Australia · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

Lunch Experiences in Australia: 15 Ranked on What Lands in the Price

69 tours  ·  from $46

A holiday always runs one day short. These 15 lunch experiences are the ones that earn the spare day, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes rather than an evening.

All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry - Scenic World: three rides and a rainforest boardwalk
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All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

1.All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,832 reviews · from $204Our pick

Travel from Sydney to the Blue Mountains for the Three Sisters, Scenic World rides, rainforest views, lunch, and a wildlife park visit. Guides such as Kat, Axel, Rin, and Grant add local stories and practical help. Finish with a ferry ride along the Parramatta River into Sydney Harbour. Expect a busy 10-hour day.

“Amazing tour of Australia. It was a nice and intimate experience. Grant, our tour guide, was fun and entertaining, as well as accommodating. He was very knowledgeable of all the sites. The schedule of activities was perfect. We were able to beat the crowds. The only complaint was the Wi-Fi not working.”

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Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch - From Hobart to Kettering and across the channel
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Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch

2.Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,989 reviews · from $190

Spend about 10 hours exploring Bruny Island by ferry and minivan, with morning tea, lunch, tastings, and a guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse climb. Guides such as Jimmy, Dave, Andy, and David add local stories and humor. Expect a full day with plenty of driving, scenic stops, and generous food.

“Great way to see the island! Anthony was knowledgeable and accommodating. Lunch was great! Views were spectacular.”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch - The drive west from Sydney
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

3.Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,400 reviews · 10h 30m · from $85

Join Coast Warriors Travel Australia for a full-day Blue Mountains trip from Sydney. Guides such as Zac, Kieran, Ben, Abby, and Chris lead a 90-minute waterfall walk at Wentworth Falls, visit the Three Sisters, stop at scenic lookouts, and provide a fresh continental roll lunch. Expect stairs, weather changes, and a social group of about 22 to 27 people.

“Was brilliant . Loved the commentary .. learnt so much about history and reasons for things it longest tunnel . First settlers .. very positive guide .. perfectly orchestrated and organised. Would highly recommend and do other trips similar. Best way to go.”

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Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option - Yering Station sets the tone
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Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option

4.Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,819 reviews · from $139

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring the Yarra Valley from Melbourne with Dancing Kangaroo Tours. Small groups visit four wineries, share a two-course lunch with wine, and finish at a chocolate factory. On selected options, swap the final winery for Four Pillars gin or Watts River beer. Guides such as Sean, Stefan, Posi, and Danny add local color.

“Great tour, small company very knowledgeable owner, visited some great vineyards and bought their fantastic wines.”

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Barossa Premium Wine Tasting Tour & lunch Departs 7 days a week - Kies Family Wines brings the first tasting
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Barossa Premium Wine Tasting Tour & lunch Departs 7 days a week

5.Barossa Premium Wine Tasting Tour & lunch Departs 7 days a week

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,475 reviews · from $128

Leave central Adelaide for a full-day Barossa outing with a guide such as JR, Russell, Aaron, Vin, Peter or Baden. Visit the Whispering Wall, Kies Family Wines, Turkey Flat and Rosenvale, with a regional platter lunch, Mengler Hill views and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Great experience, even the overcast and rainy day didn’t take the enjoyment away Aaron was very entertaining”

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Adelaide: Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch - From Adelaide Hills to the Whispering Wall
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Adelaide: Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch

6.Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,452 reviews · 8 hours · from $126

Travel from Adelaide to the Barossa in a 20-seat coaster with an English-speaking guide. Taste wines at Kies, Turkey Flat, and Rosenvale, enjoy a regional platter lunch, stroll Tanunda, and stop at the Whispering Wall, Menglers Hill, and Seppeltsfield’s Date Palms.

“It was an amazing day and easily one of the most chilled tours I’ve ever done. Everything was well organised, the vibe was fun and relaxed, and the team was incredibly friendly. I had such a great time and would highly recommend this tour.”

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Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems - Tanunda offers a short local break
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Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems

7.Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,027 reviews · from $121

Spend about eight hours touring the Barossa from Adelaide with an English-speaking guide such as Simm, Amanda, Harry, Ashley, or Jay. Visit four wineries, taste small-batch wines, enjoy lunch at Kies Family Wines, and stop in Tanunda, at Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, and the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“We had a great day it was an awesome itinerary. Jay was a great host throughout the day he was informative and took care of us . Thanks Jay”

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Seafood Lunch Cruise - From The Wharf Mooloolaba to the canals
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Seafood Lunch Cruise

8.Seafood Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 914 reviews · from $54

Cruise Mooloolaba’s river and canals for 90 minutes in a private booth while enjoying a seafood lunch and local commentary. Choose fish, calamari, prawns, or an Aussie burger, then order drinks, upgrades, and extras from the licensed bar. The family-run Coastal Cruises crew includes familiar names such as Ollie, Tommy, and Shorty.

