Hunter Valley
Hunter Valley Small-Group Wine Tour with Lunch, Gin, Cheese and Chocolate
A small-group Hunter Valley day tour with winery tastings, local gin, cheese, chocolate, lunch and selected hotel pick-up.
4 hours to 1 day
A$235.00

Food and drink tours are a good way for backpackers to experience a destination through its local flavour rather than just its landmarks. In Australia, that can mean anything from guided market visits and casual laneway tastings to brewery stops, winery trips, dessert trails, and neighbourhood food walks. These experiences are often social, easy to join, and helpful if you want a more memorable meal than simply picking the nearest cheap option. This subcategory is aimed at travellers who want to explore local food scenes in a practical, accessible way. Some tours focus on regional produce or drinks, while others are more about introducing you to a city through its cafés, street eats, and favourite local stops. If you are looking for food and drink tours in Australia that feel fun, useful, and backpacker-friendly, this is the place to start.
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Discover food and drink tours in Australia for backpackers, from casual foodie walks and market tours to local tastings and winery day trips.
Hunter Valley
A small-group Hunter Valley day tour with winery tastings, local gin, cheese, chocolate, lunch and selected hotel pick-up.
4 hours to 1 day
A$235.00
Hunter Valley
A relaxed seated tasting at a small family-run estate, pairing local wines with cheese in the Hunter Valley.
Up to 1 hour
A$21.50
Hunter Valley
A small-group Hunter Valley day trip with boutique wine tastings, local cheese, lunch and return transport from Sydney.
4 hours to 1 day
A$249.00
Hunter Valley
A full-day Hunter Valley tasting tour with wine, craft beer, cheese, chocolate, lunch and return transfers from local accommodation.
4 hours to 1 day
A$180.00
Hunter Valley
A relaxed Hunter Valley day tour with boutique wine tastings, cheese, chocolate, a distillery stop and lunch at your own cost.
4 hours to 1 day
A$195.00
Hunter Valley
A seated premium wine tasting with cheese at Ivanhoe Wines, led by a knowledgeable host overlooking the vineyard.
Up to 1 hour
A$45.00
Hunter Valley
A relaxed seated tasting of boutique wines with helpful guidance, free water and vineyard views at Ivanhoe Wines.
Up to 1 hour
A$15.00
Hunter Valley
A flexible private Hunter Valley wine tour with local pickup, your own driver and an itinerary shaped around your group.
1 to 4 hours
A$370.00
Hunter Valley
A 45-minute seated tasting with 5 wines matched to 5 local handmade chocolates in the Hunter Valley.
Up to 1 hour
A$35.00
Hunter Valley
A one-hour seated mystery tasting at Tulloch Wines with local cheese and charcuterie, plus inclusive options for non-drinkers and families.
Up to 1 hour
A$53.00
Hunter Valley
A hands-on red wine blending class where you’ll learn the basics and create a bottle to take home.
1 to 4 hours
A$126.55