Discover the Quiet Side of the Hunter Valley: Introducing Our Luxury Broke Wine Tour
When most people think of the Hunter Valley, their minds wander to Pokolbin’s rolling vineyards and big-name wineries. But just beyond the well-trodden path lies a pocket of quiet luxury, world-class winemaking, and slow, meaningful connection. We’re talking about Broke-Fordwich — a region we’ve grown deeply connected to, and the new home of our latest offering: “Taste the Region: Broke’s Luxury Trail.”
This tour is more than a day out. It’s a celebration of sustainability, craftsmanship, and intimate moments — the kind of wine experience we believe more travellers are seeking, and that we ourselves have fallen in love with.
Wander through Margan’s abundant kitchen garden with a glass of wine in hand, as part of their immersive estate tour — a true farm-to-table experience where sustainability, storytelling, and slow luxury come together.
Why Broke?
At Coast to Cork, we’re all about curating meaningful experiences. We’ve spent years exploring every corner of the Hunter Valley, and time and again, we’re drawn back to Broke.
It’s quieter here. Calmer. The cellar doors are boutique, family-run, and focused on organic and biodynamic practices. The winemakers are hands-on — the kind who’ll pour your glass, talk you through their vintage, and remember your name. It’s wine tourism, but the way it should be: slow, thoughtful, immersive.
A Region Steeped in Craft & Connection
The Broke-Fordwich sub-region is one of Australia’s oldest wine-producing areas and proudly boasts a Geographical Indication (GI) that highlights its distinct terroir — from rich volcanic soils to gentle slopes that catch just the right sunlight. Here, you'll find premium Hunter Valley Shiraz, characterful Semillon, and small-batch varietals that reflect both place and purpose.
We’ve spent time nurturing relationships with the passionate people behind these wines. It’s that connection — human to human, soil to vine — that inspired this new tour.
Begin your day the Margan way — wandering through olive groves and estate gardens before stepping into one of the Hunter Valley’s most celebrated food and wine experiences.
The Tour: Taste the Region – Broke’s Luxury Trail
Our Luxury Pokolbin Tour has become our most popular experience, with many guests choosing us specifically for our fine dining inclusions — something most other tours simply don’t offer. We created this new tour to give those same travellers the chance to explore a quieter, more soulful side of the Hunter Valley, while still enjoying the elevated, high-quality experience they’re looking for. We love Broke for exactly that — its boutique wineries offer depth, authenticity, and a level of hospitality that truly resonates with those who appreciate the finer things.
Our Broke tour is built around two standout winery experiences:
🌿 The Margan Ultimate Experience
Margan Estate isn’t just a winery — it’s a beacon of sustainability and excellence. Guests are treated to a full estate tour that showcases their kitchen garden, vineyard, and winery operations, followed by a fine dining degustation lunch with expertly paired wines. Everything is grown and raised onsite — from heirloom veggies to pasture-raised lamb — making this a true farm-to-table experience.
Margan is carbon neutral, accredited with Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, and a leader in regenerative farming practices. It’s luxury with heart, and we’re incredibly proud to call them partners.
🍷 Krinklewood Vineyard
Next, we visit Krinklewood — a biodynamic vineyard set against the dramatic Brokenback Range. From the Provençal-inspired gardens to the crisp acidity of their organic Verdelho and textural Shiraz, Krinklewood is an oasis of authenticity. The setting is stunning, the wines are divine, and the ethos is pure: tread lightly, live beautifully.
Sip rosé among the vines with the passionate team at Margan Estate, where hands-on hospitality and vineyard-to-glass storytelling bring the experience to life.
Step into the French-inspired charm of Krinklewood, where organic wines, serene gardens, and the occasional peacock welcome you into a truly unique tasting setting.
Why We Created This Tour
There are very few tour companies operating in Broke — and there’s a reason for that. The wineries here are small. They don’t cater to big buses or crowds. And that’s exactly why we love it.
We created this tour because we wanted to share the region in a way that honours its pace, its people, and its product. It’s not about cramming in tastings. It’s about slowing down, savouring, and supporting wineries doing things differently.
This tour allows us to deliver on what we do best: luxury wine experiences with depth, story, and soul.
Go behind the scenes at Margan Estate with a barrel tasting straight from the source — a rare chance to experience winemaking in its purest, most intimate form.
A Better Kind of Luxury
Luxury doesn’t need to be flashy. For us, it means:
Conversations with the winemaker, not just the cellar door staff.
Freshly harvested produce plated by chefs who know their growers.
Vineyards farmed with care for future generations.
And experiences that are rare because they’re personal — not mass produced.
Our Broke tour invites guests to engage with conscious winemaking, enjoy elevated culinary experiences, and explore the most tranquil corners of the Hunter Valley.
A highlight of the experience — Margan’s degustation lunch showcases estate-grown ingredients and seasonal produce, perfectly paired with their sustainably crafted wines for a true farm-to-table celebration.
Is This Tour Right for You?
If you're craving:
A day trip from Sydney or the Central Coast that feels worlds away
A fine dining wine tour that’s unique and quietly luxurious
A slower, richer take on Hunter Valley wine tasting
A deeper understanding of organic, biodynamic, and sustainable practices
And the chance to connect with people who are as passionate about wine as you are
— then this is the tour for you.
Let Us Take You There
Our “Taste the Region: Broke’s Luxury Trail” departs from Sydney, the Central Coast, Palm Beach or the Hunter Valley. It includes private transfers in our luxury vehicle, a guided experience with one of our wine-loving hosts, and all the inclusions for a seamless and unforgettable day.
Book your seat at the table — the kind of table where the chef knows your name and the wine tells a story.
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