Top 15 Cheese Tastings in Sydney

1.Pokolbin: Hunter Valley Half-Day Tour with Cheese and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 417 reviews · 4 hours · from $77Our pick

Spend four hours visiting at least three Hunter Valley wineries, including Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen for a guided pairing of seven wines and seven cheeses. Pickup and drop-off are included in Pokolbin and Cessnock. The route stays near Pokolbin, and guides such as Dave, DJ, JJ, and Alan have led recent tours.

“Enjoyed the wine and cheese matching session very much. Thank you for giving us a great Saturday!”

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2.Award-Winning Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 367 reviews · from $168

Leave central Sydney at 7am for a full day among Hunter Valley cellar doors. Sample up to 20 wines at boutique wineries, taste local cheeses, and enjoy a lakeside café lunch with a glass of wine. Guides such as Jeff, Ben and Raphael have led trips, sharing regional stories and keeping stops on schedule.

“Fun day traveling to Hunter Valley for the wineries tour. Raphael was great. Lovely lunch and we saw kangaroos!”

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3.Hunter Valley Wine Tour from the Hunter with Wine Craft Beer Cheese Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $129Top rated

Spend about eight hours visiting three to four Hunter Valley cellar doors by air-conditioned minibus, with wine and spirits tastings included. You can also try local cheese and chocolate, then buy lunch or an optional craft beer paddle at 4 Pines Brewhouse. The group is capped at 20, and guides such as Grant, Suzanne and Des have led the route.

“I visited hunter valley for the first time with my partner this weekend The tour was perfect! Des the driver was a lovely guy, made us feel comfortable from the start! Plenty of time at each place. Lunch was beautiful and such a beautiful setting too! Overall great day!!”

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4.Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · from $27

At Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Tours in Pokolbin, a guide introduces seven local, Australian and international cheeses and pairs them with wines for you to taste. The seated indoor session lasts about 45 minutes, with the food and wine included. It suits visitors who want a guided Hunter Valley tasting without setting aside half a day.

“Had a very enjoyable time at the two fat blokes cheese and wine pairing. Our hostess was very informative.”

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5.Hunter Valley Wines, 2-Course Lunch, Cheese & Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · from $157

Brighton Tours runs a 12-hour Hunter Valley day trip from Sydney, with tastings at Audrey Wilkinson and Mount Pleasant Wines or a similar winery, a two-course lunch with local wine, and stops for chocolate and cheese. Guides including Stephen, Yan, and Alfie have led trips, though your guide may differ. Expect an early start and a full day on the road.

“Everything was well organised from the pick up though the whole day. The stops were well picked and we got some nice tastings accompanied by some snacks. The small group size of 11 people made it even better. The stop at the cheeRead more”

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6.Small Group Hunter Valley Wine Tour w Lunch, Gin, Cheese & Choc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $161

Visit three wineries and a distillery in the Hunter Valley by air-conditioned minivan, with guided tastings, a winery production tour, cheese and chocolate, and a one-course lunch. Select Hunter Valley hotel pickup is included. Guides such as Chris, Todd, Col and Jackson have led the tour, though your guide may vary.

“We had an excellent tour, Todd our tour guide was great! I particularly liked the stops that were paired with the cheese and chocolate. It was cool to see how food pairing can change how you taste wine. Overall, had an amazing day would highly recommend this tour!”

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7.Hunter Valley: Wine Tour with 2-Course Lunch, Choc & Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 100 reviews · 11h 30m · from $155

Leave Sydney early for two Hunter Valley wineries, including Audrey Wilkinson and Mount Pleasant or similar. Taste local wines, enjoy a two-course lunch with pairings, then sample chocolate and award-winning soft cheeses. Guides such as Chen, Alfie, Tom, and Alan have led trips, but guide and winery assignments can vary.

“Chen was the best tour guide . Very personable , informative and friendly . He went above and beyond . Highly recommend Bobby and Sandy fickett”

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8.Hunter Valley: Wine, Spirits, and Cheese Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 6 hours · from $190

Spend six hours touring three Hunter Valley wineries, sampling red and white wines, and seeing how wine is made. You’ll also taste cheese, chocolate, and organic spirits, with a one-course lunch and a glass of wine or beer included. Pickups are available at selected Hunter Valley locations. Guide Mark has led the tour, though guides can vary.

