Food, Wine & Nightlife in Australia and the Pacific

Sip a complimentary glass of wine of beer as you watch the sun sink over Uluru (Ayers Rock), followed by an Aussie-style barbecue dinner. Snap photos of the spectacular hues reflected on the iconic monolith, located in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia's Red Centre. Feast on mouthwatering dishes  as you watch myriad stars light up the night sky. After dinner, your central desert outback experience is enhanced with a star tour. Includes hotel transport from Ayers Rock Resort.

Meet your guide for a VIP, evening tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House. Explore beneath the sails, and discover the stories of this world heritage listed building. Dine at Bennelong, the Sydney Opera House's signature restaurant. Indulge in a two-course pre-theatre meal with two paired wines to create the ultimate Sydney Opera House experience. A must-do Sydney Opera House experience!

Ride the Queenstown gondola to a skyline restaurant for a midday or evening meal, and enjoy scenic views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables range. At Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar, perched on Bob's Peakat Skyline high above the mountain town, settle in for a 4-course buffet lunch or 6-course buffet dinner of local specialties. Each table in the restaurant's tiered seating area boasts prime views, including Coronet Peak. On Christmas or New Year's Eve, enjoy a themed buffet, live entertainment and two luge rides.

If you want to leave Australia with a lasting memory, and perhaps some new skills, try this cooking class hosted by Sydney Seafood School in the Sydney Fish Market. Get a real taste of local flavors and, after watching a demonstration, try your hand at making dishes inspired by fresh Australian seafood. Enjoy included wine tastings to match the dishes and take home a recipe booklet and souvenir apron.

Sample lots of great wine, cheese and other gourmet treats on a full-day tour to the Hunter Valley. Known for its great growing climate and fine wines, the Hunter Valley also boasts fantastic food producers who make the most of the fresh local ingredients. Your guide takes your small group to boutique wineries and cheese producers to sample the goods. Learn more about the winemakers and foodies who have given the Hunter Valley a reputation for excellence. Its worth the trip from Sydney!

Explore Waiheke Island without having to worry about hiring a car and missing out on wine tastings by booking this private wine and art tour. Meet your guide at the ferry terminal or your Waiheke accommodation, and spend the day exploring the island's boutique wineries, craft shops and art galleries. You'll enjoy wine tastings at three vineyards and a 2-course lunch with wine, as well as a visit to Oneroa Village's galleries or a private art studio. Private transport and the services of your own dedicated guide are also included.

It can be difficult to choose places to eat when you're travelling, and it can be agonising to find out you missed out on an exciting restaurant or cafe. Avoid the fear of missing out on this evening dinner tour around some of Brisbane's best restaurants. Enjoy a different course at each restaurant, including dessert on Mount Coot-tha, the highest point in Brisbane.

Enjoy a stylish sojourn in the Southern Highlands with this full-day wine tasting tour, including hotel pick-up. Travel by luxury Mercedes Benz, stopping along the way for expert-led tours and tastings at up to five of the region's most prestigious wineries (depending on option selected). Finally, tuck into a delicious lunch at a local restaurant (included), paired with fine regional wines.

Treat your taste buds to a full-day tasting tour of the Adelaide Hills, including hotel pick-up and round-trip transport from Adelaide. Soak up the scenery as you wind through a patchwork of vineyards and farmlands, and climb Mount Lofty to the region's highest point. Stop along the way to sample award-winning cheeses at Woodside Cheese; indulge your sweet tooth at Melba's Chocolate Factory; and enjoy tastings at two popular wineries. After a delicious 2-course pub lunch (included), continue your tasting odyssey with a visit to the Beerenberg Strawberry Farm and another winery.

Discover Western Australia's oldest wine region on this full-day tour of the Swan Valley from Perth, including lunch. Indulge in a decadent morning tea, followed by wine and cheese tasting, as you cruise down the Swan River and admire views of the Perth skyline. Then, set out on a coach tour of the Swan valley vineyards, stopping to enjoy wine tasting, tour a brewery and indulge your sweet tooth with a visit to the Margaret River Chocolate Company.

Discover the delights of Swan Valley on a half- or full-day tour from Perth. You'll explore the culinary highlights of this Western Australian wine region, from cheese and chocolate to craft beer and, of course, wine. Learn about wine making in the area, and visit enjoy lunch at Homestead Brewery at Mandoon Estate if you select the full-day tour. Between stops, stay cool on an air-conditioned coach.

