Highlights
-
Delight
in the exceptional local wines and food of the Hunter Valley
-
Cycle
through the countryside, passing vineyards and farms en route
- Mountain
bike hire including helmet, panniers and bike lock (electric bikes are
available for a supplement - must be prebooked, panniers not provided with
electric bikes)
- Route information available
to download through App
Package Inclusion:- Return economy airfare
- 6D Hertz Car Rental
- 1-way Private Airport Transfer
- 2N accommodation in Sydney
- 2N accommodation in Blue Mountain
- 3N accommodation in Pokolbin
- Daily Breakfast
Meals On Board
Assemble at
Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Sydney, the state capital of New South Wales.
Breakfast
Today, pick up your vehicle from the Sydney airport and drive
toward Hunter Valley. Make your own
way to Pokolbin, located right in the heart of the Hunter Valley and the
perfect place to base our self and explore the stunning surrounds. This
afternoon check in to your accommodation. The Hunter Valley is one of
Australia's most important wine regions with a history dating back to the early
1800's. You can spend the afternoon strolling or driving through the charming
streets of town and surrounds.
Breakfast
After breakfast we pick up our
bikes and head off towards the cycle-way. The beauty about self guided
cycling journeys is that you can stop where you want and for as long you like.
It gives you the opportunity to focus on what you like! It’s time to get the legs working now as you
hit the Hermitage Road Cycle Path but you won’t need to head too far before you
hit Mistletoe Wines & Sculpture garden. This is a beautiful family run
winery, with classic Hunter wines and fabulous sculpture garden. It’s not much
further to your next tasting opportunities at Tintilla Estate & Olive Grove
and Pigs Peake Winery, the last opportunity to stop before lunch. They have an
eclectic range of wines and are great fun. The final stop of the day is the
iconic De luliis Wines, which has exceptional Semillons and if you are still
hungry you can pair it with local cheeses.
Breakfast
Today is a day of great wineries and
spectacular views. You start the day heading south on McDonald Road. You can
visit two of the finest and modern cellar doors in the region, Usher Tinkler
and Gundog Estate, both of which serve exceptional wines. Back on the bike you
can cycle to Tulloch Wine or take on the hill to visit Audrey Wilkinson
vineyard, where they have some of the best views in Pokolbin. A leisurely tasting
awaits. It’s back on the bikes and you head further north again until you come
to Brokenwood. This winery produces some exceptional wines. They have a wide
range – something for everyone. We recommend having lunch here at their
restaurant “The Wood Restaurant" (closed until late 2020). Or continue to
the Roche Estate where you can have lunch at Oishii (daily) or the Goldfish Bar
and Kitchen (Wed-Sun) or make a picnic lunch at the Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese
Shop. After your full day we head back to Pokolbin where our accommodation
awaits.
Breakfast
This morning, leave the
Hunter Valley and travel through to the township of Branxton, Singleton. From
Singleton, travel along Putty Road, skirting the Wollemi National Park to reach
the towns of Kurrajong Heights. Travel onto Bilpin and to the township of Bell
and then Mount Victoria past Blackheath and onto Katoomba which is the main
town in the breathtaking Blue Mountains. The major scenic attraction is Echo
Point, from where the best views of the Jamison Valley and the magnificent
Three Sisters rock formation are. Visit the spectacular Wentworth Falls, enjoy
a trip on the scenic railway with dramatic views of the Jamieson Valley. Visit
the picturesque town of Leura and dine in one of the many fine restaurants.
Breakfast
For a more soothing afternoon, enjoy high
tea at The Hydro Majestic Hotel — a revitalized historic property, boasting Art
Deco architecture and magnificent views over the Megalong Valley.
Breakfast
Leave the
Blue Mountains, head east towards Sydney on the Western Highway and pass
through Springwood, Blaxland and Glenbrook, before linking to the Western
Motorway to Sydney. Return your vehicle in the city this evening.
Breakfast
Explore the
dynamic city of Sydney at your own expense. You may proceed to Sydney Fish
Market, the largest market of its kind in the southern
hemisphere. You may savour a variety of succulent seafood for lunch. Spend the
rest of the day exploring cosmopolitan Sydney and visit attractions such
as Darling
Harbour, Sydney Aquarium and WILDLIFE
Sydney Zoo. This evening, you may choose to enjoy dinner at one
of the many international restaurants at Cockle Bay Wharf or King Street
Wharf.
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