Top Australia & the Pacific Food & Drink Classes

Every neighborhood has its favorite local haunts, but it’s not easy for visitors to tap into the best insider eats. With this secret food tour, discover where those in the know dine in while learning about the neighborhood’s unique history and culture. Explore the area highlights on foot with your guide, stopping to sample a variety of popular dishes.

Savor the tastes of Italy in the heartland of Victoria with this private winery tour and cooking demo. Join your private teacher at Pizzini Wines and learn how to make a range of Italian dishes without other students around to hog your teacher’s attention. Fill in the rest of your half-day experience with a tour of the winery, a barrel room tasting of several Australian-made Italian wines, and a lunch complete with the dishes you made beforehand.

This is a delightful and engaging insight into bees, beekeeping and honey! Our honey Farm is on the grounds of a beautiful national trust property. You'll get to wear a veil, see the hives and then enjoy delightful morning tea on the Terrace looking at across the lake and rolling hills.

Learn all about wine with this two hour educational class at the Hunter Valley REsort. You’ll learn all the steps in making wine from the vineyard to it getting bottled. First you’ll walk through the vineyard, learn how the vines grow, and then get going with a comprehensive course with the cellarmaster. Ask all the questions you’d like, while having various wine tastings throughout the day.

Fiji’s traditional national drink has been enjoyed for over 3000 years. Grown in the mountains of Pacific Islands Kava is enjoyed in ceremony and at social gatherings in every corner of the globe. Come and enjoy this behind the scenes look at Nadi’s famous Kingsmen’s Kava Brewery where you will learn the secrets to making this ancient and cultural drink. The hands on tour shows all the steps in the production of kava and concludes with a kava tasting experience not to be missed. Kava has a very unique taste, which does take some getting used to. Allow the team to show you multiple ways to drink it, using other ingredients to improve the kava experience, without loosing the importance of its cultural significance.

In the heart of the Paopao Valley and its pineapple fields, you work in professional spaces designed for the realization of workshops and culinary training and next to a production laboratory. You discover elements of Polynesian culture, from history to life today and to the transformations that Polynesian society is going through, you immerse yourself in a cultural, taste, convivial and family universe. Surrounded by our growing gardens, you will have a glimpse of the beautiful resources of our valley.

Step into a winter wonderland at -10*C. Free drink with every entry. All ages welcome: adults, kids, couples, friends and family. Open 7 days

This isn’t just a distillery visit, it’s an immersive, make-it-yourself experience that transforms guests into true craft spirit makers. Unlike typical tastings or guided tours, this class gives you full creative control, with guidance from our Head Distiller. You’ll explore time-honoured distilling methods, use botanicals not commonly available to the public, and work in one of Australia's most celebrated artisan distilleries. With its blend of tradition, creativity, and take-home results, this experience offers an unforgettable connection to the art of distillation.

Sip and savor your way around Waiheke Island on this small-group wine tasting tour with a local guide. Enjoy pickup from the ferry or your accommodations and travel by air-conditioned vehicle, soaking up the scenic views and learning about the island and its inhabitants on the drive. Visit three different vineyards for wine tastings and food pairings, and enjoy a shared platter lunch with a glass of wine.

**Pokolbin's Wine Paddles** Experience sensory delight with our Wine Paddles. Savour five exceptional wines, each paired with an assortment of cheeses or chocolates. Each wine, reflecting Pokolbin's rich terroir, has distinct notes. Whether you are a seasoned wine connoisseur or a casual wine enthusiast, this tasting journey will enchant your senses. **Pokolbin's Junior Tasting Paddle** For our younger guests, we offer the Junior Tasting Paddle, ensuring a fun visit for the whole family. It features a rotating selection of vibrant juices and colourful lollies, pleasing young palates. This age-appropriate tasting is ideal for children aged 6 to 17.

Discover Waiheke Island's wine scene on a small-group tour starting at Matiatia Ferry Terminal. Visit Oneroa Village for coffee, then explore family-owned boutique wineries off the beaten path along native bush-lined roads. Taste up to 15 premium handcrafted wines from sustainable vineyards, enjoy lunch options, and experience the island's authentic charm in a relaxed setting.