Spend some time like a classic Aussie on a historical pub tour of The Rocks, Sydney's oldest neighborhood. Join a fun-loving and informative guide, and visit some of the quarter's oldest drinking holes to experience authentic Aussie pub life. Enjoy five drinks and dinner; discover pubs' behind-the-scenes secrets; and uncover the The Rocks' history, discovering how its drink spots have shaped local culture. Includes souvenir gift, photos, and discount vouchers for local shops and restaurants.

Taste a range of great beers and learn about craft brewing in Sydney on a tour with a knowledgeable guide. You'll also see the inner workings of the breweries and meet the people who are revolutionizing beer-making in Sydney. Choose from three options: two different six-hour tours include a delicious pub lunch, and the three-hour tour, offered in the  afternoon, hits the highlights in a shorter time frame.

Discover the history of Sydney on a 2.5-hour walking tour and pub crawl in The Rocks. Your knowledgeable and entertaining guide takes you to four of Sydney's oldest pubs where you try a different glass of craft beer, cider or wine in each venue. Learn about the early days of the British colony in Australia and hear the stories of these old-time pubs as you enjoy their rich atmosphere and tasty drinks.

Leave the Gold Coast in the rear view mirror and head to Tamborine Mountain to indulge in a day of wine tasting, food, and exploration during this full-day, guided tour with lunch and tastings included. Enjoy mountain views on route to four distinct wineries to sample up to 10 varieties at each. At Tamborine Mountain Distillery sip world famous liquors. Later, snack on artisanal cheese at Witches Cheese factory.

Uncover the secrets that make Napier such a unique and wondrous place to explore. This 5.5 hour tour, hosted by 3rd generation winemaker Don, and 4th generation farmer Roslyn, allows you to discover stunning Hawke's Bay scenery and 3 of Hawke's Bay's iconic wineries. Be amazed at breathtaking views from many private, scenic locations, experience a Hawke's Bay lifestyle farm while feeding the sheep and other animals, and wander around a beautiful country garden. Taste wine amongst the vines in your host's vineyard. This tour will take you away from the crowds to stunning places and exclusive seated wine tastings, hosted by an experienced winemaker, including Reserve wines not normally opened. This small group tour is very friendly, with warm and genuine 'Kiwi Hospitality' from husband and wife team, Don and Roslyn.

There are several first-rate wine growing regions near Adelaide - Barossa and Grace valleys and McLaren Vale come to mind - but none are as close to the city as the Adelaide Hills. This winery tour of the historic Magill Estate, located in the hills minutes from central Adelaide, is ideal for travelers who don't want to spend time traveling to wineries farther away.

This private tour takes you to four high-end wineries in the Hawke's Bay region for wine tasting. A personal guide accompanies you in a luxury vehicle to Elephant Hill Estate, Craggy Range Winery, and Te Mata Estate. Savor a 2-course lunch and glass of premium wine at the Black Barn Bistro. The 5.5-hour itinerary includes a scenic drive around the Tukituki River Valley road loop and up to Te Mata Peak for views over Hawke's Bay.

Be a part of this unique Taveuni Island experience in Fiji. Taste the adventure as you enjoy fresh tropical delicacies while taking in the stunning ocean views and exploring the hilltops of Fiji's garden island. Gaiatree Sanctuary is an organic spice plantation, day club and nectar lab that takes great pleasure in serving these tours high quality superfood infused meals. After a guided tour through the lush gardens you will be served fresh herbal tonics, smoothies and refreshments. Settle in for a vegetarian meal "fresh from the farm" featuring seasonal fruits, heirloom vegetables, house made sauces and dressings, fresh breads and free range chicken eggs. Transportation to and from a central meeting point is included on this small-group tour for up to 8 guests.

Gain insight into traditional Maori customs with a 2.5-hour guided tour of the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute at Te Puia, followed by a steambox lunch prepared the traditional way: cooked over steam vents at the Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Walk past Pohutu Geyser, see a flax-weaving demonstration, and spot the national bird in the nocturnal Kiwi House. This small-group tour near Rotorua is limited to a maximum of 15 people for a personalized experience.