15 BBQ Experiences in Australia Worth Booking

1.Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,555 reviews · 9h 30m · from $176Our pick

Review the Pinnacles sunset BBQ, Lancelin sandboarding and stargazing tour from Perth, with practical tips on value, timing, food and comfort.

“Gavin the tour guide was amazing! Very knowledgeable and happy to answer all questions. The tour is also perfect for vegetarians. They even wrapped the veggie patty in extra parchment paper so it doesn’t come in contact with the meat grill!! We very much appreciate this gesture and were sooo surprised about the thoughtfulness! Thank you all very much! We can absolutely recommend this tour!”

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2.Day Trip to Uluru with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 761 reviews · 1 day · from $254

Review of Emu Run’s Alice Springs to Uluru day trip, with cultural walks, sunset BBQ, coach comfort, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Trip was fantastic. Driver was great. The barbecue was so tasty and filling. Brilliant day out. Wear comfy shoes and a hat with a fly net. Really enjoyed the day.”

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3.Ayers Rock Day Trip from Alice Springs Including BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 639 reviews · from $262

Review of the 18-hour Uluru day trip from Alice Springs, with guided walks, Aboriginal culture, sunset sparkling wine, BBQ dinner, and practical tips.

“This was a thoroughly well constructed and well organised tour of one of the world's most majestic wonders.”

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4.Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunset + Outback Barbecue Dinner & Star Talk

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 426 reviews · from $225

Watch Uluru glow at sunset, enjoy an Aussie barbecue nearby, and learn the Southern night sky on this memorable Red Centre evening.

“Absolutely magical! This was a perfect evening with amazing ambience and simultaneously kid-friendly. We enjoyed the sunset viewing, but the BBQ was what made it: very close to Uluru down a path lit with low lamps, plenty of creature coRead more”

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5.Uluru Tour and Sunset BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 320 reviews · 7 hours · from $230

Review of Emu Run’s 7-hour Uluru tour with guided walks, Aboriginal culture, sunset views, BBQ dinner and sparkling wine.

“Great guide, very informative, great walks for the kids, dinner was delicious.”

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6.Uluru Experience with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 291 reviews · from $233

Review of Emu Run’s Uluru sunset tour with guided walks, Aboriginal Cultural Centre visit, BBQ dinner, sparkling wine, and practical tips.

“Yad had lots of great information about the area. Food was great Pickup and drop off was on schedule. Most enjoyable trip.”

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7.Full-Day Whitsunday Tour: Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · from $161Top rated

Review of Whitehaven Xpress’s full-day Whitsunday tour, with Hill Inlet, Whitehaven Beach, beach BBQ, swims, hikes, and practical booking advice.

“It was a great experience, but it's a pity that I forgot to bring my swimsuit. The captain was very experienced and even spoke some simple Chinese. He took good care of everyone. The barbeque is grilled on the spot, and there are no pre-cRead more”

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8.Uluru (Ayers Rock) Base and Sunset Half-Day Trip with Opt Outback BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 199 reviews · from $142Best value

Review of AAT Kings’ Uluru sunset tour, with Cultural Centre, Mutitjulu Waterhole, drinks, coach transport, and optional BBQ dinner.

“Great experience. Learned a lot about the history of the rock and culture of the people. Amazing views. Wellworth the time!”

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9.Uluru: Sunset, Sparkling Wine, Cheeseboard & Gourmet BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 193 reviews · 3h 31m · from $222

Watch Uluru change color at sunset, enjoy sparkling wine and a gourmet BBQ, then learn the southern stars beneath the outback sky.

“Overall a very worthwhile experience. After reading the reviews I was a little concerned that the activity might be trying to do things on the cheap; but our experience of the hosts/guides and catering staff were really good and they didn’t skimp on the food or wine (both of which were really good for the price). The only area which was lacking a bit was the ambience - as the BBQ was set up in a car park rather than “in the outback”. As it was dark, it didn’t really make a massive difference, but it wasn’t quite what I expected! However, don’t let that put you off as the…”

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10.Whitehaven Beach BBQ & Hill Inlet Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 126 reviews · 8 hours · from $159

Cruise from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach for Hill Inlet views, a beach BBQ, five hours of island time, and a small-boat atmosphere.

“Got bitten by lots of sand flies around the picnic area but other than that excellent guides,captain was great giving local information,food was excellent,views of the beaches and area”

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11.Uluru: Sacred Sites Tour + Sparkling at Sunset & BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · 5 hours · from $288

See Uluru’s sacred sites, sunset with sparkling wine, and a starlit Aussie BBQ on this practical five-hour AAT Kings tour.

“The tour was interesting and the guide gave a lot of information . After the sunset we were taken to an area to have a bbq and talk about the stars The BBQ food was ok and overpriced for what you get . It was $185.extra for the BBQ and a let down , the food was all precooked and served to us in buffet style .there was no choice on deserts as they had ran out of different options we had to barter with each other on our table . The tour was good and informative the cheese and wine at sunset would have been enough. The hotel at…”

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12.Top End Helicopter Ride & BBQ Cruise Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $421

Soar over Top End floodplains, race the Finniss River by airboat, enjoy a BBQ cruise, and feed rescue crocodiles from Darwin.

“Excellent bus driver Lee kept us informed of local knowledge of Darwin . Matt kept us entertained on the water with his experience and knowledge of crocodiles and then kept us enthralled as he fed the monster crocs at the pens. Making it look like he was going to lose a leg to speedy. And Jake also kept us informed with his knowledge and experience with crocs and his impeccable driving of the air boat. Overall a fantastic day with great guides.”

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13.Baby Animals, Boomerangs and BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $251

Review of Sydney’s Baby Animals, Boomerangs and BBQ Lunch, with koalas, kangaroos, a private park visit, and an all-inclusive small-group day.

“Sean was an incredible host! He knew so much about everything we did, the vibe was super chill, and the whole day was so much fun. The lunch/wine and cheese was such a nice, relaxing experience and we really enjoyed the casual chat with our fellow tour group. This was hands down the best tour we took on our three week trip to Australia.”

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14.Adelaide 2-Hour BBQ Boat Hire for 7-10 People

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $466

Review of Adelaide’s private BBQ boat for 7 to 10 people, with river views, onboard grilling, music, drinks, costs, rules, and tips.

“Jazz kept in touch with me. Ethan assisted on the day. Great morning with friends - cheese / meat platter and good wines with music as we moved up and down the river. Enjoyed by all.”

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15.Adelaide 2-Hour BBQ Boat Hire for 3-6 People

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $466

Review the Adelaide BBQ Buoy, a private two-hour self-drive cruise on the Torrens River for up to six, with grilling, drinks, and city views.

“A great way to celebrate a birthday. The engine is a bit noisy and has fumes, so it is nice to switch it off while relaxing over a bbq lunch. Very enjoyable and would recommend it.”

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