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.

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 and ride on the Arthurs Seat Eagle cable car, for different views of the peninsula. This is a fun day out that travelers with a range of interests will love.

Indulge and enjoy a private dinner cruise on Melbourne's spectacular Yarra River for you and your partner.

The breathtaking sights of the Bellarine Enjoyed by the locals daily and beloved the world around, this day out and about on the Bellarine Peninsula you’ll join us for a beautiful day along the coastline taking in some Aboriginal culture, hand-feeding native Australian Wildlife, picking fresh produce straight from the farm, enjoying local cuisine and a capping off the day with a delicious wine tasting.

Treat your taste buds on a guided culinary tour of Australia's charming Mornington Peninsula. Sample regional wines and cider at cellar door tastings, locally made goat cheese at a boutique dairy, and scrumptious fruit-flavored chocolates and liquors at a strawberry farm. Enjoy free time to explore the town of Flinders, followed by a beach walk in warm weather. Enjoy the fun and intimate atmosphere of this small-group tour, with numbers limited to 24 people.

Enjoy a private and authentic four-course meal in a local Melbourne home with your host Ella. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Ella lives in a lovely art deco apartment with retro styling in inner Melbourne. Ella loves to cook contemporary Australian food with produce, herbs and spices sourced from aboriginal farms. Enjoy dishes such as king prawns with finger limes (pearls of citrus flavor, native to Australia), kangaroo in a rich pepper sauce and a fresh tomato salad with samphire (a sea vegetable native to the Australian coastline), followed by a delicious dessert. Join this welcoming local for an unforgettable cultural and culinary experience using native produce in Melbourne!

Indulge and enjoy a private lunch cruise on Melbourne's spectacular Yarra River for you and your partner. This is a private cruise for two only.

The Mornington Peninsula is Melbourne’s gastronomic heart and this private full-day tour from Melbourne offers the ideal introduction for gourmet foodies. Sample fine Aussie wines at the peninsula’s wineries, pick your own fresh strawberries, taste delicious homemade chocolates and cheeses, then cap it all off with a soak in the Peninsula Hot Springs.

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.

Get the inside scoop on Melbourne’s renowned foodie scene with this 3-hour small group food and wine walking tour. Meet top chefs and expert sommeliers as you visit three of Melbourne’s mort renowned restaurants and tuck into special menu tasters, delicious seasonal delicacies and carefully selected wines. You’ll even get a map and dining guide to take away with you, so you’ll be all set for the rest of your stay.

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 ride the Arthurs Seat Eagle gondola and stop at a beachside brewery. Your tour includes a picnic lunch, bay cruise, gondola ticket, and round-trip transportation from Melbourne.

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.

This unforgettable experience of Wine and Gin tastings at Yarra Valley will start with a 9:00 AM departure from South Yarra Station, from where we will take you to 3 exclusively and selected wineries in the Yarra Valley. Unwind yourself at each stop to ensure that you have a very personal approach to the tasting and perceive every detail on the wine and gin-making process. During the trip, you and your loved ones will be amazed by the spectacular and green landscape of our beautiful wine region. Two of the boutique wineries charges $5 per tasting, but they are refundable if you purchase one of their exclusive wines, I would suggest doing so as these exclusive wines are not for sale in any liquor store. Then, I will take you to Innocent bystander for a Paella of your choice seafood, beef or vegetarian with the wines you prefer for about $24 per person. Lastly, we will visit 4 Pillar distillery. We will return to South Yarra station at about 4:00 PM. Looking forward to meeting you.

This is a fun day of food and wine on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Your day has been designed so you can join a very small group of like minded food and wine lovers with a maximum of 6 guests. You will enjoy 2 premium wine tasting events that are usually private, well paced and relaxed. Your lunch stop is hosted at a leading restaurant on the Mornington Peninsula and includes local and seasonal produce with a glass of wine. Pick up is at 10am from Melbourne City or a selected local destination that can be arranged on confirmation This is a wonderful tour with a local and friendly guide to enjoy the sights, food and wine of this world class wine region just an hour from Melbourne City centre.

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.

Healesville Sanctuary, De Bortoli Wines and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery have created the perfect Yarra Valley self-drive day out. Experience this self-drive Yarra Valley wine and wildlife day tour as you explore what there is to offer in the Yarra Valley in your own time. Start your day at Healesville Sanctuary with a personal guide followed by a visit to the De Bortoli winery where you will indulge in a two-course lunch, taste climate wines and finish up with chocolate tastings at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery.

After being picked up anywhere in Melbourne in private air-conditioned comfort with wifi your host will take you to four of the finest food establishments the Mornington Peninsula has to offer. Relax as you indulge in a tasting at all four venues including Chocolate, Strawberries, Cheese and wine with expert knowledge by experienced staff. Soak up the atmosphere as you enjoy a scrumptious lunch complete with a glass of wine and a wine tasting at a chosen winery on the Peninsula, then sit back and enjoy the seaside views on your return trip to Melbourne. One fixed car private price 1-7 passengers. The vehicle is yours no matter how many guests you bring maximum up to 7 passengers.

Take a break from the city with a wine tasting experience at De Bortoli winery. A small group size ensures an intimate experience as you learn about the region’s specialties and profiles. After the tasting, sit down for a 3–course Italian meal with wine pairings and dessert included. Located an hour’s drive from the city center, this tour is a popular day trip from Melbourne.

So you may not be visiting the Amalfi Coast or the Venice Canals for a little while but a visit to the Yarra Valley with Italy in the Yarra Valley will have you experiencing food and wine in a region that is rich in Italian Heritage. There won't be flight delays or jet lag for this journey to the Yarra Valley for an all Italian day with the inclusion of two of the best Italian restaurants to choose from for lunch and 2 premium wine tasting events. Italian food is the first choice when it comes to comfort and everyday eating, simple, delicious and accessible with enticing menus of Mediterranean flavours, artisan pastas, cold pressed olive oils, gourmet sauces, ravioli, pappardelle and tortelini, arancini, black truffles, local tomatoes and herbs and fresh seasonal produce gown in the Yarra Valley The Yarra Valley matches your dining experience with many Italian varieties of alongside the popular styles of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir popular in the Yarra Valley.

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.