Hunter Valley Cheese Tours: the 13 Worth Booking

1.Hunter Valley Wine Tour from the Hunter with Wine Craft Beer Cheese Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $129Our pick

Spend about eight hours visiting three or four Hunter Valley cellar doors, with three wine tastings, a spirits tasting, and stops for local cheese and chocolate. Return transport is included, and guides such as Grant, Des, and Suzanne keep the day moving in a group of no more than 20.

“Chatting on the bus The vodka & gin place The last wine tasting was the best Bus driver was great fun”

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2.Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · from $27

At Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Tours in Pokolbin, you’ll taste seven local, Australian, and international cheeses matched with wines in a seated 45-minute session. A friendly guide explains how the cheeses are made and why each wine pairing works, with everything included at the table.

“Had a very enjoyable time at the two fat blokes cheese and wine pairing. Our hostess was very informative.”

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3.Small Group Hunter Valley Wine Tour w Lunch, Gin, Cheese & Choc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $161

Spend six to seven hours visiting three wineries and a distillery in the Hunter Valley. You’ll taste wine, gin, vodka, beer, cider, cheese and chocolate, enjoy a one-course lunch, and learn about production from guides such as Chris, Todd, Col and Jackson. Select hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“It is more white wine based than red but overall a great experience, a fun and chill guide and delicious woodfire pizza! Plus the views are incredible :)”

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4.Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard: Fromage and Fortified Wine Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $57

At Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard, you’ll sit in the heritage-listed museum space with a wine host such as Harry, Liz, or Jack. Taste premium wines, three fortified wines straight from the barrel, and local cheeses, then take home one bottle of fortified wine per two guests.

“Harry was able to guide us thru the wine experience at AW. He gave a detailed history of the area, the winery and his connection to the winery. he allowed us to taste at our our pace and would strongly suggest this place to all visitors to Hunter Valley”

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5.Hunter Valley Wine Tour ex Hunter Valley – Lunch, Cheese, Chocolate, Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $192

Spend 6.5 hours tasting Hunter Valley wine, cheese, chocolate, and organic spirits, with lunch and transport included. Visit three wineries, including a possible production tour at De Iuliis, then sample six spirits at Hunter Distillery. Guides such as Steve, Julie, Colin, Sam, and Ronnie have led this outing.

“A great tour, amazing wineries, was a fun day spent with great people. Colin our driver kept us entertained all day.”

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6.Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience in Hunter Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $15Best value

Spend about an hour seated at McCaffrey’s Estate with Declan McCaffrey, tasting boutique wines made from the family’s 11-acre vineyard alongside artisan local cheese. Learn simple tasting skills, hear stories from life among the vines, and try wines sold only at the estate.

“Lovely friendly experience, great shiraz and chardonnay. Sure the dessert wine will be lovely after Xmas dinner. Thank you.”

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7.Tintilla Estate: Wine Tasting with a Meat and Cheese Platter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $35

At Tintilla Estate in Pokolbin, you sit on a vineyard-facing deck for a private tasting of eight estate-grown wines. An experienced staff member explains each pour while you enjoy local cheese, homemade terrine, boutique salami, sourdough, and seasonal condiments. The visit lasts about one hour.

“The owner (can’t recall his name) made this a fantastic experience- talked us through his wines with passion and knowledge and made this a wonderful experience!”

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8.Scenic Hunter Valley Tour with Wine and Cheese Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $168

Leave Sydney at 7 a.m. for a 10.5-hour Hunter Valley outing with three boutique winery tastings, local cheese, produce samples, café-style lunch, and time at Hunter Valley Gardens Village. A local driver-guide such as Jim, Steve, Jeff, or Raphael handles the roads and commentary.

“Gostei muito do passeio, o guia e motorista era ótimo, falou e explicou bastante a respeito das vinícolas e da história da Austrália e de Sydney. O único ponto um pouco “frustrante” é mesmo porque não podemos entrar nos vinhedos, o espaço é fechado.”

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9.Tulloch Wines Hunter Heroes Wine Tasting with Local Cheese & Charcuterie Board

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $38

At Tulloch Wines in Pokolbin, you’ll taste six Hunter Valley wines built around Semillon, Shiraz, Chardonnay, and Verdelho, including an aged museum-cellar release. A private host guides the hour, while children sample soft drinks or kombucha with their own snacks.

“Great experience and nice and easy through viator, definitely recommend and will be using Viator for all future trips”

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10.HUNTER VALLEY CHEESEBOARD TASTING – select your favourite cheeses

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · from $28

At Hunter Valley Cheese Factory, choose four artisan cheeses with help from a cheese concierge. Your tasting includes bread, wafers, chutney, fruit, chocolate, and table water. Factory windows let you watch cheese production, while optional meats, olives, nuts, and drinks cost extra.

“The cheese tasted quite average and was served on stale crackers. We were only offered a brief explanation of the cheeses, and weren't offered the opportunity to learn more.”

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11.Tulloch Wines Mystery Wine & Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8 reviews · 1 hour · from $37

At Tulloch Wines, an English-speaking Wine Ambassador guides you through six mystery wines, local cheese, charcuterie, and a tasting mat that helps you judge color, aroma, and flavor. You can add a soft-drink tasting for children or kombucha and cheese for teens.

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12.Hunter Valley Full Day Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $121

Spend about seven hours exploring the Hunter Valley with a local guide such as Craig, David, or Ross. Visit boutique wineries, taste cheese and chocolate, sample spirits at Garden Cellars, spot kangaroos, and choose your own lunch at a local restaurant or brewhouse.

“A wonderful relaxed day out with Craig as our guide. A good selection of boutique wineries with lots of nibbles along the way.”

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13.Tulloch Wines- Mystery Wine Tasting Experience with Local Cheese and Charcuterie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $38

At Tulloch Wines in Pokolbin, you’ll taste six mystery wines and use a tasting mat to work out what’s in your glass. A wine professional guides your private seated session, while local cheese and house-made charcuterie keep things relaxed. Children can enjoy soft drinks, and teens can try paired kombucha.

“Amazing wine tasting we were hosted by Maddy who was so knowledgable and friendly- she made our experience! Thank you to all”

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