The Ultimate Gourmet & Coastal Escape
Immerse yourself in the best of New South Wales on this unforgettable 2-day private tour. Perfect for those who love fine wine, stunning nature, and coastal adventure, this trip combines a full day of gourmet indulgence in the Hunter Valley with a day of aquatic fun in beautiful Port Stephens. With an overnight stay in a charming Hunter Valley hotel, you'll have plenty of time to relax and explore at a leisurely pace.
Flexible and Personalised Itinerary
This tour is fully customisable to match your interests. We can adapt the pace and activities for seniors, families with children, or those with specific tastes. Over two days, we cover approximately 600km, stopping at many breathtaking lookouts along the way.
DAY 1: Sydney to the Hunter Valley
- Morning (8:00 AM): We pick you up from your Sydney hotel and travel north over the Harbour Bridge.
- Wildlife Encounter: (Optional) Visit the Australian Reptile Park to meet koalas, kangaroos, and platypus. Includes a private koala photo session.
- Gourmet Indulgence: Arrive in the Hunter Valley to visit a local chocolate factory and cheese maker.
- Wine Tasting: Spend the afternoon visiting several acclaimed wineries, tasting the region's famous Semillon and Shiraz.
- Lunch: Enjoy a relaxed meal at a lively and entertaining local pub (at own expense).
- Overnight: Check into a beautiful historic hotel in the heart of the Hunter Valley (at own expense).
DAY 2: Port Stephens' Coastal Adventures
- Morning: (Optional) Stroll through the magnificent Hunter Valley Gardens before we depart for the coast.
- Scenic Views: Drive 1.5 hours to Port Stephens and take in the incredible 360-degree views from Gan Gan Lookout.
- Dolphin & Whale Watching: Embark on a thrilling cruise to see the resident bottlenose dolphins or, in season (June-Oct), migrating Humpback Whales.
- Lunch: Enjoy a quick lunch in Nelson Bay or a classic Aussie BBQ on the beach in summer.
- Sand Dune Adventure: Experience the largest moving coastal sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere with a 4WD tour and the exhilarating fun of sandboarding.
- Evening: Begin the 2.5-hour scenic drive back to Sydney.
Price for Luxury Tour: from $2500 AUD INC. GST 10% AUS GOV TAX for 2 pax + attraction tickets and hotel for the tour guide. Please use the form below for an instant quote.
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