HUNTER VALLEY PUB CRAWL FIELD GUIDE
A convivial loop through Hunter Valley’s cellar doors — wine, cheese, spirits and optional local beers and chocolate
A roughly six‑hour discovery of Australia’s oldest wine region that pairs guided vineyard and production tours with tastings, a shared lunch, and chances to meet family producers.
A convivial loop through Hunter Valley’s cellar doors — wine, cheese, spirits and optional local beers and chocolate.
The Hunter Valley Grains & Grapes Tour threads through Australia’s oldest wine region, pairing guided vineyard and winery production stops with curated tastings of wine, cheese and spirits. Optional local beer and chocolate pairings broaden the palette; throughout the day you’ll share a casual lunch and meet the families and makers behind the bottles.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Australia’s oldest wine region
This tour takes you into the heart of the Hunter Valley — the country’s oldest established wine region — with multiple stops that showcase the area’s vineyards and cellar doors.
Direct access to family producers and behind‑the‑scenes tours
Dave’s focuses on small, family‑run wineries and production houses so guests tour vineyards and production areas, taste straight from the producer, and hear the stories behind the wine, cheese and spirits.
Varied tastings — wine, cheese, spirits and optional beer or chocolate
The itinerary stages guided wine tastings paired with local cheeses, a distillery stop for gin, vodka and liqueurs, and a final choice between a wine‑and‑chocolate pairing or a paddle of locally made craft beers.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
You’ll be collected from Hunter Valley accommodation mid‑morning, then move through a compact circuit of family wineries and a local distillery. Mornings center on vineyard or production tours and the first tastings, lunch is shared at a winery venue with options of beer, wine or soft drink, and the afternoon layers a spirits cellar‑door visit, a cheese‑matched wine tasting and a final sweet or beer‑based pairing before a quick run back to your pick‑up point.
THE REGION
Australia’s oldest wine region
This tour takes you into the heart of the Hunter Valley — the country’s oldest established wine region — with multiple stops that showcase the area’s vineyards and cellar doors.
THE MAKERS
Direct access to family producers and behind‑the‑scenes tours
Dave’s focuses on small, family‑run wineries and production houses so guests tour vineyards and production areas, taste straight from the producer, and hear the stories behind the wine, cheese and spirits.
THE TASTINGS
Varied tastings — wine, cheese, spirits and optional beer or chocolate
The itinerary stages guided wine tastings paired with local cheeses, a distillery stop for gin, vodka and liqueurs, and a final choice between a wine‑and‑chocolate pairing or a paddle of locally made craft beers.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should look elsewhere
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Walking shoes, a charged phone (battery/charger), a reusable water bottle, an appetite and a sense of humour; playlist options are handy if you end up DJing on the bus.
Expect travel in small‑capacity tour vehicles; bring a charger and water and be ready to store purchases on the return ride.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs for approximately six hours.
Where does the tour depart from and when will I be picked up?
The tour departs from the Hunter Valley; pick‑ups are available at most hotels in Pokolbin, Cessnock and Lovedale and guests are collected between 9:30am and 10:30am.
Can I skip beer or other alcohol?
Yes; if a companion doesn’t want beer they do not have to drink it—beer is optional at lunch and at one winery stop.
Will we meet the people who make the wine and spirits?
Yes; the operator prioritizes visits to small, family‑run wineries and production houses so guests meet and chat with local producers and often receive behind‑the‑scenes tours.
Are children allowed on the tour?
No; the tour is for ages 18 and over.
How large are the tour vehicles?
Because the itinerary visits small producers, tour vehicles are usually between 12 and 22 seats (including the driver).
Is lunch provided and what are the drink options?
Lunch is typically shared at a winery and often includes wood‑fired pizzas and salads; for lunch you can choose beer, wine or a soft drink.