Top Melbourne Dining Experiences

Spend an evening on the Yarra River during this Melbourne dinner cruise. As you admire the twinkling city lights reflecting on the water, enjoy a 4-course gourmet meal inclusive of beverages. This fine dining experience includes beer, wine, and spirits, as well as coffee, tea, dessert, port, and a cheese plate. Cruise past attractions like Federation Square and the Royal Botanic Gardens while soaking up the elegant and relaxing atmosphere of the boat.

Discover Australia’s wildlife and wines on a full-day tour to Healesville Sanctuary and the Yarra Valley. Depart Melbourne and head to Healesville Sanctuary where you get close views of native animals such as kangaroos, koalas, and emus. Continue your scenic drive to the Yarra Valley and arrive at a vineyard for lunch accompanied by a glass of wine. Afterward, tour the winery before moving on to De Bortoli Winery for a wine and cheese tasting.

Enjoy an authentic taste of the Yarra Valley on this full-day ecotour from Melbourne. Visit local farmers, family-run wineries, and artisan producers as you travel through the patchwork of vineyards and farmlands. Stop along the way to indulge in wine tasting at De Bortoli winery; sample scrumptious handmade chocolates at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie; and enjoy a delicious lunch at Rochford Winery. That’s not all: other stops include Yarra Valley Dairy and Yering Station.

A hot air balloon ride over Melbourne offers unprecedented views of the city’s attractions. This early morning flight, which departs at dawn and includes a complimentary champagne breakfast, elevates an already special experience to an unforgettable one. The perfect way to see the city for travelers looking for something unique and luxurious.

Enjoy a romantic flight above the clouds on this hot air balloon trip over the scenic Yarra Valley. Drift over the rolling hills and valleys of the Yarra and snap memorable photos of the region’s sprawling wineries as the sun rises over the horizon. Afterward, toast to your morning adventure with a complimentary champagne breakfast at a classy local country club.

Get a real taste of Melbourne on this 2-hour walking tour of the famous Queen Victoria Market, which dates back to the 19th-century. With a small group of no more than 12 people per guide, you’ll enjoy a personalised experience with your local guide, as you browse the myriad stalls and mingle with the locals. Enjoy tastings of delicious seasonal delicacies (included). Tasting will depend on what is fresh on the day, but typically include Coffin Bay Oysters, grilled peppered kangaroo, pickled octopus, local goats’ milk cheese, fresh dolmades and Victorian olives. Your tour ends with a famous hot jam doughnut from the iconic American Doughnut Kitchen.

Treat yourself to a delightful day on the Mornington Peninsula on this full-day tour from Melbourne. Unwind with a relaxing, mineral-rich soak in the waters of Peninsula Hot Springs, and sample regional flavor with a delicious local lunch and wine tasting. Stop at a local strawberry farm or winery, depending on the season, and ride the Arthur's Seat Eagle gondola for panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay.

Treat yourself to a full-day tour of the Yarra Valley from Melbourne. Taste premium wines and food while visiting a variety of small and large wineries with your expert guide. Enjoy wine tastings, an à la carte lunch at a vineyard, and a cheese tasting with your wine at De Bortoli Winery. Hear about the history of the fertile Yarra Valley and its wineries, which have a well-deserved reputation for great chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines.

Melbourne is Australia’s culinary capital, but to discover the city’s foodie hotspots, you need a local guide. On this food walking tour, explore Melbourne’s atmospheric laneways and arcades; visit the city’s coolest bars, cafés, and street food stalls; and sample everything from Chinese dumplings to sweet pastries. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people for an authentic local experience.

Experience the delights of Victoria’s wine country on this Yarra Valley wine tour from Melbourne. With an informative wine guide, you’ll visit four popular wineries: Balgownie Estate, Steels Gate Winery, Greenstone Vineyards, and Yering Farm. Enjoy plenty of tastings as well as a winery lunch while you learn about winemaking in Australian and admire the picturesque landscapes.

Explore the flavors of the Yarra Valley on this guided winery and food day tour Starting from Melbourne, your culinary adventure includes visits to several hand-picked wineries, a seasonal 2-course lunch at a beautiful cellar door, and a trip to a local chocolaterie & ice creamery. You’ll end the day with a trip to a craft brewery, before settling in for the scenic drive back to the city.

Sip your choice of drinks on a "hidden" bar walking tour in Melbourne. Stroll with your guide to four locations for cocktails, Australian wine and beer, stopping into a classic pub, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar tucked into the laneway, a wine bar with options from the nearby Yarra Valley, and a fourth bar that will be selected by your guide depending on your group’s interests. You'll learn about Melbourne's bar scene and local history, and get tips for additional places to visit on your own. 

