Guests will learn the art of blending wines and techniques the winemaker employs, as well as what they’re looking for to achieve the perfect taste and texture profile.
Our experienced Aussie Team have hand-picked some of the best experiences to do in Australia. Whether you want to go on a cruise, scenic flight or a food and wine experience or maybe a day hike. We have loads of great options to suit all types of travellers. We hope you enjoy.
Guests will learn the art of blending wines and techniques the winemaker employs, as well as what they’re looking for to achieve the perfect taste and texture profile.
Exciting function train tours around Melbourne for your end of year Christmas party needs.
We depart from Southern Cross Station and proceed to travel to the West of Melbourne, while enjoying fine food and beverages. At our half way mark, you may disembark for 10 minutes before heading back to Melbourne while enjoying more dancing and dessert.
Our function train has four different carriages you can move around in, a dance floor with a DJ, a cocktail room with a band, a seated area with a bar or a quiet compartment area to take in the views.
We can create any atmosphere suited to your requirements. We have a range of entertainment available such as DJ’s, Bands, Karaoke, Mime artist, Mock Casinos, Comedian’s, Fire Performers, Hollywood Impersonators and more. Choose to make your event all glamour with gourmet foods, wines and a jazz band, or a casual fun party with drinks, scrumptious finger food and a funky DJ.
Learn about marvellous Melbourne’s colourful history
Enjoy one of Melbourne’s best coffees at an iconic cafe
Finish the tour with a local beer at Melbourne’s oldest and most historic pub
Travel to the west end – a huge wilderness in a series of conservation parks, a national park and wilderness protection areas. Break for morning tea en-route and learn about a century of conservation activities.
Explore the massive natural shapes of Remarkable Rocks – looking like some dramatic natural sculpture perched impossibly on top of a dome of granite emerging from the ocean.
Visit Admirals Arch – a coastal grotto where a large colony of long-nosed fur-seals swim effortlessly through the crashing waves.
Lunch today is a picnic enjoyed on the cliff tops or in the bush and consists of poached chicken, local cheeses, fresh fruit, a salad prepared on the spot and a choice of fine Kangaroo Island wines.
After lunch, get off the beaten path to explore some of the lesser known places seeking out more wildlife encounters. Depending on season, we visit “Grassdale” to experience some pioneer heritage or seek out kangaroos lazing in the field.
Meeting Point : King Street Wharf 5
Address: 32 The Promenade, King Street Wharf 5, Sydney, NSW 2000
— Departure Details —
19:15 Boards
19:30 Departs
21:15 Returns
— Menu Info —
Salads & Entree
Granny Smith apple and chicory salad with walnuts + blue cheese dressing (v)
Zaatar spiced cous cous nuts and green bean salad with halloumi + pomegranate dressing (v)
Beetroot, feta and orange salad with cayenne +t orange blossom vinaigrette (v)
German potato salad + sour cream (v)
Fattoush salad + crispy pita (v)
Roasted Japanese pumpkin and pearl barley salad + honey mustard dressing
Buffet Hot Selection
Mediterranean Fish Bake (Grilled fish fillets baked with tomatoes & Kalamata black olives)
Konigsberger Klopse (Beef meat balls in creamy mushroom sauce with capers)
Murgh Makhni (Tender chicken fillets simmered in classic butter chicken sauce)
Orecchiette Pasta Basilico (v) (Ear shaped pasta in basil pesto sauce with rocket & tomato)
Root Vegetable Roast (v)
Oriental fried rice (v)
This is a spectacular way to experience the sights of Surfers Paradise from a unique water-level perspective. Gold Coasts Main River is an excellent location for new paddlers to experience nighttime kayaking for the first time, or for experienced kayakers to enjoy a stunning paddle through Surfers scenic canals and waterways. No kayaking experience is needed, as we are patient and with you every step. Our kayaks are extremely stable and easy to operate.
Our Twilight experience starts just before sunset on Paradise Waters, part of the modern Macintosh Island precinct in the heart of the canal system. After a short safety briefing/paddling technique session, we set off exploring the sights and waterfront homes before arriving for our beach picnic meal and catch the sunset. Our guests are served a very special on-the-beach dining experience.
After our meal we continue our paddle back to our start point with the stars out and lighting the way as the amazing homes light the canals.
Experience the stunning Adelaide Hills on this day trip from Adelaide. Taste some of Adelaide Hills incredible wines and explore the Australia’s oldest German Town, Hahndorf. Visit Beerenberg Strawberry Farm, Melba’s Chocolate Factory as well as Woodside Cheese for delicious cow & goat cheese tastings.
Our boat hire is a locally owned business that has grown from a family history of ocean lovers
The owner grew up around marine environments, on top and below the water and believe that any day on the water is better than a day stuck in an office.
He’s always wanted to share the experience of the ocean and the beauty of 1770 with its beautiful sunsets and placid waters.
Our boat hire offers a safe and comfortable way for everyone to enjoy the waterway and take in the awesome scenery of 1770 and its surrounds.
The main vessels are suitable for groups up to 10 people, seated around a table which can be equipped with an ice bowl for drinks, a barbecue, or both.
An umbrella, safety equipment, and Bluetooth music speaker are all included.
No boat licence is required and anyone can be trained to drive the vessels. A designated skipper is also available if requested.
Relax, slow down, become present and connect with nature.
Forest bathing combines mindfulness techniques and the therapeutic powers of being in the natural environment.
Your forest therapy guide will take you on a journey to connect with your inner and outer nature through mindfulness, sensory exploration and slow movement.