“Was a great day overall, got to see alot and learn a lot as well! Super happy with it”

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9.Hunter Valley Wine Tour ex Hunter Valley – Lunch, Cheese, Chocolate, Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $192

Visit Hunter Valley wineries, pair wine with local cheese and chocolate, taste six organic spirits at Hunter Distillery, and enjoy lunch with a glass of wine or beer. A driver-guide handles the route and tastings, with pickups offered in selected Hunter Valley areas. Winery stops can change, so confirm the planned venues before your tour.

“Such a wonderful experience for my best friend and I! A great way to experience Hunter Valley without worrying about driving. Stopped by some cute boutique wineries, which we wouldn't have known about prior to the tour, and ended the tour in a beautiful location. Definitely recommend this tour! If you get Colin as your tour guide - even better!”

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10.Hunter Valley: Wine, Gin, Cheese and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 74 reviews · 6 hours · from $159

Spend six hours exploring the Hunter Valley with pickup from selected hotels in Pokolbin or Cessnock. Visit three boutique wineries for guided tastings, enjoy lunch with a glass of wine, beer or cider, and sample local spirits, cheese and chocolate. Guides have included Colin, Crystal, Greg and Adam, though your guide may vary.

“Great tour. Adam, our guide was excellent. He had great knowledge of the area and its history and made our day fun. We would certainly recommend this tour.”

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11.Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience in Hunter Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $15Best value

At McCaffrey’s Estate in Pokolbin, Declan McCaffrey hosts a relaxed, seated wine and cheese tasting of wines made from the family’s 11-acre vineyard. In about an hour, you’ll hear stories about life among the vines, learn to swirl, sniff and sip, and get food-pairing suggestions. The wines are estate-only, not sold in bottle shops.

“Everything was great, customer service was second to none, great hospitality, place is clean and tidy, toilet facilities available. Declan was such a great person to know with great expertise in the wine industry. All wines were delicious with a unique taste. I would have preferred if there was more variety of cheese to taste, but overall highly recommended.”

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12.Award-Winning Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 36 reviews · 10 hours · from $166

Travel from central Sydney in a small group of up to 14 to visit three or four boutique Hunter Valley wineries. Taste up to 20 wines, sample artisan cheese and enjoy a lakeside lunch with a glass of wine. Pickup is offered at four central locations.

“The first winery, Sadler’s Creek was excellent, the others were very good. Lunch was well organised and tasty. Timing was very good, we didn’t feel rushed at all.”

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13.Tintilla Estate: Wine Tasting with a Meat and Cheese Platter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $35

At Tintilla Estate in Pokolbin, you get a private, seated tasting of eight estate-grown wines, guided by an experienced staff member. Pair the pours with local cheeses, homemade terrine, boutique salami, sourdough, and seasonal estate-made condiments. The hour-long visit takes place on a deck overlooking the vineyard, with a chance to sample estate olive products.

“Great views and the cheese and preserves platters were abundant. The wine was great too. Especially the whites”

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14.Hunter Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Gin, Cheese, Choc from Newcastle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $161

Meet at Cameron Park for an eight-hour Hunter Valley outing by air-conditioned minivan. Visit three wineries and a distillery for guided tastings of local wine, gin, vodka, cheese and chocolate, with a winery production tour and relaxed lunch included. Guides such as Drew and Chris have led previous trips.

“Great trip with our host and driver, Chris. Would highly recommend this tour. Winery choices were excellent. Food was delicious and plentiful.”

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15.Scenic Hunter Valley Tour with Wine and Cheese Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $168

Leave Sydney at 7:00 am for a 10.5-hour Hunter Valley outing in an air-conditioned minibus, capped at 14 people. Visit three boutique wineries, sample local cheese and produce, and stop for a café-style lunch and time among village shops. Guides such as Jim, Steve and Jeff have led trips, though your guide will depend on the day.

“Out guide Buck is great, very acomodating, and he sees everyone is having a nice time, the tour is good.”

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