
Hunter Valley
Audrey Wilkinson Fromage and Fortified Wine Experience
A seated Hunter Valley tasting with premium wines, local cheese pairings and rare barrel samples of maturing fortified wine.
1 hour
A$80.00

Tours are one of the easiest ways for backpackers to experience more of Australia without needing a car, a big budget, or weeks of planning. Whether you are joining a guided city walk, heading out on a full-day adventure, or hopping on a scenic harbour cruise, tours can help you see the highlights while learning the local stories behind them. They are also a good option when you are short on time and want a simple, organised way to make the most of a destination. This category brings together the kinds of tours backpackers actually look for in Australia: practical sightseeing, fun social outings, foodie experiences, memorable day trips, and active adventures that suit a range of travel styles. Some are relaxed and easygoing, while others are built around packed itineraries and big bucket-list moments. If you want help finding the best tours in Australia for backpackers, this is where to start.
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Discover the best tours in Australia for backpackers, from easy city sightseeing and walking tours to memorable day trips and scenic cruises.

Hunter Valley
A seated Hunter Valley tasting with premium wines, local cheese pairings and rare barrel samples of maturing fortified wine.
1 hour
A$80.00

Hunter Valley
A relaxed vineyard experience with a museum visit, guided wine masterclass, premium tasting and picnic among the vines.
2 hours
A$95.00

Hunter Valley
A relaxed seated tasting at a family-run Pokolbin winery, with vineyard stories and a broad lineup of handcrafted wines.
1 hour
A$16.50

Hunter Valley
A seated self-guided tasting with six Brokenwood wines and bite-sized seasonal canapés, suited to adults after an easy winery stop.
45 minutes
A$70.00

Hunter Valley
A guided 45-minute cheese and wine matching session in Pokolbin with 9 local, Australian and international cheeses.
45 minutes
A$39.00

Hunter Valley
A full-day craft brewery tour with visits to three breweries, plus transport, lunch, beer and cider included.
7 hours
A$225.00

Hunter Valley
A small-group Hunter Valley day trip from Newcastle with premium wine tastings, a gin and vodka tasting, and a paired local bites stop.
8 hours to 9 hours
A$229.00

Hunter Valley
Spend a day in the Hunter Valley visiting boutique wineries, tasting up to 20 wines, with cheese, lunch and Sydney pickup included.
10 hours
A$249.00

Hunter Valley
A full-day Hunter Valley wine tour with boutique cellar doors, lunch, local cheese and chocolate, plus pickup from nearby accommodation.
7 hours 30 minutes
A$250.00

Hunter Valley
A full-day Hunter Valley wine tour with tastings, pairing experiences and winery visits that go beyond the standard walk-in cellar door stop.
7 hours
A$219.00

Hunter Valley
A 3-hour horse and carriage tour with Hunter Valley scenery, two wine tastings, and a cheese and chocolate stop.
3 hours
A$149.00

Hunter Valley
A half-day Hunter Valley tour with wine tastings, a light lunch, distillery samples, and stops for local cheese and chocolate.
4 hours 30 minutes
A$175.00