Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.
Spend 90 minutes at McCaffrey's Estate blending your own red wine under guidance. You'll taste multiple components, develop your own palate, and walk away with a bottle you've personally crafted. Whether you've spent years studying wine or simply enjoy drinking it, this hands-on session teaches how winemakers balance flavour and structure. Groups of 2–14 work best for the intimate setup.
Spend six-and-a-half hours touring Byron Bay's craft beverage producers, starting at 11 AM. You'll visit four venues split between breweries and distilleries, sampling around 15–20 drinks with guidance at each stop. A substantial lunch is included, with options for all dietary requirements. Non-beer drinkers can swap for cider, wine, seltzer or ginger beer. Hotel pickups and air-conditioned transport are provided.
Design your own wine and brewery itinerary across Margaret River's premier producers. This six-hour private tour puts you in control—choose which wineries and breweries to visit, set your own pace, and skip the designated-driver worry. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local driver familiar with the region's best cellar doors, allowing you to focus entirely on tasting and soaking in the landscape rather than navigating unfamiliar roads.
Spend eight hours in McLaren Vale with Luke, a longtime resident who's built genuine friendships with the region's winemakers. Rather than ticking boxes at tourist stops, you'll visit producers who actually know him and want to share what they do. Luke photographs the day and sends you the shots afterwards. Wine fees and lunch aren't included, giving you full control over spending and pace. A proper introduction to the Vale from someone who's been part of it since the mid-seventies.
Spend a full day exploring McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills wine regions in a private Toyota Prado with Shane Buckley, a local owner-operator who crafts your itinerary on the fly. This intimate tour fits groups of up to four people you know well, whether you're marking a celebration or simply chasing excellent wines and scenery. You'll travel between cellar doors with a knowledgeable guide, enjoy bottled water and snacks along the way, and have the flexibility to adjust plans as the day unfolds.
A five-hour private tour through Canberra's cool-climate wine region, visiting small-batch producers who craft distinctive drops. Your guide steers you toward lesser-known cellar doors where you'll meet winemakers, taste their selections, and settle in for lunch at one of the estates. Transport, tastings, and a meal are all covered—just show up ready to learn what makes Canberra's terroir tick.
A intimate six-and-a-half-hour wine tour through Clare Valley with a local guide who knows the region inside out. You'll visit several wineries, taste through their ranges, and enjoy lunch with a charcuterie platter whilst taking in the rolling vineyard landscape and colonial architecture. Limited to five guests per vehicle, so it's genuinely unhurried—no coach-load rushes, just the kind of day where you actually absorb what makes this South Australian wine country tick.
Spend a morning and afternoon exploring four craft breweries across Brisbane with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll walk through working production floors, chat directly with brewers about their methods and philosophies, and taste a range of beers that showcase the city's thriving independent scene. Lunch is included, giving you time to absorb what you've learned before moving to the next brewery. Small group sizes keep things intimate and allow genuine conversation.
Pedal through Adelaide Hills wine country on an electric bike, stopping at family-run wineries and artisan producers around Hahndorf. Over five hours, you'll taste wines at two vineyards, pick seasonal strawberries at Beerenberg Farm, and sample house-made cheese at Udder Delights. The e-bikes do the heavy lifting on hills, making this accessible regardless of fitness level. Your guide navigates the backroads and shares stories of the region's producers.
A private eight-hour wine tour of South Australia's Barossa Valley, designed around your preferences and guided by someone with two decades of regional expertise. You'll visit handpicked small producers away from the usual tourist circuit, with pickup and drop-off from Adelaide included. Groups run between two and six people, making it intimate enough to ask questions and flexible enough to linger where things click.
This 2.5-hour session puts you on the farm where barramundi are raised, then into the water to catch your own. You'll walk through the breeding operation, learn how the fish are farmed, then spend time with a rod in hand trying to land one. Finish with a tasting board that showcases what these fish can become on a plate. It's hands-on and straightforward—no filler, just fishing and food.
Spend 7–9 hours exploring Victoria's Yarra Valley on a private tour built around your interests. You'll taste wines at cellar doors, sample locally made cheese or gin, and stop for gourmet morning tea and lunch at regional producers. The valley sits among mountain ranges and borders one of Australia's premier wildlife sanctuaries, so wildlife spotting sits alongside food and drink.
A 10-hour sweep through Queensland's Atherton Tablelands, west of Cairns, connecting ten locations across a rising plateau landscape. You'll move through national parks, working farms and gardens, and waterfalls whilst sampling what the region produces—spirits from Mt Uncle, cheese and chocolate from Gallos, coffee and papaya from Skybury. The guide unpacks the ecology and history of the Wet Tropics as you travel in a comfortable minibus, with morning and afternoon tea included.
Chase barramundi in the safety of a working farm near Port Douglas, then eat what you've caught. This four-hour experience combines land-based fishing with a tour of an award-winning barramundi operation and a paddock-to-plate lunch. You'll get hands-on with the fish, learn how they're farmed, and taste the results with help from experienced guides throughout.
