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The 15 Food & Drink Experiences in Australia That Earn Their Price

24 tours  ·  from $29 a head

The 15 best food & drink experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc - Yering Farm Wines and the first taste of cider
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Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc

1.Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,552 reviews · from $93Our pick

Spend about 8.5 hours in the Yarra Valley with Teepee Tours, guided by hosts such as Callum, Matt, Andrew, or Peter. Taste wine, cider, gin, beer, and chocolate, then choose lunch at St Huberts or Domaine Chandon. The relaxed group format can adjust stops to suit the people on board.

“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.”

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Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch - The Neck and Truganini Lookout
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Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch

2.Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,989 reviews · from $190

Spend about 10 hours exploring Bruny Island from Hobart with ferry tickets, food tastings, lunch and a guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse climb included. Guides such as Jimmy, Dave, David and Andy are known for lively local stories. Expect a full day with plenty of minivan travel, short walks, coastal views and generous tastings.

“Absolutely stunning views, great cuisine and overall lovely experience. David did a fantastic job guiding us with funny jokes and useful information about surroundings. Would do again, highly recommended.”

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Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option - Yering Station starts the wine day
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Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option

3.Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,819 reviews · from $139

Travel from Melbourne to the Yarra Valley with guides such as Sean, Posi, Stefan, or Danny. Visit three or four wineries, enjoy a two-course lunch and wine, then choose Four Pillars gin or Watts River beer on eligible dates. The day ends with chocolate and ice cream. Small groups are limited to 20 people.

“Loved our guide. Stephan was fun, engaging, informative. On time. Loved the experience. Stephan was really really great.”

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Barossa Premium Wine Tasting Tour & lunch Departs 7 days a week - Whispering Wall: a quick start with a clever sound trick
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Barossa Premium Wine Tasting Tour & lunch Departs 7 days a week

4.Barossa Premium Wine Tasting Tour & lunch Departs 7 days a week

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,475 reviews · from $128

Travel from Adelaide to the Barossa Valley with hotel pickup, three family-run winery visits, guided tastings, and a regional platter lunch. You’ll also stop at Whispering Wall, Tanunda, Mengler Hill, and the Avenue of Palms. Guides such as JR, Russell, Aaron, Baden, Peter, and Vin are known for lively commentary and local insight.

“The Barossa Experience tour is a fantastic way to spend the day. We visited lovely wineries, had a perfect lunch at Murray Street and then were lucky enough to add activities to suit our three generation family group. Our guide Vin, was friendly, knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble. He made sure that we had a great time.”

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Adelaide: Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch - From Adelaide to the Whispering Wall
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Adelaide: Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch

5.Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,452 reviews · 8 hours · from $126

Spend eight hours touring the Barossa in a 20-seat coaster with an entertaining English-speaking guide. Taste wines at Kies, Turkey Flat, and Rosenvale, enjoy a regional platter lunch, stroll Tanunda, and stop at the Whispering Wall, Menglers Hill, and Seppeltsfield’s Date Palms.

“Fantastic day - Thomas/Tom was a fun guy to have as a guide, his Dad jokes were unique :-)”

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Hobart: Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing & Lighthouse Day Tour - A beach morning tea worth waking up for
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Hobart: Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing & Lighthouse Day Tour

6.Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing & Lighthouse Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 960 reviews · 10 hours · from $198

Spend 10 hours exploring Bruny Island with Bruny Island Safaris. Expect beachside oysters and cheese, lunch at Hotel Bruny, honey and chocolate tastings, The Neck lookout, rainforest scenery and an exclusive Cape Bruny Lighthouse tour. Guides including Nigel, Dave, Andy and Rick are known for local stories and easygoing care.

“Pick, our guide was amazing. we had the most memorable day on this tour. cmwe would recommend this tour to everyone looking to visit Bruny Island. You will not be disappointed.”

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From Adelaide: Barossa to Hahndorf Wine Tasting and Lunch - Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop starts the food trail
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From Adelaide: Barossa to Hahndorf Wine Tasting and Lunch

7.Barossa to Hahndorf Wine Tasting and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 877 reviews · 8 hours · from $114

Spend eight hours touring the Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills with an English-speaking guide such as Deep, Peter, Geoff, or Waz. Visit Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, Chateau Tanunda, Kies Family Wines, and Hahndorf. Wine tastings, lunch, and Adelaide CBD or Glenelg pickup are included, with free time for shopping and coffee.

“Did this day trip with my Mum & Dad; what a great day out! Peter our guide/driver was a hoot and gave us so much local knowledge. We had thought of driving ourselves but so pleased we didn't; learnt so much! The wines we tried were delicious, lunch was really lovely. Couldn't fault anything. Small group size, comfortable van, fun being with other travellers. I am not a fan of tours but this was super relaxed; highly recommend!”

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Bruny Island Traveller - Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart - The Neck Lookout and Bruny’s signature view
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Bruny Island Traveller – Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart

8.Bruny Island Traveller – Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 786 reviews · from $197

Spend about 9 hours and 45 minutes exploring Bruny Island by ferry and air-conditioned minibus. Your guide leads you to cheese, beer, wine, oysters, lunch, honey and chocolate, with views at The Neck and time for short walks. Guides including Alan, Claire, Daniel, Dave and Paul are known for lively local commentary.

