Enjoy 1 hour of scenic views over Australia's oldest wine region aboard a hot air balloon before indulging in a champagne breakfast.

Get a flexible, comprehensive tour of the Hunter Valley on this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Stay on the bus for the duration for a quick tour of the area, or hop off at any of the 14 stops to explore further. The 40 attractions along the route include the Hunter Valley Gardens, pubs, shopping streets, distilleries, artisan food shops, and breweries. Included transfers from Cessnock, Lovedale, and Pokolbin available.

Discover the delicious wines and food of the Hunter Valley during a full-day tour from Pokolbin, Cessnock or Lovedale. Your wine tour includes three relaxed wine tastings with experts at gorgeous boutique wineries. Have a choice of three lunch options to suit your taste and budget, and also sample local cheeses, chocolate and fudge, and vodka during stops at local shops. Listen to upbeat music on board your comfortable coach and learn about the region from your knowledgeable driver-guide during this entertaining and informative tour.

Discover the dark side of Newcastle’s past—one that most visitors never experience—on this walking tour. With a guide to show you the city’s spookiest sights, uncover tales of true crimes that you might never hear otherwise. Hear about the Tomahawk Murderer, view locations such as the Convict Lumberyard and Old Jail; and absorb the creepy atmosphere as your guide reveals stories of killings, hauntings, fraud, and more.

Take a deeper dive into the history and culture of Newcastle than you could alone on this small-group walking tour. Stroll the wartime- and convict-era sites of Newcastle East; explore the creative hubs of modern Newcastle; meet community leaders and more—all as your guide recounts stories and facts you’d likely never hear otherwise. Enjoy beach views and a café stop for coffee or ice cream along the way.

Discover Newcastle’s history and favorite foods and drinks in one go on this small-group tour. Stroll the inner-city Newcastle East neighborhood to see sights such as the Customs House and visit three bars for tapas and drinks (own expense) recommended by your guide. As you eat, drink, and socialize; hear tales of Newcastle's convict escapees, historical music scene, and 1979 pub rock riot that you’d likely miss on your own.

When your cruise ship docks in Newcastle, see the best of coastal New South Wales in a day on this private shore excursion. Visit the Australian Wildlife and Reptile Park—home to native species including kangaroos and wallabies—explore the seaside town of Gosford, and discover top natural attractions including Norah Head and Soldiers Beach. With all entry fees and transportation included, see what makes this corner of Australia special.

Hunter Valley Tours takes you on an adventure through the Hunter Valley, Australia. You will learn about our Australian animals, meet an Australian wombat, say hello to an Australian Kangaroo, lookout for cute Koalas in a gum tree, spot a real-life Australian outback Dingo. Meet a true-to-life Tasmanian Devil. See and hear the unique calls of Australian Birds Jabiru, Emu, Sulpha Crested Cockatoo, Galah, Kookaburra’s. See and get up close to Australian animals. We travel into the vineyards of the Hunter Valley wine region to immerse our love for fine food with lunch at an award-winning restaurant in the vineyards. You will walk through a real Hunter Valley working vineyard, learn interesting facts of behind the scenes workings of viticulture and winemaking in the Hunter Valley Enjoy exclusive intimate V.I.P wine tasting experience in amazingly designed cellar doors steeped with the history of the past through to modern architecturally designed cellar doors.

Hello :) I'm Emily. I've been working in the Wine Industry for years and the Hunter Valley is my home. I'm born and bred here in Australia and know all the secrets in Hunter Valley. I know all the best spots to visit... and all the best wines and best cheeses. I love meeting people from all over the world and luckily for you - Wine & Cheese is my specialty! Wine & Cheese are my passion. My true loves. Showing people intimately and personally, on a tour, all the best parts of this great wine region, all the amazing flavours and all the views in this great area, is incredibly satisfying. These are all my favourite things coming together for this Experience. I will teach you about the main varietals of grapes and wine in the Hunter Valley! I'll show you the main cheeses. And teach you how to taste, analyse and enjoy wine. Like a pro!

Tomaree Coastal Adventure's friendly, experienced & professional guides will show you the pristine waters, endless sandy beaches, coastal forests, wetlands and rolling dunes in more remote areas of this stunning park.

