Hunter Valley Attraction Tickets & Passes

Many of the Hunter Valley's attractions are its historic wineries, and several open their museums, homesteads and barrels to visitors as part of a tasting. Families and non-drinkers have options too, from kids' tastings to a carriage ride between the vines. The Hunter Valley page covers the full range, and this one picks out the places worth building a visit around.

Historic Hunter Valley wineries and museums

Audrey Wilkinson in Pokolbin has an onsite museum, and two of its experiences take you inside. The Picnic Among the Vines includes entry to the museum, a wine masterclass and a hamper to eat in the vineyard, while the fortified wine and cheese tasting is seated inside the heritage-listed museum itself.

Tyrrell's Wines was established in 1858, and its tastings draw on more than 160 years of family winemaking. The VIP Premium Tasting covers current vintages and aged releases, and the Sacred Sites experience is a private three-hour tour with barrel tasting and exclusive use of the Dan Room in the historic homestead.

Hunter Valley attractions for families

Tulloch Wines is a family-friendly stop, with a winery that has been going for more than a century. Its Hunter Heroes Tasting and Grazing Board pairs an adult tasting with a charcuterie board, and kids can add a Junior Tasting while teenagers can add a Kombucha Tasting. Both are booked alongside an adult wine tasting.

Away from the cellar door, Hunter Valley Horses runs a 45-minute horse-drawn carriage ride along local backroads and through vineyards and farmland. Children ride with a parent or guardian.

More to do around the Hunter Valley

For hands-on days, see Hunter Valley activities, including horse riding and the scenic helicopter flight with lunch, which lifts off from Cessnock Airport and lands at a winery for a three-course meal. If you would rather have a guide and a driver, browse Hunter Valley tours.

Frequently asked questions

What attractions are there in the Hunter Valley besides wine tasting?

Historic wineries are the main attraction, including the Audrey Wilkinson museum in Pokolbin and the historic homestead at Tyrrell's Wines, along with horse-drawn carriage rides through the vineyards run by Hunter Valley Horses.

Are there Hunter Valley attractions for kids?

Yes. Tulloch Wines has a Junior Tasting for kids and a Kombucha Tasting for teenagers alongside an adult tasting, and children can join the Hunter Valley Horses carriage ride with a parent or guardian.

Can you visit the Audrey Wilkinson museum?

Yes. The Picnic Among the Vines Winery Tour at Audrey Wilkinson includes entry to the onsite museum, a self-guided tour, a premium wine tasting and a wine masterclass, in around 90 minutes.

Local tip: Tyrrell's Sacred Sites and Vat 1 sessions are bookable on weekdays, while Tulloch Wines tastings run seven days, so line up your winery stops by day of the week.

Start with a historic cellar door, then add a carriage ride or a family tasting on the way home. All good days are waiting.