Newcastle: Hunter Valley River & Farm Tour with BBQ

from A$245

8 hours

Newcastle

All Ages (7+)

Free Cancellation (24 hours prior)

Swap the wine trail for real country life on this small group day out from Newcastle. You'll wander historic Morpeth, walk a third generation cattle farm, tuck into a farm BBQ lunch and cool off in the Allyn River, then stop at a local craft brewery in Dungog on the way home. Kids aged 7 and over are welcome.

Quick read before you book.

Wander Morpeth, a riverside township settled in 1821
Walk a working third generation cattle farm
Cool off in a natural swimming hole on the Allyn River
Finish with a country brewery stop at Tinshed in Dungog
A family friendly day out with no wine tasting required

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What they like?

Friendly, switched on local hosts, a relaxed small group pace, and you're looked after from your Newcastle pickup right through to drop off.

What could be better?

Honestly, not much. Bring a hat and sunscreen for the farm and river stops, and come hungry for the BBQ lunch.

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Included in this tour.

Return transport from your Newcastle address (hotel, Airbnb or home)
Personal local guide for the full day
Farm BBQ lunch made with locally sourced ingredients
Vegetarian lunch option on request
All entry fees

Commonly asked questions.

Pickup is from 8.30am at your Newcastle address, and you'll be dropped back around 5.30pm. Please be ready at your confirmed pickup time, as the tour can only wait about five minutes before it departs.

Pickups run from Newcastle East and West, Merewether, Cooks Hill, The Hill, Bar Beach, Adamstown, Hamilton, Kotara, Charlestown, Highfields, Lambton, New Lambton, Mayfield, Sandgate, Waratah, Jesmond, Cameron Park and Wallsend. Staying elsewhere in Newcastle? Contact the team before you book.

Yes, kids aged 7 and over are welcome and must stay with an adult for the whole day. Children under 7 can't join, so families with little ones might prefer one of our other Hunter Valley experiences.

Yes, a farm BBQ lunch made with locally sourced ingredients is included. Vegetarian options are available on request, so mention any dietary needs or allergies when you book.

Yes, when river levels and the weather allow, there's time for a dip in the natural swimming hole on the farm. Pack swimmers and a towel just in case.

Comfortable clothes, closed walking shoes for the farm, a hat, sunscreen, a light jacket, swimmers, a towel and insect repellent in the warmer months. Our Australia packing list covers the rest.

Cancel more than 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund; cancellations within 24 hours and no shows aren't refundable. If the tour is called off for severe weather or low numbers, you'll be offered another date or a full refund.

The day includes a farm walk and some uneven ground around the river. Please share any mobility needs or medical conditions when you book so the team can talk you through what's involved.

No, this day is all about country towns, farm life and the river, with a stop at a local craft brewery instead. If cellar doors are on your list, browse our food and wine tours.

More about this tour.

Most day trips out of Newcastle head straight for the cellar doors. This one turns toward the farmland instead, and that's exactly the point. It's a relaxed, small group day through the river and farm country of the Hunter region, made for families and anyone who'd rather paddle in a river than swirl a glass.Your guide collects you from your Newcastle address at around 8.30am. First stop is Morpeth, a riverside township settled in 1821, where you've got about 45 minutes to browse the boutiques, galleries and antique centre, grab a coffee and hear how the town's original 1850s bakehouse ties into the Arnott's biscuit story.From there it's out to a third generation family cattle farm. You'll walk the property, see the cattle up close and get a feel for how a working farm runs day to day. Lunch is an Aussie BBQ cooked on the farm with locally sourced ingredients, then it's swimmers on for a dip in the natural swimming hole on the Allyn River, right on the property.On the way home you'll call into Tinshed Craft Brewery in Dungog, a locally owned brewery in a proper country town, before you're dropped back at your door around 5.30pm.Staying a few extra days? Pair it with a hands on farmyard animal encounter in Pokolbin or a 30 minute family horse ride through Hunter Valley bushland. Explore the day below, then check availability for your dates.

Additional info.

Pickup is from 8.30am at your Newcastle address and you'll be back around 5.30pm. Pickup suburbs include Newcastle East and West, Merewether, Cooks Hill, The Hill, Bar Beach, Adamstown, Hamilton, Kotara, Charlestown, Highfields, Lambton, New Lambton, Mayfield, Sandgate, Waratah, Jesmond, Cameron Park and Wallsend. Staying somewhere else in Newcastle? Get in touch before booking.Children aged 7 and over are welcome and must be with an adult for the whole tour. Children under 7 can't join this tour.Bring comfortable clothes, closed walking shoes for the farm, a hat, sunscreen, swimmers, a towel, a light jacket and insect repellent in the warmer months. Swimming depends on river levels and the weather on the day.Please share any dietary needs, allergies, mobility needs or medical conditions when you book. Stops may change with availability, weather or season, and a comparable experience is offered in their place.