Hunter Valley FAQ's

 

Q. How many wineries can we usually visit in a day?  

A. Depending on the size of the group......tours from Sydney are usually based on 10 hours. Given that there's five (5) hours in travelling time (2.5 hours each way) leaves five (5) hours in the Hunter Valley for winery visits. Also, adding an hour or so for lunch leaves about four (4) hours to visit the wineries. Large groups can take 45 minutes to an hour at any one winery and smaller groups 30 minutes plus. Adding travelling time between wineries.....it's about 5 or 6 wineries for the smaller minibus size groups and 3 or 4 wineries for the coach size groups.  

   

Q. Do we need to make bookings for the wineries for wine tasting?  

A. Yes, most wineries require bookings for tastings, smaller groups (5-10 passengers) are usually ok at most wineries but always check with the winery before adding it to you list of wineries to visit.  

   

Q. Does it cost any money for wine tasting?  

A. Yes, usually $5 per person. Some wineries have free tasting. Always check with the winery before adding it to your list.  

   

Q.  Is there a nice place can we have lunch?  

A. Some wineries have restaurants that require bookings, others can usually cater to the smaller group on the day. As always, check with the winery.  

   

Q. If we bring our own packed picnic lunch, is there somewhere nice to have a picnic?  

A. Yes, many of the larger wineries have picnic tables with fantastic views over the vineyards and the valley.  

   

Q. Can Coach Charter Sydney & SCBA plan a winery itinerary for us?  

A. Yes, we can create an itinerary based on your tastes and ideas. We like to visit a mixture of larger wineries and smaller wineries to suite the vehicle.  

   

Q. Are all wineries accessible by large and small coaches?  

A. No, many of the smaller wineries do not have coach parking facilities or turning room for large or small coaches.