A three to four-hour walking tour led by Sydney locals who navigate the city's best food spots, sharing insider knowledge and hard-to-find menu items. You'll taste five to six dishes from independent vendors across the city whilst your guide points out the architectural and design landmarks that shape Sydney's neighbourhoods. Expect genuine recommendations, local banter, and the kind of food knowledge only people who've lived here accumulate.
Pedal through South Australia's premier wine region on an electric bike, stopping at family-run wineries, artisan producers and local food makers. This 6.5-hour guided route connects Barossa Valley's best-kept spots—from Yalumba's barrel room to independent cheese makers—with zero engine fumes. You'll taste wines pulled straight from oak, sample locally made chocolate and cheese, and ride between cellar doors at your own pace, powered by battery rather than your legs alone.
Spend eight hours exploring the Mornington Peninsula's vineyard circuit with knowledgeable hosts who know the region's winemakers and stories intimately. Travel in a comfortable Mercedes-Benz between cellar doors, tasting what local producers are crafting whilst learning the landscape and characters behind each bottle. Lunch at one of the wineries is included, making this a relaxed day of discovery rather than a rushed tick-box exercise.
A hands-on two-hour session on the Gold Coast where you'll learn gin's backstory, explore the distillation craft, and create your own 500ml bottle. Work with a master distiller to select from 50 botanicals, blend your spirit using small copper stills, and taste the result. You take home your custom gin.
Spend seven hours exploring the Barossa Valley's vineyards and cellar doors on a small-group tour. You'll taste old-vine Shiraz and Grenache from the valley floor, crisp Rieslings from Eden Valley's cooler slopes, and work through a rotating selection at 3–4 stops. Lunch is a spread of local produce—cheese, cured meats, bread—eaten at a winery. The pace lets you linger without rushing.
Spend ten hours exploring Hunter Valley's celebrated wineries and artisan food makers on a private tour from Sydney. Your dedicated local driver navigates you through Australia's oldest wine region, stopping at boutique producers where Semillon and Shiraz dominate the shelves, though smaller batches of intriguing varieties reward the curious palate. The day unfolds at your pace, moving between vineyard cellar doors and gourmet makers scattered across the valley floor.
Learn to cook a four-course restaurant-quality lunch in Taroona using seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients—many grown on-site. This five-hour hands-on class teaches practical techniques you can replicate in your own kitchen without specialist gear. You'll take home recipes and a small gift, plus all beverages throughout the session.
Skip the coach-tour crowds and taste McLaren Vale properly with a small-group wine day built around your preferences. You'll visit no more than six guests with a local guide who knows which wineries are worth your time, moving through the region's best producers at a pace that suits. Lunch lands at a proper restaurant with local plates and wine pairings included. Seven to eight hours, hotel transfers both ways.
Explore McLaren Vale's finest vineyards on your own terms over a full day in a private luxury 4WD with an experienced guide-driver. Groups up to four travel without compromise, calling the shots on which cellar doors to visit, pacing, and where to eat. Your guide opens doors to established estates and hidden gems alike, with potential access to barrel tastings and winemaker conversations where availability allows.
Spend two hours wandering Yalumba's grounds in Eden Valley, tracing the winery's family legacy through its heritage buildings. Your guide walks you through decades of winemaking tradition before settling in for tastings of their benchmark releases, paired with seasonal local cheeses and charcuterie. A quiet, intimate way to understand what makes this South Australian producer tick.
Learn resin pouring in Brisbane with a one-hour guided session creating functional art like cheeseboards and coasters. Work alongside experienced artists who'll teach you mixing, pouring, and detail work from scratch, regardless of your experience level. All materials—quality resin, pigments, tools—are supplied, and you'll leave with a piece that needs 24 hours to cure before collection or delivery.
A private evening escape from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) into the Yarra Valley's wine country. Departing between 3pm and 5pm, you'll spend five to six hours tasting wines and spirits at local producers, meeting the winemakers behind them, then settling into dinner at Meletos as vineyard views fade into twilight. Your guide steers you toward their favourite spots—expect a proper introduction to the Valley's drinking culture, not a tourist tick-box.
Spend 90 minutes exploring Elderton's wine heritage in the Barossa Valley. This intimate tasting takes you through the winery's restoration story, from its 120-year-old Command vineyard to the cellar. You'll sample current releases and aged vintages in a private setting, paired with local cheeses. Ideal for those wanting to understand the people and place behind the bottle rather than rushing through a standard cellar door visit.
Spend six hours navigating [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s backstreets, laneways and neighbourhoods with a local who knows the city's food and street art scene inside out. Rather than ticking off landmarks, you'll eat your way through the city—sampling espresso from independent roasters, pastries from neighbourhood bakeries, artisanal cheese and chocolate—while stopping to chat with the makers behind the work. Your guide tailors the route to your interests, meaning no two tours are alike. It's the kind of introduction that actually helps you understand how Melburnians live.
