Clydesdales pulling a tour carriage with the Brokenback Range behind

Harvest the Hunter Wine and Produce Tour – Hunter Valley

from A$159

3 hours

Pokolbin

Free Cancellation (7 days prior)

Ride through Pokolbin's vineyards in a covered carriage pulled by heavy horses, with a local guide at the reins. You stop at three Hunter Valley venues for sit down tastings of wine, cheese or chocolate, then roll back to McDonalds Road three hours later. Choose a 10am or 1:30pm start.

Quick read before you book.

See the vines at a horse's pace, with nobody stuck as designated driver
Sit down tastings where you hear the story behind each wine
Mix wine with local cheese or chocolate, depending on the day's venues
Quiet country backroads you'd miss in a car
Morning or afternoon sessions to fit your Hunter day

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What they like?

Friendly, patient guides, gentle horses perfect for first timers, and vineyard and bush trails with kangaroos, plus farm animals to feed.

What could be better?

Honestly, not much. Wear long pants and closed shoes, and book a morning ride to beat the Hunter heat.

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Included in this tour.

Three hour guided horse and carriage tour through Pokolbin
Tastings at three local venues, subject to availability
Covered carriage with padded seats and drop down wet weather curtains
Local guide and heavy horse team

Commonly asked questions.

Meet at 426 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, just past The Wine House and opposite Brokenwood Wines. Follow the driveway past the building on your left, and arrive 30 minutes before your 10am or 1:30pm session.

The carriages are fully covered and have see through curtains that drop down in wet weather, so the tour runs in the rain. If Hunter Valley Horses does need to cancel, you can choose to reschedule or take a refund.

Yes. Children aged 3 to 17 travel at a child rate and under 2s ride free, and cheese and chocolate stops help keep younger guests interested. For a hands on stop with little ones, add the Farmyard Encounter self guided tour at the Hunter Valley Resort.

You visit three venues, which change with availability and may include Pokolbin Estate, Tamburlaine Organic Wines, Vamp Lisa McGuigan Wines, Sobels Wines and the Pokolbin Village cheese and chocolate shops.

About three hours. The morning session runs 10am to 1pm and the afternoon session runs 1:30pm to 4:30pm.

Transfers aren't included, so plan to drive or arrange a lift to McDonalds Road. Groups of 10 or more can book transfers for $25 per person by calling 0431 337 367. Coming from Sydney for the day? The private Hunter Valley wine and dine tour collects you from your hotel.

No, smoking is not permitted on carriage tours.

More about this tour.

Swap the minibus for a team of heavy horses on this Hunter Valley carriage tour. You roll out from behind The Wine House on McDonalds Road in Pokolbin, along quiet backroads and between rows of vines, with your guide up front and the clip clop of hooves setting the pace.Over three hours you stop at three local venues, chosen on the day from producers such as Pokolbin Estate, Tamburlaine Organic Wines, Vamp Lisa McGuigan Wines, Sobels Wines and the Pokolbin Village cheese and chocolate shops. Most stops sit you down for a private tasting, so you hear how the wines are made from the people pouring them.The carriages are fully covered with padded seats, and see through curtains drop down if it rains, so a grey day doesn't end the outing. Travelling with kids aged six and up? Pair it with the 30 minute family horse ride at the same stables, or keep the tasting theme going on the Flavours of the Hunter half day tour.This tour has multiple options;

Morning session, 10am to 1pm
Afternoon session, 1:30pm to 4:30pm

Explore the session times, check availability for your date, then book your seat behind the horses.

Additional info.

Meet at 426 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, behind The Wine House, 30 minutes before your start
Follow The Wine House driveway past the building on your left to find the carriages
Groups of 10 or more can arrange transfers for $25 per person