Wine and dine

Explore unique wine and dine experiences 

 We’ve got a buffet of mouth-watering wine and dine experiences around Australia. RedBalloon is your one-stop gourmet shop for the best epicurean escapades and dining vouchers. Here’s a taste test of some of our crowd favourites:

• Sydney: Australia’s largest city is home to a smorgasbord of divine wine and dine experiences. Highlights include high tea at the QVB or Gunners’ Barracks, a six-course degustation menu on Darling Harbour,  and a three-course steakhouse dinner in Barangaroo. 
• Melbourne: Considered the culinary capital of Australia, Melbourne boasts a tasty array of gourmet dining experiences. Crowd favourites include high tea at The Windsor Hotel, a sunset cruise with dinner and drinks, and endless incredible restaurants in Southbank, Richmond and South Yarra. 
• Perth: From restaurant vouchers to winery tours, there’s an abundance of top-tier dining experiences to chew through in Perth–try our three-course steakhouse dinner for two. The best neighbourhoods for eating out include Fremantle, South Perth, and the CBD. 
• Brisbane: The best hotspots to enjoy a gourmet experience in the Sunshine State’s capital include Fortitude Valley and New Farm. Our eclectic range spans Chef Hatted degustations, winery tastings, high teas, gin distillery tours, and cooking classes. 
• Hunter Valley: One of Australia’s premier wine regions, there’s a myriad of scenic places to sip the good stuff in the Hunter Valley. Enjoy winery tours, tastings, getaway packages and degustation menus in this verdant wine-growing region.  

Wine tasting tours across Australia 

Got a penchant for fine wine? We do too. That’s why we’ve curated a decadent selection of the best wine tastings and vineyard tours in Australia. In these oenophile adventures, you’ll tour vineyards, learn the wine-making process, sample charcuterie boards, devour gourmet cuisine, and quaff lots of top-notch plonk–all this while admiring sweeping vineyard views. We’ve got tasting tours at all the top Australian viticulture destinations, including Hunter Valley, Barossa, Tamborine Mountain, the Granite Belt, McLaren Vale, the Yarra Valley, and more.  

High tea experiences 

Savour the lifestyle of the old-world bourgeois with a decadent High tea experience from RedBalloon. These indulgent afternoon soirees see you devour delicious sandwiches, scones, pâtisserie cakes and other sophisticated delights in an elegant setting. Whether you’re dining in a luxury hotel tea room or a swanky lakeside restaurant, you’ll feel like a millionaire for the afternoon. Popular high tea venues include The Windsor in Melbourne and Gunners’ Barracks in Sydney. 

 Dinner and cruise options in Sydney 

Treat your tastebuds to a gastronomic journey on the most beautiful natural harbour on Earth. Perfect for tourists and locals, our Sydney Harbour dinner cruise experiences offer mouth-watering meals on a purpose-built ship with breathtaking views. Book a sunset cruise to watch the harbour transform into mesmerising golden hues as you dine. Some packages come with wine pairings for a truly decadent evening on the water. We also have Sydney Harbour cruise lunch experiences for daytime indulgence.  

 Why choose RedBalloon’s wine and dine vouchers 

Looking for a unique gourmet experience? Treat yourself or that special someone to top-tier dining or indulgent wine tasting and tours at a world-class vineyard. RedBalloon wine and dine vouchers span a smorgasbord of epicurean experiences and are super easy to book and confirm. Our dining gift vouchers make ideal presents for men or women foodies of all types.  

Flexible gift vouchers for food lovers 

One of the big reasons foodies love our wine and dine vouchers is flexibility. Choose from a massive array of gourmet destinations all over Australia, from capital cities to small country towns. We also offer a dazzling selection of experiences. From cooking classes to wine tours and everything in between, we’ve got something for everyone. Plus, our vouchers have a generous five-year validity, so you’ve got plenty of time to cash them in.  

 The perfect gift for every occasion 

Everyone loves quality cuisine. The pleasure derived from savouring delicate culinary flavours is universal. That’s why RedBalloon wine and dine vouchers make the perfect present for literally anyone. Whether you need a Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthday, or anniversary gift idea, rest assured they’ll be delighted with a delectable foodie adventure from RedBalloon. Give the gift of a gourmet experience rather than things.  

 How to find the best dining deals 

Finding the best dining deals can be tricky. Luckily, at RedBalloon, we offer a range of delicious dining packages across Australia for an excellent price. Many of these high-value dining experiences are packaged for 2 people, so you can score a bargain night out for you and your plus one. Some of our best-selling dining deals include degustation lunches with wine pairings, three-to-six-course dinners, high teas with sparkling wine, and unique dining experiences with a free cookbook. 

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Top locations for wine and dine experiences 

Australia’s lively state capitals offer the country’s finest wine and dine experiences. Heavy hitters like Sydney and Melbourne rival top foodie destinations around the world, with everything from luxurious high-end restaurants to rustic cafes. Venture outside the big cities, and you’ll find an authentic, farm-to-table epicurean scene, where freshly plucked ingredients take centre stage. Then you’ve got our world-class wine-growing regions, such as the Yarra, Barossa, and Hunter valleys.  

 What type of wine and dine vouchers does RedBalloon sell? 

At RedBalloon, all our wine and dine experiences are provided as a voucher. This method makes it a cinch to book your epicurean experience when you’re ready. Simply pick the right gourmet experience for you and follow the steps at checkout. You’ll then receive your voucher that you can redeem when you please. Our food and wine vouchers span an array of categories, including:  

• Restaurants and dining out 
• Cooking classes 
• Wine tastings and winery tours 
• High tea 
• Beer tastings and brewery tours 
• Romantic dining packages 
• Spirits tasting 
• Food tasting and tours 
• Picnic packages 

 A RedBalloon wine and dine voucher is the perfect gift idea for someone celebrating a special occasion. From birthdays to Christmas, there’s no better gift than a gourmet adventure. We offer an array of foodie packages for two so you can enjoy the gourmet experience. Indulge in a fine dining restaurant together, or put your skills to the test with a hands-on cooking class. 

 Don’t know which decadent wine and dine experience to pick? Don’t worry, you can always choose a gift voucher and decide later. A RedBalloon gift voucher can be used to purchase any enriching experience available on our website. Starting from $25, gift vouchers can be made to any denomination and are valid for 5 years.