From Haymarket: Hunter Valley Wine and Wildlife Day Trip

Hunter Valley, Sydney



Explore the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest commercial wine region, on a guided day trip from Haymarket. Enjoy tasting chocolate and cheese, and meet kangaroos and koalas at a Wildlife Sanctuary.

This day trip from Sydney explores the Hunter Valley's vineyards and wildlife sanctuary, ideal for nature lovers and wine enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • Meet kangaroos and koalas at a wildlife sanctuary
  • Enjoy chocolate and cheese tastings in the Hunter Valley
  • Option to purchase lunch or wine tastings
  • Views of rolling vineyards in the Hunter Valley
  • Travel in a comfortable minibus with charging points and Wi-Fi

Description

Discover the Hunter Valley, known for its Semillon and Shiraz, on this day trip from Sydney. Visit a wildlife sanctuary for a ranger-led koala experience and hand-feed roaming kangaroos. Afterward, enjoy chocolate and cheese tastings before visiting two boutique vineyards specializing in Shiraz, Semillon, and Chardonnay.

You can upgrade your tour with a structured wine tasting before and after lunch, sampling over a dozen wines. A wine country lunch with views of wildlife can be purchased, or you may bring your own picnic. The tour is conducted in a spacious minibus featuring reclining seats, air conditioning, phone charging points, and onboard Wi-Fi.

The tour returns to the meeting point in Haymarket in the early evening.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off in Haymarket
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Transportation by luxury minibus
  • Chocolate and cheese tastings

Excludes

  • Wildlife Park entry, ranger-led koala experience, tour insurance, and taxes (AUD 70 per person, payable on the day)
  • Wine country lunch (AUD 30 per person, optional or BYO)
  • Wine tasting fees (AUD 15 per person, optional)

Important Information

  • AUD 70 per person payable on tour day includes wildlife park entry, koala experience, insurance, and taxes
  • Legal drinking age in Australia is 18
  • Wine country lunch includes beer, wine, and soft drinks or you may bring a picnic
  • Vineyards vary daily based on group preferences; approximately 20 vineyards are used
  • Wine tasting fee of AUD 15 covers tastings at both vineyards visited

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For best experience, bring comfortable shoes, a camera, and dress for the weather. Book early to secure your preferred date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The trip includes visits to a wildlife sanctuary to see kangaroos and koalas, chocolate and cheese tastings, and optional wine tastings and lunch in the Hunter Valley.
Yes, the trip includes a visit to a wildlife sanctuary where you can meet and feed kangaroos and experience a koala encounter.
Travel is by a comfortable minibus equipped with charging points and Wi-Fi.
Lunch and wine tastings are optional and can be purchased separately during the trip.
You can taste local wines including the Hunter Valley’s well-known Semillon and Shiraz varieties.
Yes, the combination of wildlife experiences and food tastings makes it suitable for families and nature lovers.
The trip is a full-day excursion departing and returning to Sydney; check the provider’s website for exact times.
Yes, the minibus is equipped with charging points to keep your devices powered.
Yes, the minibus provides Wi-Fi for guest use throughout the journey.

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