Top Adelaide Dining Experiences

Enjoy a relaxing half-day cruise on the Murray River aboard the paddle wheeler “Captain Proud.” Learn about the river’s history, culture, and ecosystem from the live commentary. Look out for birds and wildlife, including kangaroos, pelicans, galahs, and cockatoos. Feast on a two-course lunch while watching the world go peacefully by.

Enjoy pristine views of the Coorong National Park as you sightsee in style and comfort on this 3.5-hour catered river cruise. Learn about the waterway’s man-made barrage and lock system, and uncover the ancient history of the region’s Aboriginal people as you cruise along the Murray River. Disembark for a guided walk, where you will see the Great Southern Ocean skimming the white-sand beaches of Younghusband Peninsula.

Join Maggie Beer's team for an interactive experience at the Farmshop in the Barossa Valley. You will learn our hints and tips to be able to cook at home with recipes for you to take. in the small group session, you will enjoy a glass of Maggie's non-alcoholic Sparkling Ruby prior to the cooking demonstration, and join a fully interactive tasting of Pheasant Farm Wines and Durand Distillery Gin. Finish you experience with a indulgent platter lunch overlooking the dam and a bottle of Pheasant Farm Wines to take home.

On this half-day, small-group experience, pair an e-bike tour of Adelaide Hills with wine and food tastings. Take your e-bike along country lanes to three local wineries, a historic strawberry farm, and a cheese cellar. Taste plenty of local wines, sample hand-made cheeses, and carry back local food products and wine on the pannier bags included with your bike.

Any wine adventure in the Barossa Valley—one of the world’s great wine regions—is better when you’re traveling safely. Leave transportation and logistics to your tour guide while you visit up to four cellar doors and sample a variety of local wines. A delicious lunch with a glass of wine is included. This tour is ideal for travelers looking for a fun, full-day activity near Adelaide, which is just over an hour away.

Discover the best food and wine of the Barossa Valley on a full-day tour from Adelaide or Glenelg. Have time for wine tastings at four or five wineries throughout the day as you pass through villages such as Lyndoch, Tanunda, and Angaston. Your guide discusses the options with the group and tailors the day to your interests. You'll also stop at Maggie Beer's Farm Shop in Nuriootpa, and end the day with sweeping views from Mengler Hill.

Learn more about Adelaide through its food on this fun food-focused tour of the central city. With a small group of like-minded travelers you’ll visit many boutique food shops and markets, sampling local produce as you go. Stop for lunch and have time to shop at the Central Market. This is an ideal activity for chefs, foodies, and anyone who enjoys tasty food.

Combine a food-tasting tour with views from Mount Lofty on an Adelaide Hills culinary tour. This multi-stop tour includes all transportation, eliminating the need to rent a car, and stops at some of the region's top food producers as picked by your foodie guide. Focus on the scenery on your journey through the countryside, stopping to taste cheese, chocolate, and wine. A delightful German style lunch with a glass of beer or wine is included.

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.

Experience the wine and beauty of the Barossa Valley on this full-day tour that leaves from Adelaide. Join a small group aboard a bus and visit several wineries that showcase the diversity of Barossa wines. You also visit the Whispering Wall, take in the views of the valley from Mengler Hill, and have time to shop in Tanunda. A delicious lunch and guided wine tastings are included.

Explore the Adelaide Hills and the town of Hahndorf on a half-day tour from Adelaide. Your driver takes you through historic villages that dot the Mount Lofty Ranges and stops in Hahndorf for the afternoon. Includes afternoon tea or beer tasting, air-conditioned transportation, on-board commentary, and pickup and drop-off at select hotels.

Spend a day in Barossa on this wine and food tour from Adelaide. Home to some of South Australia’s most renowned wineries, the region also produces countryside culinary delights like cider, baked goods and jam. You’ll visit both big and small wineries, for tastings of varietals like shiraz, plus check out local businesses like Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop and enjoy a 2-course lunch with wine at Lambert Estate. You will be travelling with a guide, who shares information about winemaking in the region.

