Hunter Valley Classic Carriages - Pokolbin, New South Wales

Sarah M.

Donna and her team are absolutely outstanding, I can't recommend them enough. We did the behind the scenes working Clydesdale experience and it was nothing short of fantastic. Donna and the team were extremely knowledgeable and kind with the horses. We had the opportunity to feed, pet and get up personal with all the horses. We did this experience for a family member's birthday and it genuinely made the whole weekend. The kindness, proximity and generosity (we went way over time!) was seriously next level. I've been to the Hunter Valley many times before but this trip will always be extra special because of this experience. Thanks again to the team at HVCC!

Gemma S.

Helen was a wonderful host, as were Bonnie, Nitro and Heidi the dog. It was a shame to see the horses feet in poor condition and not shod, deposit pulling on asphalt.
Understandable that a farrier is hard to find during COVID but the horses care should be front and centre, including keeping their hooves shod. Wonderful tour, different….recommend.

Molly M.

Donna & Nitro were amazing! We could not have had a more memorable day on our honeymoon. Could not thank them enough. Highly recommend!

Peter D.

Thank you so much for such a magnificent day. From the moment my wife and I were picked up from our motel by Helen our carriage driver/tour guide and greeted by Donna, the manager/organiser, straight away we felt at ease with their friendly welcoming.
We had a beautiful day being driven around to a number of wineries where we had plenty of time to enjoy our tastingsI , make some purchases before heading to a nearby restaurant for a sensational relaxing lunch. After that it was off to another couple of wineries for more tastings/purchases before eventually heading back to our motel.
The entire experience was well worth it and we plan to make it an annual event from now on.
Thanks again to Donna who we were constantly in touch with after we had to make several changes to our original date we planned, thanks Covid, nothing was a problem to her which was clearly evident when talking to her over the phone. It come as no surprise when we first met on the day that Donna was no different, happy and very easy going. As for Helen, she was just the same and it was like spending time with a special long lost friend and her little girl, Heidi, the cutest little Chihuahua I have ever seen who shared the seat. All this wouldn’t have been possible without our beautiful leader, Blossom who done the hard yards pulling us along in our gorgeous white carriage.
Thanks again guys, it was a pleasure to go with you and we will definitely do it again.
To anyone wanting that special day to visit some of the Hunters awesome wineries, this is definitely one of the best ways to do it, in style and with people that really help make it an extra special occasion with plenty of awesome memories.

Peter & Merryn
Warners Bay

Catherine R.

Big thankyou to Ainsley and her canine companion, Beau, and to the beautiful Clydesdale, Bonnie, for making our full day carriage ride around Hunter Valley Wine Country so very enjoyable for John and I. Great sunny weather was turned on for us and it was such a special and memorable day for us. A very special surprise for my husband - was it ever! We loved it.

Ellie A.

Amazing experience. Super easy to book and the day was fantastic. Ainsley and Nitro were an amazing duo for the day and a great way to see the Hunter Valley. Definitely recommend! So refreshing to see animal welfare at the forefront on everything they do. The horses are clearly well loved.

Keith &. M. G.

It was very romantic to be picked up by horse and carriage and tour through the Hunter Valley for the whole day. It was my wife’s birthday and our 25th wedding anniversary so the day was incredibly special to us

Donna is an amazing tour guide and Blossom did a great job taking us to vineyards, pub, cheese and chocolate shops

Very highly recommended for anyone wanting a relaxing wine, cheese and chocolate tour

This experience was absolutely wonderful and definitely something we would like to do again, it was that special

Very well done to Donna, Blossom and everyone else at Hunter Valley Classic Carriages

Cheers 🥂 from
Keith and Marlene

Tanya V.

I want to thank Donna and the whole team for making our weddind just that extra bit special. Even with pouring rain at the start everthing ran so smoothly and we were able to get lots of photos. Blossom was an absolute star and such a gentle horse.

Thank you again to everyone involved in making our horse and carriage ride such a fun and seamless experience.