AUSTRALIA
Australia's standouts.
The 15 most popular food & drink tours in Australia right now, with prices, run times and what each day actually involves.
Laid-back Yarra Valley day trip from Melbourne with wine, cider, gin/beer tastings and a private chocolate stop.
“A really great mix of options to see the Yarra Valley. Our bus driver Matt was great fun and full of knowledge. He made all on the bus feel relaxed. A hugely enjoyable day.”
Bruny Island food and lighthouse day trip from Hobart: ferry crossing, tastings all day, guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse tour, plus lunch.
“From pick up to drop off the hardest decision was choosing what honey or chocolate to choose. The tour guide was great, informative and friendly. Would recommend this experience to anyone”
An all-inclusive Yarra Valley wine tour from Melbourne with four guided winery tastings, lunch with wine, plus chocolate and gin or beer.
“Right from the start we were welcomed by Stefan... what more can i say... an amazing tour guide. Friendly, funny, helpful, participating, our photographer, very informative and accommodating. All met at the Arts Centre in Melbourne, central location and very easy to find. Travelled in a most comfortable and clean mini bus that was quite…”
Full-day Barossa Valley wine tastings with hotel pickup, scenic stops, and a regional lunch platter. Small-group tour runs 8 hours.
“Good for first winery experience. Baden was very good as he had alot of insights about the city and also wine”
Premium Barossa day trip from Adelaide with intimate cellar tastings at Kies, Turkey Flat and Rosenvale, plus lunch and Date Palms views.
“We had a wonderful day sampling wines at three vineyards in the Barossa Valley. Our knowledgeable and entertaining guide made the experience even more enjoyable. The wines were all superb and lunch was equally delicious. It was a truly memorable and fun-filled day!”
10-hour Bruny Island day tour from Hobart with exclusive Cape Bruny Lighthouse access, oyster beach morning tea, tastings, and big views.
“I loved every minute of the tour to Bruny Island. Our driver/guide David was a wealth of information on the history of Bruny Island. He had a great sense of humor and kept our group engaged then entire day. The natural beauty of the island is breathtaking. Every stop was great with just the right…”
Adelaide to Barossa wineries and Hahndorf, with two tastings, lunch at Monkey Nut Cafe, Maggie Beer Farm Shop stops, and easy German streets time.
“Perfect! We aren’t big drinkers but wanted the wine tasting experience and also to visit Hahndorf😁 Also Deep was a friendly and entertaining tour guide.”
Bruny Island gourmet day trip from Hobart with cheese, oysters, honey and chocolate, The Neck lookout, and a beachside lunch.
“This is one of the best tour we ever booked. Unique experience having beer, cheese and bread for breakfast. Stopping at the Neck lookout was fabulous 👌 eating fresh oysters, walking in the forest, and the other lookouts. Having a good company within the small group was a bonus. We met lovely people from Asia…”
Chef-led Hunter Valley day trip from Sydney with Sydney Fish Market, Hawkesbury River oysters, and chef-made food pairings at boutique wineries.
“What an incredible experience! Our Hunter Valley wine tour with Chef Jimmy was unforgettable. We started the day at the Sydney Fish Market, which was such a fun and unique way to kick things off. From there, we visited three beautiful wineries and even enjoyed a chocolate tasting along the way. Every meal Chef Jimmy…”
Yarra Valley day trip from Melbourne with wine, cider, gin, beer and chocolate tastings, flexible stops, and a shared Spotify playlist.
“A great variety of experiences from Wine to Gin to Chocolate. Our guide, Peter, made the day extra enjoyable with his witty commentary. Her had an extremely fun day out and throughly recommend.”
Luxury small-group day trip from Sydney to Hunter Valley for koalas and kangaroos, cheese tasting, boutique wineries, plus optional lunch.
“Our guide, Sam, was very knowledgable in the history of Australia, the wildlife park and its animals, and of the wineries that we visited. He tailored the. tour for the people in. the group according to their likes and dislikes and it was perfect. I would recommend this tour to everyone, even though. it would…”
Taste Swan Valley wineries and local foods on a 6–7 hour Perth day trip with guided tastings, gourmet lunch, chocolates, and beer.
“Quite a nice day. Good venues etc. My only complaint was no comentry from the driver as we were going along, No commentry about Vineyards and impossible to hear instructions on board and especially the thank you from the companRead more”
A small-group full-day wine and spirits tour to Mt Tamborine with guided tastings, a 2-course winery lunch, and easy pickup from Brisbane or the Gold Coast.
“Lovely day. Beautiful wineries. Lovely company to share the day. Able to purchase wines and liquors and taste many varieties.”
Half-day small-group tour from Adelaide to McLaren Vale wineries and Glenelg. Two tastings, Adelaide Hills drive, and a seaside stroll.
“A lovely relaxing afternoon with a great guide and plenty to see along the way. Overall it was great but if there was a minor criticism it would be that we did not feel as valued at the Chapel Hill Vineyard as we did at Haselgrove Vineyard. Haselgrove too more time to explain their wines…”
9-hour small-group Margaret River wine and food tour with hotel pickup, tastings, lunch, chocolate, olive oil skincare, and a final ale.
“We had a really good time. Tasted loads of wine. I also really like the tea and coffee tasting. Host was great-very friendly and helpful. So nice to have a small group to talk with throughout the day”
