The 15 Cheese Tastings in Australia That Earn Their Price

1.Yarra Valley Grazing Tour Wine, Cheese, Gin, Pizza from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 821 reviews · from $135Our pick

Spend about nine hours touring the Yarra Valley from Melbourne, with wine at Rochford, farm cheese at Coldstream Dairy, gin and wood-fired pizza at Stag Lane, coffee in Healesville, and chocolate at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Pickup, Wi-Fi, tastings and an English-speaking guide are included.

“Our tour guide Chris H made our entire trip very very enjoyable! He keeps you entertained with his funny jokes and good music through out the trip in the bus. He even offered to drop us back near to our place which was very helpful as we have a baby and the bus couldn’t fit a stroller. Highly recommend this tour where you get to experience the amazing Yarra wine tours followed by ice cream and chocolate excursions! At the yarra chocolatier, we even got to learn about chocolate making which was pretty fascinating!!”

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2.Yarra Valley Full Day Grazing Tour: Gin, Wine, Pizza, Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 455 reviews · 8 hours · from $133

Spend a full day sampling Yarra Valley produce with Go West Tours. Visit Rochford Wines, Coldstream Dairy, Stag Lane Distillery, Healesville and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving, while an audio guide in 16 languages adds extra context.

“Amazing day. Rachael was a super guide and the mix of stops were great. Highly recommend.”

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3.Pokolbin: Hunter Valley Half-Day Tour with Cheese and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 417 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

Spend four hours tasting Hunter Valley wines at three boutique wineries, including Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen for seven wine and cheese matches. Pickup is available in Pokolbin and Cessnock, and guides such as Dave, DJ, JJ, and Julz add local stories and good humor.

“We loved Dave, he was a lot of fun and put with a lovely group of people for the tour! The vineyards were beautiful and accommodated well for the 40 degree heat!! Would recommend 100%”

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4.Award-Winning Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 367 reviews · from $168

Spend about 11 hours traveling from central Sydney to the Hunter Valley in a small group, tasting up to 20 wines at three or four boutique wineries, sampling local cheese, and enjoying lakeside lunch with wine. Guides such as Jeff, Ben, Raphael, and Stuart keep the day moving.

“Knowledge driver gave us an overview of everything to expect as well as the history of Sidney and the Hunter Valley Highly recommend”

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5.Hunter Valley Wine Tour from the Hunter with Wine Craft Beer Cheese Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $129

Spend about eight hours touring three to four Hunter Valley cellar doors by air-conditioned minibus. Grant, Des, or Suzanne may guide your day, with three wine tastings, a spirits tasting, local cheese and chocolate, and an optional craft beer paddle and lunch.

“I visited hunter valley for the first time with my partner this weekend The tour was perfect! Des the driver was a lovely guy, made us feel comfortable from the start! Plenty of time at each place. Lunch was beautiful and such a beautiful setting too! Overall great day!!”

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6.Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · from $27

At Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Tours in Pokolbin, you’ll sample seven local, Australian, and international cheeses with carefully matched wines. A friendly guide explains how the cheeses are made and why each pairing works. The seated indoor format suits a short Hunter Valley stop, with tastings included.

“Had a very enjoyable time at the two fat blokes cheese and wine pairing. Our hostess was very informative.”

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7.Tasmanian Premium Wine Tour with Tasmanian Cheese Platter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · from $207

Spend about 7.5 hours touring southern Tasmania from Hobart with guides such as Ben, Tim, Gino, or Patrick. Visit four wineries, taste sparkling wines, whites, reds, chocolate pairings, and local cheese, then finish near Hobart’s waterfront or a city bar.

“Excellent trip. Icing on the cake was the visit to Craigow winery. All of the wines there were consistently outstanding and Dr Barry was so generous with his time. His stories were amazing and his understanding of wine varietals second to none.”

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8.Swan Valley Cruise, Winery, Cheese & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 108 reviews · 6h 30m · from $166

Cruise from Perth to the Swan Valley with Captain Cook Cruises WA for wine tastings, a shared platter lunch, and a wine and macaron pairing at Mandoon Estate. Return with dessert, included wine, river views, and live crew entertainment. This adults-only day lasts 6.5 hours.

