From cooking alongside master Chefs to indulging in wine and spirits at boutique distilleries, these interactive experiences promise to engage your senses and leave you with memories as rich as the flavours on your plate. Whether you’re exploring Indian cuisine, touring wineries, or discovering gin-making secrets, these four destinations are a must-visit for culinary enthusiasts.
For over two decades, Nilgiri’s has been a cornerstone of Indian cuisine in Sydney’s lower North Shore. Located on Military Road in Cremorne, this vibrant restaurant offers an immersive dining experience with an open kitchen where you can watch skilled chefs bring regional Indian dishes to life.
Start with classic chicken tikka from the tandoor or savour cauliflower samosas with tangy tamarind chutney. For mains, dive into their Khandeshi Goat—a slow-cooked yearling goat curry with coconut, chillies, sesame seeds and cassia. Whether you're a fan of butter chicken or curious about Kolhapuri lamb, Nilgiri’s blends tradition and creativity to create unforgettable flavours.
Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Deli & Wine Tours – Pokolbin, NSW
Explore the best of the Hunter Valley with Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Deli and Wine Tours. Based on Hermitage Road in Pokolbin, this family-run business delivers one-of-a-kind wine tours paired with cheese tastings, gourmet treats, and plenty of laughs.
Their expertly curated tours introduce you to boutique wineries, artisan food producers, and hidden gems throughout the region. Whether you’re enjoying a guided cheese and wine pairing or indulging in antipasto under the stars, Two Fat Blokes ensures every experience is personalised, interactive and truly unique. By the end of the day, you’ll not only have savoured exceptional food and wine but likely made a few new friends along the way.
d’Vine Wine Tours – Perth CBD, WA
Discover Perth’s premium wine tour experience with d’Vine Wine Tours. With a mission to make drinking good wine with good food in great company the ultimate pleasure, d’Vine offers daily tours through the Swan and Bickley Valleys.
Relax in air-conditioned comfort as you’re guided through boutique wineries, craft breweries, cider houses, gourmet chocolatiers and patisseries. A professional host ensures your day runs smoothly, turning the tour into an engaging and seamless adventure. Whether you’re tasting award-winning wines or indulging in artisanal chocolate, d’Vine Wine Tours redefines the classic wine outing.
The Whiskery/Bellarine Distillery – Drysdale, VIC
The Bellarine Peninsula’s first distillery, The Whiskery/Bellarine Distillery, is a must-visit for gin and whisky enthusiasts. Located on Portarlington Road in Drysdale, this charming venue grows its own botanicals to craft unique gins while also maturing their own whisky.
Enjoy a guided tasting of signature gins like Teddy & the Fox, featuring juniper, coriander, orange and star anise, or sample their Sister Sunday single malt whisky with notes of apple, vanilla and pecan pie. Pair your drinks with a slice of woodfired pizza or a cheese platter and soak up the relaxed vibe of the Bellarine Peninsula as you sip and savour.
These interactive culinary experiences offer more than just a meal—they’re a chance to connect with food and drink in new and exciting ways. From the vibrant flavours of Indian cuisine to expertly guided wine and spirit tastings, each destination invites you to immerse yourself in the art of food and drink.