Spend three to four hours exploring the Gold Coast's craft beer scene with a local guide. Visit three working breweries, taste their signature brews, and learn how the region's hop industry has flourished. Small groups keep things intimate whilst you chat directly with brewers and discover what sets each operation apart. The tour departs from designated Gold Coast meeting points—note that it's roughly an hour by train from Brisbane CBD to the starting location.
Explore Hunter Valley's vineyards on a fully customised private tour led by Clive, a lifelong valley resident since 2019. This 6–7 hour experience suits couples and small groups up to four people, with no fixed route—you decide the pace, wineries, and focus. Travel in a cool, comfortable vehicle with bottled water included. Clive fields questions freely and shapes each day around your interests, whether you're chasing Shiraz education or simply want to discover lesser-known cellar doors at your own rhythm.
Spend a full day in the Bickley Valley wine region, just outside Perth, with no more than 10 guests on the coach. Visit two respected wineries for intimate tastings across sparkling, whites, reds and fortified varieties, then call in at a local cider house and gin distillery to sample hand-crafted spirits. A two-course lunch rounds out the experience in this rural pocket known for quality producers who rarely feature on larger tour itineraries.
Cruise Margaret River's wine country in a restored 1960s Chevrolet, stopping at five boutique wineries hand-picked by you or suggested by your driver. Over six hours, you'll taste wines at award-winning estates while learning from someone with over a decade of winemaking know-how. A gourmet lunch with wine is included, and you can swap one winery stop for a local gin distillery or craft brewery instead. Hotel pickup and drop-off within 5 km of town are built in.
Spend seven and a half hours discovering two of Barossa Valley's standout producers with Wine Valley Tours. You'll be driven between Henschke and Yalumba, tasting their respective ranges with knowledgeable guides who understand the region's winemaking stories. This shared tour includes transport from central Adelaide, bottled water, and curated tastings at estates known for consistent quality and attentive hospitality. Bring your own lunch or eat beforehand.
Pedal through the Yarra Valley's vineyard-studded landscape on the Warburton Rail Trail, a flat six-hour loop perfect for those wanting countryside without intensity. Your guide steers you past market gardens and native bushland, stopping for morning coffee before heading to a cellar door lunch featuring wood-fired pizza and local wine. The afternoon unfolds at your own pace across produce shops and more tastings, tailored to your appetite and fitness level.
A bespoke six-hour wine tour through Hunter Valley with a private chauffeur who curates your itinerary around boutique wineries. You'll choose from a pre-selected list of venues or let your guide design the day based on your preferences. James brings local knowledge of the region and vineyard operations to each stop, handling all driving so you can taste freely and explore at leisure.
Build your own Margaret River experience with a private guide who tailors the day to your interests. Over four to seven hours, you'll navigate wineries, artisan producers and dining venues in a comfortable vehicle, accessing tasting rooms and producers off-limits to standard tours. Whether you want to chat with winemakers, walk vineyard rows, or graze on local cheeses and chocolate, the itinerary bends to what excites you.
A private eight-hour circuit of Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, combining coastal walks, wildlife encounters, and producer visits with a vineyard lunch. Your local guide drives you through one of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s most compelling regions, threading together wineries, artisanal food makers, and native bushland. Morning tea, tastings, and a packed meal among the vines come included; you'll meet winemakers, hand-feed koalas, and spot galleries or distilleries along the way.
Spend seven to nine hours touring McLaren Vale's most distinctive wineries with a knowledgeable local driver. The journey starts with a scenic 50-minute drive south from Adelaide through country towns and vineyard landscapes, then settles into tastings at carefully selected cellar doors. Visit the striking d'Arenberg Cube—a geometric architectural statement housing wines and exhibitions—and enjoy access to barrel rooms and conversations with winemakers when available. A regional lunch platter rounds out the day at one of the region's cellar doors.
Spend a day tasting your way through the Macedon Ranges, Victoria's cool-climate wine region just outside [Melbourne](/places/melbourne). This 10-hour tour takes small groups through family-run wineries, craft breweries, and gin distilleries with knowledgeable local guides. You'll meet the makers behind the bottles, understand what makes the region's terroir special, and enjoy food pairings at each stop. Perfect for mates, couples, or small celebrations seeking something beyond the usual city escape.
A private full-day tour departing Sydney for the Hunter Valley wine region, covering roughly 10.5 hours door-to-door. Your group (up to 11 people) travels through Mt Ku-ring-gai National Park and crosses the Hawkesbury River en route to boutique wineries and local producers. Taste wines made on-site, sample cheeses, olives, cider, craft spirits, and chocolate from regional makers. The itinerary flexes to suit your interests—add a café stop, sit-down lunch, or dessert bar. You'll hear from winemakers about their craft while enjoying what the valley produces.