POKOLBIN WINE FIELD GUIDE
Helicopter to the Table: ON-SELLER Wine & Dine Above Pokolbin
A red‑carpet, door‑to‑door helicopter experience that pairs a scenic flight over the Hunter Valley with a private wine tasting and a three‑course lunch in Pokolbin; the tour lasts about four hours.
Helicopter to the Table: ON-SELLER Wine & Dine Above Pokolbin.
The ON‑SELLER Wine & Dine Tour frames the Hunter Valley as a stage: you arrive by private helicopter, land close to vines and cellar doors, taste award‑winning wines, and sit down to a three‑course lunch at a premium local restaurant before your pilot lifts you back to base. It is designed as a single‑stop, high‑service day outing that compresses the region’s gourmands’ pleasures into an intimate four‑hour circuit.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
VIP Helicopter Arrival and Scenic Flight
You get red‑carpet, door‑to‑door pick up and a scenic flight en route to your private tasting and lunch venue, with the aircraft returning you to your start point at the end of the day.
Private Wine Tasting and Three‑Course Lunch
The package includes a private wine tasting followed by a three‑course lunch with a glass of wine at a premium local restaurant, and the option to continue tasting and purchase bottles to take home.
Choice of Renowned Venues
Multiple winery and restaurant pairings are available for your private lunch—venues include Leogate Estate, Bimbadgen, Wynwood Estate, Pooles Rock, Keith Tulloch and Carillion Wines—though some venues operate on select days only.
What the day feels like
How the Day Feels
From the moment of pick‑up you move fast but deliberately: a short transfer to the helicopter, a quiet, panoramic flight across the Hunter Valley, then a private tasting and a leisurely three‑course lunch at your chosen venue before the pilot waits to fly you back. The tour is compact—roughly four hours overall—and built around a single, premium lunch stop.
THE ARRIVAL
VIP Helicopter Arrival and Scenic Flight
You get red‑carpet, door‑to‑door pick up and a scenic flight en route to your private tasting and lunch venue, with the aircraft returning you to your start point at the end of the day.
THE TASTE
Private Wine Tasting and Three‑Course Lunch
The package includes a private wine tasting followed by a three‑course lunch with a glass of wine at a premium local restaurant, and the option to continue tasting and purchase bottles to take home.
THE OPTIONS
Choice of Renowned Venues
Multiple winery and restaurant pairings are available for your private lunch—venues include Leogate Estate, Bimbadgen, Wynwood Estate, Pooles Rock, Keith Tulloch and Carillion Wines—though some venues operate on select days only.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits and who should take care.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tours run seven days a week with departures at 10:30am, 11:00am and 11:30am; the total tour time is approximately four hours.
Bring whatever you need for a winery lunch, but note that no selfie sticks are allowed on or around the helicopter. If you have been scuba diving within 24 hours you must notify staff prior to flying.
VIP helicopter pick up and return are available from Cessnock Airport or local accommodation (additional cost); this is a one‑stop lunch tour with a private tasting and three‑course meal.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ON‑SELLER Wine & Dine Tour?
The tour duration is approximately four hours.
When are tours available?
Tours run seven days a week with departures at 10:30am, 11:00am and 11:30am.
Is there a minimum number of passengers required?
Rates are quoted per passenger with a minimum of two passengers required.
What is included in the package?
The package includes a VIP helicopter pick up and return, a scenic flight to your private wine tasting and a three‑course lunch with a glass of wine; venues and inclusions vary by option.
Are there weight or health restrictions?
Yes—maximum individual weight is 135KG, combined weight limits apply on flights of three or more passengers, and passengers must notify staff if they have been scuba diving in the past 24 hours.
Can we visit more than one winery?
The standard tour is a one‑stop lunch tour, though you can increase the day tour experience by visiting another winery for an additional fee of $95 per person.
Are selfie sticks or similar devices allowed?
No—selfie sticks are not allowed on or around the helicopter.
Which venues might we visit for lunch?
Venue options include Leogate Estate & The Gates, Bimbadgen & Esca, Wynwood Estate & Twine, Pooles Rock & Hunter Quarter, Keith Tulloch & Muse Kitchen, and Carillion Wines & Bistro Molines, with some venues open only on selected days.