Cheese Tasting Cruises in Australia: The 5 Best Days Out

1.From Perth: Swan Valley Cruise, Winery, Cheese & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 108 reviews · 6h 30m · from $166Our pick

Cruise from Perth’s Barrack Street Jetty up the Swan River to the Swan Valley, with a welcome drink, premium Western Australian wine tasting, share-plate lunch, and commentary from the captain. At Mandoon Estate, taste four wines with macarons, then return with dessert, included wine, and live crew entertainment.

“It was all great. Captain and crew fantastic Good food and plenty of wine!”

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2.Yeppoon: Sunset Cruise w/ Cheese Platter & Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 19 reviews · 1h 30m · from $53Best value

Spend 90 minutes aboard a luxury catamaran off Queensland’s Capricorn Coast. You’ll receive a glass of Champagne and a shared cheese and deli-meat platter, then relax with your own beer, wine, or premixed drinks in the onboard eskies. Expect sunset views, a friendly English-speaking host, and a calm social setting, though the boat may stay closer to Yeppoon than the Keppel Islands.

“The activity was awesome very relaxed We struggled with getting around the boat.”

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3.Private, luxury Gold Coast Gondola cruise with cheese & wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $178Top rated

Meet at the JW Marriott marina in Main Beach for a private 90-minute gondola cruise. Relax on plush sheepskin seats with music, wine, and a gourmet cheese platter while your gondolier takes you along the Nerang River past mansions, islands, and Surfers Paradise.

“Amazing views of the city, the ride was very calm and hardly felt like we were on a boat. Food was amazing, and the workers were friendly. 10/10 experience!!!!!”

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4.Private Yarra River Cruise w/ Cheese & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 1h 30m

You’ll cruise the Yarra River for 90 minutes aboard a clean, electric-powered private boat with your own skipper. From Docklands, expect views of Crown Casino, Southbank, Flinders Street Station, and the city’s low historic bridges, plus a cheese platter and your choice of sparkling, white, or red wine. Bring a playlist and photo ID.

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5.Luxury Private 90min Wine and Cheese Yarra River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Cruise the Yarra River from Docklands in a quiet electric boat reserved for your group of up to six. Your skipper, possibly Bradley, Alexis, or Matt, shares local commentary as you pass Crown, Southbank, Flinders Street Station, and low historic bridges. Wine, local cheese, and snacks are included.

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