Hi,

Although it has been a few years, I did visit Hunter Valley in 2002. You
may want to stay at a hotel out there. I stayed at the Hunter Resort. It was
very nice and not that expensive because the Australia dollar was low. The
package included a wine tour. The tour was great. A bus picked us up and
drove us to about 5 wineries. My favorite being the Audrey Wilkinson--the
view was great. You may try that option.

Chris






"Bob Howes" > wrote in message
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> "Salil" > wrote in message
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>> I'll be in Sydney in a week's time, and plan on dropping by the Hunter
>> Valley to visit a couple of the wineries/wine cellars there.
>>
>> Anyone here who has done something along these lines before? I'm right
>> now trying to work out the logistics of such a trip -I'll most probably
>> be going alone, and don't drive, so renting a car's out of the question
>> - any suggestions on what the best way to get around while in the
>> Valley (from winery to winery and such) is?
>>
>
> I lived for a few years on Oz (and should be back there in the next few
> months).
>
> I fear that without being able to drive yourself, your only real option is
> to find an organised wine tour the lays on the transport for you.
> Distances are very large and public transport fairly non-existant. Taxis
> in small towns will happily take you...but charge heavily for the
> privilege and look for payment for their return trip even if they drop you
> off.
>
> Don't forget that the Hunter Valley is about 2 hours by car away from
> Sydney before you even get there.
>
> However, the good news is that such tours are pretty common, if only due
> to Aus drink driving laws. You should have a good time.
>
> Bob
>