5 Dining Experiences in Melbourne That Survive a Second Look

1.Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,470 reviews · from $139Our pick

Board at Southbank Promenade for a three-hour, fully enclosed dinner cruise past Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Rod Laver Arena, and the Botanic Gardens. Your four-course meal includes Australian wine, bubbly, beer, spirits, dessert, cheese, coffee, tea, and port. Boats may be the Yarra Countess or Yarra Empress.

“excellent experience! very very atentive staff! me and my wife enjoyed evey moment! good food and appropiate drinks. 5 stars… clear!”

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2.4-Course Dinner Cruise with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 511 reviews · 3 hours · from $138

Board at Southbank Promenade for a three-hour dinner cruise through central Melbourne. You’ll enjoy tasting platters, a choice of chicken, beef, barramundi, lamb, or vegetarian main, dessert, cheese, and drinks including wine, beer, spirits, and soft drinks. The enclosed boat keeps the evening comfortable in cool weather.

“Service on the boat was exceptional. The boat ride was leisurely. I would take this tour again.”

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3.Sunset Kayak Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 214 reviews · 3 hours · from $84Best value

Meet Kayak Melbourne at Victoria Harbour before sunset for a safety lesson and an easy paddle in a stable two-person sea kayak. Guides such as Ben, Adam, and Austin lead you past the Bolte Bridge, Crown Casino, Southbank, and Flinders Street Station, with fish and chips served from your kayak before the city lights come on.

“If you look for something different when it comes to a tour, this is the one. You will spend almost 2 hours explore Melbourne through Yarra River and feel the city in a unique way. This activity require quite a bit of physical strength. But if you are fit enough, you will certainly love this tour.”

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4.Melbourne Sunset Kayaking Experience with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · from $86Top rated

Start at Docklands with a safety briefing and easy paddle practice, then kayak through Victoria Harbour and along Southbank. Pause for fish and chips or another listed dinner choice while still on the water, watch Crown Casino’s fire display, and continue toward Princes Bridge. Guides including Adam, Kaleb, Austin, Rory, and others help first-time paddlers.

“Beautiful way to see the city. Perfect balance of exercise and education. Tour guides were fabulous. The sunset and moon lit river was so memorable.”

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5.Skydeck and Altitude Dining Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 34 reviews · 1h 30m · from $99

You’ll visit Melbourne Skydeck, ride the world’s largest Positron VR theatre through iconic Victorian locations, and enjoy a 3-course dinner at Eureka 89. Executive Chef Renee Martillano creates the seasonal menu, while city views provide the main event. Drinks cost extra, and the 90-minute format suits theatre or sporting plans.

“good. but drinks at dinner were expensive and a glass of wine did not have much in it. better to buy a bottle if you can afford it.”

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