Customize your 6-hour Hunter Valley wine tour experience with a hop-on hop-off bus by choosing from a timetable of 14 stops to visit and over 30 attractions. Venues include brewery, cellar doors, smokehouse, cheese shops, olive produce, cafes, restaurants and more, all at your own pace. Simply join the bus by boarding at any of the 14 stops or or if you are staying more than a 500 meter walk to any of the stops, book a complimentary transfer (ensure to select the option with transfers) from your accommodation in Pokolbin, Lovedale, Cessnock, Nulkaba and Rothbury only (transfers occur before the service starting at 10:15am and at the end of the tour). Maximum travelling group size of 7 adults applies to all bookings. Please note: we don't travel to Sydney.
Itinerary

Lovedale & North Pokolbin Loop

Route Duration: 6 hours

Stops on the Lovedale & North Pokolbin Loop:
  • Calais Estate Winery - Bus stops at the cellar door
  • De Bortoli Wines, Hunter Valley - Bus stops at the main driveway
  • Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley - Sydney Brewery Hunter Valley - bus stops at the hotel reception
  • Allandale Winery - Bus stops at the cellar door
  • Binnorie Dairy - Bus stops at the main entrance
  • Tatler Wines - Bus stops at the cellar door/restaurant
  • Lovedale Smokehouse Cafe and Lovedale Smokehouse Gourmet Pantry - Bus stops at the main entrance
  • Gartelmann Wines Pty Ltd. - Bus stops at the cellar door
  • Wandin Estate - Bus stops at the cellar door/restaurant
  • Thirsty Palette Wine - Bus stops at the cellar door
  • Emma's Cottage Vineyard - Bus stops at the cellar door
  • Stomp! Wines - Bus stops at the cellar door
  • The Ballabourneen - Bus stops at the cellar door
  • 790 McDonalds Rd - Bimbadgen Estate - Bus stops at the cellar door
Attractions on the Lovedale & North Pokolbin Loop:

Allandale Winery / Binnorie Dairy Lovedale / Domaine de Binet / Gartlemann Wines / Wandin Estate / Emma's Cottage Vineyard Cellar Door Gallery / Stomp Wines / De Bortoli Wines / Tatler Wines / Thirsty Palette / Ballabourneen by Binet Family Wines / Bimbadgen Winery / Calais Estate / Gemelli Estate / Moorebank Vineyard / Peterson House

Operates: Bus departs every 55 minutes from each stop and travels through the Lovedale & North Pokolbin Region of the Hunter Valley. The service operates from 10:15am - 4:45pm. Download a timetable/information guide from our website and Hop to planning your perfect day out!

Inclusions

  • Hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • Designated driver
  • Assistance with planning your itinerary/recommendations from our experienced guides
  • Access to over 30 attractions
  • Complimentary storage and cooler boxes on board the bus

Exclusions

  • Some venues may charge a small tasting fee (generally refundable upon purchase)
  • Product or produce purchases
  • Food and drinks

Terms & Conditions

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Complimentary transfers are available from your accommodation in Pokolbin, Lovedale, Cessnock and Rothbury. Select the option "with transfers" to book a pick-up if located more than 500 metres to any stop.
    • A moderate amount of walking is optional between venues, comfortable footwear is recommended
    • A maximum of 7 people per booking
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level