Where does the fine dining wine tour depart from?

This tour departs from Palm Beach Wharf at 9am by scenic ferry. Optional pick-up is also available from the Central Coast from 8:30am onwards. Your exact pick-up time will be confirmed closer to your tour date.

What is included in the fine dining wine tour?

The tour includes three premium cellar door tastings at handpicked boutique estates, cheese, olives and lavosh with your first tasting, expert guidance from a local wine specialist, and return air-conditioned transport throughout the day. Return ferry tickets from Palm Beach and return transport from the Central Coast are also included.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included in the tour price and is paid on the day at Bistro Molines. The lunch menu is priced at $110 per person, inclusive of breads, canapés, and two courses.

Which wineries are visited on the fine dining wine tour?

The tour visits three handpicked boutique estates in the Hunter Valley — Mount Pleasant Wines, Thomas Allen Wines, and Mount View Estate. Please note that venues are subject to change on the day due to seasonal availability or circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, an equally exceptional alternative will be selected.

Where is lunch held on the tour?

Lunch is held at Bistro Molines on Mount View Road, one of the Hunter Valley's most celebrated fine dining restaurants. Perched above the valley with sweeping vineyard views, it is the perfect setting for a long, unhurried lunch.

How long is the fine dining wine tour?

The tour runs for approximately 10 hours from departure to return drop-off.

What days does the fine dining wine tour run?

The fine dining wine tour runs Thursday through to Monday.

How much does the fine dining wine tour cost?

The fine dining wine tour is priced from $279 per person. Lunch at Bistro Molines is an additional $110 per person, paid on the day.

What is the maximum group size?

This is a small-group tour with a maximum of 11 guests, ensuring a personalised and intimate experience throughout the day.

What is the cancellation policy?

A full refund is available if the tour is cancelled at least 7 days before the tour date.

What should I wear on the tour?

We recommend smart casual attire with comfortable shoes suitable for walking through vineyards. A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are advisable for warmer days.

Is this tour suitable for people who don't drink wine?

While the tour is centred around the wine experience, non-drinkers are very welcome. The cellar door settings, fine dining lunch, and stunning Hunter Valley scenery make for a truly special day regardless.

Palm Beach & Central Coast Fine Dining Wine Tour: The Hunter Valley's Luxury Cellar Door Experience

Getting there from Palm Beach

Board the Fantasea Cruising ferry at Palm Beach Wharf at 9:00am — your return ferry ticket is included in the tour price. Daniel meets you at Ettalong Wharf on the other side — from there, the day is entirely taken care of.

Return ferry arrives back at Palm Beach at 6:55pm.

Palm Beach guests travel by ferry. Door-to-door pickup is available for Central Coast guests

Central Coast $279pp · Palm Beach $329pp · Small group · Maximum 11 guests