The 15 Best Food Experiences in Australia

Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch - The Neck and Bruny’s two-part shape

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

Travel from Hobart to Bruny Island by ferry and minivan with guides such as Jimmy, Dave, Andy and Rick. Taste oysters, warm bread, cheese, honey, fudge and chocolate, enjoy a local lunch, and climb Cape Bruny Lighthouse for wide ocean views.

“This full day experience was well done. Rick, our guide, is also a resident of Bruny Island and very knowledgeable about the area. We were picked up and dropped off near where we were staying. We were blessed with good weather and got to sample award winning local oysters, cheese, chocolate and honey. We also got a wonderful lunch at the Bruny Hotel. The lighthouse and other scenery were lovely. A great day was had by all. I recommend this tour.”

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Hobart: Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing & Lighthouse Day Tour

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. You’ll eat oysters and cheese on a beach, tour Cape Bruny Lighthouse, look for white wallabies, enjoy lunch at Hotel Bruny, and taste local honey, chocolate and fudge with guides such as Nigel, Andy, Rick and David.

“An all round excellent day. Very well organised excursion. A congenial guide- thank you David. Informative commentary made the activities come to life. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tastings ran like clockwork. Our guide and responsible driver and good humoured companion, Dave, made it a wonderful day out for the two of us. 20 out of 10.”

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

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. Visit the Sydney Fish Market, pause at the Hawkesbury River, and taste wines at three small Hunter Valley wineries with fresh dishes such as seafood, kangaroo, Wagyu, and chocolate.

“Excellent tour. Jimmy was driver and Chef and tour guide. The excursion was fun and yummy and the wine experience better than most. I highly recommend”

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Ultimate Swan Valley Food and Wine Day Trip from Perth

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

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

Travel from Perth into Western Australia’s oldest wine region for guided tastings at several wineries, local cheese, chocolate and liqueurs, a gourmet lunch with wine or beer, and a final beer tasting. Air-conditioned transport and central pickup are included, with guides such as Ron, Wes, Peter, and Steve.

“Wes was our host for the day. The tour was well organised, Wes gave us information as we travelled about what to expect of the day and of the history of the area we travelled through. Great value for money lovely wineries, lunch was more than we expected well worth booking.”

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Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour

5.Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour

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

Spend about three hours walking Melbourne’s CBD with a guide such as Andrew, Dave, Chev, or Rob. Taste two savory and three sweet treats, enjoy coffee or tea, learn city stories, and finish with a drink at Whitehart Bar. The group is capped at 10 people.

“Andrew with Walk Melbourne gave a great walking food tour of Melbourne’s CBD. Excellent knowledge of history and architecture of Melbourne and delicious selection of different food stops along the way. Highly recommend!”

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

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

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

Spend about nine hours sampling Margaret River wine, coffee, chocolate and olive-oil products with a guide such as Steve or Clarice. The tour includes hotel pickup, three wine tastings, a two-course lunch with wine, and a small group capped at 11 people. A brewery stop may finish the day at your own cost.

“This is a value packed tour with coffee, wine, wine, lunch, wine, chocolate, wine and beer. The tastings were great the food was great, the whole experience was great. Totally recommend having this experience.”

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Melbourne: 3-Hour Foodie Discovery Walking Tour

7.3-Hour Foodie Discovery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 313 reviews · 3 hours · from $91

Spend three hours with an English-speaking guide such as Chev, Andrew, Dave, or Rita, sampling coffee, two savoury dishes, sweets, and a final drink while exploring Melbourne’s arcades, lanes, street art, and CBD stories. The group is limited to 10 people.

“We enjoyed the tour for two things. The first were the food and drink selections. All were very good. The Banh Mi stood out tho. Second was our guide who was very knowledgeable about Melbourne and its history. Highly recommended !”

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Queen Victoria Market Ultimate Foodie Tour

8.Queen Victoria Market Ultimate Foodie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · from $78

Spend two hours tasting seasonal food at Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market with a small group of up to 10 people. Guides such as Hannah, Irene, Mandy, and Sonia share market history, introduce stallholders, explain produce, and finish with a fruit platter and market shopping bag.

“Irene was very informative and brought the group together, we enjoyed everything about the tour. Guide, stall holders, information, company, food and drink.”