The group will gather in the parklands at Kings Park, one of the world’s largest and most beautiful inner-city parks.
We will commence with some gentle movement to prepare for a slow and gentle walk.
Along the trail, your guide will offer you opportunities to experience a deeper connection with self and nature through a series of complimentary activities.
Allowing you time to be still, to notice and to listen.
The forest therapy experience will conclude with a tea ceremony.
Bladensburg is one of the original homesteads of the area, now a national park. We take a look at some of the history and natural landscape of this park.
Discover Melbourne from a local’s perspective on a Private Melbourne city walking tour. Trace the rich history of Australia’s cultural capital as you hear stories about traditional landowners and the European settlement and learn about the immigration and migrant policies that have shaped Melbourne’s cultural diversity.
Explore Melbourne’s famed laneways; familiarize yourself with some of Melbourne’s iconic architecture; and gain insight into Melbourne’s diehard sporting culture, as well its thriving music and art scene.
Much more than a sightseeing tour, we will give you the history and background you need to understand what makes Melbourne unique.
This is a family owned and run oyster farm that began operating over 15 years ago. Come on a boat ride out to the oyster farm and meet our oyster farmers and let them teach you about this beautiful delicacy.
Every adult will be given a dozen oysters each. If the river is open for harvest when you come you will get to eat a freshly opened oyster pulled straight out of the river in front of you.
Nestled in the foothills of Adelaide with views over the city, Magill Estate is one of the worlds few urban single vineyards only a 15-minute drive from Adelaide city. The historic Penfolds Magill Estate is the original home of Penfolds wines and of Australia’s most prized wine, the Grange.
Thrill to the sound of a mass of voices, singing as one.
Prepare to have your hair blown back by the sheer magnitude of these exquisite voices.
The Opera Australia Chorus has long been the backbone of our productions. Now, hear the lyrical beauty and power of this chorale centre stage in the Joan Sutherland Theatre.
Chorus! showcases famous choral pieces by the legends of opera, including Verdi, Puccini, Wagner and Tchaikovsky. Director Matthew Barclay and esteemed Chorus Master Paul Fitzsimon thread a compelling narrative through the masterworks of all eras.
The voices of 48 choristers come together to explore vast musical terrain through the emotional language of song.
From Rigoletto’s urgent ‘Zitti, zitti, moviamo a vendetta’ to the sacred incantations of ‘Beglückt darf nun’ (Pilgrim’s Chorus) in Tannhäuser, Pagliacci’s lively Bell Chorus and Madama Butterfly’s exquisitely poignant Humming Chorus, Chorus! is a unique operatic experience that will make your heart sing.
Gatsby at The Green Light: 27 December – 24 March
Performance Ticket Only Option
Experience a sparkling world inspired by Fitzgerald’s classic novel The Great Gatsby, where the parties of the 1920s meet with 2020s. Get ready to be outrageously entertained through the prism of cabaret, variety, and contemporary music.
For the ultimate night out, why not upgrade to Gatsby: The Dinner Party? This exclusive pre-show dinner is limited to 20 people per night across limited amount of nights. Experience true opulence over a three-course meal with matching Australian wines. It’s an experience not to be missed this February.
Set out on a whale watching tour from Mooloolaba to see humpback whales on their annual migration between Australia and Antarctica.
Your 3-hour cruise is limited to 22 people, on a 55 ft vessel, which allows for great viewing opportunities without the crowds. Have the chance to see whales frolicking in their natural habitat, and look for dolphins as well.
The informative and friendly crew shares in-depth knowledge on the marine life of the region that you get to see first hand.
Wing Foiling is the art of riding a hydrofoil board while harnessing the wind’s power via a handheld wing. Our three hour course is your entry into the young sport of hydrofoiling. We also have to warn you – Wingfoiling and Hydrofoiling in general is really addictive and once hooked it will change your life in a dramatic way. Nothing beats the feeling of flying above the water 😉
Take in the best of Moreton Bay, our own playground right on the doorstep of the Gold Coast. Enjoy a guided snorkel tour of the coral covered wrecks in Tangalooma, excite yourself by sand-boarding (and climbing) the dunes of Slipping Sands and take in the picturesque scenery of the untouched mangroves & islands of Moreton Bay.
Our day trip includes a picnic lunch, guided snorkelling tour, beach games and sand boarding experience. Leaving from the Gold Coast on our fully licensed vessel.
Photos of the day are included too!
Sydney Big 5 includes:
1. Hop on, Hop Off tour – Our two comprehensive tour routes are carefully designed to show off Sydney’s most famous landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the Royal Botanical Gardens.
2. Sydney Tower Eye ticket – Enjoy unique 360° views of Sydney and its beautiful harbour from the Sydney Tower Eye, an internal observation deck that rises 309 metres above the city.
3. Madame Tussauds Sidney ticket – Madame Tussauds Sydney is home to a huge number of celebrity waxworks from the cinematic, sporting, musical and political worlds. You’ll get up close to waxworks of all your favourite stars, and with a great variety of props available, you can snap some fantastic photos too.
4. SeaLife Aquarium ticket – Discover Australia’s amazing aquatic creatures like stingrays, jellyfish, penguins, seahorses and thousands of tropical fish and many more.
5. WildLife Sydney Zoo ticket – Visit Australian animals at WildLife Sydney Zoo.
QuickCoast travels to one of the most pristine reefs on The Great Barrier Reef. We snorkel two parts of the reef in separate snorkel safaris included. QuickCoast is a large two deck catamaran that restricts passenger numbers to 30 passengers – so plenty of space for everyone.
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