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15 Dining Experiences in Australia Worth Booking

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Good dining experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River - Australian Mains and Mixed Food Results
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Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

1.Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,470 reviews · from $139Our pick

Spend about three hours aboard a fully enclosed boat on Melbourne’s Yarra River. You’ll enjoy four courses, Australian wine, beer, bubbly, spirits, dessert, cheese, and port while passing Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Rod Laver Arena, and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Boats may vary by sailing.

“excellent experience! very very atentive staff! me and my wife enjoyed evey moment! good food and appropiate drinks. 5 stars… clear!”

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Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour - The Sydney Harbour route in early evening
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Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

2.Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,122 reviews · from $89

Board Captain Cook Cruises’ Sydney 2000 at King Street Wharf for an early-evening cruise past the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. You’ll enjoy a three-course à la carte dinner, with a four-course premium upgrade, optional confirmed window seating, and live music on weekends.

“Dinner was average at best. Fish was dry. The waitress did not come back to check how it was. I had to get her attention to ask for butter and told her the fish was terribly dry. She brought cold butter, but no other resolution was offered.”

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Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour - Arriving at the Pinnacles before sunset
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Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour

3.Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,034 reviews · from $178Top rated

Spend about 9.5 hours traveling from Perth to Lancelin, Nilgen or Hangover Bay, and the Pinnacles Desert. Sandboard, eat a barbecue dinner with wine, then use telescopes and astro-binoculars to see planets and deep space. Guides such as Neil, Sam, Leighton, and Gavin add local and astronomy insight.

“Definitely worth the money for all the stops, sights and activities presented to us. Staff were extremely knowledgeable and informative.”

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Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine - The first minutes bring sparkling wine
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Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine

4.Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 980 reviews · from $132

Meet Sail Darwin at Stokes Hill Wharf for a prompt 5pm departure aboard a catamaran limited to 36 people. Sip unlimited sparkling wine, enjoy food served throughout the three-hour cruise, and watch the sun set over Darwin Harbour. BYO drinks are welcome and can be chilled onboard.

“Great relaxed time on the boat, everyone was very friendly, plenty of champagne and food.really recommend this experience.”

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Gold Coast: Australian Outback Spectacular Dinner & Show - Arriving at the venue near the Gold Coast
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Gold Coast: Australian Outback Spectacular Dinner & Show

5.Australian Outback Spectacular Dinner & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 974 reviews · 2 hours · from $84

Spend two hours at Australian Outback Spectacular near the Gold Coast, following two farmers through hardship and hope. Your ticket includes a three-course dinner, beer, wine or soft drinks, bush billy tea, a stockman’s hat, and parking. Expect horses, acrobats, special effects, comedy, and live music.

“Excellent and a different experience of its kind. A must see”

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Sydney: Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3, 4 or 6-Course Menu - Choosing between the three, four, and six-course menus
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Sydney: Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3, 4 or 6-Course Menu

6.Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3, 4 or 6-Course Menu

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 925 reviews · 105 minutes - 3 hours · from $88

Board Captain Cook Cruises’ MV Sydney 2000 for a 105-minute to 3-hour evening on Sydney Harbour. Choose a three, four, or six-course dinner, add Penfolds wine pairings, and watch the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, sunset, or city lights slide past. Weekend sailings include live music.

“well organised. food first rate. had an excellent time.”

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Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise - Boarding at Stokes Hill Wharf
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Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise

7.Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 820 reviews · from $111

Sail Darwin Harbour for about two hours aboard the three-level Charles Darwin catamaran. You’ll pass Cullen Bay and Fannie Bay, watch the Top End sunset, and enjoy a Territory-style buffet in air-conditioned comfort or on the sundeck. Commentary covers Darwin history and cyclone stories.

“Great service, great food, great views. When booking, it would be good to have the option of sitting inside or outside. We were allocated an inside table but were relieved that an outside table was available.”

