Top Hunter Valley Outdoor Activities

Experience the exhilaration of a hot air balloon flight at sunrise. The 1-hour ride into the sky takes you over the Hunter Valley, a wine-producing region north of Sydney. Upon landing, you’re treated to breakfast a la carte and a glass of sparkling wine at Peterson House, a local winery.

Experience the Hunter Valley during a scenic helicopter flight that takes you to a winery lunch. Board your helicopter in Pokolbin and soar over Hunter Valley Gardens, the Brokenback ranges, rolling hills and vineyards, all the while soaking in sweeping views. After a gentle landing, have a 3-course lunch with a wine tasting before or after. Then lift off again for the final leg of your helicopter tour.

For travelers really short on time, there is probably no faster way to see more of the Hunter Valley than this 10-minute helicopter tour. Hop on at the Cessnock Aerodrome and get airborne over valley highlights from vineyards to golf courses to the Broken Back Range. Plus, you can opt for round-trip transportation from your hotel for an extra fee.

For those after a quick Helicopter view of the Hunter Valley this flight is great! Very suitable for first timers who just want to feel what it's like or for people that are in a hurry or on a budget but still want the amazing experience of a helicopter ride.

Admire the Hunter Valley wine region from above on a morning helicopter tour. You'll have the chance to see vineyards and wineries from the air, and then celebrate your adventure back on the ground with breakfast and sparkling wine at Peterson House.

Get behind the wheel of a roaring rally car and find out what it’s really like to drive one of these powerful beasts with this one-of-a-kind racing experience in the heart of New South Wales. Take a turbocharged rally car around the custom-built course with your professional coach in the passenger seat, teaching you how to get comfortable in your car and how to enjoy the thrills and spills of your own high-speed rally ride.

Take in aerial views of the grape vines and luxurious estates of Hunter Valley wine region during this short, small-group helicopter tour. Ascend straight up into the sky and learn about the valley’s history and wineries from your pilot using your onboard headset and mic. Soar over the ground and scope out places you want to visit before gently touching back down.

For travelers short on time, there is probably no faster way to see more of the Hunter Valley than this 15-minute helicopter tour. Hop on at the Cessnock Aerodrome and get airborne over the valley’s wineries, gardens, and golf courses before heading to the Broken Back Range and Mount View area. Plus, you can opt for round-trip transportation from your hotel for an extra fee.

See the vineyards and olive groves from above and then touchdown to sample their offerings over lunch during this flight-seeing helicopter tour over the Hunter Valley followed by lunch and wine tasting. Get a bird’s eye view of the valley as the helicopter hovers over estates and grape vines. Back on the ground, enjoy lunch prepared by a chef served with a selection of wine pairings.  

Combine two luxurious activities on this helicopter tour and champagne breakfast. Hop aboard a helicopter for a private aerial tour of the Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s major wine growing regions. Then, land near a local winery or café for a champagne brunch-style breakfast. Afterward, hop back aboard the helicopter for the return flight—and opt for transportation to your accommodations if you’d like.

Take a short drive outside Melbourne for a high-octane experience that’s fun for the whole family. Sitting in the passenger’s seat of a competition-grade rally car with a professional driver at the wheel, thrill at the speeds and spills of this three-lap hot-lap experience. This exhilarating experience is suitable for ages 10 and above and is a welcome break from the stuffy buses and slow public transport of sightseeing in Melbourne city.

Secure your very own flightseeing trip for your ideal day and time by prebooking this Hunter Valley private helicopter flight from Cessnock. Admire bird's-eye views of the Hunter Valley's wineries, vineyards, gardens, and Cypress Lakes golf course, all from a modern helicopter with a personal pilot. Then, touch down and savor a 3-course lunch at your choice of one of three top-quality restaurants.

Get a group of friends or colleagues together for the ultimate fun experience! Whilst onsite why not include a Wine Theatre or beer tasting at the brewhouse!

Hunter Valley is known internationally for its wine, but this scenic helicopter flight shows that the cellar doors aren’t the Valley’s only drawcard. Enjoy one-of-a-kind views from your helicopter as you fly over the vineyards and the New South Wales landscape. Look out for whales and dolphins off the coast of Newcastle, snap panoramic photos of Lake Macquarie and marvel at the sprawling Watagan State Forest.

We are your exclusive private guide to the Hunter Valley. I offer you the choice to pre-select the venues or pre-plan your day for you. With my local knowledge I will share information about the Hunter Valley and share locations with you that are of interest. The best part about this tour is that it's flexible and relaxed so you can enjoy the day at your own pace. I also have bottled water available if you need and have taken all precaution in line with Covid regulations. Please note that due to Covid. Saturday bookings will be pre-planned to optimise your experience with some flexibility if time permits.