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The Harvest the Hunter Horse and Carriage Wine Tour, offered by Hunter Valley Horses, gives you a relaxed, distinctive way to experience the Hunter Valley. Riding in a horse-drawn carriage, you will take in the region’s beautiful scenery while sampling some of its award-winning wine and local produce. The tour includes tastings at three venues: two wine tastings and a combined cheese-and-chocolate tasting. As you move through the valley, you’ll enjoy the flavours of locally produced wines, cheeses and chocolate and appreciate the landscape that shapes them. The experience is focused on tasting and scenery, offering a pleasant introduction to the Hunter Valley’s food and wine culture.

At McCaffrey’s Estate in the Hunter Valley you'll enjoy a relaxed, seated wine and cheese tasting and hear first‑hand stories of life lived and loved amongst the vines. The estate is family owned and operated and is one of the smaller producers in the region, with 11 acres under vine. During the tasting you’ll sample a range of the estate’s premium, handcrafted wines while seated and paired with cheese. The vineyard produces a variety that includes sparkling, Semillon, Verdelho, Chardonnay, Rosé, Merlot, Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz and fortified wine. Along the way you’ll hear personal stories from the family about the vineyard and its life among the vines, alongside conversation about the wines you’re tasting.

Sandboarding at Birubi Beach in the Worimi Conservation Lands offers an unforgettable ride down towering dunes. You’ll meet the expert team in the Lower Car Park, James Paterson St, Anna Bay – just look for the Green and Black Trailer. From there you’ll board one of the custom-built off-road vehicles for a short, bouncy transfer into what is described as the largest moving sand mass in the southern hemisphere. Once on the dunes you’ll climb to the top, jump on your board and slide back down as often as you like. Your ticket includes the shuttle bus, equipment and unlimited sandboarding, so you can stay and play for as long as you wish. When you’re finished, you’ll return to the starting point aboard the 4WD buses. Please note that sandboarding can be a dangerous activity and you take part at your own risk.

Set among the stunning sand dunes of Port Stephens, this sandboarding experience is suitable for all ages and abilities. You’ll be welcomed by a small family-run business that is the only sand-dune operator in Port Stephens offering both sit-down and stand-up options. For standing runs, strapped boards are used to give extra stability and support. Instruction and supervision are provided, so you’ll receive guidance whether you choose to sit or try standing. At the sandboarding location you’ll find shade plus tables and chairs, giving you a comfortable place to rest and regroup between runs. You can stay and play as long as you like, exploring the dunes at your own pace and enjoying the coastal sandscape. The focus is on an accessible, relaxed experience in a beautiful natural setting. The staff will supervise activities and help with equipment, while the seating and shaded area make it easy to take breaks and watch others as you go.

This experience offers an ideal taste of what the Hunter Valley has to offer, especially if you have only a limited amount of time in the region. You will visit three boutique wineries where each stop includes a private tasting of their wines. Along the way you will get a clear sense of the variety on offer from small producers. At one winery you will take part in the provider’s famous cheese & wine masterclass, where you will be taught how to match seven different cheeses with seven different wines. The tours are presented in an informative and professional way, with a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Your hosts and the tour partners typically offer great wines and will look after guests well, so you can focus on tasting and learning as you move through the Hunter Valley.

You will start with a self-guided tour of the onsite museum, where you can explore exhibits at your own pace and learn about the vineyard’s story. Along the way, an in-house wine expert will lead a master class and a premium tasting, explaining the wines you sample and the techniques behind them. After the tasting, you will collect a bottle of handpicked wine and a picnic hamper to share between two. Choose a scenic spot somewhere on the estate’s 270-acre property to enjoy the view and immerse yourself among the vines. As you relax with your picnic and wine, you will feel as though you have the whole vineyard to yourself.

Tulloch Wines sits in the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region, an easy two-hour drive from Sydney and about 45 minutes from Newcastle. At the winery you'll take part in a chocolate and wine pairing experience that brings together Tulloch's wines and artisan chocolate made locally in the Hunter Valley. Seated in a private area, one of the Wine Educators or Guides will introduce the tasting and guide you through five wines paired with five matching chocolates. Along the way you'll explore questions such as which wine suits white chocolate and whether chocolate can be enjoyed with drier red wines. You’ll receive a tasting mat to follow each pairing and a take-home wine experience guide to refer to after your visit.

