The 7 Best Food Experiences in Australia

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · from $92Best value

Spend three hours walking central Melbourne with a guide and a group of up to 10. Taste coffee or tea, two savory dishes, three sweets, and a drink at a laneway bar while exploring Bourke Street, Royal Arcade, Degraves Street, Collins Street, The Block Arcade, and Hardware Lane. Guides include Andrew, Dave, Chev, and Rob.

“This is a wonderful tour in Melbourne. In addition to the interesting stories, which tell of the rich history of this city, we were taken to exceptional small restaurants which we would not likely have found ourselves. We experienced amazing “ARead more”

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6.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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7.Hobart Half Day Wine and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $128

Start in Hobart at 9:45 am and cross the Tasman Bridge to the Coal Valley wine region. Visit at least four cellar doors, with possible stops at Pooley Wines, Frogmore Creek, Nocton Vineyard, Riversdale Estate, or Everyman & His Dog. Guides such as Andy, Dale, and Dave add local context, while tastings include wine, cheese, and chocolate.

“The mini van was perfect for the 6 people who were in our tour. We headed into the country, and our guide did a great job of explaining the wine region. We stopped at 4 wineries and each one had unique characteristics. Frogmore creek wiRead more”

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