“We found the luncheon to be of great value, relaxing and informative. The crew were friendly and nothing was a problem. Definite highlight of our time in Mooloolaba.”

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Hidden Gems: Boutique Full-Day Wine, Farm & Lunch Tour - Morning tea with alpacas and emus
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Hidden Gems: Boutique Full-Day Wine, Farm & Lunch Tour

9.Hidden Gems: Boutique Full-Day Wine, Farm & Lunch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 881 reviews · from $136

Spend about seven hours with local guides such as Dani or Ziggy, visiting a farm, chocolate maker, coastal lookout, olive farm and three boutique wineries. You will feed alpacas and emus, enjoy scones and local coffee, taste olive oils, eat lunch among the groves, and sample Margaret River wines. Pickup is available in town.

“The tour was a nice introduction to several interesting and unusual experiences in the Margaret River area.”

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Sydney: Harbour Cruise with Buffet Lunch - Circular Quay puts the city’s icons within reach
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Sydney: Harbour Cruise with Buffet Lunch

10.Harbour Cruise with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 804 reviews · 2h 15m · from $53Best value

Board at Circular Quay for a 135-minute Sydney Harbour cruise with an English-speaking guide, buffet lunch, tea, and coffee. You will pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Botanical Gardens, Darling Harbour, and more. Guides such as Ron and Ellen add history, humor, and useful local detail while you enjoy wide water views.

“The lunch cruise was amazing. An entertaining & thorough review of the harbor. Our guide was terrific”

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Cairns: Fitzroy Island Ferry w/ Snorkel, Lunch, Tour Options - Getting from Cairns Marina to the island
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Cairns: Fitzroy Island Ferry w/ Snorkel, Lunch, Tour Options

11.Fitzroy Island Ferry w/ Snorkel, Lunch, Tour Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 715 reviews · from $69

Take Sunlover Reef Cruises from Cairns to Fitzroy Island for beaches, rainforest walks and 4.5 hours of free time. Add snorkel gear, a picnic lunch or a glass-bottom boat ride. Guides including Andrea, Victor, Georgina and Carmen have helped make the reef activities clear, friendly and easy to follow.

“Fantastic!!! The crossing is quite fast and we find ourselves in a beautiful and totally exotic place. The free time left on the island allows both a small hike in the forest (very well marked) and snorkling in different places. An unforgettable day with landscapes worthy of the most beautiful paradisiacal islands.”

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Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch - Wentworth Falls brings the real exercise
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Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch

12.Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 628 reviews · from $86

Spend 10 active hours exploring the Blue Mountains with a small group of up to 25 people. Guides such as Kieran, Ben, and Zach lead scenic stops, a 90-minute Wentworth Falls walk, Echo Point, and the Three Sisters. Transport, park fees, lunch, Tim Tams, and Vegemite are included.

“It was much more beautiful than I thought. The guides took us to amazing places and spots, that I wouldn't find myself”

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Gold Coast: Sightseeing Cruise with Buffet Lunch - Appel Park makes the start refreshingly simple
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Gold Coast: Sightseeing Cruise with Buffet Lunch

13.Sightseeing Cruise with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 593 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Board Spirit of Elston at Appel Park for a two-hour Gold Coast sightseeing cruise with a tropical buffet lunch. Expect Ocean King prawns, mussels, ham, chicken, salads, fruit, and pavlova, plus a licensed bar, air-conditioned seating, an open sundeck, and commentary from the captain and crew.

“Amazing day on the water. Food was delicious. Great atmosphere. Will definitely do again.”

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From Sydney: Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Starting early and crossing the Central Coast
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From Sydney: Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour & Lunch

14.Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 563 reviews · 11 hours · from $155

Spend a full day in the Hunter Valley with an English-speaking guide such as Michael, Peter or Tony. Visit three cellar doors, tour wine production, taste reds and whites, pair wine with cheese and chocolate, enjoy lunch with a drink, then sample local gin, vodka and liqueurs at a distillery. Return transport from Sydney is included.

“Great time wouldn’t change anything would highly recommend”

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Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & lunch - Melbourne - Starting in Melbourne and crossing inland
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Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & lunch – Melbourne

15.Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & lunch – Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 514 reviews · from $118

Travel from Melbourne to the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, rainforest, wildlife stops, and the Great Ocean Road in a 28-seat air-conditioned coach. The reverse route reaches the coast early, often before the biggest crowds. Guides vary, with Misty, Ethan, Steve, Kiwi, and others leading recent departures.

“Wow! The views are awesome Craig is an excellent guide, we had a supplied picnic lunch in the beautiful Victorian bush The award winning iced cream in Apollo Bay topped off our day”

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