AUSTRALIA
Australia's standouts.
The 15 most popular dining experiences in Australia right now, with prices, run times and what each day actually involves.
3-hour Spirit of Melbourne dinner cruise on the Yarra with skyline views, a 4-course meal, and premium drinks from Southbank.
“Very casual and relaxed atmosphere with good food and bubbly. I would recommend if one is looking for a quiet evening.”
Cruise Sydney Harbour at sunset time with a 3- or 4-course dinner, live music on weekends, and big views of the Bridge and Opera House.
“Overall, a good experience. A little confusing getting on the vessel with multiple lines for different purchases. After that, service was good, music was good; and dinner was good. Really enjoyed cruising the harbor area.”
Sunset dinner and stargazing in the Pinnacles Desert from Perth. Sandboarding, BBQ, wine, telescopes, and Indigenous stories.
“The Lancelin dunes sandboading was fun and not at all scary. The Pinnacles are certainly unusual, but for some reason they were smaller than perhaps we were expecting, the sunset was great, but be warned it becomes very cold once the sun goes down so wrap up well, don't underestimate this. The wind was strong…”
3-hour Darwin Harbour sunset cruise with unlimited sparkling wine and multi-course tapas dinner on a catamaran, plus BYO drink coolers.
“It was great. Amazing to see Darwin at this time of day from the water. The crew really made the trip a memorable experience.”
Enjoy a 3-course dinner with drinks while the Australian Outback story comes to life with acrobatics, comedy, and animal stars in Gold Coast.
“The show was absolutely incredible. The horses were brilliant and so were their riders, the whole atmosphere was great too.”
Sydney Harbour dinner cruise aboard MV Sydney 2000 with 3, 4, or 6 courses, live weekend music, and Opera House night views.
“Absolutely amazing Good food and exceptional views.”
Sail Darwin Harbour at sunset on the Charles Darwin catamaran with a Territory-style buffet and big views from Stokes Hill Wharf to Fannie Bay.
“It is something everyone should do when visiting Darwin. The food was amazing. Such a great variety.”
Pinnacles at sunset, a picnic dinner with wine, and telescope-led stargazing on a 9-hour Perth day trip with thoughtful stops en route.
“I enjoyed this a lot and liked hearing about the songlines on the way. I feel like the pace was nice giving enough time at each stop to truly enjoy it. The pinnacles and stargazing was lovely. Loved the beach at Guilderton- Would do this again. My guide Kasper was awesome and Beth was sweet…”
A 2-hour Sydney Harbour starlight dinner cruise with a 4-course meal, floodlit bridge and Opera House views, plus weekend live music.
“We truly enjoyed the cruise. Our meals were very good, the service was great, and the views exceptional. Our only complaint is that they allowed some people who took the daylight cruise to stay on the evening cruise at no charge. We would definitely recommend this trip.”
Full-day Uluru trip from Alice Springs with Aboriginal walks, Mutitjulu Waterhole stories, Mount Connor views, and sunset BBQ plus sparkling wine.
“Great experience. Tour guides well prepared, clean bus, nice barbecue with amazing view! Highly recommended”
Sail a classic Darwin ketch at sunset with a chef-made 4-course Top End dinner. Drinks at the licensed bar, mobile ticket. Great value.
“Fo0od was ok ...the prawns, oysters and ceviche were outstanding! Some mayonaisse/aoli with the prawns would have been nice!”
Sunset cruise on the Thompson River with onboard wildlife stories, then Smithy’s Outback Dinner & Show with a two-course meal under stars.
“Magical afternoon and evening. Staff were fantastic and friendly, food was superb and entertainment was wonderful”
Sunset Uluru day trip from Alice Springs with Mala and Kuniya walks, cultural centre lessons, and BBQ dinner with sparkling wine.
“Relax and enjoy the ride. The journey to the Dreamtime unfolds as the song lines reveal themselves to us.”
Cruise Cairns by catamaran at dusk with a hot-and-cold buffet dinner, local seafood, and sunset city views on the Spirit of Cairns.
“Would definitely recommend this as a great night out food was nice people were super friendly and helpful. I would definitely go again soon”
Skyfeast at Sydney Tower: 360° revolving buffet lunch or dinner with one drink and lift access, $78.90pp, sweeping Harbour Bridge views.
“It is hard to find entrance at night. The elevator takes forever! Food was average and buffet style. Cost was far too high when you check against Skyfeast price list.”
