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.
“Well organised and Matt was very informative.the other people on trip all were friendly.we stopped off for food which was gorgeous and very quick at serving us.this tour is well recommended”
Bruny Island food and lighthouse day trip from Hobart: ferry crossing, tastings all day, guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse tour, plus lunch.
“Awesome day out. Oysters and food were great and worth it alone. Great sights at the Neck and the Lighthouse. Our guide Jimmy was excellent - very informative and entertaining! All in all, a great day out and a wonderful experience!”
An all-inclusive Yarra Valley wine tour from Melbourne with four guided winery tastings, lunch with wine, plus chocolate and gin or beer.
“It was a fantastic day out- you won't regret booking this trip. Our guide Sean was a laugh and provided some interesting information about the wine region. The cellar doors we visit had a varied selection of wines to try and lunch at Soumah was delicious. Everyone on our trip had a great time, including…”
Full-day Barossa Valley wine tastings with hotel pickup, scenic stops, and a regional lunch platter. Small-group tour runs 8 hours.
“We really enjoyed the tour. JÉR was funny and insightful and made the day. We went to 3 wineries had some good some wines, some bad wines and some great ones. The lunch was a great charcuterie board. We’d recommend it”
Premium Barossa day trip from Adelaide with intimate cellar tastings at Kies, Turkey Flat and Rosenvale, plus lunch and Date Palms views.
“Guide very knowledgeable and provided lots of local information. Winery staff very interesting in their presentations.”
10-hour Bruny Island day tour from Hobart with exclusive Cape Bruny Lighthouse access, oyster beach morning tea, tastings, and big views.
“We were picked up exactly on time by our wonderful, knowledgeable and extremely amusing driver and guide for the day, Nigel An outstanding full day trip from the commentary throughout the day, to the wide variety and selection of activities and stops throughout the day. One of the most memorable activities being the mid morning…”
Adelaide to Barossa wineries and Hahndorf, with two tastings, lunch at Monkey Nut Cafe, Maggie Beer Farm Shop stops, and easy German streets time.
“We started with a quick stop at Maggie Beer’s shop. Nice to grab a coffee to go and some cheese and crackers for dinner. We were able to walk around the pheasant area to see the birds there. We stopped at the chocolate shop to grab dessert. We went to Chateau Tununda for our first…”
Bruny Island gourmet day trip from Hobart with cheese, oysters, honey and chocolate, The Neck lookout, and a beachside lunch.
“Be prepared for wind, great guide(Dan) even with his jokes, very knowledgeable. Best food experience was Bruny Island cheese and bread! Good value lunch. White Wallabies was the highlight.”
Chef-led Hunter Valley day trip from Sydney with Sydney Fish Market, Hawkesbury River oysters, and chef-made food pairings at boutique wineries.
“Fantastic tour (one of the best wine tours I’ve done… actually it is the best one!) Jimmy is lovely, energetic, and a great chef. I would happily do this tour again and recommend to friends/family.”
Yarra Valley day trip from Melbourne with wine, cider, gin, beer and chocolate tastings, flexible stops, and a shared Spotify playlist.
“This was a brilliant trip into the Yarra valley. I have been in a number of wind tours. But I would say that this is one of the best. Andrew was a great guide. Knowledgable, funny and interactive, he made sure to provide a bespoke experience suitable for every taste. I would definitely recommend this…”
Luxury small-group day trip from Sydney to Hunter Valley for koalas and kangaroos, cheese tasting, boutique wineries, plus optional lunch.
“Sam was a fantastic guide and this was the highlight of my trip so far. Getting a chance to pet a koala and feed the kangaroos was amazing. I also enjoyed the two wineries we visited, some very special wines and the scenery was amazing. I would highly recommend this tour, well worth it.”
Taste Swan Valley wineries and local foods on a 6–7 hour Perth day trip with guided tastings, gourmet lunch, chocolates, and beer.
“Great experience. Wine tastings were great and the meal was good quality. Good driver and guide and a really good tour.”
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.
“A 8.30am pick up did not deter us from taking this trip. The minibus was spot on time picking us up from the designated hotel. The minibus itself was adequate, but the air conditioning was not the best. The journey took just under 1.5 hours aRead more”
Half-day small-group tour from Adelaide to McLaren Vale wineries and Glenelg. Two tastings, Adelaide Hills drive, and a seaside stroll.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the tour! Neither of us had been to Adelaide/SA but we got to see a lot in a day. Bruce the tour guide was very informative, welcoming and passionate about showcasing his state. Big thank you for fitting us in after our flight was delayed and finding us a spot the following…”
9-hour small-group Margaret River wine and food tour with hotel pickup, tastings, lunch, chocolate, olive oil skincare, and a final ale.
“The whole experience was great. The winery’s, Coffee factory/store, Chocolate store, Health care store and finally a Great Pub. The tour operator Steve was fantastic and very knowledgeable.”
