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Flavours of the Hunter Half Day Tour

from A$129
3 hours
Pokolbin
All Ages (18+)

Taste the Hunter beyond wine on this small group half day tour around Pokolbin. You learn to pair cheese and wine at a Two Fat Blokes masterclass, sample gins, vodkas and liqueurs at a local distillery, then finish with a cider or beer paddle. Free pickup covers Pokolbin, Cessnock, Lovedale, Nulkaba and Rothbury.

Group of friends posing among Hunter Valley vineyards

Quick read before you book.

  • Learn pairing tricks you can use at home
  • Spirits made right here in the Hunter
  • Small groups of up to 11 guests
  • Something for beer and cider fans, not just wine lovers
  • Drop off in Pokolbin if you want to keep exploring

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Honestly, not much. Eat a good breakfast, pace yourself on the pours and book early, as tours fill up fast.

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Included in this tour.

  • Cheese and wine masterclass at Two Fat Blokes
  • Guided spirits tasting at a local distillery
  • Paddle of local ciders or beers at a craft house
  • Local guide and driver
  • Return transfers from Pokolbin, Cessnock, Lovedale, Nulkaba and Rothbury

Commonly asked questions.

Tours start at 9:30am or 1:30pm, and pickup can be up to 45 minutes earlier depending on where you're staying. The tour runs about three hours plus transfers.

Pickup is free from Cessnock, Lovedale (up to Wilderness Road), Nulkaba, Pokolbin and Rothbury, but not North Rothbury. Other towns carry a flat fee paid in cash, with a minimum of two guests, and there are no direct Sydney transfers, so take the train to Maitland and request a pickup there.

No, this tour is for guests aged 18 and over. Travelling as a family? The kids can feed the animals on the Farmyard Encounter self guided tour in Pokolbin.

Yes, dietary requirements can be catered for. Let the team know when you book.

Changes and cancellations are free up to 48 hours before your tour, apart from a $25 administration fee per booking. Within 48 hours a 50% fee applies, and within 24 hours there is no refund.

Yes, the tour runs in all weather.

There's no dress code, but dress comfortably for the season and appropriately for licensed venues. Any wine you buy is labelled with your name and stored safely on the bus.

Tours run with a minimum of four booked guests and a maximum of 11, and singles and couples are welcome. Larger groups can be arranged by combining vehicles.

More about this tour.

Not much of a wine buff? This half day tour from Two Fat Blokes mixes Hunter Valley wine with cheese, spirits and craft cider or beer, so there's something for everyone in the van. Groups are small, from four to 11 guests, and pickup from Pokolbin, Cessnock, Lovedale, Nulkaba or Rothbury accommodation is free.The centrepiece is the cheese and wine masterclass at Two Fat Blokes, where you learn how to match local cheeses with Hunter wines, tips you'll use long after the trip. You also enjoy a guided tasting of gins, flavoured vodkas, schnapps and liqueurs at a local distillery, then finish with a paddle of ciders or beers at a nearby craft house.At the end, head back to your accommodation or ask to be dropped in Pokolbin to keep exploring. For a slower pace another day, ride between tastings on the Harvest the Hunter horse and carriage tour, or if you're coming from Sydney, the private Hunter Valley wine and dine tour handles the drive.This tour has multiple options;
  • Morning tour, starting 9:30am
  • Afternoon tour, starting 1:30pm
Explore the stops, check availability for your date, then book your seats.

Additional info.

  • Tours start at 9:30am or 1:30pm; pickup can be up to 45 minutes earlier
  • Guests must be 18 or over
  • Pickups outside the free zone carry a flat fee, paid in cash to your guide