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Wine Tasting at Yeates

Wine Tasting at Yeates

A family-run vineyard in Mudgee; the cellar door offers a delightful array of light snacks: savor a cheese & charcuterie platter, enjoy a baguette paired with creamy brie and tangy apple relish

A$20.00 Book now

New South Wales Wine Tours Offered by Local Guides

Discover New South Wales's wine scene together with knowledgeable local wine tour guides.

Tastes of the Hunter Half Day Tour

Tastes of the Hunter Half Day Tour

Swirl, sip and taste your way around the beautiful Hunter Region as we sample a range of locally...

A$129.00 Book now
Sample the Hunter Half Day Tour

Sample the Hunter Half Day Tour

Explore the highlights of the scenic Hunter Valley in this packed Half Day Tour, visiting a trio of different venues for a range of tasting experiences that will be sure to please the wine, cheese and spirit lovers!

A$119.00 Book now
Private Full-Day Wine Tour in the Hunter Valley

Private Full-Day Wine Tour in the Hunter Valley

A private tour to help you understand wines better, exclusive Hunter Valley wine tour: a bespoke, private experience tailored to your tastes, led by expert guide Clive, ideal for couples or small groups

A$495.00 Book now
A Hunter Valley wine and food experience

A Hunter Valley wine and food experience

Full day all inclusive wine and food tour in Hunter Valley with tastings at premium, boutique winery cellar doors

A$210.00 Book now
Uncork the Hunter

Uncork the Hunter

An ultimate wine adventure with visits to 3 wineries, VIP tastings paired with cheese, chocolate, vineyard walks, and a brewery tour in New South Wales

A$336.30 Book now

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How to Reach Wine Tasting Experiences in New South Wales

Wine tasting tours in New South Wales are easily accessible by different means of transportation.

By Air

Wineries are located throughout the region, mostly closer to Sydney, Wagga Wagga, and Newcastle cities. In fact, this is a great chance to discover not only the wine tastings and tours in New South Wales, but also to see the sights of the region during your trip.
Sydney is a good starting point for your trip, as it is home to one of the largest international airports serving more than 40 domestic and international destinations.


  • You can get easily to wineries near Wagga Wagga from Sydney by non-stop flights which take only 58 minutes.

  • In the case of Newcastle, it is even faster to get by plane from Sydney, the road takes only 39 minutes.

By Car

There are different routes if you plan your trip to wine tastings and tours in New South Wales by car. However, Sydney is the connecting point for all the cities where mostly our wineries are located.
The road from Sydney to Wagga Wagga is 457 km, which is almost 5 hours of drive. In fact, you can stop to grab a bite on the way and to enjoy the view around.
Wineries around Newcastle are much closer with 158 km distance. It's possible to get there from Sydney in 2 hours by car.

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Everything you need to know before you take a tour to New South Wales

There are not many regions on the planet where industry, agriculture, and tourism are successfully developing, where natural beauty is harmoniously combined with the highest technological achievements and therefore offering numerous wine tastings and tours in New South Wales. The cradle of Australian winemaking, this is the northernmost of Australia's traditional wine-growing regions, with a subtropical climate: consistently hot summers and excessively rainy autumns. In addition to the wine and nature of the region, the local cuisine offering Sydney rock oysters, Australian cheese will not leave you indifferent while wine tasting tours in New South Wales. These and many other fascinating things are to be discovered during the wine tastings and tours in New South Wales.

The best season to experience wine tastings and tours in New South Wales

Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons to explore wine tastings and tours in New South Wales.

What to do in New South Wales?

Discover the magnificent city Sydney with its idyllic beaches, and entertainment scenes. Make sure to visit festivals in Newcastle and get to know the exciting history of the town. Explore the depths of the caves in Jenolan Caves.

What to taste in New South Wales?

  • Shiraz: The wine is a deep garnet-red color. Numerous fruit shades in the taste of the wine are framed by rich, dense tannins and classic mineral tones characteristic of Heathcote. The wine goes well with grilled or grilled meats and cheeses.
  • Chardonnay: The wine shows a soft, clean taste with fruit and mineral accents and a subtle sourness in the fresh aftertaste. The wine can be served with salads, cheeses, light snacks, poultry, seafood and grilled fish, pasta;
  • Semillon: the wine is straw-yellow, perfectly balanced, not very complex, but fresh, smooth, and fruity. The invigorating aroma of the wine combines the depth of fruit shades and the elegance of citrus. The wine serves as an aperitif, perfectly combined with fried chicken and Mediterranean cuisine.

What is typical wine tasting and tour in New South Wales like?

Wineries in New South Wales offer a wide range of wine tastings and excursions.
Wine tastings and tours in New South Wales often begin with a visit to the vineyards, where you can see their harvesting practices and learn about their grape varieties, followed by a visit to the cellar and learning about the region's history and traditions. Following the tour, you will enjoy a typical wine tasting with food pairing, as winemakers are eager to share more about the wine's qualities and the concept behind them. It is also worth noting that some wineries offer virtual tours and tastings, where you can connect from anywhere in the world to discover the novelty of wine regions. You can check out our website for detailed info.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most frequently asked questions by our visitors

Which are the best experiences for wine tours & tastings in New South Wales?

Which places provide the best Wine tours & tastings in New South Wales for kids and families?

These places provide the best Wine tastings and tours in New South Wales for kids and families:

Which places provide the top Wine tours & tastings in New South Wales for couples?

Which places provide the best wine tours & tastings in New South Wales for groups?

These places provide the best wine tours & tastings if you visit New South Wales for groups:

Which places provide the best wine tours & tastings in New South Wales for travellers on a budget?

These places provide the best wine tours & tastings and in New South Wales for travellers on a budget:

Which places in New South Wales provide the top wine tasting and tours if I like organic wines?

The places provide the top Wine tastings and tours if you visit New South Wales and like organic wines:

What do you normally do during Wine tastings and tours in New South Wales?

During a visit to a winery in New South Wales for a wine tasting and tour experience, you can expect to both taste wines and experience the landscape of New South Wales. Different wineries in New South Wales offer different types of setups for the tasting and tours but most experiences take at least 1 hour. For each wine tasting and tour experience for New South Wales presented on our website, you will see a bullet point list of what you can expect to experience.

Which places provide the best private wine tastings and tours in New South Wales?

Are there any exclusive and premium wine tastings and tours in New South Wales?

These are the places we recommend for exclusive and premium wine tastings and tours in New South Wales:

Are there any wine tastings and tours close to Sydney, Newcastle orGosford?

Use our interactive New South Wales map to browse wine tastings and tours close to Sydney, Newcastle and Gosford.

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reading more about New South Wales?

Read our travel guide to the New South Wales wine region, or discover our very selection of wineries in New South Wales.

If you are looking for organized tours, check out our list of guided wine tours.