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Culinary Journeys

The discovery and enjoyment of food, produce, wine and other beverages is integral to travel. When the experience at the lodges reflects the Australian soil, climate, produce and culinary style of the location it seems to elevate to another level. And usually transcends from ‘dining’ to a highly sensory connection with the people, producers, chefs, cooks and artisans of their region.

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Chefs Table Dining Experience
Pretty Beach House Experience

Chefs Table Dining Experience

Watch on as the chef creates a true gastronomic dinner experience using locally harvested seasonal produce whilst talking you through the steps to become and better chef at home.
Seppeltsfield Ultimate Legends
The Louise Experience

Seppeltsfield Ultimate Legends

The historic Seppeltsfield estate is home to the world’s largest collection of fortified wine dating back to 1878, and offers guests the chance to taste their birth year port direct from the barrel.
Cocktail Masterclass
Spicers Peak Lodge Experience

Cocktail Masterclass

Learn how to stir, shake and strain your way to the perfect blend, as your Spicers Peak Lodge guide prepares three cocktail classics or contemporary creations.
Black Cat Truffle Hunt & Lunch
Lake House Experience

Black Cat Truffle Hunt & Lunch

Join a hunt in the truffiere with canine friends to find and harvest truffle and return sated after a glass of bubbles and a degustation menu.
Cellar Door Tours /n Daylesford
Lake House Experience

Cellar Door Tours /n Daylesford

A privately tailored tour to two cellar doors including a winery and Daylesford Cidery while you meet the makers one-on-one and enjoy their stories.
Yalumba Unlocked
The Louise Experience

Yalumba Unlocked

The Yalumba Unlocked experience begins in their architecturally designed Wine Room and includes a private tour of the grounds, historic buildings, Yalumba Cooperage, and iconic Signature Cellar.
Michael Hall – Burgundy To The Barossa
The Louise Experience

Michael Hall – Burgundy To The Barossa

Esteemed Barossa winemaker Michael Hall personally leads this tasting journey from Burgundy to the Barossa, with a chance to taste comparable wines from each region in one guided adventure.
Elderton Wines Founders Tasting Experience
The Louise Experience

Elderton Wines Founders Tasting Experience

A half-day tour to historic family winery Elderton Wines for a private tasting of rare wines to discover the dedication required to restore a heritage vineyard.
Tasting The Tropics
Silky Oaks Lodge Experience

Tasting The Tropics

Embark on a culinary journey at Silky Oaks Lodge with private dining experiences, cooking classes and foodie finds on a delicious discovery of the tropics.
Dune Top Dining
Longitude 131° Experience

Dune Top Dining

With just four private alcoves, dining on the Dune Top at Longitude 131º is an exclusive experience with butler-style service, fine cuisine led by the seasons and a sunset view of the outback icons.
Traditional Pasta Making
The Louise Experience

Traditional Pasta Making

Learn the traditional art of making fresh pasta, with dedicated classes run by Italian chef Matteo Carboni and his Australian wife Fiona at their cooking school, Casa Carboni.
Campfire Canapés
Spicers Peak Lodge Experience

Campfire Canapés

Stroll to the highest point of the lodge plateau to enjoy a sunset drink around the crackling camp fire, during what is truly the most spectacular time of day at Spicers Peak Lodge.
Visit Dairy Flat Farm
Lake House Experience

Visit Dairy Flat Farm

Lake House guests can wander Dairy Flat Farm's ornamental gardens, hedgerows, regenerative vegetable and herb gardens, heirloom fruit orchards, established olive grove and bushland or participate in a hands-on class or workshop.
Freycinet Marine Oyster Farm
Saffire Freycinet Experience

Freycinet Marine Oyster Farm

An internationally-renowned paddock-to-plate experience; don a pair of waders and visit a working oyster farm to shuck fresh prized pacific oysters with Tasmanian sparkling.
Dine At A Regional /con
Lake House Experience

Dine At A Regional /con

An icon in regional dining, Lake House has long been considered to be one of Australia’s best restaurants, championing local seasonal cuisine long before it became a mantra for many.
Daylesford Cider Co.
Lake House Experience

Daylesford Cider Co.