“The crew were amazing very attentive and talented (they all entertained us singing at the end of the cruise) the food was really nice the journey was spectacular we even saw dolphins would highly recommend this cruise to anybody visiting Western Australia well worth the money and will definitely do this trip again even though we live here.”

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9.Small Group Hunter Valley Wine Tour w Lunch, Gin, Cheese & Choc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $161

Spend six to seven hours touring three wineries and a distillery in the Hunter Valley with an engaging guide such as Chris, Todd, Col, or Jackson. Sample wine, gin, vodka, beer, cider, cheese, and chocolate, take a winery production tour, and enjoy a one-course lunch with wine or beer.

“The tour guide was very informative and friendly. We had such a great time on this your. Definitely one of the best tours we’ve had yet. The boutique wineries were so good to visit. Loved everything about the day. Will book again for sure!”

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10.Wine Tour with 2-Course Lunch, Choc & Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 100 reviews · 11h 30m · from $155

Spend about 11.5 hours touring the Hunter Valley from Sydney, with tastings at two wineries such as Audrey Wilkinson and Mount Pleasant, a two-course lunch with local wine, then chocolate and cheese stops. Guides including Chen, Alfie, Alan and Tom bring local stories to the long day.

“The Trip was good and well organised. If more knowledge about the area or the vineyard would be better .”

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11.Wine, Spirits, and Cheese Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 6 hours · from $190

Spend six hours exploring Hunter Valley wineries and boutique producers with an English-speaking guide. Taste red and white wines, tour wine production, sample test-tube spirits, pair cheese and chocolate with wine, and enjoy lunch with a drink. Pickup is available from selected local hotels and resorts.

“Had a great day, great experience! Communication could have been better”

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12.Hunter Valley Wine Tour ex Hunter Valley – Lunch, Cheese, Chocolate, Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $192

Spend 6.5 hours tasting Hunter Valley wines at boutique cellar doors, sampling six organic spirits, pairing wine with cheese and chocolate, and enjoying a one-course lunch with a drink. Pickup is available in Pokolbin, Cessnock and Rothbury, with guides such as Steve, Sam and Colin rotating by date.

“Great day, visited a number of wineries and enjoyed the wine and cheese pairings offered at a couple of the stops.”

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13.Maggie Beer’s Wine Tasting & Cheese Platter

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · 45 min · from $29

At Maggie Beer's Farmshop, an English-speaking host guides you through Pheasant Farm wines before serving a full glass with a cheese platter beside the dam. The small group is limited to eight adults, and hosts such as Sue and Lynda have added personal stories and useful wine advice.

“We were fortunate to book a wine tasting and cheese platter for 4 at lunchtime on a sunny Sunday. Our host was friendly and informative, the entire experience was very enjoyable. Browsing the shop afterwards means supplies for our Murray River trip and gifts to take home got sorted before we left.”

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14.Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience in Hunter Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $15Best value

At McCaffrey’s Estate, Danielle and Declan McCaffrey lead a seated one-hour tasting of family-grown Hunter Valley wines with artisan local cheeses. You’ll learn to swirl, sniff, and sip, hear stories from the vineyard, and sample wines unavailable in bottle shops. Groups are limited to 10.

“Enjoyed a lovely morning with Declan. His wines are beautiful and his passion for producing them palpable. The cheese accompaniments were delicious. Highly recommend and will return Cheers Gay and Bruce”

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15.“Discover Hahndorf: Wine, Cheese, Beer, Shops & Lunch Day Trip”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $135

Travel from Adelaide in a small group of up to 11 with guides such as Jerry, Amanda, or Ashley. Enjoy Mount Lofty, Adelaide Hills villages, cheese and chocolate tastings, a German lunch with wine or beer, and Beerenberg Farm.

“Awesome experience. 100% recommend!!! Would do again, lovely sums it up”

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