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Sydney Harbour Starlight Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour - Sydney Harbour Bridge from the water
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Sydney Harbour Starlight Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

8.Sydney Harbour Starlight Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 774 reviews · from $111

Spend about two hours aboard Captain Cook Cruises, watching the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge light up while you enjoy a four-course dinner. You depart from King Street Wharf at 7 pm, with possible Circular Quay boarding, upper-deck access, optional window seating, and weekend live music.

“Food was really bad. We had different dishes each one was really bad. Entertainment was ok and of course so were the views.”

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From Alice Springs: Day Trip to Uluru with BBQ Dinner - The five-hour road to the Red Centre
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From Alice Springs: Day Trip to Uluru with BBQ Dinner

9.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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Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise - Darwin’s sunset from the water
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Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise

10.Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 750 reviews · from $121

Board the traditional two-masted ketch Cape Adieu at Stokes Hill Wharf for a 2.5-hour Darwin Harbour cruise. Enjoy a fresh four-course dinner prepared onboard, hear commentary from the crew, watch the sunset, and buy drinks from the licensed bar. Grace and Captain Munro help give the outing its personal feel.

“3 hour cruise on Darwin harbour. We really enjoyed it. The staff were so friendly and their service exceptional. We were treated to a delicious 3 course meal which was served up in a timely manner. The scenery around the harbour looked great. Warm air breeze was so inviting. The whole experience was so much better than we could ever imagine it would be. We highly recommend this cruise. Unforgettable experience.”

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Drover's Sunset Cruise includes Smithy's Outback Dinner and Show - Sunset Bend and the last light
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Drover’s Sunset Cruise includes Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show

11.Drover’s Sunset Cruise includes Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 665 reviews · from $121

Spend about 4.5 hours on the Thompson River aboard the Longreach Explorer, with sunset views, wildlife and Indigenous heritage stories, shared savoury snacks, and a licensed bar. Then enjoy a two-course camp-oven dinner and live entertainment at Smithy’s Outback Dinner & Show.

“great service, friendly staff boat trip was great the food was yum. entrainment was fun. good to be pick up and dropped off. all round great night cheers”

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Ayers Rock Day Trip from Alice Springs Including BBQ Dinner - The five-hour road to Erldunda and beyond
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Ayers Rock Day Trip from Alice Springs Including BBQ Dinner

12.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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From Perth: Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner - The northbound drive from Perth
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From Perth: Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner

13.Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 554 reviews · from $122

Travel north from Perth by air-conditioned mini-coach with an English-speaking guide such as Erin, Casper, or Monty. Stop at Lancelin and Nilgen, watch sunset among the Pinnacles, then enjoy a picnic dinner, wine, Aboriginal Dreamtime stories, and telescope stargazing at Nambung National Park.

“It was a amazing day, the food, and our guide too. I just wanna suggest that maybe in the next tours, the kangaroo point should be included because we made 2 stops with more than 10 minutes and have nothing too much to do or see. In general, I loved the tour, the bus is a little bit small for 17 persons but it is ok, I recommended the Autopia ☺️🏜.”

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Cairns Catamaran Harbour and Dinner Cruise - The Spirit of Cairns and the first views
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Cairns Catamaran Harbour and Dinner Cruise

14.Cairns Catamaran Harbour and Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 547 reviews · from $99

Sail from Marlin Marina aboard the Spirit of Cairns for a calm 2.5-hour evening cruise through Cairns Harbour and Trinity Inlet. Enjoy a welcome drink, a buffet of seafood and local produce, sunset and city-light views, air-conditioned seating, and live entertainment.

“Thoroughly enjoyed our night, great food, wine and entertainment. 5 stars to the crew, would go again”

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Skyfeast Dining Experience at Sydney Tower - What you can expect from the buffet
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Skyfeast Dining Experience at Sydney Tower

15.Skyfeast Dining Experience at Sydney Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 538 reviews · from $78

Dine at Skyfeast on Level 4 of Sydney Tower, high above central Sydney. Your buffet lunch or dinner includes a slow 360-degree rotation, views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, and the Blue Mountains, plus one adult drink except with early lunch.

“The view is exceptional but I would go for a drink. The buffet was worn and lots of the dishes needed to be refreshed”

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