The 4 BBQ Cruises in Australia That Earn Their Price

1.Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,555 reviews · 9h 30m · from $176Our pick

Join Lumineer Adventure Tours for a 570-minute outing from Perth CBD to Lancelin and the Pinnacles Desert. Sandboard white dunes, visit Indian Ocean viewpoints, eat a BBQ with Aussie wine, then study the moon, planets and star clusters through telescopes. Guides including Sam, Adrian, Gavin and Emma add live commentary and phone-photography tips.

“The tour brings me to the places I want to go, and with good transportation arrangement . The guide are very nice, care the participants a lot and share a lot on the sky and the stars. It is an unforgettable to eat inside the desert at night !”

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2.Day Trip to Uluru with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 761 reviews · 1 day · from $254

Travel from Alice Springs to Uluru with an experienced English-speaking guide, stopping at Erldunda, the Cultural Centre, Mala sites, and Mutitjulu Waterhole. Yad, Matt, Miguel, and other Emu Run guides may lead different parts of the day. Finish with a BBQ, sparkling wine, and sunset views before the long ride home.

“Yad, the guide was great as were the drivers; we spent just the right amount of time at each stop but we could have used a bit more time for lunch; the steak BBQ at the end of day around sunset was great and there was plenty of food, wine, beer, and sparkling wine; we arrived around midnight in Alice so it's a very long day”

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3.Ayers Rock Day Trip from Alice Springs Including BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 639 reviews · from $262

Travel from Alice Springs to Uluru by air-conditioned coach with guides such as Gary and Yad, stopping at Erldunda and the Cultural Centre before guided Mala and Mutitjulu walks. Watch sunset with sparkling wine, then enjoy an Australian BBQ. It is an 18-hour day, with about 10 hours on the road.

“Long day from Alice Springs but worth every minute! Loved the whole day. Guides and driver were first class. Shout out to Yad and Gary”

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4.Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunset + Outback Barbecue Dinner & Star Talk

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 426 reviews · from $225

From Ayers Rock Resort, you’ll watch sunset over Uluru with sparkling wine and snacks, then dine near the rock on sausages, meats, salads, bread, and drinks. An expert star guide points out the Southern Cross and planets, weather permitting. Guides such as Rachel, Kevin, Karen, and Odin have earned praise for their friendly, engaging talks.

“Lovely experience overall. Sunset Viewing was dramatic and the bubbly made it toast worthy. Dinner under the stars will be a cherished memory.”

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