EXPRESS HUNTER VALLEY WINE TOUR
Not every great Hunter Valley weekend needs a full day. Sometimes five well-spent hours are all it takes to turn a Saturday into a story worth telling. The Express Wine Tour is our 5-hour private Hunter Valley wine tour — a private vehicle, your own dedicated chauffeur, and the region's best cellar doors unfolding at whatever rhythm suits you. No shared buses. No strangers. No fixed itinerary hurrying you back to the van. Just your group, exploring Pokolbin, Lovedale and beyond entirely on your own terms.
Express Wine Tour Pricing
Additional wineries: $90 per stop (+1 hour)
What's Included
5 hours of private wine touring — start anytime from 9:30 AM, all tours finishing by 5:30 PM
Private vehicle with professional chauffeur, exclusively yours
Up to 6 passengers — ideal for couples, small groups and celebrations
3 Hunter Valley wineries of your choice
Additional stops at $90 per stop (includes an extra hour, pre-approval required)
Fully flexible, personalised itinerary — built around you, not a timetable
Bluetooth music connectivity — your soundtrack, your day
Safe in-vehicle storage for every bottle of Hunter Valley wine you bring home
Complimentary pickup from Pokolbin, Lovedale, Cessnock, Branxton, or within 15km of Hunter Valley Gardens
Is the Express Tour Right for You?
The Express is ideal if:
You're spending the day in the Hunter Valley but not the whole day
You're travelling as a couple and want a taster experience
You've done bigger tours before and want to focus on 3 wineries you love
You want to combine the tour with a Hunter Valley restaurant lunch or an evening back in Sydney
Prefer a longer day with a lunch stop? See our Classic Wine Tour. Celebrating something special? The Premium Wine Tour adds a long lunch and a complimentary dinner transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Express Wine Tour start?
You choose your start time from 9:30 AM. All Express tours must finish by 5:30 PM. Most guests start between 10 AM and 11 AM to line up with cellar door opening times.
Can I add more wineries to the Express tour?
Yes — additional stops are $90 each and add a full hour to your tour. This must be pre-approved.
What's the difference between the Express and Classic tours?
Express is 5 hours and visits 3 wineries.Classic is 7 hours and visits 4–5 wineries. If you want a lunch break included in your day, choose Classic. If you want a shorter tour focused on wineries only, choose Express.
Where do you pick up from?
Complimentary pickup from Pokolbin, Lovedale, Cessnock, Branxton, or anywhere within 15 km of Hunter Valley Gardens. Extended pickup areas may incur a small additional fee — just add your address at checkout and we'll confirm.