, work groups, and weekends away with friends and family. Travelling together on the one bus keeps the group together and means no one ends up as the designated driver while everyone else is having a good time.
Group sizes from small to around 20 people are catered for. Private tours are available if you’d prefer to have the day entirely to yourselves.
Getting There and Back
All transport is comfortable and air-conditioned. Any wine you buy during the day is stored safely on the bus, so there’s no juggling bottles on the way home. The drop-back to Mount Colah at the end of the day is easy and relaxed.
HV Tours also picks from Newcastle, Maitland, Singleton, and most Hunter Valley accommodation if anyone in your group is coming from a different direction.
Planning Your Mount Colah Wine Tour
Weekends book up, so it’s worth getting in touch sooner rather than later, especially if you’re planning around a birthday or a specific date. Once you know your group size and what you’re after, the team can talk you through the tour options and help sort the details.
Call 0456 737 888, email info@hvtours.com.au, or book online.