Explore the McLaren Vale wine region at your own pace with a full-day hop-on hop-off winery tour from Adelaide. After departing from the Adelaide CBD or McLaren Vale, ride on a comfortable bus to your choice of more than 15 winery stops. Have plenty of time to hop on or off at any of the selected stops and enjoy the offerings (own expense). The full circuit takes approximately one hour to complete, and you'll return to Adelaide in the late afternoon.

A journey to the Adelaide Hills isn't really complete without a comprehensive tour of the region's celebrated wineries and cheese-makers. This day-long tour makes it easy to do just that, offering transport from cellar door to cellar door so you don't have to meticulously count every taster, letting you make the most of your time in the Hills.

Meet some of Australia’s most beloved native animals on this day trip from Adelaide to Cleland Wildlife Park in the Adelaide Hills. Learn about koalas, feed wallabies and kangaroos under staff supervision, be amused by wombats and emus, and observe dingos, Tasmanian devils and more. Then, visit the Mt. Lofty Summit for panoramic views and photo ops.

The Barossa Valley is one of South Australia’s most important wine regions and this full-day small-group tour from Adelaide offers a unique and customizable itinerary. Visit boutique wineries; sample the region’s famous Shiraz, Grenache, and Mataro wines; and indulge in a gourmet tasting lunch overlooking the vineyards.

See Adelaide from the best seat in the house, by cruising along The Torrens River in the heart of the city in a heritage icon. Join us for a one and a half hour cruise along The Torrens River for an authentic High Tea experience. On the menu is a selection of finger sandwiches, scones, petit fours. A glass of South Australian bubbly, beer, cider or soft drink on arrival and of course coffee or tea from T Bar’s Australiana collection; all with free refills. Departing The Elder Park Landing, you will be served your refreshments and given time to catch up with friends and loved ones amidst a scenic tour of The Adelaide Riverbank on our very own Adelaide icon Popeye. The cruise will take you past the Festival Center, Adelaide's SAHMRI building, beautiful parklands, Adelaide University and more. Picturesque photo opportunities are a given.

Skip the boring historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel. Our local guides specialize in providing an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you will have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Enjoy a private food and wine-focused experience in the Barossa Valley with your friends or family. Start with a wine tasting of current Jacob’s Creek wines and learn more about how the favorite drop is made. Then, pick a perfect spot on the lawn to place your picnic basket and blanket. Graze on a lovely picnic that includes cheese, pate, meat, chocolates, and a bottle of wine.

Enjoy this unique opportunity to sample authentic Indian food with an Indian family at their home. Learn about the dishes, Indian cuisine and history. Indulge in a three course home-cooked menu matched with South Australian wines, liqueurs and cocktails. Ask the chefs any questions you may have about their culture or cuisine.

Ensure an elevated experience at St Hugo Brand Home by booking a seat at the Chef's Table for an immersive lunch or dinner experience. Begin with a guided estate tour and tutored wine tasting, before indulging in the full St Hugo degustation menu. With a view of the kitchen, you can watch the chefs at work and even ask any burning questions you may have.

Join a small group and learn how several dishes are made with local ingredients at the farmshop of a local legend, Maggie Beer. You’ll start with a glass of non-alcoholic sparkling wine, and then have a comprehensive demonstration of several dishes in Maggie’s recipe collection. You’ll get to take home hints, tips, and recipes so you can recreate these dishes for your family and friends.

Looking for a wine location with a difference? Look no further than our Panorama Experience. A private, breathtaking location for you and your friends to sit back, relax, taste and see the best the Adelaide Hills has to offer.

Stretch your legs in Strathalbyn – We will make a quick stop for you to take a moment and stretch your legs in the beautiful, historic town of Strathalbyn. Start your morning refreshed and energized – The Fleurieu Peninsula boasts some of South Australia’s best surfing beaches. Take on the waves at a beginner friendly beach and see how many waves you can catch. Taste of the Fleurieu – Enjoy an included lunch at a popular Goolwa café. Cheese please – Take in the serenity of the beautiful region before stopping in at Kimbolton Winery. Sit down and enjoy a cheese and wine tasting flight comprising local cheeses and Kimbolton wines. Wine one final time – The final stop for the day; rest, relax and unwind if you haven’t already at Bleasdale. You will of course also be treated to a Bleasdale wine tasting.