Hunter Valley Mead Tasting and Stargazing

Sample flavours of the world's oldest fermented drink with a mead tasting, then stargaze in The Hunter Valley



2.5 hours

Experience size 1 to 6 (public dates), 4 to 10

  $110 - $145 ($110 for Child 12-18 years.; $145 for Adult) (Afterpay available)

In this unique mead tasting experience in the Hunter Valley, You will savour the wonderful flavours of our housemade mead and then immerse yourself in the beauty of stargazing.
Discover the history and flavours of different types of mead and uncover the magic of the night sky with our guide. We are the only meadery in the Hunter Valley and possibly the only stargazing experience.
For those unfamiliar with mead, it is similar to wine but made from fermented honey instead of grapes.
The first 50 minutes or so will be guided by the mead maker as you enjoy tasting from a paddle board of our top 6 most popular mead flavours. You will have the opportunity to buy any mead if you wish.
Following the mead tasting, you will spend the remaining time stargazing through the use of a telescope and be guided through any points of interest that are visible that night.
Join us for this unforgettable activity and unlock a new world of flavour and beauty.
Note: There are no private events, if you request a custom date and minimum numbers are met, we will open up that special slot for public bookings.
If bad weather is predicted, the experience will be cancelled and you will be refunded by 3pm on the day.
Minimum age 12 years old (under 18 cannot taste alcohol but can participate in using the telescope)
No food is included however, if you want to bring any food e.g. your own cheese platter or anything else, you are welcome to.

Please note: Public dates for this experience require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the experience.

Upcoming dates for Hunter Valley Mead Tasting and Stargazing

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 14 Oct 2026, 6:35am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

11 upcoming dates between 17 Oct 2026 and 26 Dec 2026.

  • Sat 17 Oct 2026, 8pm-10:30pm
  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 8pm-10:30pm
  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 8pm-10:30pm
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 8pm-10:30pm
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 8pm-10:30pm
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 8pm-10:30pm
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 8pm-10:30pm
  • Sat 5 Dec 2026, 8pm-10:30pm
  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 8pm-10:30pm
  • Sat 19 Dec 2026, 8pm-10:30pm
  • Sat 26 Dec 2026, 8pm-10:30pm
What you'll get
  • Tasting of six meads
  • Guided stargazing experience through a telescope
Read more details   
What to bring
Weather appropriate clothes.
Location

Honey Wines Australia Meadery - 72 Wollombi Street, Broke NSW

Ensure you put Wollombi Street BROKE into your gps as there is a Wollombi Rd in Cessnock.

Hunter Valley Mead Tasting and Stargazing location
Verified reviews

ClassBento loader icon

Recent reviews of Hunter Valley Mead Tasting and Stargazing

  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Apr 2026: Fantastic experience with Martin. Great tasting of mead and beautiful and informative astronomy experience!
  • 5/5 from Maxx Bradford-Lester, attended Nov 2025: A lovely cosy evening. A wide selection of creatively flavoured meads that refuse to overpower your palate. And a sky full of delicate diamonds. All round a gentle and comfortable night.
  • 5/5 from Kenneth Alexander Nolan, attended May 2025: Had a great time at the mead tasting and stargazing activity. Martin was friendly and hospitable, mead was delicious, food platters were very generous and stargazing was an enjoyable experience.
  • 5/5 from Rob Maynard, attended May 2025: Enjoyed a variety of flavoured meads (my favourite was caramel), which could be purchased afterwards. Was lucky to have a beautiful clear night sky, and everyone in the group had time to enjoy an unrushed use of the telescope to identify and sight interesting constellations. a tripod was also available to take long exposure photos with cameras or smartphones. Great experience!
Your host

Martin Jackson
Martin Jackson

4.9 (87)

I am the owner of the only meadery in the Hunter Region - Honey Wines Australia.
We provide mead and honey tastings from our small shop in Broke.
Mead is an alcohol made from honey. Tasting sessions usually go for around an hour.

Gift this experience

With our gift card, they can book this experience at a time that suits them.

They can also choose from our 16,000+ other experiences.

redeem Gifting options

Book on ClassBento and enjoy exclusive perks:


  • Earn loyalty points
  • Money-back guarantee* for peace of mind
  • Local support from our Sydney-based team, rated 5 stars by customers
  • Public liability insurance included for your protection
  • ClassBento donates $1 to Dementia Australia with every paid booking
class 0 V48I01Z33L 34c052b7f77f35dccea660a6ce51910d 1 production hunter-valley Hunter Valley NSW AU hunter-valley