- Regular price
- $205.00
- Sale price
- $205.00
- Gourmet food tour with a professional chef
- Visit 3 wineries while enjoying an Australian cuisine lunch
- Includes Fish Market tour and Hawkesbury River breakfast
Hunter Valley Chef-Led Gourmet Wine Trip
Come on the Hunter Valley's ultimate foodie tour with a passionate chef as your guide!
What we'll do
Join an award-winning wine and food tour of the Hunter Valley with Jimmy the chef!
Jimmy's Hunter Valley gourmet wine trip is our favourite way to experience the food and wine of the Hunter region. This tour is truly unique and provides the opportunity for you to taste locally made wines matched with a regional Australian menu. All food is prepared on location by your very own professional guide and chef, Jimmy.
Your day starts with a quick trip to the Sydney Fish Markets, where you can learn about Australian seafood. Then it is time to head north, stopping at the Hawkesbury River for a delicious, freshly-cooked breakfast. Continue on to the Hunter Region, where you'll visit 3 different award-winning wineries, each with their own unique wines.
At each winery, Jimmy will prepare some Australian food such as Kangaroo and Barramundi, which is paired perfectly with the wines. Take time to enjoy the beautiful scenery as you drive through the Hunter Valley region, and keep an eye out for kangaroos grazing in their natural habitat.
A full day of wine tasting, delicious chef-cooked food and amazing scenery. Seriously, what are you waiting for?!
What to know
- Tour days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
- Price includes:
- 11+ hour guided activity
- 3 winery visits and all wine samples
- Chef-cooked progressive Australian-ingredients inspired lunch
- Bottled water and snacks
- Air-conditioned transport
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Language: Tour is given in easy to understand English.
- Perfect for: Solo travellers, couples or small groups. You'll be in a fun and friendly group consisting of locals and travellers.
- Group size: Up to 14 people
- Age range: This tour attracts a range of ages and everyone is welcome - provided you're over 4!
- Open Date bookings: must be confirmed at least 5 days in advance.
About your guide
Jimmy is a self-confessed former “grumpy chef”, who worked in 5-star restaurants and hotels around the world for many years, while also working part-time as a tour guide. Then a few years ago, while on a camping trip for his 30th birthday, he decided on a career change. He combined his chef and guiding experience to create the ultimate foodie day tour - and he is definitely no longer a grumpy chef!
“Finally I am able to fulfil my passion for cooking and guiding amidst the beautiful Australian countryside”
Jimmy is a Sydney local, growing up in the Blue Mountains and he now lives in the north of Sydney. When not sharing his passion for food, you’ll find him out camping around Australia, enjoying the view with a beer or wine in hand.
Frequently asked questions
- What should I bring? Wallet, sunscreen, phone or camera, comfortable clothing and footwear. We recommend bringing some cash as well as a credit card for wine purchases and lunch. Bring a rain jacket or umbrella if there's wet weather on the day.
- Is lunch included? A progressive, 3-course lunch is included on this tour, including dessert. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking.
- Where do we start? You'll be picked up from your hotel accommodation.
- Where do we finish? Manly ferry wharf, where you started.
- When do we start and finish? The tour starts at 6:30 am and finishes at approximately 6:00 pm.
- What days does the tour operate? Tours operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
- Who can come? All guests must be over 4 years old. Only guests over 18 years old will be able to drink.
Cancellation policy
- Cancellations made 4 days or more before the activity starts will receive a full refund.
- Cancellations made between 2 and 4 days of the activity will receive a 50% refund.
- No cancellations can be made within 2 days of the activity.