Australia · DINING EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 dining experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review the Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise, with Yarra River views, a four-course meal, free-flowing drinks, and practical booking tips.
“We had a wonderful dinner cruise on 21/12/2025. The staff were outstanding—very friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The food was delicious, and drinks were offered regularly throughout the evening. As we were celebrating our 40th wedRead more”
Sydney Harbour sunset dinner cruise review with Opera House views, three-course dining, live music, window-seat tips, price, and practical advice.
“It was a great way to see Sydney Harbour from the water. The timing is too early for a 'Sunset' dinner in Summertime but it was still a great experience dining with good food on a ship. Wait staff were attentive and helpful. We had a window seat, but you could go out on deck to look if you wanted.”
Review of Perth’s Pinnacles sunset dinner and stargazing tour, with sandboarding, a barbecue, telescopes, beach stops, tips, and honest value advice.
“Great adventure, fun and food. The sand boarding was a lot of fun, lots of laughs. The guide was very informative and kept us updated on our journey. The pinnacles and star gazing were truly amazing.”
Review of Darwin’s three-hour sunset catamaran cruise, with flowing sparkling wine, tapas dinner, harbor views, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Excellent cruise… exactly as described. Food/drinks/staff/ service… the best. Second time I’ve been on this cruise, highly recommend”
Review the Australian Outback Spectacular on the Gold Coast, with a 3-course dinner, drinks, horses, acrobats, comedy, and practical tips.
“Well organised with entertaining skilful players and riders. Fabulous horsemanship and horsewomanship”
Review of Sydney’s MV Sydney 2000 dinner cruise, with harbour views, premium dining, live music, menu choices, timing, and value tips.
“Great meal. The boat was huge and sensational. Overall it was an excellent night and would recommend it”
Review the Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise, with sunset harbour views, a Territory buffet, practical tips, pricing, food, seating, and value.
“A little pricey for what you get. We were underwhelmed with what was on offer in the buffet of a vanilla style. Lots of people cramped on board too.”
See the Pinnacles at sunset, enjoy dinner and wine under dark skies, and stop at coastal lookouts on this 9-hour Perth day trip.
“A thoroughly enjoyable trip with our bubbly and knowledgeable guide Erin. We enjoyed nice stops on route and the Pinnacles were great. This was topped by an interesting and informative session on stargazing.”
Review of Sydney’s 2-hour Starlight Dinner Cruise, with harbour views, four-course dining, window-seat advice, costs, access, and honest tips.
“Food was really bad. We had different dishes each one was really bad. Entertainment was ok and of course so were the views.”
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.”
Review of Darwin’s Cape Adieu Sunset Dinner Cruise, with four-course Top End food, harbour views, practical tips, price advice, and FAQs.
“What an amazing way to spend the night. Sailing on the Cape Adieu was so nice we didn't want it to end. The service from the staff was 5 star, so friendly and fun to chat with. The food was fantastic, the Barraumundi was cooked to perfection. To top it off the sunset was amazing. A must to do when visiting Darwin we thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Cruise the Thompson River at sunset, then enjoy a camp-oven dinner, starlit setting, and live outback show in Longreach.
“Enjoyed the cruise. Entertainment was good. Meal was not worth the cost with small serve of protein and poor quality of veg which was mostly carrots. Lovely staff.”
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.”
Review of Cairns’ Spirit of Cairns catamaran dinner cruise, with sunset views, local seafood, live music, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“This was a beautiful and relaxing rhe food was awsome and sitting on the deck wating the lights of Cairns was magical. Would highly recommend and will be going again”
Review of Skyfeast at Sydney Tower, with 360-degree views, buffet dining, practical tips, pricing, timing, and honest advice on value.
“View was amazing service excellent food was great We went for lunch for our first wedding anniversary”
Reef days, coast roads, wine country and the red centre.
