Experience the Hunter Valley wine region in style, comfort and convenience like never before in our brand new turbo-prop amphibious seaplane. Sydney Seaplanes operate weekend charter flights between Rose Bay and Cessnock Airport. Our magnificent new aircraft will have you in the heart of the Hunter Valley in 30 breathtaking minutes. Your flight tracks past Sydney's Northern Beaches and Central Coast before turning inland past Lake Macquarie. You will experience the thrill of a water take-off in Rose Bay, and runway landing in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine country. The Hunter Valley offers an exciting range of experiences including tours of world-renowned wineries, dining in any number of award winning restaurants, five star accommodation in luxury resorts, golf on two of Australia's most beautiful and challenging courses, relaxing day spas and health retreats. Sydney Seaplanes can create a personalised itinerary for you - we are working with the Hunter Valley’s top tourism and leisure operators to offer you a variety of flexible packages.

WINE TASTING & LUNCH Board your Cessna Caravan amphibious seaplane in Rose Bay and embark on a spectacular scenic flight tracking north over Sydney’s famous Northern Beaches, Central Coast and Lake Macquarie. We touch down at Cessnock Airport in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine region, approximately 30 minutes after departing Rose Bay. On disembarking from the aircraft step into your vehicle, booked exclusively for Sydney Seaplanes passengers, and your wine tasting experience begins! You’ll have the opportunity to taste and purchase an array of wines and ports in selected boutique wineries, as well as an option to include a cheese tasting. A highlight of the day is a gourmet lunch at renowned Esca Restaurant, Bimbadgen Estate, winner of the Best Tourism Winery at the prestigious Australian Tourism Awards 2006/2007. Esca’s location offers fantastic views over the Estate's famous Vineyards. Lunch is three course a la carte and includes a bottle of Estate Range wine and the option of a free range tasting in the members private tasting room, hosted by a member of Bimbadgen’s Cellar Door team. To enhance the indulgence of your Hunter Valley experience, we visit the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company which offers a tantalising range of premium hand-made chocolates. Your day concludes with an exhilarating scenic flight south to Sydney, tracking directly over the Harbour Bridge and Opera House before landing back at Rose Bay. Total tour duration 7 hours, flying time approx 70 minutes. Internet Special for the months of September and October 2008: $585 per person (normally $735), minimum 2 adults (includes return flights, tour and tastings, lunch at Esca and complimentary door to door delivery of any wine purchases for Sydney residents). Available every Saturday and Sunday. Beautiful flight, exquisite wines, award-winning restaurant – pure indulgence awaits.

Board your brand new Cessna Caravan amphibious seaplane in Rose Bay and embark on a spectacular scenic flight tracking north over Sydney’s famous Northern Beaches, Central Coast and Lake Macquarie. We touch down at Cessnock Airport in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine region, approximately 30 minutes after departing Rose Bay. On disembarking from the aircraft at Cessnock Airport a transfer to your selected golf course will be waiting for you. The Vintage: Discover a unique golfing experience. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Brokenback Range, the Vintage boasts a spectacular 18-hole course designed by Greg Norman specifically to compliment the area’s natural environment. The Vintage ranks among Australia’s best golf courses and has recently received accolades from respected golfing publications. Boarded by Beggars Bridge and Bimbadgen Vineyards, the impressive course measures 6,310 meters with a par of 71. Enjoy a relaxed game of golf on a course that winds gently around undisturbed wetlands, lakes and eucalyptus trees. Cypress Lakes: Unveiled in 1992, Cypress Lakes golf course was designed by Steve Smyers of Florida. Each tee and green has stunning panoramic views of the valley’s famous vineyards and surrounding mountains. From the blue championship markers, the layout is a length of 6,359m, reducing to 5,975m from the men’s tees with the ladies facing a distance of 5,107m. The front nine is tree lined with sloping fairways and the back nine is a links style layout. The par 72 course is challenging with over 60 huge bunkers and dramatically shaped and elevated greens. At the conclusion of your round a transfer back to Cessnock airport will be provided, followed by a spectacular return scenic flight to Sydney, tracking directly over the Harbour Bridge and Opera House before landing back at Rose Bay. Total duration 6 hours, flying time approx 60 minutes, allowing 5 hours for 18 holes and lunch. Lunch can be taken at either the turn-around or the conclusion of your round. $715 per person, minimum 2 adults (includes return flights, Cessnock Airport transfers, 18 holes of golf, golf buggy hire, premium club hire, and a ‘Golfer’s Lunch’ at either Cypress Lakes or The Vintage club house).   Available every Saturday and Sunday. It’s one thing to play on a Greg Norman designed golf course, but when you fly there and back in style, you’ll actually feel like Greg Norman.

Board your brand new Cessna Caravan amphibious seaplane in Rose Bay and embark on a spectacular scenic flight north - tracking over Sydney’s famous Northern Beaches, Central Coast and Lake Macquarie. We touch down at Cessnock Airport in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine region, approximately 30 minutes after departing Rose Bay.

The Lodge is an exclusive haven that boasts 12 extraordinary guestrooms, plus an intimate lounge and bar, baronial dining room, cosy library, state-of-the art meeting room plus impressive recreational facilities. These include The Dinks, an 18-hole pitch and putt golf course, a 1.6 km walking track, a heated pool, a sauna, a gym and a massage treatment room. Along with the renowned Robert's Restaurant and the highly acclaimed Tower Estate Winery, Tower Lodge creates the perfect trinity that is Tower Estate - a place dedicated to the enjoyment of the finer things in life. Tower Lodge is a Grand Award Winner of Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report and a Member of the prestigious Select Hotels & Resorts International luxury hotel group.  Saturday night: $1040 per person, minimum 2 adults (includes return flights, Cessnock Airport transfers, accommodation in a Lodge Room and cooked breakfast).

Set amidst beautiful gardens and vineyards Peppers Convent Hunter Valley offers luxury hotel accommodation and the ideal getaway for those wishing to truly indulge themselves. This romantic retreat was once home to the Brigidine Order of Nuns at Coonamble in New South Wales before being carefully transported 600kms to its current location in the Pepper Tree Estate. The 17 deluxe accommodation rooms at Peppers Convent Hunter Valley have been lovingly restored to reflect the building's charming heritage and character. Just a short stroll from the renowned Robert's Restaurant and Pepper Tree Wine tasting barn, this is the ideal place to relax and be pampered in an intimate accommodation hideaway. Saturday night: $950 per person, minimum 2 adults (includes return flights, Cessnock Airport transfers, 2 nights accommodation and cooked breakfast).