Savour a private tour and tasting at Daylesford Cider Company’s full range of award-winning ciders. Lake House guests take home a personalised bottle of cider as a souvenir.
Dairy Flat Gardens & Bakehouse
Lake House Experience

Dairy Flat Gardens & Bakehouse

An opportunity for Lake House guests to experience firsthand where their food is grown, and where their delicious sourdough and viennoiserie is produced.
Craigie Knowe Vineyard
Saffire Freycinet Experience

Craigie Knowe Vineyard

Go on a roadtrip to meet the winemakers and sample signature drops at Craigie Knowe Vineyard.
Cooking Demonstration
Saffire Freycinet Experience

Cooking Demonstration

Watch, learn and participate as one of Palate’s creative and delicious dishes is prepared from start to finish, in front of you.
A Taste of Australia Overlooking Uluru
Longitude 131° Experience

A Taste of Australia Overlooking Uluru

Longitude 131° offers the best of contemporary Australian cuisine, combined with indigenous and outback flavours to create a unique taste of Australia.
Picnic With A View
Spicers Peak Lodge Experience

Picnic With A View

Imagine feasting on a gourmet picnic parcel prepared by chefs from an award-winning restaurant. Add in breathtaking views of a World Heritage Listed national park 1100m above sea level and you have an experience that is one for the bucket list.
Appellation Restaurant
The Louise Experience

Appellation Restaurant

The Louise's award-winning Appellation restaurant is recognised as South Australia’s world-class regional dining destination. A considered degustation menu reflects the region’s community of winemakers, farmers and growers.
Cellar Master & Cheese Tasting
Spicers Peak Lodge Experience

Cellar Master & Cheese Tasting

Allow the sommelier to guide you through a selection of three Premium Cellar Master Wines matched with chef-selected cheese varietals.
Sourdough Baking Classes
Lake House Experience

Sourdough Baking Classes

An introduction to slow fermentation, sourdough baking, shaping and moulding at Dairy Flat Farm, including a tour of the vineyard, orchard, olive grove and productive herb and vegetable gardens.
Kimchi, Kraut, Kombucha & Kefir Class
Lake House Experience

Kimchi, Kraut, Kombucha & Kefir Class

Discover Dairy Flat Farm's favourite recipes for kimchi, kraut, kombucha and kefir in an intimate hands on class, followed by a farmhouse style lunch.
Homestead Dinner
Bullo River Station Experience

Homestead Dinner

In earlier years, outback hospitality was a lifeline for travellers, who would break a journey en route, stopping for several days or more to recover from an arduous journey. In the spirit of this hospitality, we invite guests to dine with fellow travellers and our team around a communal table.
Jenson’s Boab Dinner
Bullo River Station Experience

Jenson’s Boab Dinner

On the banks of the Bullo River, watch the colours of nature change as the stars come into view. Enjoy an atmospheric casual dinner under a majestic boab tree while your chef cooks up your evening meal over an open fire.
Dune Top Drinks
Longitude 131° Experience

Dune Top Drinks

By night the glamorous Dune Top at Longitude 131° transforms to a sleek open-air bar, with private nooks for starlight dining and panoramic views of the outback icons.
Private Wine Appreciation
Pretty Beach House Experience

Private Wine Appreciation

Enjoy your very own one-on-one private wine tasting with the Pretty Beach House sommelier, offering insight into fine Australian and international wines and how to pair with certain foods.
Dining Under The Stars
Mt Mulligan Lodge Experience

Dining Under The Stars

Mt Mulligan Lodge's bespoke experience ‘Dining Under the Stars’ is a must do for any guests celebrating a special occasion in the outback of Far North Queensland.
Waubs Distillery Tour
Saffire Freycinet Experience

Waubs Distillery Tour

Guests of Saffire Freycinet can go behind the scenes on a complimentary tour at Waubs Harbour Distillery on the East Coast of Tasmania, gaining insights into of the whisky production process and sampling local ingredients.
Barbecue (BBQ) /slander Style
Capella Lodge Experience

Barbecue (BBQ) /slander Style

Lord Howe Island’s eleven beautiful beaches are perfectly suited to barbecuing outdoors, with their sheltered coves and spectacular views.
Breakfast With The Roos
The Louise Experience

Breakfast With The Roos

Breakfast and an up-close encounter with the ‘locals’ is a wonderful way to start the day in the Barossa. Kangaroos are often spotted hopping between vineyards, or in the pristine surrounding bushland.
Sunset Bar
Mt Mulligan Lodge Experience

Sunset Bar

Head up to the Mt Mulligan Lodge Sunset Bar and enjoy a sun-downer as you watch Mount Mulligan escarpment come alive as the sun sets.
Eat, Stay, Forage
Capella Lodge Experience

Eat, Stay, Forage

Go foraging on Lord Howe Island with the resident chef for a bounty of local produce and the opportunity to meet the makers.
Two Hands Wines ‘Rolling Through the Ranges’
The Louise Experience

Two Hands Wines ‘Rolling Through the Ranges’

A personalised experience of tasting Two Hands Wines' acclaimed Single Vineyard wines in the exact vineyards from which they were produced.
Champagne Springs By Helicopter
El Questro Homestead Experience

Champagne Springs By Helicopter

The perfect way for guests at El Questro Homestead to greet The Kimberley dawn is with a spectacular morning helicopter flight to Champagne Springs.
Talk & Taste Experiences
qualia Experience

