15 Lunch Experiences in Melbourne, Shortlisted

1.Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,819 reviews · from $139Our pick

Meet at Melbourne’s Arts Centre Spire for an 8.5-hour Yarra Valley outing with a guide such as Sean, Stefan, Posi, or Danny. Visit four wineries, or three wineries plus Four Pillars gin or Watts River beer, depending on your choice. Lunch includes antipasto, a main, and wine; the final stop is the Chocolaterie.

“While I'm sure the other tour guides are just as amazing, we can only speak for Seany. It was a wonderful easy day with amazing views, great wine and great company. The smaller group size is perfect and make the tastings feel intimate. LunRead more”

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2.Full-Day Yarra Valley Wine Experience with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 710 reviews · 8 hours · from $127

Leave central Melbourne at 9:30 AM for four Yarra Valley cellar doors: Greenstone, Balgownie Estate, Yering Farm and Soumah. Your English-speaking wine guide leads the tastings, and lunch with a glass of wine is included. Expect a full day of regional wines, vineyard views and a group of up to 24.

“Fabulous day out. Great group of people on the trip. Our guide Bruce was brilliant and everything went as planned Highly recommend.”

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3.Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & lunch – Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 514 reviews · from $118

Leave Melbourne at 7:35 am in a 28-seat, air-conditioned coach and head inland to the Twelve Apostles before the usual day-trip crowds arrive. Your driver-guide provides live commentary as you continue to Loch Ard Gorge, a Great Otway rainforest walk and coastal lookouts. Morning tea and a light lunch are included. Wildlife sightings are possible, not guaranteed.

“Wow! The views are awesome Craig is an excellent guide, we had a supplied picnic lunch in the beautiful Victorian bush The award winning iced cream in Apollo Bay topped off our day”

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4.Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch & Gin/Beer Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · 8h 30m · from $137

Travel from Melbourne in a small group with a local guide for tastings at four wineries, a two-course lunch and a stop at the Yarra Valley Chocolate & Ice-Cream Factory. You can swap the fourth winery for Four Pillars gin or Watts River beer. Guides such as Posi, Sean, Karen, Danny and Stefan lead the day.

“A great experience and a wonderful way to spend a day. Our guide, Posi, was excellent. Very informative and friendly, and a pleasure to spend the day with.”

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5.Great Ocean Road Ultimate 12 Apostles with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 272 reviews · 13 hours · from $116

Set out from Melbourne at 7:35 AM in a 28-seat coach for a 13-hour reverse-route tour. Reach the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge before many coastal tours, then walk in Otway rainforest and look for koalas and kangaroos. A picnic lunch, park fees, Wi-Fi and USB charging are included. Your driver-guide varies by departure.

“Beautiful country enough time at each stop to see everything”

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6.Phillip Island Penguin Parade Small-Group with Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · from $168

Leave Melbourne at 11am in a group of no more than 15 for Phillip Island’s winery, Cowes, coastal stops and the Penguin Parade. Six wine tastings and grazing boards are included, with lunch at the winery. A guide such as Mike, Sue, Yuri or Rod leads the day. General penguin viewing is included; a koala reserve visit costs extra.

“We really enjoyed our day trip to Phillip island, and our guide, Mike was amazing. He was professional, accommodating and ensured the needs of the group were met. The coach was clean and safe, and the usb charging ports were a nice bRead more”

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7.Yarra Valley Winery Tour from Melbourne – Lunch included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $154

Leave central Melbourne at 9:30 am for an eight-hour Yarra Valley tour capped at 11 people. Taste sparkling wine at Domaine Chandon, enjoy a tutored tasting and two-course lunch at Soumah, then visit Tokar Estate and Yering Farm for more wine, valley views and orchard-made cider. Guides such as Ian and David have added local stories and occasional kangaroo sightings.

“Lovely day trip to Yarra Valley. Our guide took us on a more scenic route to escape the expressway which was much appreciated. Visited 4 wineries with a mix of small boutique family owned and larger wineries like Domaine Chandon. Lunch was very good and the cheese matches at De Bortli was a highlight. Our guide David was very knowledgeable, friendly and an all round outstanding host. Highly recommend this tour.”

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8.Winery Tour with Lunch at Yering Station

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 10 hours · from $219

Travel from Melbourne in a small group with an English-speaking guide, stopping at four Yarra Valley wineries. Expect De Bortoli wines with cheese, a vineyard lunch at Yering Station, and visits to boutique producers. Guides such as Paul, Rob, Adrian, and Cam have led the tour.

