Party Transport Newcastle

Group transport solves two problems at once: everyone arrives together and no one has to stay sober to drive. Around Newcastle it's booked most for weddings, formals, hens and bucks nights, and for days out in the Hunter Valley, where rides between cellar doors are hard to find on the spot.

The choice comes down to group size and the feel you want. Wedding cars are the most common option listed here, followed by wine tours, limousines and party buses, with Hummer limos for a bigger arrival.

Picking the right vehicle and budget:

• The few that list a price start from roughly $300 for a short booking up to around $1,400 for a longer package, with $1,200 a common middle figure
• Wedding cars are usually sold as a package with a minimum hire time, covering the bride's arrival, photos and the trip to the reception
• Party buses suit groups of 15 or more moving between venues, while a limo or Hummer suits a smaller group wanting an entrance
• Wine tours generally include a driver and set route through the vineyards, and may add lunch or tastings
• Ask whether drinks are allowed on board, and how waiting time and extra hours are charged

If the plan involves the Hunter, factor in travel time from the city and whether guests need a ride back to Newcastle or Port Stephens at the end of the night.

A quick enquiry to a few operators shows what's available for your date. Each one replies with its own quote, and Party Hero takes no booking fee.