Come face-to-face with Australia’s wild and wonderful creatures at the Healesville Sanctuary, a refuge specializing in native Aussie wildlife. With your general entry ticket valid all day, you can spend as much time as you want exploring the zoo and marveling over koalas, dingoes, wombats, wallabies and kangaroos. That’s not all: learn how Healesville was the first place in the world to breed a duck-billed platypus in captivity; watch a spectacular display of birds of prey and parrots; and peek behind-the-scenes at the animal hospital.

Indulge in the culinary delights of the Yarra Valley on this full-day food and wine tour. Learn about regional wines at two boutique wineries and visit a local brewery to tap beer. Plus, satisfy your sweet tooth with samples of handmade chocolates and ice cream at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice-Creamery. Socialize with other passengers as you cruise through the beautiful valley aboard a mini-coach equipped with storage space for cooler boxes for any food and wine purchases along the way.

If you’re looking for a romantic experience, look no further than this lunch for two at Gisborne Peak Winery. Make your way out to the venue, located in the Macedon Ranges, and enjoy a delicious, gourmet lunch at the family-owned vineyard. In the winter, sit by the fire in the Fireside Room or relax on the large deck overlooking the water when the weather is nicer.

Get out of busy Melbourne for the day and enjoy the rugged beauty of the Mornington Peninsula. Leaving the city behind, you’ll drive to must-see sights like London Bridge, the seaside town of Sorrento, and Arthurs Seat. You won’t just travel by car, though: take a harbor cruise admire the views from Murrays Lookout for different views of the peninsula. This is a fun day out that travelers with a range of interests will love, for different views of the peninsula. This is a fun day out that travelers with a range of interests will love.

Explore the Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas on a full-day tour from Melbourne that includes a boat cruise and gondola ride. Take in highlights including the Geelong Waterfront, Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, and the Bathing Boxes and have time to admire the views from Murrays Lookout and stop at a beachside brewery. Your tour includes a picnic lunch, bay cruise and round-trip transportation from Melbourne and stop at a beachside brewery. Your tour includes a picnic lunch, bay cruise, gondola ticket, and round-trip transportation from Melbourne.

Get out of Melbourne city for the day on this relaxed day tour of the Bellarine Peninsula. Travelers with a wide range of interests will enjoy this tour as there’s something for everyone, including hand-feeding the wildlife, pick-your-own at a vegetable farm, scenic coastal views, wine tasting, and fascinating stories from Aboriginal culture. A great tour for Melbourne locals or visitors alike.

See Melbourne’s top sights from a unique perspective during this Sunday dinner cruise along the Yarra River. Climb aboard your fully enclosed floating restaurant and watch as the city starts to come to life while you enjoy a 3-course dinner with drinks. Pass by Flinders Station, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Federation Square and more over the course of this relaxing evening—the perfect way to end a weekend.

Discover the wine and spirits of Victoria’s Yarra Valley on this full-day excursion. Make your own way to the South Yarra train station and meet your private guide to begin your journey. Visit several hand-selected wine estates and enjoy guided tours of each facility to learn about the wine and gin-making process. A small fee is charged for wine tastings but is reimbursed if you make a purchase.

Create a special memory during your time in Melbourne with this private dinner cruise down the Yarra River. Bring your partner and board your private vessel for a romantic journey down the river. While you sail, tuck into a delicious, 3-course meal paired with beer and wine that is prepared by a local restaurant. This is a night that you and your partner are sure to remember for years to come.

Indulge in a seasonally-inspired Chef’s Menu featuring a selection of the finest local produce with a glass of wine matched to each course. Your main course will be served with a side dish to share. A De Bortoli premium wine served with your entree and main and you will finish the lunch with a glass of our Internationally acclaimed Noble One served with your dessert. Includes tea, coffee and home-made biscotti.

Spend an afternoon cruising down Melbourne’s Yarra River aboard your own vessel with this private lunch cruise. Grab your partner and make a special memory with this romantic journey down the river, admiring the passing city landmarks. While you sail, enjoy a delicious, 3-course meal that is prepared by a local restaurant.

I’m your personal guide on this fantastic full-day wine tasting tour. Visiting the very best wine growing area in Australia. Travelling in the company’s Mercedes Benz Tourbus 12 seater from Melbourne city Center, we take the 1-hour drive to the Yarra Valley wine area. I guide you around 3 or 4 wineries depending on your time frame leaving at 9 am and returning around 6 pm. You will be tasting the very best of Australian wine famous worldwide for its cool climate wines from Pinot Chardonnay and Shiraz. The group is escorted around the vineyards with a 2-course lunch at one of the large venues. Depending on when you book and the number of guests, this would be Wood Fire Pizza Chicken Beef Fish or Pasta from venues I have chosen myself. I just love showing visitors to Melbourne this beautiful area. You are taken care of every step of the way. This is my own business, One of which I am very proud of and I can’t wait to meet you. Adrian