Australia · DINING EXPERIENCES
The good dining experiences run small groups and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review the Spirit of Melbourne dinner cruise, with Yarra River views, a four-course meal, open drinks, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Menu was good and courses were spread out during the cruise.. Good ambiance on the boat. Yarra River near Melbourne at night was good to see.”
Review of Sydney’s sunset dinner cruise from Darling Harbour, with harbor views, three-course dining, live music, seating tips, and honest value advice.
“Everything about this experience was top quality and positive. Managing lots of people quickly onto the boat, to their tables, excellent service from very positive crew, the food was really excellent, tasty and well cooked, served gradually. 95 minutes with a full cruise out of the harbour and back to Darling Harbour. The boat was clean and well presented, happy crew, table service attentive, drinks very good value. Highly recommend this experience and Captain Cook Cruises”
Review the Pinnacles sunset dinner and stargazing tour from Perth, with sandboarding, barbecue, telescopes, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“Fabulous day/night out, enjoying a delicious BBQ dinner and stargazing. Driver/couriers could not do enough. Well worth the visit when staying in Perth.”
Review of Sail Darwin’s 3-hour sunset cruise with flowing sparkling wine, seven-course tapas, sunset views, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“A glass of bubbles in our hand within 5 minutes of getting on board and they never stopped coming. The food was lovely and plentiful. And then the beautiful coastline, water and the stunning sunset. Thank you to the crew who were friendly and accommodating. Well worth it!”
Review the Gold Coast Australian Outback Spectacular, with a 3-course dinner, horses, acrobats, comedy, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“everything about the outback dinner and show was brilliant from the awesome lighting down to the 3 course dinner service. it is a well organised event that you should experience.”
Review of Sydney’s MV Sydney 2000 dinner cruise, with menu choices, harbour views, timing, prices, live music, and practical booking tips.
“Hey I just want to say this experience was amazing thank you so much to every crew member that went above and beyond to make this so special! Will highly recommend thank you so much xx”
Review the Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise, with sunset harbour views, Territory buffet dining, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“Didn't get to eat late and didn't get to finish my first plate and returned to find out they packed up the food.”
See the Pinnacles at sunset, dine under the stars, and explore Western Australia’s coast on a well-planned day trip from Perth.
“it was a long journey but the guide was very informative and a really good driver. my seat was uncomfortable as the seat belt clip was digging into me hip, otherwise is was a super trip”
Review of Sydney’s two-hour Starlight Dinner Cruise, with harbour views, four-course dining, tips on seats, boarding, value, and timing.
“Took a lovely dinner cruise around the Sydney Harbor. So nice that all reservations already had a table assigned so embarkment was so easy. Food was three courses and also surprisingly good for the type of trip we were on. It would hRead more”
Review of Emu Run’s Uluru day trip from Alice Springs, with cultural walks, sunset BBQ, sparkling wine, comfort stops, and practical advice.
“Yad, Tilo, and Miguel were phenomenal tour guides, who assembled a barbeque that catered for vegans, vegetarians, and muslims; which was also very tasty and healthy. The tour was very well organised, and time management was impecable. The sunset that was cast over Ayers Rock was absolutely breathtaking. This was by far one of the best tours I've been on to date. A huge thank you to the Emu Tours Team. Leverne Cummins.”
Review of Cape Adieu’s Darwin sunset dinner cruise, with four-course Top End food, harbour views, sailing, costs, tips, and booking advice.
“Ask if you want to be seated with other guests or you will get a solo table. Food awesome, drinks reasonable”
Review the Longreach sunset cruise, Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show, price, food, entertainment, value, tips, and booking advice.
“Very enjoyable afternoon and night. Dinner and show exception. Staff very friendly and the meals were cooked to perfection”
Review of the Uluru day trip from Alice Springs, with guided walks, Aboriginal culture, sunset sparkling wine, BBQ dinner, and practical tips.
“The bus ride is quite long, you spend around 10 hours to and fro Alice springs- it s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, its definitely worth it and driver makes a his best to make the trip comfortable”
Review the Cairns Catamaran Harbour and Dinner Cruise, with food, sunset views, pricing, tips, weather notes, and who should book.
“Lovely evening. Beautiful weather. Lots of nice food, great service. Highly recommend. Possible slight improvement may be to leave before sunset so we can see before it's dark.”
Skyfeast at Sydney Tower pairs a 360-degree revolving view with an all-you-can-eat buffet, one drink, and a memorable Sydney setting.
“Booking is easily done on line. Nice location and easily accessible by public transport. Reception was conducted by nice staff. Food was nicely prepared and seafood were all fresh and plenty to choose from. Oysters and big prawns were all scrumptious and juicy. Seating was excellent with the spectacular view of Sydney.”
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