Get expert insight into the ideal day trip from Sydney to the Hunter Valley.
Hunter Valley is a famous wine region in New South Wales. The region is best known for its shiraz and semillon, though it’s impossible to go wrong with any of the wines.
How to get to the Hunter Valley from Sydney
The drive from Sydney to the Hunter Valley takes about 2 hours each way, so it is best to leave mid-morning to make the most of your day. As you leave Sydney, you will mostly drive along the M1 motorway and follow the signs to the Hunter Valley.
If you are driving, be sure to choose a designated driver ahead of time!
What to do in the Hunter Valley
The Hunter Valley is best known for its wine, but there are plenty of other things to enjoy in the region during your day trip.
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Do a wine tasting
The first activity that probably comes to mind when thinking of the Hunter Valley is wine tasting. There are over 150 wineries in the region, offering endless choices of wine. There are wineries that are brand new and others that date back to the mid-1800s.
Even though there are heaps of wineries, they are somewhat spread out from one another. Because of this, it is best to plan to drive between the various wineries.
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Visit the Hunter Valley Gardens
The Hunter Valley Gardens is a great place to visit and be surrounded by nature. There are a variety of gardens to explore, making for the perfect activity on a day trip. It’s easy to spend up to 3 or 4 hours strolling through the gorgeous gardens!
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Sample chocolate and cheese
Hunter Valley offers some delicious, locally crafted cheese and chocolate. Take a trip to the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company to sample handmade sweets. Or stop by the Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop for a bite of savoury artisan cheeses.
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Join a Hunter Valley day tour
Don’t get stuck being the designated driver. Let us take care of that for you! We have carefully selected where to stop to make the most out of your Hunter Valley day trip.
If you’re mostly in it for the wine, join this exciting Hunter Valley wine tour. This tour includes return transportation from Sydney and lasts an entire day. You will get to view the region’s scenic landscape as you hop from one winery to the next. This tour includes lunch and tastings at a range of boutique wineries.
If you want to sample wine and locally crafted goodies, join this Hunter Valley wine and food tour. This tour includes tastings at 3 wineries, as well as cheese and chocolate samples. If that didn’t already sound great, there are also tastings at a distillery. Lunch is included along with return transportation from central Sydney.
Now that you know about the highlights of the Hunter Valley, it’s time to get exploring!
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