At the Air Force Base you’ll have the chance to sit in a real fighter jet and explore a wide range of displays. Along the way you can examine weapons, radars, ejection seats and other artefacts on show, and see the Norm Forrester Collection of hand‑made model aircraft. If you’d like to try flying, motion simulators that recreate an F/A‑18 Hornet are available for an additional cost. When you’ve finished viewing the exhibits, a short step up to the Observation Deck will let you sit and watch some of the world’s most advanced aircraft take off and land. There’s also a souvenir shop where you can find something truly unique. The on-site cafe offers a warm welcome, good food and a friendly atmosphere; you can stay cosy indoors or sit outside to enjoy the noise and activity of the fully operational Air Force Base.

This helicopter flight offers a quick way to take in the highlights of the Hunter wine region when you have limited time. It’s aimed at people who want an overview of the area from the air rather than a long ground-based tour. The experience is focused on giving you a compact, scenic perspective of the region’s character. From above you’ll enjoy sweeping views that capture the layout and landscape which define the Hunter wine region. Along the way you may see the patchwork of vineyards, cellar doors and rolling countryside that make this area distinctive. The flight provides a clear, aerial sense of the region’s scale and setting, making it easy to spot the places you might want to explore on a later visit.

This half-day tour will allow you to discover Hunter Valley's wines and cheeses. The excursion will take you to three boutique wineries. At each site, you’ll have an opportunity to soak up the countryside views of the vineyards and catch a glimpse of resident kangaroos. You'll also be able to sample a selection of the vineyards' wines. The highlight of the tour will be a wine tasting experience paired with a variety of cheeses at Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen. As you explore Hunter Valley, your guide will offer informative commentary about Australia's oldest wine region and local wine traditions.

Join Port Stephens 4WD Tours for a sandboarding adventure across the Stockton Beach sand dunes in beautiful Port Stephens. You will take part in sandboarding among vast dunes and spend time on a striking coastal landscape. As you move over the slopes and hollows of the sand, you will get a clear sense of the scale and ever-changing shapes of this environment. The tour showcases the Stockton Beach ecosystem, which is the largest moving coastal sand mass in the Southern Hemisphere. Along the way you will see the dune formations up close and learn about the unique nature of a shifting sand system. The experience centres on exploring and enjoying the dunes, giving you the chance to feel the texture of the sand and to appreciate this distinctive coastal feature of Port Stephens.

This experience will give you a taste of some of Australia’s beautiful beaches. You will walk along the shore and feel the sand between your toes while your guide offers a brief commentary about the beach. Along the way you will see local pipis and your guide will show you how to wiggle and find them, making for easy photo opportunities and a hands-on connection with the shore. After the beach component, you will head up into the dunes for an unlimited sandboarding adventure on the largest moving coastal sand mass in the Southern Hemisphere. You will have plenty of time on the slopes to try multiple runs and enjoy the unique landscape of towering coastal sand dunes as part of the full experience.

At Ivanhoe Wines, the seated Premium Wine Tasting is a fun and informative tasting in a relaxed setting. You will sample a selection of the estate’s premium wines, paired with a delicious cheese plate. Along the way, your host will share tips and hints about wine etiquette and tasting, helping you notice flavour and aroma nuances. The host is passionate and knowledgeable, so you can expect clear, friendly guidance throughout. The cellar door sits on a beautiful 80-acre estate and overlooks the vineyard, giving you a pleasant view as you taste. Ivanhoe’s wines are not sold in bottle shops, making them more boutique and exclusive. The winery also offers premium engraving, which can personalise bottles for birthdays and weddings if you choose to add that option.

You’ll set off from Newcastle on an eco-tourism boat to see humpback whales in their natural habitat. The vessel will keep a respectful distance while a guide offers live commentary about whale behaviour and the coastal scenery. Along the way you’ll hear about local landmarks, culture and history as you scan the water for marine life. Watch for dolphins and seals as well; sightings are part of the experience but not guaranteed. Wet-weather gear is provided and there is a choice of departures to give flexibility. You can prebook to secure a place at a time and day that fits your trip. The cruise is run by CoastXP, an accredited quality and sustainable tourism business.

At Pokolbin, you can choose from two tasting paddles that suit adults and younger guests. The Wine Paddles let you savour five exceptional wines, each reflecting Pokolbin's rich terroir and offering distinct notes. Each wine will typically be paired with an assortment of cheeses or chocolates, so you can compare how flavours interact as you move through the tasting. For younger visitors, the Junior Tasting Paddle provides an age-appropriate alternative. It features a rotating selection of vibrant juices and colourful lollies, and is offered for children aged 6 to 17. This option is designed to make a family visit more enjoyable along with the adult tastings. Both paddles focus on tasting and comparison rather than a formal course of study, so you’ll spend time sampling flavours and noticing differences between pours and pairings as you go.