“Outstanding tour provider; very knowledgeable about wine and the region - with great vineyards as part of the tour. Highly recommend!”

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9.Reverse Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 131 reviews · 13 hours · from $102

Set out from Melbourne at 7:35 AM for a 13-hour reverse-route day trip to the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, then return along the Great Ocean Road. Expect a local English-speaking guide, a light picnic lunch, an Otways rainforest walk and a stop to look for wild koalas. Guides vary, and past guides have included Graham, Tom and Aiden.

“It was a nice trip, unfortunately cut short due to a fire at Great Ocean Road. The rainforest and Apollo Bay stops were cancelled, but the driver was nice and flexible enough to add London Bridge as a bonus. Lunch was good and well timed, nice addition was the afternoon tea, so there were a few opportunities to connect with fellow travellers.”

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10.Peninsula Hot Springs with Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 77 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $173

Travel from Melbourne in a small group of up to 15 for a day on the Mornington Peninsula. Stop at Arthur’s Seat for bay views, share a local-produce lunch and a Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris tasting at Green Olive Estate, then spend three hours among the geothermal pools at Peninsula Hot Springs. Guides including Perry and Ray have led recent trips.

“This company is an excellent and responsive your operator that delivered a first-class experience. The lunch and winery portion was lovely and the Peninsula Hot Springs is divine. With 3+ hours at the spa, we were happy noodles by the time we got back to the city. Perry, who was our driver and guide, was magnificent company, delivering lots of extra information at every step of the way. I would highly recommend this tour and this company.”

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11.Mornington Peninsula Small Group Thermal Springs w/ Lunch & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $175

Leave Melbourne at 10am in a small group of no more than 15, with barista coffee and a window seat, then visit Arthur’s Seat, Green Olive Estate and Peninsula Hot Springs. Lunch and a wine tasting are included. Guides have included Yuri, Perry, Thern and Ray, though your guide will depend on the date.

“Ray was our tour guide and he’s amazing. Started with a free cup of coffee at Protagonist. The pickup point is easy to find at Arts Centre Melbourne. We leave on time to Arthur's seat - whereby there’s great view of the coast. Headed to Green Olive at Red Hill for our lunch. A great selection of plate & my personal favourite was the cheese plate. We chose the wine tasting paddle, 4 different glasses to chose from. Ended lunch around 2pm, heading straight to Hot Spring, our tour package includes bath robes, towel - bring your own slippers! Spent 3 hrs at the hot spring and a comfortable drive…”

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12.Spirit Of Melbourne Yarra River Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · 2 hours · from $95

Board the Spirit of Melbourne across the river from Flinders Street Station for a two-hour lunch cruise. Choose a main course, then enjoy a three-course meal and included beer, wine, sparkling wine, juice, and soft drinks as Melbourne’s waterfront passes by. Menus use seasonal Victorian produce and can change, so note dietary needs when booking.

“We had a lovely afternoon, the food was very good but the service with a smile was what made the difference...Thanks to all staff!”

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13.Dolphins & Seals Snorkeling Cruise w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 52 reviews · 3 hours · from $148

From Sorrento Pier, cruise Port Phillip Bay aboard Moonraker, meet Australian fur seals in clear shallows, then look for wild dolphins. Guides provide snorkel gear and full-length wetsuits, and serve lunch, snacks, water and hot drinks. Dolphin encounters are never guaranteed, but if you do not see them, you can return for free within 30 days.

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14.Full-Day Sports and Beer Tour of Melbourne with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $222

Spend about seven hours touring Melbourne’s sporting landmarks, including a behind-the-scenes visit to the MCG and a drive around the Albert Park Grand Prix circuit. The day also includes lunch with a drink, a local brewery tour and tastings, and hotel transfers. Guides who have led the tour include Simon, Anthony and Tamara.

“I had a great guide - all round fantastic tour, can't say enough good stuff.”

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15.Fingal: Peninsula Hot Springs Entry with Lunch Credit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 4 hours · from $77Best value

Spend the day at Peninsula Hot Springs in Fingal, about 90 minutes from Melbourne. Bath House admission covers more than 50 bathing and wellness experiences, including geothermal pools and a Turkish Hammam steam bath. Your ticket also includes a $30 food and drinks credit for the Bath House Cafe or Amphitheatre Cafe. Bring swimwear and a towel.

“Was excellent!!! It’s is pricey but worth it honestly!!!! Only they need to is off using that old and od glass for late- better people to be served in take away cups instead than od glasses Other than than that everything was excellent- we back home brand new 👌💞love it!!! Can’t wait for the next time”

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