Tour the Hunter Valley by Region
Customise/Design Your Own - Book & Pay for your own tastings & food.
Explore & enjoy from amazing wineries of each unique region.
Cheese, Olive tastings are also available in the region.
The Hunter Valley in New South Wales, Australia, stands as one of the country's most established wine-producing areas, comprising of sub-regions distinguished by diverse soil types, altitudes, and distinctive wine profiles.
WINE REGIONS:
Lovedale
· Cooler climate than Pokolbin
· Noted for Semillon and Shiraz
· Hosts the annual Lovedale Long Lunch
Pokolbin & MT View
Pokolbin:
· Renowned heart of the Hunter Valley
· Hosts top wineries.
· Warm, low-altitude, sandy/loamy soils
· Known for classic Hunter Semillon (low alcohol, ages well) and medium-bodied Shiraz.
Mt View:
At higher elevations, nights tend to be cooler, resulting in Shiraz and Chardonnay that exhibit greater structure.
Broke
Located northwest of Pokolbin, this region experiences a marginally cooler and drier climate. It is renowned for producing refined Semillon, Shiraz, and Verdelho varietals.
The volcanic soils contribute additional complexity to the wines.
Why Tour The Hunter Valley By Region:
Planning a Hunter Valley wine tour by region offers clear benefits, especially since wine styles can differ within short distances.
1. You Actually Taste the Differences
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Pokolbin: Classic Hunter Semillon and Shiraz
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Lovedale: Soft, pure, Semillon-focused wines
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Mount View: Structured Shiraz, taut Chardonnay
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Broke: Mineral, refined, modern styles.
2. Less Time Driving, More Time Tasting 🚗🍷
Wineries in the same sub-region are just 5–10 minutes apart—minimizing long drives, reducing fatigue, and making it simple to enjoy lunch, scenic views, or a relaxed cellar-door visit.
3. Better Palate Management
When you focus on a single region: Acidity, body, and tannin characteristics are consistent.
4. Deeper Stories & Better Conversations
Winemakers tend to discuss factors like soil, elevation, and climate in greater detail. The experience becomes informative but remains engaging rather than overwhelming.
5. Easier Itinerary Planning
Enjoy a convenient lunch spot close to all tastings, save time on scheduling, and have a greater chance of booking premium or seated tasting experiences.
6. You'll Recall the Wines More Clearly
Rather than vague memories like "I liked that white," you will know you preferred Lovedale Semillon over Mount View Shiraz.
FULL DAY TOURS BY REGION
Duration: 7 Hours (10am till 5pm)
Maximum Passengers: 7
Suggested Itinerary Ideas
Below are our recommendations/guidelines for you when booking to ensure a relaxed and unrushed experience.
It is totally up to you as to how/where you book and organise.
You can book your choice of 4 Wineries Only or 3 Wineries + (Cheese, Olive Tasting)
Lunch stop is a must (mandatory)
When booking your lunch stop, please allow at least 1.5 - 2 Hours for Lunch.
Please allow for travel time between wineries.
How It Works:
You will book and pay for any tasting fee and food.
When you book this tour, we will email you a word document with our recommendations of
wineries, restaurants, cheese, olive tasting places for the specific region listed/chosen in your booking.
This will assist you with making your bookings and organising your itinerary for the day.
*This tour pricing includes a private luxury car + driver only. Price does not include any wine tasting fees or food costs.
Weekend Tours
Starting from $655
Weekday Tours
Starting from $615
Wine Tour FAQs
What is included in a DDHV wine tour? DDHV wine tours are private tours with your own driver. What is included depends on whether you choose a Design Your Own or Pre-Designed/Prepaid tour.
What is the difference between Design Your Own and Pre-Designed Tours?
Design Your Own: You create your own itinerary and book and pay for your wine tastings, lunch and any other activities.
Pre-Designed/Prepaid: We organise the itinerary for you and book and pay for the included wine tastings. Lunch and other food costs are not included.
We're happy to provide recommendations with either option.
Are DDHV wine tours private? Absolutely. All DDHV tours are private to your group. We don't combine you with other customers.
What time does my tour actually start and finish? Your booked tour time starts at your first tasting or venue and finishes when your last tasting is completed.
For example, a 10am–5pm tour means your first tasting can be at 10am and your final tasting needs to finish by 5pm.
Accommodation pickup and drop-off are outside your booked tour hours and don't incur an additional charge. We generally allow around 15–30 minutes for pickup and drop-off, depending on your accommodation location.
Can I bring children or a baby? Yes! Children and babies are welcome. Guests under 18 are not charged per person, although they still count towards the vehicle's passenger capacity.
If your child requires a car seat or child restraint, you must bring your own. DDHV does not provide car seats, but we're happy to fit your supplied seat into the vehicle.
Please let us know about children and babies when booking.