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Adventure &Taste Atherton Tablelands Food & Wine Tour from Cairns

9.Adventure &Taste Atherton Tablelands Food & Wine Tour from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 277 reviews · from $182

Spend 10 hours tasting the Atherton Tablelands with hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, wine, spirits, and local produce included. Guides such as Chris, Brett, Bridget, and Tom add stories about farming, wildlife, and regional life. Expect little walking, a small group of up to 20, and a very full day.

“A fantastic way to experience the Atherton region and get to taste a huge range of the local produce, go to places that you may otherwise miss and meet local who are passionate about their products.”

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From Sydney: Hunter Valley Wine, Gin & Food Tastings Tour

10.Hunter Valley Wine, Gin & Food Tastings Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 221 reviews · 11h 30m · from $159

Travel from central Sydney to Hunter Valley for tastings at three boutique wineries and distilleries, with cheese, chocolate, and a one-course lunch with wine, beer, or cider. Guides such as Drew, Chris, and Colin add local stories and keep the long day moving.

“This was an amazing trip! Boutique wineries and amazing premium wines you can’t try (or buy) anywhere else. Everyone was so lovely, and the scenery was gorgeous. Loved getting to know our small group of people from all over. Collin, our guide, was so kind, knowledgeable and helpful. Would do again!”

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From Adelaide: Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour

11.Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 168 reviews · 8 hours · from $107

Spend eight hours touring the Barossa Valley from Adelaide or Glenelg, with hotel pickup, a guide, tastings at three or four wineries, Maggie Beer’s Farm, lunch, and possible chocolate factory stop. Guides such as Peter, Maddy, Deep, and Sandy are known for lively local commentary.

“Our guides Parry and Ahmad were fantastic and transport was amazing, it was like we were on a private tour. We had so much fun”

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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Food, Wine, Chocolate & Gin Tour

12.Yarra Valley Food, Wine, Chocolate & Gin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 159 reviews · 8 hours · from $91

Travel from Melbourne to the Yarra Valley with guides such as Rick, Bernie or Mel. Taste local fruit, wines at three estates, 12 chocolates and optional gin, with a take-home bottle for each full-paying adult. Lunch is extra, and the day suits adults who enjoy a busy, social schedule.

“We had an absolutely wonderful time on this tour! Everything was so well organized, and the highlight of our day was our guide, Ricky. He was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and absolutely hilarious he kept us laughing the whole time. We visited three different wineries, each with its own unique charm and amazing selections of wine. The tastings were generous and delicious, and we learned so much about the local winemaking process. Ricky made the experience even more memorable with his great energy and stories. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun, relaxed, and top-quality wine tasting experience!”

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Award Winning Full Day Wine and Food Experience

13.Award Winning Full Day Wine and Food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · from $161

Spend about 7.5 hours touring Hunter Valley boutique wineries with guides such as Julie, Bruce, Dave, and Ross. Tastings, lunch, bottled water, cheese, and chocolate samples are included, with pickup and drop-off from local accommodation. Expect small-batch wines, local spirits, wildlife sightings, and a small-group setting.

“Our driver, Bruce, was an awesome. We were taken to wineries where everyone was knowledgeable and really friendly. Great way to meet people and have fun. You get a lot of day for your money.”

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All Inclusive Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour

14.All Inclusive Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · from $142

Travel from Adelaide to the Barossa Valley by air-conditioned coach with a guide such as Phil, Athol, Peter, or Roger. Taste local wines, enjoy lunch at Lambert Estate, stop in Tanunda, visit Mengler Hill, and browse Maggie Beer souvenirs. Check the current route before booking, as stops can change.

“Excellent guides and wonderful day in the Barossa sampling wines and food, just the right pace, couldn't really fault anything. Always difficult travelling solo but it was fine and great guide”

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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Food & Wine Trip with 1 Wine Bottle

15.Yarra Valley Food & Wine Trip with 1 Wine Bottle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 94 reviews · 8 hours · from $98

From Melbourne’s Flinders Street, join Rick’s Tours Australia for an eight-hour Yarra Valley day trip led by guides such as Rick, Bernie, Mel, or Melanie. Taste local fruit, three wineries, 12 chocolates, and optional spirits, with lunch extra and a wine bottle included.

“Excellent day trip to the Yarra Valley from Melbourne. Rick was our tour guide and very knowledgeable, giving us history of Melbourne and the areas we passed through on the way to the valley as well as info about the vineyards we were visiting. The cellar doors themselves were all great, some a bit more rushed than others but all offering a good selection from the cellar. Bottle to take home a bonus too. Although extra the lunch we had was delicious too so I recommend treating yourself to that too!”

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