Pup Dates Hunter Valley Wine Escape
2026-10-18 08:00 - 18:00 UTC | Hornsby Train Station, Railway Street, Hornsby, New South Wales, 2077, Australia
PUP DATES’ HUNTER VALLEY WINE ADVENTURE
Three exceptional cellar doors, a luxury coach and one Very Important Pup beside you
Join Pup Dates for an intimate day of wine, beautiful scenery and indulgence in the Hunter Valley—created especially for you and your VIP: Very Important Pup.
With places limited to just 12 VIPs and their people, this exclusive experience offers a relaxed and elegant way to explore the Hunter Valley without worrying about driving—or leaving your pup behind.
Your Hunter Valley experience
Our day begins at 8:00 am at Hornsby Station, where you and your VIP will board our luxury air-conditioned coach. Unlike most Hunter Valley tours, your pup will have their own dedicated seat, so you can both travel comfortably.
Our first destination is Charteris Wines at Peppers Creek Village. You’ll have time to explore the beautiful complex, stretch your legs and unwind before enjoying our first guided wine tasting.
We’ll then settle in for lunch at the highly sought-after Café Enzo. Rather than adding the cost and restrictions of a set-menu lunch—typically at least $65 per person in the Hunter Valley—each guest will order and pay for their own meal. This gives you the freedom to choose exactly what you would like, according to your individual tastes, appetite and budget.
After lunch, we travel to Peterson House, renowned for its sparkling wines. Along with our second tasting, you’ll have time to explore the complex and visit the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company, where a delicious chocolate fondue cup is included in your ticket.
Our final destination is the magnificent Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard. Set high among the vines, it offers some of the most spectacular views in the Hunter Valley. We’ll enjoy our final tasting, take in the scenery and capture a few beautiful photographs before boarding the coach for our journey home.
We expect to arrive back at Hornsby Station at approximately 6:00 pm, subject to traffic.
Your $200 ticket includes

Return travel from Hornsby in a luxury air-conditioned coach
A separate coach seat for your VIP
Visits to three outstanding Hunter Valley cellar doors
All three wine-tasting experiences
A chocolate fondue cup at the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company
A Pup Dates gift bag containing gifts for both you and your pup
A special surprise gift from one of our wineries
A beautifully planned day with all the driving taken care of
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Please note: Lunch at Café Enzo is ordered and paid for individually, allowing every guest to choose a meal that suits their tastes and budget without being restricted to an expensive set menu.
Only 12 VIP places available
To keep this experience intimate and comfortable, places are limited to just 12 Very Important Pups and their people.
Places are expected to fill quickly, so book early to avoid missing this rather special day in the vines.
Price: $200
Departure: 8:00 am from Hornsby Station
Expected return: Approximately 6:00 pm
Because life’s finer experiences are even better when shared with your dog.

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2026-10-31 18:00 - 23:30
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Save The Date - Paws, Pastries & Cocktails - An Elegant High Team Beside the Willow Pond
2026-11-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Centennial Park, Willow Pond Picnic Site
An elegant high tea beside Willow Pond in Centennial Park
Think back to the 20s willow chairs, linen table cloths, and languid afternoons.
Gather your furry best friend and join Pup Dates for an enchanting afternoon of fine food, beautiful surroundings and wonderful company beside the picturesque Willow Pond in Centennial Park.
We will be creating an elegant, fully catered high tea experience, complete with fine china, beautiful glassware and a thoughtfully prepared selection of hot and cold delicacies. Settle in beside the water, raise a glass and enjoy a leisurely afternoon with fellow dog lovers while your four-legged companion enjoys a special menu of their own.
Your high tea experience includes:

A fully catered selection of hot and cold high tea favourites
A selection of refreshing drinks
Your choice from three specially selected teas
An exclusive menu created especially for our canine guests
Drinks for your dog
Elegant fine china and glassware
A special Pup Dates gift bag
A beautiful afternoon beside Willow Pond with a welcoming community of dog lovers

This is not simply an afternoon tea—it is a chance to slow down, dress up a little and share something truly special with your dog in one of Sydney’s most beautiful parkland settings.
Places will be strictly limited to preserve the intimate nature of the occasion.
Come for the pastries and cocktails. Stay for the conversation, companionship and wagging tails.
