Private · 10am to 4.30pm · Groups of 7 to 20
Private Big Bus and Driver
The whole crew, one bus, one driver, zero designated-driver arguments. You plan the day; we make sure everyone is on it together.
Big days need a big bus
Work celebrations, milestone birthdays, family reunions, wedding guests with a free day: when the group photo needs a wide lens, splitting into car-loads ruins the point. Big bus and driver hire keeps everyone together from 10am to 4.30pm in the local area, on an itinerary that is entirely yours: the cellar doors you want, the lunch spot you have booked, the pace your crew actually enjoys.
How it works
- You plan the venues, the tastings and how long you spend at each
- Transport and a professional driver are included; no self-drives
- Hire hours: 10am to 4.30pm
- Groups of 7 to 11 people: from $950 total · 12 to 20 people: from $1250 total. This covers the bus and driver only; tasting fees and lunch are at your own cost
- Simply divide by the number of people to get your per-person cost
- Bigger than 20? Ask us
- Or let us plan it for you: we can customise a tour based on your preferences starting from an added $30 (3 wineries at $10pp; $10pp per extra winery). Ask us about our set tours starting from $40 per person
- Free pick-up and drop-off from local Pokolbin accommodation (10km from Hunter Valley Gardens Shopping Village). There is a pickup fee if you are staying outside the direct Pokolbin area
- Insurance and public liability cover, and a special "Thank You" gift from us
Bring the kids?
Private tours welcome children, but notice of ages must be given at the time of booking.
Very important: for those wishing to bring children on your wine tour, please read.
- For children under 3, please call us.
- If your child is required to be in a child car seat in your family car, your child must be in a child car seat in our tour vehicles, unless they are 7 years or older.
- We are not a route service. The general safety rules that apply in your family vehicle apply to our passenger bus hires.
- HV Tours does not provide children's car seats. Car seats are BYO.
Please do not ask for your child to sit on your lap. A refusal from us can sometimes offend people, and it is not our intention to offend anyone. It makes us sad to refuse anyone, but safety and safe practices must and will be followed.
Referenced from NSW Government Department of Transport: child restraints
Celebrating a wedding?
Hens and bucks have their own day built for the job: the Pre-Wedding Celebration Tour.
No drinks on the bus
RSA rules apply on board. The cellar doors more than make up for it.
Smaller crew?
Six or fewer travel neatly on the Small Bus and Driver from $750.
Tell us the size of your crew and the shape of your day: send 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.