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Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia – Hunter Valley
Things To Do Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales
Food and Wine Tours
Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia is a hand-selected collection of Australia’s leading wineries, showcasing world-class wines, warm and knowledgeable hospitality, and culinary excellence. These wineries go beyond tastings, offering memorable experiences that may include acclaimed restaurants, accommodation, guided tours, and behind-the-scenes access.
In the Hunter Valley, visitors can experience two standout members of the collection: Audrey Wilkinson and Mount Pleasant Wines.
Perched on a hilltop, Audrey Wilkinson’s cellar door boasts sweeping 360-degree views across vineyards and paddocks, with the Brokenback Range as a dramatic backdrop. Located 165 kilometres north of Sydney, this family-run winery is renowned for its award-winning Semillon. It holds a 5-star rating from Australian wine critic James Halliday and has been named among the top 10 wineries to visit in Australia by Gourmet Traveller.
Nestled in Pokolbin beneath the Brokenback Range, Mount Pleasant Wines offers a rich heritage experience through its beautifully renovated cellar door and curated tastings. Founded in 1921 by Maurice O’Shea, widely regarded as the father of modern Australian winemaking, the winery showcases more than a century of innovation, craftsmanship, and excellence.
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This itinerary highlights Audrey Wilkinson, part of Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia, a collection of premium wineries offering immersive experiences that showcase their unique regions.
Sydney Bespoke Tours, an associate member of Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia, presents an escape from the city for a day of stunning waterways, local wines, and scenic countryside.
Start just an hour north of Sydney at Broken Bay Pearl Farm on the Hawkesbury River. Enjoy a private Shellar Door experience, learning about pearl farming while surrounded by the river’s beauty.
Next, head to the Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest wine region, and enjoy a gourmet two-course lunch at a top restaurant. Afterward, visit Audrey Wilkinson, one of the region’s most picturesque wineries, where you’ll savor breathtaking views. The Fortified & Fromage experience offers a premium wine tasting, paired with local cheeses, and three exclusive barrel tastings of fortified wines.
Conclude your day with a scenic drive back to Sydney, reflecting on a memorable experience filled with pearls, wines, and countryside charm.
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Non Smoking Public Toilet$330
Experience three of the Hunter Valley’s most iconic vineyards — Audrey Wilkinson, Brokenwood and Mount Pleasant — as they deliver the Ultimate Hunter Valley Wine Experience.
This premium, behind-the-scenes journey invites you to enjoy each winery’s signature experience, offering rare insight into their vineyards, winemaking philosophy and award-winning wines.
Itinerary
10:00am – Mount Pleasant | Heritage Experience
Begin at one of Australia’s oldest wineries with a guided Heritage Tasting. Explore iconic, award-winning wines while uncovering the stories behind historic vines. Enjoy premium tastings paired with local and international cheeses, charcuterie, olives and lavosh.
12:00pm – Brokenwood | The Match Experience & Lunch
Be welcomed by concierge staff and enjoy a seated wine and food flight featuring six wines matched with seasonal canapés. Continue to the restaurant for a chef’s selection banquet-style lunch, including shared mains, sides and dessert (beverages at own expense).
2:30pm – Audrey Wilkinson | Sweet Indulgence Experience
Conclude with sparkling wine on arrival, followed by six decadent dessert-style wines paired with handmade local chocolates from Cocoa Nib, all enjoyed with breathtaking 360-degree views. Guests receive a take-home etched Audrey Wilkinson glass and chocolate gift.
Transfers not included; available as an optional extra during booking.
Disabled Access
Public Toilet
