12 BBQ Cruises in Australia to Build a Day Around

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

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

Spend about 9.5 hours with Lumineer Adventure Tours travelling from Perth to Lancelin and the Pinnacles Desert. Sandboard white dunes, stop along the Indian Ocean, eat a BBQ with wine, then view the moon, planets, star clusters, and nebulas with guides such as Sam, Adrian, Emma, and Hadrian.

“Leighton and Adrian were fantastic. Pick up was simple, they provided commentary on our drive and showed us flora, fauna, planets, stars and nebulas. The trip started during the day so we could see the national parks clearly. We had an hour to walk around the Pinnicles before the delicious bbq and stargazing. Both were professional, friendly and entertaining. The best value for money especially when visiting for a short amount of time.”

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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 English-speaking guide, visiting Erldunda, the Cultural Centre, Mala sites, Mutitjulu Waterhole, and Mount Connor Lookout. Guides such as Yad, Miguel, Matt, and Charlie bring stories to the long coach ride, ending with a BBQ and sparkling wine at sunset.

“Great day trip! Long day but worth it. Gary and Yad were great - provided a lot of cultural and area knowledge. Also very well organized and well timed. We never felt rushed and stayed right on schedule. Food at the bbq was great - champagne, salad, steak and sides. Sunset was well worth it.”

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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 with an accredited guide, stopping at Erldunda, the Cultural Centre, the Mala Walk, and Mutitjulu Waterhole. Guides such as Gary and Yad add useful local context before sunset, sparkling wine, and an Australian barbecue.

“Yes, it's a long day but absolutely worth it. We left Alice Springs at 7am and arrived at Ayers Rock by 12.30pm with a couple of decent toilet breaks and a chance for a coffee etc. along the way. Look out for Mt Connor along the way. Gary our bus driver was excellent throughout. We had a 40 minute break at the resort for lunch. The walks around the base of Uluru are easy and informative about Aboriginal culture and their stories. Cultural centre was disappointing - the videos are dated and one just kept pausing. A great bbq - lots of salad, pasta, sausage and steak with drinks of…”

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

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

Travel from Ayers Rock Resort to a sunset viewing area, sip sparkling wine, then dine near Uluru inside Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Guides such as Rachel, Kevin, Karen, and Odin have led engaging evenings, with barbecue fare, drinks, and a star talk when weather allows.

“Can highly recommend this trip. Uluru at sunset was spectacular. Lovely company for a bbq under the stars later. Enjoyed by 2 generations equally.”

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5.Uluru Tour and Sunset BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 320 reviews · 7 hours · from $230

Travel from Yulara in an air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide such as Yad, whose stories bring Uluru’s Anangu traditions to life. Visit the Cultural Centre, take the Mala Walk and Mutitjulu Waterhole walk, then enjoy a barbecue, drinks, and sunset views.

“a fantastic experience. everything was well run and organised. I would recommend it to everyone.”

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6.Full-Day Whitsunday Tour: Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · from $161Top rated

Spend eight hours with Whitehaven Xpress visiting Hill Inlet, North and South Whitehaven Beach, and a beachside BBQ. Captains Dan and Shane run this family business, with guides, stinger suits, transfers, lookout walks, and time to swim, rest, and explore.

“It was a great experience, but it's a pity that I forgot to bring my swimsuit. The captain was very experienced and even spoke some simple Chinese. He took good care of everyone. The barbeque is grilled on the spot, and there are no pre-cRead more”

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7.Whitehaven Beach BBQ & Hill Inlet Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 126 reviews · 8 hours · from $159

Cruise from Airlie Beach aboard a smaller Whitehaven Xpress vessel with Captain Dan and crew, then spend about five hours at Whitehaven’s North and South Beaches. Enjoy a steak-to-order BBQ, Hill Inlet Lookout, shaded seating, beach time, and stinger suits in summer.

“Got bitten by lots of sand flies around the picnic area but other than that excellent guides,captain was great giving local information,food was excellent,views of the beaches and area”

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8.From Ayers Rock Resort: Uluru Sunset Barbecue Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 79 reviews · from $107Best value

Leave Ayers Rock Resort 90 minutes before sunset for Uluru’s sunset viewing area. Your English-speaking guide prepares a casual Outback barbecue as the rock shifts colour, with sparkling wine served before your air-conditioned transfer back. Guide Yad has earned special praise for his friendly approach.

“We don't recommend it; we barely had time to eat. We sat there for 30 minutes. We couldn't get more food due to time constraints. It was all very stressful for the price we paid.”

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9.Top End Helicopter Ride & BBQ Cruise Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $421

Travel from Darwin or meet in Bynoe for a Top End day of big contrasts: a scenic helicopter flight, Finniss River airboat ride, BBQ brunch on a pontoon, and a close crocodile encounter with Matt Wright’s rescue animals. Guides including Josh and Jack add local detail along the way.

“Could not recommend this more highly. Such a unique and amazing experience. Josh and Jack were such attentive and lovely hosts. We will be going back to do an overnight camp next time.”

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10.Glow Worms, Sunset, Star Gazing & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 26 reviews · from $131

Travel from Brisbane to Tamborine Mountain for a glow worm cave visit, sunset lookout, BBQ dinner and guided stargazing. Your guide uses an advanced telescope to show the Moon, planets and stars, and helps you take a Milky Way photo with your phone. Pickup and wine are included.

“Michael was a great guide. He was very polite, nice, accomodating and knowledgeable. I was impressed with his ability to tell me about the different celestial bodies in the sky and how much he knew about stars and our universe. Overall it was a great experience.”

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11.Adelaide 2-Hour BBQ Boat Hire for 7-10 People

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $466

Take a private two-hour BBQ Buoy cruise from Pinky Flat on Adelaide’s Torrens River. You steer the boat, grill your own food, play music through Bluetooth speakers, and bring up to 10 people. Ethan may assist on the day, while food and drinks can be brought or purchased.

“Jazz kept in touch with me. Ethan assisted on the day. Great morning with friends - cheese / meat platter and good wines with music as we moved up and down the river. Enjoyed by all.”

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12.Adelaide 2-Hour BBQ Boat Hire for 3-6 People

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $466

Take a two-hour private BBQ Buoy along Adelaide’s Torrens River for up to six people. You steer, choose where to pause, and cook onboard. The boat includes a grill, esky with ice, plates, cutlery, cups, Bluetooth speakers, and life jackets. Food is extra, and drinks must be bought from the host.

“This was such fun! We had six family members on board, four from OS, and we loved our experience! Gently cruising along the Torrens with magnificent views of Adelaide from a different perspective. The providers were friendly and safety conscious. We ordered drinks to Read more”

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