Talk & Taste Experiences

To enrich your dining experience, qualia offers private 'talk and taste' events, hosted by their knowledgeable staff.
Clubhouse Lunch & Tour
qualia Experience

Clubhouse Lunch & Tour

Take a ferry across to neighbouring Dent Island for a la carte lunch and admire the views over the Whitsundays from Hamilton Island Golf Clubhouse on neighbouring Dent Island.
Sunset At Myra Myra Ridge
Mt Mulligan Lodge Experience

Sunset At Myra Myra Ridge

After a river adventure, indulge with private views of the sunset whilst witnessing a beautiful light show over the expansive wilderness.
Beekeeping & Honey Extraction Class
Lake House Experience

Beekeeping & Honey Extraction Class

Learn about the environmental and personal benefits of having your own beehive, producing your own honey, and exploring the intricacies of this very rewarding past time.
Barossa By Bike
The Louise Experience

Barossa By Bike

The Barossa countryside is just the relaxed vibe and beautiful landscape to get back in the saddle, be it for a gentle peddle or a wine tour on wheels.
Table 131°
Longitude 131° Experience

Table 131°

Longitude 131º guests dine outdoors and discover the wonders of the southern night sky at an exclusive venue among the dunes.
Bush Culture, History & Nature
El Questro Homestead Experience

Bush Culture, History & Nature

A morning of bush culture is the best way to immerse yourself in the fascinating history of The Kimberley.
A Taste of SA
Southern Ocean Lodge Experience

A Taste of SA

After a day of adventures on Kangaroo Island, a discovery of a new kind awaits in the cellar with an optional guided wine tasting session each evening highlighting the diversity of South Australia’s wines.
Beach Picnic
On Board Experience

Beach Picnic

Nothing tastes better than a gourmet picnic, prepared by Odalisque III's onboard chef, served on the foreshore of a remote harbour beach.
Fish With The Chef
True North Adventure Cruises Experience

Fish With The Chef

Stand side by side with the chef of True North as you negotiate with an un-negotiable mud crab, an aerial barramundi or a marauding mackerel.
Sydney Oyster Farm
Pretty Beach House Experience

Sydney Oyster Farm

Meet second and third-generation oyster farmers, visit the oyster leases on the Hawkesbury River, and taste the famous Broken Bay Oysters during an authentic oyster farm experience.
Wine Tasting & Bottle Selection
Lake House Experience

Wine Tasting & Bottle Selection

Australia’s Best Wine List – a bible for wine lovers from around the world – lovingly doted over by the enthusiastic wine team at Lake House.
Wine Harvest /n The Hunter Valley
Pretty Beach House Experience

Wine Harvest /n The Hunter Valley

The famous Hunter Valley wine region is transformed during wine harvest time – the most vibrant and exciting time of year. 
Keeping The Lights On
Bullo River Station Experience

Keeping The Lights On

When you’re as remote as Bullo, you have to be self-sufficient. Learn how a remote station 'keeps its lights on' and other operational logistics with a visit to the kitchen garden, solar shed, water tanks, recycling and more.
Ridgetop Sundowners
Arkaba Experience

Ridgetop Sundowners

Arkaba’s rugged topography provides spectacular panoramic outback vistas. A special way to finish the day is with sundowner drinks, watching the rich red light of dusk reflected on the ranges.
Dine /n Nature
El Questro Homestead Experience

Dine /n Nature

Access magical locations only accessible via helicopter and discover spectacular waterfalls, river gorges and ancient palm forests before dining amongst nature.
Seafood and Sparkling Cruise
Saffire Freycinet Experience

Seafood and Sparkling Cruise

A leisurely afternoon cruise along the striking Freycinet coastline to discover the essence of Tasmania – its untamed wilderness, pristine environment and superior produce.
Sunset Cruise
qualia Experience

Sunset Cruise

Hamilton Island is known for its magical sunsets and one of the best ways to take in a Whitsundays sunset is onboard a luxury motor yacht.
Secret Picnic Spot
Pretty Beach House Experience

Secret Picnic Spot

Imagine this... luxurious gourmet picnic, secret location, you and your loved one and all you need to do is arrive, relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
Catch Of The Day
Capella Lodge Experience

Catch Of The Day

Surrounded by marine park and with no commercial fishery, the diversity of species, terrain, methods and the sheer abundance of fish rank Lord Howe Island among the world’s top fishing destinations.
Keeping /t Local
Southern Ocean Lodge Experience

Keeping /t Local

Dining at Southern Ocean Lodge is an experience in itself, capitalising on Kangaroo Island’s rapidly developing status as a haven for artisan growers and food producers. 
Sunset Drinks in Kantju Gorge
Longitude 131° Experience