“You get to enjoy the local food and history of the area. Amazing driver with knowledge of the area. You get plenty of time to enjoy the food and take photos.”

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Chef-Led Hunter Valley Gourmet Food and Wine Day Tour from Sydney - The Hawkesbury River break after the city
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Chef-Led Hunter Valley Gourmet Food and Wine Day Tour from Sydney

9.Chef-Led Hunter Valley Gourmet Food and Wine Day Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 728 reviews · from $198

Join chef and guide Jimmy for an 11 to 12-hour food-and-wine day from Sydney. Start at the Sydney Fish Market, stop by the Hawkesbury River, then visit three boutique Hunter Valley wineries. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, tastings, transport, and fresh wine pairings are included. Hotel pickup is available from selected Sydney locations.

“This tour was everything you want; food, wine, site seeing, informative & social! Just can’t be more effusive if my praise for Jimmy and the entire experience.”

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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer, & Choc Tour - Meeting at Spring Street and setting off
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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer, & Choc Tour

10.Yarra Valley Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer, & Choc Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 719 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Spend eight hours exploring the Yarra Valley from Melbourne with TeePee Tours. Taste wine at Yering Farm and Tokar Estate, then choose gin, beer, more wine, chocolate, or a non-alcoholic option. Guides such as Matt, Callum, Aydin, Andrew, and Todd keep the day social, flexible, and easygoing.

“Fantastic day out. Our guide Andrew was easy going and lots of fun. Gave the group plenty of options to work with everyone’s interest. Great wine, food and chocolate was a fun way to end the day. Highly recommend.”

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Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney - The wildlife stop: koalas, kangaroos, and more
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Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

11.Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 652 reviews · from $89

Join Kangarrific Tours for a 10-hour Hunter Valley outing from Sydney, led by guides such as Sam. Travel in a small luxury minibus to a wildlife park, two boutique wineries, and a cheese, olive oil, and chocolate stop. Wildlife admission, tastings, and lunch cost extra, so budget beyond the advertised fare.

“Amazing trip to the Hunter Valley along with an excellent side trip to the Australian Reptile Park - the park was amazing and we managed to get close to a number of the Koalas and Kangaroos. The trip to hunter valley included two wine tastings and one cheese and chocolate tasting - all amazing. Our guide, Sam, was super knowledgeable and took good care of us - he even dropped us to the hotel on the way back, which was very kind of him.”

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Ultimate Swan Valley Food and Wine Day Trip from Perth - Cheese, crackers, and the first taste of Swan Valley produce
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Ultimate Swan Valley Food and Wine Day Trip from Perth

12.Ultimate Swan Valley Food and Wine Day Trip from Perth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 650 reviews · from $121

Leave Perth in an air-conditioned minivan for a 6 to 7 hour Swan Valley food and wine tour. Expect winery tastings, cheese, chocolate, liqueurs, gourmet lunch, and a brewery stop. Guides such as Wes, Ron, Peter, and Steve are known for adding local stories and good humor, though venues may change.

“It was well planned and timed. The transport was cooled and comfortable and brought us to a selection of very nice wineries. The lunch was delicious. Was a lovely day.”

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Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast - Four tasting venues, with more than standard table wine
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Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast

13.Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 465 reviews · from $136

Spend about eight hours exploring Mt Tamborine with The Vino Bus. Your guide, perhaps Ari, Boris, Barry, or Harry, handles the driving while you visit four tasting venues, sample wines and liqueurs, enjoy a two-course winery lunch, and stop for mountain views. Pickup, snacks, water, and transport are included.

“Bit of a drive to the first winery, but once there we enjoyed an excellent selection of unique types of wine to taste (including honey wine and various tawny’s along with more classic red and whites). The lunch stop was excellent and my Read more”

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Adelaide: Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour - Leaving Victoria Square through the Adelaide Hills
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Adelaide: Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour

14.Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 417 reviews · 5h 30m · from $63

Join a small group of up to 20 people for a 330-minute afternoon through the Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale. Taste wines at Haselgrove and Chapel Hill, pause at the d’Arenberg Cube, then stroll Glenelg. Guides such as Craig, Bruce, Jordan, and Peter add local stories along the way.

“This is one of The best wine tours I have been on Very professional tastings , Bruce was A brilliant driver/guide . .”

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Margaret River Small-Group Full-Day Wine & Food Tour - McHenry Hohnen Vintners and small-batch wine
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Margaret River Small-Group Full-Day Wine & Food Tour

15.Margaret River Small-Group Full-Day Wine & Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $125

Join Harvest Tours for a nine-hour Margaret River outing with pickup, a maximum of 11 people, and guides such as Steve, Clarice, Rusty, or Corrie. Expect coffee, three wine stops, a two-course winery lunch, chocolate, olive oil skincare, and a seasonal brewery visit. Tastings and lunch are included, but the final ale costs extra.

“Trip was great, tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Lovely day had by all, would definitely book again.”

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