Hunter Valley Tours: The Best Guided Experiences in the Region

Home to some of the most beautiful natural beauty in NSW and a whole slew of foodie hotspots and vineyards, the Hunter Valley is jam-packed with so many wonderful places which are just begging to be explored. To help you get the most out of your trip, book into one of the best tours and guided experiences in the Hunter Valley!

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Spend Some Time on Horseback

Giddy up because Hunter Valley Horses offers both trail rides through the Hunter Valley bushland or whimsy-fuelled horse-drawn carriage wine tours. If you've got little kids, vineyard and bush trail rides are suitable for kids aged 10 and over, and horse-drawn carriage tours are suitable for families and will bring a touch of fairytale charm to your family holiday. If you're on an adults-only vacay, then just go all out with a horseback vineyard tour and picnic.

Top tour: Couples Private Vineyard Horse Ride and Picnic

917 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin

Take to the skies with in a hot air balloon

'Come fly with me...' for over 40 years Balloon Aloft have been offering balloon flights over the Hunter Valley. Flights last one hour and are followed by a delicious gourmet champagne breakfast at Peterson House. A truly memorable experience! Or pull out all the stops with a VIP flight package from Beyond Ballooning which includes a gourmet breakfast at Spicers Guesthouse and champagne and chocolate post-flight! 

Top Tour: VIP flight package

Have your James Bond Moment with Aerologistics

Hop in the chopper and take to the skies for a 10-minute scenic flight that offers passengers a unique view of the vines as well as a once-in-a-lifetime bird's eye view of the Broken Back Range and the Hunter Valley Gardens. Plus, you'll get to enjoy an undeniably cool helicopter moment. 

Colourful Collective Travel

For a perfectly curated Hunter Valley trip, you can't look past the Colourful Collective Travel. Let wonderful local guides take you through the Hunter Valley wine region, accompanying you to taste some of Australia's best wine, food, cheese, chocolate, beer and spirits. You'll end the day full, enchanted and exhausted.

Top Tour: Hunter Valley Day Trip from Sydney

Book a pet-friendly tour with Grape to Glass Boutique Wine Tours

Head to the Hunter with your fur-family in tow because Grape to Glass is offering dog-friendly wine tours. Tour guide Vanessa, is a true dog-lover and loves curating dog friendly tours about the Hunter's hidden gems and private vineyards. Your furry friend will even enjoy a treat from Pooches Patisserie and travel in style in their van doggy seats. 

Top Tour: dog-friendly bespoke tours

Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tours

When looking for a reliable tour company to accompany you to the best wineries, cellar doors, distilleries, restaurants and cafés, then look no further than Hunter Valley Wine Tours.

Top Tour: Half Day Hunter Delights Tour

Tastes of the Hunter

No one wants to be designated driver on a wine weekend! Book a personalised wine tasting tour with Tastes of the Hunter. They'll take care of all the pesky details and drive you between all the best vineyards in a luxury bus!

Top Tour: Gourmet Explorer Tour

Have a hire car holiday with Kings Hire Car

If you're keen to make your own plans but don't want to saddle someone with the responsibility of being designated driver, hire a car and driver from Kings Hire Car service. With the stress of driving out of the way, you can just focus on having a great time!

Loved our edit of the best tours in the Hunter Valley? Check out our guide to the Hunter Valley and our edit of all the most beautiful accommodation in the Hunter. To keep up to date with happenings in the Hunter Valley we recommend checking out winecountry.com.au and visitnsw.com.