The 9 Best Dessert Tours in Sydney

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $129Our pick

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Hunter Valley: Wine, Chocolate and Lunch All Inclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 54 reviews · 11 hours · from $130

Travel from central Sydney to three Hunter Valley wine stops, including a behind-the-scenes visit at Sobels Wines, guided tastings and a restaurant lunch with a drink. You’ll also have time for village shops and a chocolate tasting. Guides such as Gabriel have been praised, though the day’s long drive and tight stop schedule are worth considering.

“It was a good day, your guide Gabriel was excellent. The drive was a bit long , the wineries were nice, lunch was very good.”

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6.Hunter Valley All Inclusive, Wine, Chocolate Tasting and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · from $131

Leave Sydney at 7:00 am for an 11.5-hour Hunter Valley trip with a guide, winery visits, three wine tastings, restaurant lunch, free time, and chocolate samples. The group is capped at 25. Guides such as Emma, Alan, and Karen have been praised for keeping the day friendly and on track, though the wine styles may not suit every palate.

“A two hour bus ride to get there but fairly scenic. Each winery was great and offered unique angles on the region’s wines. Lunch was really good and filling. Our tour guide, Emma, was fantastic and made sure we were all having a good time, was knowledgeable of the area, and easy to get along with.”

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7.Hunter Valley: Tulloch Wine Tasting and Chocolate Pairings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 45 min · from $24Best value

At Tulloch Wines, taste five wines alongside five locally made artisan chocolates in a private seated area. Your host introduces the winery’s 130-year history and guides you through pairing questions, from white chocolate to dry reds. Children can add a soft-drink tasting, while teens and non-drinkers can choose kombucha with local cheese.

“Wine and chocolate tasting was so much fun to end the day with. The host teagan was very fun and great to talk to. She was funny and enjoyed her telling us about the different wines. She also came and checked in with us a few times to see how we were doing, Greta customer service!”

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8.Newcastle: Hunter Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 7 hours · from $159

From Ampol Cameron Park, travel into the Hunter Valley for tastings at three boutique wineries, a local distillery visit, cheese and chocolate pairings, and a one-course lunch with wine, beer or cider. Guides Tom and Chris have led the tour, though your guide may differ. The pickup is about 30 minutes west of Newcastle’s town centre.

“It was a wonderful experience. Thank you so much to Tom and Chris for doing such a great job guiding us throughout the tour. Definitely recommend :)”

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9.Hunter Valley Full Day Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $121

Visit boutique Hunter Valley wineries, sample cheese and chocolate, and taste local spirits at Garden Cellars on a seven-hour small-group outing. A local guide leads the day, with guides including Craig, Ross and David. Tastings, bottled water and transport are included; lunch is extra, and the venue may vary.

“A wonderful relaxed day out with Craig as our guide. A good selection of boutique wineries with lots of nibbles along the way.”

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