Your local pilot will keep you well informed of all the top Newcastle sights including ANZAC Memorial walk, Bar Beach, Merewether Baths and McDonald Jones Stadium. Departing from Newcastle Harbour you'll instantly be treated to amazing views of the Newcastle forsehore and coastline. There's no better way to see the sights of Newcastle then from the air!

Tomaree Coastal Adventure's friendly, experienced & professional guides will show you the pristine waters, endless sandy beaches, coastal forests, wetlands and rolling dunes in more remote areas of this stunning park.

Enjoy up to 40-minute scenic flight time over Newcastle and the Hunter Valley Wine Region with pilot commentary, photo opportunities and a glass of wine per person along with a la carte lunch at a Hunter Valley restaurant.

With epic aerial views out your window, you’ll see all eight of Newcastle’s pristine beaches, Redhead Bluff and Glenrock National Park as the helicopter swoops over the postcard perfect coastline. There are plenty more breathtaking sights packed into your 30 minute helicopter flight, including Australia’s largest saltwater lagoon, Lake Macquarie. From there you can see Belmont township, Blacksmiths Beach and the vivid sand island patterns of the beautiful Swansea Channel. Soar over the lake to scope out the locally renowned Pulbah Island, Warners Bay, Blackbutt Reserve and Shortland Wetlands, before flying all the way down to Catherine Hill Bay. This is one of the most perfect beaches in the world and it looks even better from above. Between the coastal sights, the cityscape skyline and the exhilarating feeling of flying over it all, your helicopter ride will be an experience packed with excitement, so book your seat now!

Take off for an epic 40-45 minute scenic helicopter flight and check out the beautiful coastline from Newcastle over Stockton Beach to Port Stephens. You’ll be able to cover a lot of ground during your extensive flight time, so prepare to be amazed by the iconic Australian coastal landscape. Head over the eastern boundaries of the bay and soak up views of Anna Bay, Fingal Lighthouse, Mount Tomaree National Park, Hawks Nest and more. Your helicopter flight will sweep right over Stockton Beach at about 500 feet, so you can scope out the sand dunes, tin city, and the remains of a giant shipwreck that crashed ashore decades ago. Stockton Beach is home to the largest mobile sand dunes in the southern hemisphere and was the location used for several scenes in the 1979 movie Mad Max, so it’s definitely a sight to see. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see the Newcastle, Stockton Beach and Port Stephens coastline and enjoy an unforgettable adventure.

An exclusive initimate Hunter Valley boutique wine tasting experience. Visit boutique cellar doors, get up close and experience true boutique wineries producing as little as 500 to 35,000 cases of wine annually A Lunch stop is included amongst the vineyards at Matilda Bay/Blue Tongue Brewery or Wynwood Estate Twine Restaurant. Wine tasting fees included Visit iconic Hunter Valley boutique cellar doors

Enjoy a day of wine tastings and locally crafted treats in the Hunter Valley on a small-group tour from Sydney. Visit boutique wineries for tastings, nibble artisanal cheeses and chocolates, and have the option to include lunch at a vineyard restaurant. Travel with a small group limited to 17 people accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, who ensures a more customized experience of the Hunter Valley.

Australia’s Hunter Valley wine country is an hour’s road trip from Newcastle, but working your way around its wineries in a day is difficult without a rental car. This full-day wine tour eliminates transport worries, letting you relax and get the most from your tastings and the scenery. Enjoy tastings at three boutique wineries and a gourmet lunch; and visit a cheese shop, chocolate and fudge factory, and vodka distillery.

Explore the stunning Hunter Valley wine region, by indulging in some of its best flavours on this day from Sydney or the Hunter. The Hunter Valley has some of Australia's best wine, food, cheese, chocolate, beers and spirits and we’ll try them all on this tour as we visit 3 wineries, a distillery and a chocolatier. Each stop includes a guided tasting by a local supplier with behind the scenes tours at select locations. In addition to all the great local producers we visit, the tour also includes a relaxed one course lunch with a wine, craft beer or cider to allow guests to take in the Valley’s charm.