3-Hour Tasting, Cheese Stop

A three-hour taste of Hunter Valley wine country with Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Tours, from $129 per person. Rated 4.8 from 595 reviews.

Overview

Three hours, three venues, and no driving. That is the shape of this half day tour from Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Tours, which runs out of Pokolbin in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Guests are tasted through the wines at each stop, with a cheese tasting folded into one of the three cellar doors on the route. The tour starts and finishes at the operator's base at 770 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin, though many past guests describe being collected from their accommodation before the route begins.

The cheese and wine pairing at the Two Fat Blokes venue comes up again and again in traveller reviews, with several describing it as the highlight of the afternoon.

It suits travellers who want a sampler of the Hunter without committing a full day. The structure holds steady: tastings at three venues, cheese at one, and a lift back to where you started. With a cap of 18 travellers per departure, expect a shared group rather than a private outing.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Two Fat Blokes baseThe meeting point is 770 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320. Many travellers report being picked up from local accommodation instead, so check the booking page for what applies to your booking.
2. Two Fat Blokes tastingThe itinerary lists a 1 hour stop at Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Tours & Kitchen, admission included. This is where the cheese and wine pairing takes place.
3. Two further wineriesWine tastings continue at two more venues.
4. Return to meeting pointThe activity ends back at 770 McDonalds Rd. Past guests say drop-offs at accommodation are common.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this half day tour.

• Getting picked up. The listed meeting point is the operator's base on McDonalds Rd in Pokolbin, but many reviewers describe being collected from their accommodation on time. Confirm your pickup details on the booking page rather than assuming.
• Group feel. The tour runs with up to 18 travellers, and reviewers repeatedly mention enjoying the mix of people on the bus. It is a shared, sociable outing, not a private tour.
• Food and drink. Wine tastings at all three venues and a cheese tasting at one of them are included. Any food beyond the cheese is not listed as included, so budget for it separately.
• Guides vary. Reviews name many different hosts across departures.
• Route can change. The three venues are not named in the listing itself. Reviews name different wineries across past departures, including Oakvale Wines and First Creek Wines.
• Pace and mobility. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, per the listing.

Common issues. The tour needs a minimum number of travellers to run, and if that minimum is not met it can be cancelled, in which case you are offered a different date or a full refund. Full refunds also require cancelling at least 24 hours before the start time. It is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for pregnant travellers. Gratuities are not included.

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