AUSTRALIA
Australia's standouts.
The 15 most popular lunch experiences in Australia right now, with prices, run times and what each day actually involves.
Blue Mountains Three Sisters, Scenic World rides, koalas at Featherdale or Sydney Zoo, plus a Parramatta River ferry back to Circular Quay.
“We arrived a little early for our tour and the bus was already there. Grant was our guide. He is very informative and took good care of us. Lunch was tasty. Highly recommend this tour”
Bruny Island food and lighthouse day trip from Hobart: ferry crossing, tastings all day, guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse tour, plus lunch.
“Thank you Dave for an informative and relaxing experience, loved your history stories and quirky jokes, I had holidayed on Bruny Island as a young girl however your tour showed me the history of Bruny Island, we loved the experience”
Small-group Blue Mountains day trip with a real Wentworth Falls waterfall walk, Three Sisters lookouts, and a fresh continental roll lunch from Sydney.
“The day trip was Amazing. Our first time to the Blue Mountains and Chris was an amazing guide. Thank you!”
An all-inclusive Yarra Valley wine tour from Melbourne with four guided winery tastings, lunch with wine, plus chocolate and gin or beer.
“Outstanding tour for me and my family members. We all enjoying this tour very much. The tour guide is excellence and knowledgable. Always take care of everyone in the tour and make a lot of fun during the traveling time in the car. By the way highly recommend.”
Full-day Barossa Valley wine tastings with hotel pickup, scenic stops, and a regional lunch platter. Small-group tour runs 8 hours.
“JR was a great tour guide. Very interesting and informative with a number of amusing stories. We enjoyed the tastings at the 3 vineyards and had a lovely lunch. Overall an excellent day.”
Premium Barossa day trip from Adelaide with intimate cellar tastings at Kies, Turkey Flat and Rosenvale, plus lunch and Date Palms views.
“Aaron was a great guide, very knowledgeable and helpful. I loved the wineries particularly Kies. Not so impressed with lunch, looked as though it had been put out to early, slightly dried out. I would recommend this trip to anyone who likes wine. A great day out, lots of fun.”
Cairns full-day Outer Great Barrier Reef superyacht: 5 hours snorkeling at Saxon & Hastings, BBQ lunch, and wine-cheese return.
“Fantastic staff and amazing snorkelling. Beautiful boat and so well organised. Opted for the helicopter trip back and what an experience. Highly recommend”
Boat-led K’gari day trip from Hervey Bay with kayaking, snorkelling for turtles, dune hikes, whale-season viewing, and full meals.
“Crew was super attentive and kind. All activities were well planned and we saw a load of animals and beautiful scenery. Would definitely recommend as its a guaranteed perfect day 10/10.”
Kangaroo Island day trip from Adelaide by ferry and coach: sea lions at Seal Bay, Admirals Arch, Remarkable Rocks, and a 2-course lunch.
“Really great trip seeing some of the sites & natural wonders on KI. Will the driver was really informative & kept everything to time, the attractions lived up to expectations and the lunch was lovely. Weather played ball too! Was a long day with early start and late return to Adelaide but buses & ferries…”
6-hour Strahan cruise on the Gordon River: Sarah Island tour, rainforest boardwalk, Huon Pine sawmill, and Tasmanian lunch.
“nice easy going day... I noticed a lot of passengers from overseas.... I think they need to be warned about the Australian Drop Bear..... 🤔 😅”
From Adelaide: four Barossa winery tastings, gourmet lunch, Tanunda donuts and coffee, plus chocolate and Maggie Beer’s farm shop.
“It is best to experience with friends. We were a group of six, and had the best time together. Unfortunately, the temperature that day was unseasonably hot. The air conditioning in the mini bus could not compete with the heat, which made for a very uncomfortable ride.”
Full-day Atherton Tablelands waterfall tour from Cairns with swims at Josephine and Millaa Millaa, plus Lake Eacham, lunch, and cultural stories.
“Great, loved the waterfalls. less time at Lake & more at waterfalls”
Relaxing 1.5-hour Mooloolaba canal cruise with lunch included. Stay in a private booth, enjoy onboard commentary, and pick your seafood.
“Fantastic crew, both Ollies super friendly & seafood lunch was fantastic. Would definitely recommend this canal cruise for anyone on holiday even locals”
A small-group full-day tour in Margaret River with farm animals, olive farm lunch, and boutique winery tastings with pickup included.
“The farm with alpacas and Emu's is in the itenerary because you get your scones and coffe served there. Chocolat tasting takes not even 5 minutes but the shop is nice. Stop at the coast is interesting because of the story about Grace. Read more”
4-hour Sydney whale-watching cruise with harbour sights, onboard breakfast or BBQ lunch, live naturalist commentary, and free return if no whales.
“Fantastic trip to see whales. We saw a lot of humpbacks. Very knowledgeable host who provided lots of good information. Very good breakfast as well”
