Top 13 BBQ Experiences in Australia

1.Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,555 reviews · 9h 30m · from $176Our pick

Spend a full day sandboarding Lancelin dunes, watching a Pinnacles sunset, eating a BBQ, and viewing planets and stars from Perth.

“Excellent day trip to The Pinnacles Desert. The sand boarding was a bonus. Hangover Bay not so. On a partially cloudy day I was concerned that the day wasn’t the best but when we arrived the sun came out fully to give some excellent colours in the photos. The sky cleared enough to see an amazing number of stars and the photography tips were great. And it wasn’t cold. Highly recommended.”

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2.Day Trip to Uluru with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 761 reviews · 1 day · from $254

Review of Emu Run’s Alice Springs to Uluru day trip, with cultural walks, sunset barbecue, sparkling wine, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Very good drivers and guides, amazing views throughout the day. If travelling alone this ended up being the same cost as hiring a car (during school holidays) just with guides, an awesome bbq (they even cooked the vegetarian option on a separate bbq plate) as a lovely bonus. Great group on the day tri p too- lots of time to chat and hear everyone’s favourite things about the NT.”

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3.Ayers Rock Day Trip from Alice Springs Including BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 639 reviews · from $262

Review of the 18-hour Uluru day trip from Alice Springs, with guided walks, Aboriginal culture, sunset sparkling wine, BBQ, and practical tips.

“Great day even though it was long. The bus driver was very informative on the way to the rock and when the tour guide took over he was just as good. Great way to see the rock and learn about it. Seeing it at sunset was amazing. The food was great.”

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4.Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunset + Outback Barbecue Dinner & Star Talk

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 426 reviews · from $225

Watch Uluru turn red at sunset, enjoy an Aussie barbecue, and learn the southern stars on this 3.5-hour Red Centre evening tour.

“If the weather conditions are not favourable on the day, the bbq dinner & star talk will be cancelled. We were credited for cancelled part of the tour.”

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5.Uluru Tour and Sunset BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 320 reviews · 7 hours · from $230

Explore Uluru with two guided walks, Anangu stories, the Cultural Centre, and a sunset barbecue with sparkling wine from Yulara.

“Great we enjoyed the tour emmensley. Even the flies don’t bother us to any great extent. It was a very informative day.”

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6.Full-Day Whitsunday Tour: Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · from $161Top rated

Spend eight hours at Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet with a beach BBQ, local guides, hotel transfers, and plenty of time to swim and walk.

“There are so many different tours leaving from Airlie beach to Whitehaven. We chose this because of the reviews and it didn't disappoint. The staff were fantastic and so attentive. It's a family run business and it shows, special attention and iRead more”

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7.Whitehaven Beach BBQ & Hill Inlet Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 126 reviews · 8 hours · from $159

Cruise from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven, enjoy a beach BBQ, visit Hill Inlet Lookout, and spend five hours exploring the Whitsundays.

“Great balance between activities. Very nice bbq on the beach. Very friendly team! Thanks”

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8.From Ayers Rock Resort: Uluru Sunset Barbecue Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 79 reviews · from $107Best value

Watch Uluru turn red at sunset, enjoy sparkling wine and a fresh Aussie barbecue, and return to Ayers Rock Resort by air-conditioned bus.

“fstaf were friendly food was lovely and amazing time to our”

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9.Top End Helicopter Ride & BBQ Cruise Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $421

Fly over Top End floodplains, race through Finniss River wetlands, enjoy a BBQ cruise, and feed rescue crocodiles near Darwin.

“Really nice experience. Well organized. Something we’ll memorize for ever. Many nice fun facts learned. Can truly recommend.”

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10.Glow Worms, Sunset, Star Gazing & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 26 reviews · from $131

Explore Tamborine Mountain’s glow worms, sunset and southern stars with telescope photos, wine, BBQ dinner, guide, and Brisbane hotel pickup.

“We really enjoyed this trip our guide was fantastic and very polite and thoughtful, the stargazing was brilliant just our look it was a windy chilly night but overall great evening, I think maybe lengthening the time of the tour would benefit from rushing while in the lookout and shopping areas thanks micheal for a great time”

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11.Adelaide 2-Hour BBQ Boat Hire for 7-10 People

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $466

Review the Adelaide BBQ Buoy: a private two-hour Torrens River cruise with a grill, music, ice, and room for up to 10 people.

“Jazz kept in touch with me. Ethan assisted on the day. Great morning with friends - cheese / meat platter and good wines with music as we moved up and down the river. Enjoyed by all.”

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12.Adelaide 2-Hour BBQ Boat Hire for 3-6 People

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $466

Review of Adelaide’s private 2-hour BBQ Buoy hire, with self-driving on the Torrens, onboard cooking, drinks, safety tips, and honest value advice.

“A great way to celebrate a birthday. The engine is a bit noisy and has fumes, so it is nice to switch it off while relaxing over a bbq lunch. Very enjoyable and would recommend it.”

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13.Self-Drive BBQ Boat Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 20 reviews

Take the wheel of a quiet electric BBQ boat in Mandurah, spot dolphins and pelicans, and enjoy a private picnic cruise for up to six.

“we really enjoyed it, great activity. a little pricey though”

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