This is far more than a standard gin tasting — it’s a hands‑on, sensory deep dive into the craft of flavour creation. This is the rare opportunity to design your very own gin from scratch, guided by an in‑house alchemy expert who helps you explore botanicals, balance profiles, and shape a spirit that reflects your personal taste. Unlike typical mixology classes, this experience blends creativity, premium ingredients, and a touch of theatre. You’ll taste, mix, and experiment with high‑quality spirits while enjoying a signature hot or cold Apple Crumble Cocktail, crafted to showcase the artistry of the Tasting House team. The finale is uniquely memorable: sealing your custom gin in wax and taking home a personalised bottle that exists nowhere else in the world. Set within the serene beauty of Birchs Bay, this immersive session combines craftsmanship, indulgence, and the natural charm of Tasmania’s countryside — offering a one‑of‑a‑kind gin journey you simply won’t find anywhere else.

You'll learn the unique attributes of what makes truffle one the most sought after and expensive culinary ingredients in the world. Enjoy tasting dishes that enhance the aromatic properties of truffles. You'll discover our growing techniques and how we teach our dogs to detect the truffles under the soil. Truffle pairs very well with a number of foods especially foods rich in fats so our tastings will include gluten, dairy, eggs and nuts.

Atunumai Mo’orea Culinary is unique because it offers an authentic, immersive experience in a traditional Tahitian home, using fresh local ingredients from the garden, and combining cultural storytelling, hands-on cooking, and warm hospitality in an Instagrammable setting.

Escape the island crowds to this unique floating platform in the South Pacific Ocean. Only accessible by boat, set off from Port Denarau for a relaxing break out at sea. Sunbathe on comfortable loungers, go snorkeling, and enjoy a cocktail or two. Catch up with your favorite podcast with free WiFi, or simply watch the world go by. Perfect for visitors looking for peace and tranquility.

Catch & Cook adventure is a total immersion in the life of a true Polynesian! With Catch & Cook Adventures go on a fishing adventure in search of the most beautiful fish in the waters of Raiatea and Taha'a, save some to cook your meal on a paradise islet. We make every effort to maximise your chances, but fishing remains an unpredictable activity and it is possible that nothing will be caught. No worries, in any case your meal is insured by our team! Book your Catch & Cook adventure now!

An unforgettable Island experience where clients can do Snorkelling, Glass bottom boat and fish feeding, Traditional Fijian dancing, Traditional Fijian Kokoda making cooking class, Basket weaving, coconut scraping + tree climbing, Turtle pond exploration . Also included are morning, afternoon tea, buffet lunch and local beer, house wine and soft drinks.

Guided by our passionate team, you will learn about the history and basis of spirit distilling before exploring our botanicals and blending your very own bespoke spirit. Each participant leaves with a beautifully crafted 200mL bottle

Discover the on-site museum at Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard during a self-guided tour and learn the history of the vineyard and local area. Sit back and enjoy a master class on wine history, production, and tasting notes with an in-house wine expert. Pick up your gourmet picnic basket, and find a spot in the vineyards for lunch with views over the Hunter Valley.

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 Maggie’s Orchard Gin. Finish you experience with a indulgent platter lunch overlooking the dam with a glass of Pheasant Farm Wines.

A Taste of New Zealand, A Walk Through Resilience Discover Christchurch through its flavours, stories, and the remarkable spirit that rebuilt a city. This guided walking food tour blends New Zealand’s iconic dishes with the powerful history of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, creating an experience that is both delicious and deeply meaningful. As we stroll through the city’s beautifully restored streets, you’ll hear captivating stories of the quake, the community’s recovery, and the innovative spirit that shaped the Christchurch you see today. This tour is designed to satisfy your appetite while deepening your connection to Christchurch—its past, its people, and its vibrant culinary culture. Join us for a journey where every bite comes with a story, and every step reveals a city that rose stronger than ever.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the island with our Coco Brush Cultural Classes. Choose from a tropical-style paint-and-sip session, a weaving workshop to create your traditional lei, or a cooking class to learn how to make local dishes. Whichever class you choose, you will have the opportunity to learn about the rich cultural heritage of the island while creating your unique masterpiece.

Visit the iconic Château Tanunda in the Barossa Valley with a tasting of wines from some of the oldest continually producing vineyards in the world. The experience includes a hosted seated wine tasting of six wines, including four wines from our Old Vine Expressions range from 50-, 100- and 150-year-old vineyards. Established in 1890, Château Tanunda is rated amongst the very finest wine producers in Australia, crafting wines of excellence that attract recognition from connoisseurs and wine critics around the world.