Sunset Drinks in Kantju Gorge

Enter Kantju Gorge at dusk to witness the gorge walls ablaze with the light of the setting sun, enjoying sunset drinks and canapés in the silence and solitude.
Sunset 4WD Tour
Spicers Peak Lodge Experience

Sunset 4WD Tour

An exciting 4x4 sunset tour to Ryans Lookout for a sense of adventure and luxury as you soak up the splendour of the Scenic Rim.
K/ Producers Trail
Southern Ocean Lodge Experience

K/ Producers Trail

A journey from Southern Ocean Lodge along the Cygnet River Artisan Trail offers the chance to taste some of the finest ingredients and beverages the island has to offer.
V/P Private Pearl Farm Tour
Pretty Beach House Experience

V/P Private Pearl Farm Tour

A rare opportunity to learn about interesting and intricate details of Australian pearl farming in an immersive and fascinating hands-on experience.
Embrace Cosy
The Louise Experience

Embrace Cosy

The Louise combines absolute luxury and inspired design with one of Australia’s finest regional dining experiences. With gas log fireplaces in your suite and a bottle of the finest Barossa red, there's no better place.
Hentley Farm ‘De La Terre’
The Louise Experience

Hentley Farm ‘De La Terre’

Take a captivating, personally led tour of Hentley Farm and discover the property's rich heritage as well as the meticulous craftsmanship behind their exceptional single estate wines.
Private Outback Heli Safari & Lunch
Arkaba Experience

Private Outback Heli Safari & Lunch

Embark on a captivating three-hour adventure through the ancient Ikara-Flinders Ranges. Soar above the breathtaking landscapes and indulge in a delectable lunch at the renowned Prairie Hotel.
Soul Food
Sal Salis Experience

Soul Food

You may be staying in a remote seaside location on Western Australia's mid north coast, but it certainly doesn’t mean you need to compromise on quality when it comes to food at Sal Salis.
Wine Country Day Trip
Pretty Beach House Experience

Wine Country Day Trip

Take a day trip through the Hunter Valley wine region to experience the history, culture and produce of the area first hand.
Private Whiskey Masterclass
Spicers Peak Lodge Experience

Private Whiskey Masterclass

Join your Spicers Peak Lodge guide in exploring the flavour profiles and distilling history of three of our Premium Cellar Master drams from around the world.
Koalas and Kangas
Southern Ocean Lodge Experience

Koalas and Kangas

Spot koalas snoozing at the Hanson Bay Sanctuary and later, soak up the history of the early settlers at Grassdale glass in-hand as shy-by-day marsupials venture out to graze.
Uluru Sunset Drinks
Longitude 131° Experience

Uluru Sunset Drinks

Longitude 131° guests capture the changing lights over Uluru’s many faces as the sun slips down below the horizon, chilled glass and canapé in hand. 
The Cutting ‘Blend Like A Winemaker’
The Louise Experience

The Cutting ‘Blend Like A Winemaker’

Discover the art and science of winemaking and bottle your own blend to take home with expert guidance from sustainability-driven wine brand The Cutting.
Henschke Hill Of Grace
The Louise Experience

Henschke Hill Of Grace

Delve into a private tasting and enjoy rare access to sample Hill of Roses and Hill of Grace.
Billy Tea & Damper
Spicers Peak Lodge Experience

Billy Tea & Damper

Sip a traditional Australian brew with a delicious piece of damper as your Spicers Peak Lodge guide shares stories about the history of the region.
Helicopter Experiences /n Queensland’s High Country
Spicers Peak Lodge Experience

Helicopter Experiences /n Queensland’s High Country

Take to the sky with a series of scenic helicopter flights departing from Spicers Peak Lodge and witness stunning views as you travel to some of the most renowned wineries in the region.
Beekeeping Experience
Saffire Freycinet Experience

Beekeeping Experience

An immersive experience extracting honeycomb & witnessing the breathtaking natural phenomenon of honey-making by Tasmanian bees.
Fishing With True North
True North Adventure Cruises Experience

Fishing With True North

The warmer months in the Kimberley (March, April, August and September) are best for barramundi fishing and September is also when True North visits the Rowleys - best for reef and blue water species.
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
True North Adventure Cruises Experience

Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

Take prime position to witness the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, one the world's most challenging blue water yacht races.
Fossils of the Flinders
Arkaba Experience

Fossils of the Flinders

Explore Nilpena Ediacara National Park, featured in Sir David Attenborough's 'Life on Earth' and a significant site for understanding early life on our planet.
Bullo Helicopter Touring
Bullo River Station Experience

Bullo Helicopter Touring

See Bullo River Station's half a million acres of breathtaking pristine landscape by helicopter. Fly along winding gorges and land near private waterfalls to enjoy a gourmet picnic or explore swimming holes high up on the escarpment, far away from crocodiles.

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