Full Day Chef-Led Sydney Beaches and Aussie Food Tour: Local gastronomic adventure with a view
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14 Ratings
Sydney
Embark on a full-day chef-led adventure through Sydney's stunning beaches, indulging in delicious Aussie food and immersing yourself in local culture. From Bondi to Manly, experience the best of Australian coffee, surf culture, and gastronomy.
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sydney - Pickup at select hotels in the CBD starting at 6:30am. Drive straight to the eastern suburbs which takes about 25-30 minutes. En route your guide will point out interesting spots.

  • Bronte Beach - Start your day with an Aussie coffee experience. Have your barista-made coffee and a hearty breakfast in one of the many cafes or in one of the bbq areas in front of the beach.

  • Bondi Beach - Visit one of Australia’s most iconic beaches. You have the option of doing a spectacular coastal walk (approx 1km) from the lookout at Mark’s Park in Tamarama to Bondi Beach or get dropped off at the shops in Bondi or head straight to the beach. In total, you will have 90 minutes of free time in Bondi.

  • Sydney - Drive from the Eastern Suburbs to the Northern Beaches. The driver/guide will point out places of interest along the way. You will pass by the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, Spit Bridge and many different suburbs. The ride takes about 60-75 minutes.

  • Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club - Learn about Australian surf culture and Surf Lifesaving Club with a local legend. Have a chef cooked Aussie BBQ Lunch overlooking Freshwater Beach.

  • Curl Curl Beach - Marvel at the scenic beach view in Curl Curl Beach. You will have more photo opportunities as you do the short boardwalk on top of South Curl Curl.

  • Brookvale - Bump elbows with some locals while beer-tasting at one of the micro-breweries in the area. You will spend about 45 minutes to try different beers.

  • North Head - There’s a short walk to the 2 breathtaking lookouts in North Head. After which, you will have an afternoon tea delight at a picturesque spot overlooking the city.

  • Manly Beach - Be charmed by another tourist attraction and a gem in the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Walk through The Corso and have the option to explore the surrounding shops and pubs.

  • Manly - At Manly Wharf, your guide will hand you your ticket for the iconic Manly ferry ride to Circular Quay as your tour concludes. Feel free to stay back and watch the sunset from Manly and catch the ferry to Circular Quay in your own time.

What's Included
  • Beer-tasting fee
  • Bottled water
  • Ferry ticket
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Your very own chef/driver/guide
  • Breakfast
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Embark on a comprehensive day trip across Sydney’s beaches, from Bondi to Manly, accompanied by a local chef. Savor the essence of Australian life and cuisine throughout the day.

Included: A designated driver/guide/chef; a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan; meals for breakfast, lunch, and teatime; beer tasting session; and a ferry ticket to Circular Quay.

Key Experiences: Visit numerous beaches, including the famous Bondi and Manly; gain insights into Australia’s coffee scene; indulge in an oyster experience; immerse yourself in the Australian surf lifestyle and learn about the Surf Life Saving Club from a local expert; sample Australian dishes like barramundi, kangaroo, and lamb amongst others; partake in beer-tasting at a local craft brewery; observe the panoramic North Head lookout; enjoy an iconic ride on the Manly Ferry.

  • Kindly contact me at least 24 hours prior to the start of the tour so I can provide the time of your pick up and to inform your dietary restrictions or food allergy.
Location
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
Pitt Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(14 Ratings)
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Galaxygirl77096
Feb 22, 2024
THE best food tour in Sydney - This tour was absolutely amazing! We visited several beaches around Sydney and a local Surf Life Saving Club where Jimmy prepared delicious Australian themed meals and snacks for us. We even went to a local brewery for beer/cider tasting! There was plenty of time to walk the beaches and take in the sites. Jimmy was a wealth of local knowledge and took us to some great lookouts over Sydney Harbour. It was very organized and had a fun atmosphere. HIGHLY recommend!
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Cindy_c
Feb 18, 2024
Wonderful Sydney Experience - Jimmy was amazing! We did both of his tours (Wine Tour and Beaches Tour) on consecutive days. He's fun and entertaining and a great chef! We tried lots of Aussie things that were new to us (we're American). I would recommend Jimmy and his tour company to anyone traveling to Sydney!
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Carlf180
Feb 8, 2024
Excellent, excellent, excellent - This was a great tour. Jimmy is very knowledgeable about the area and is an excellent chef. He is also a safe driver. The food prepared was almost all local and some specialties. The history of the Life Saving Club was fascinating.
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Stevehu6759wa
Feb 1, 2024
Great Beach Views….Great Food….Great Experience - This is a new tour from Gourmet Getaways. Once again Jimmy scores big for his clients. Our day started with an excellent breakfast and a scenic walk to Bondi Beach. Another brilliant handcrafted lunch served after a fun tour at the famous Freshwater Surf Lifesaving Club, was a highlight. Finally, the visit to Manly to enjoy some Craft Brews and the beach, was a great way to top off our day. Jimmy does a remarkable job of making his guests feel at home, through his food, insights, and humor. 5 Stars? We’d “Dial it up to 11”.
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Lafquest
Feb 1, 2024
Another stellar tour with Chef Jimmy - We had gone on the Full day Hunter Valley Wine tour with Chef Jimmy the day before. We were so glad to be able to go on the beach and Aussie food tour as well. The food was superb! We were able to see many of the beaches, walk from Brontë to Bondi beach, have an amazing lunch prepared by Jimmy at the Surf Life Saving Club, stop at a microbrewery, and take a ferry from Manly to Circular Quay. As with the day before, the tour and the food exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend this tour.
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W4409ahjayb
Nov 15, 2023
Delicious Sydney food experience - This was a fantastic tour. The food was excellent, activities interesting, and Jimmy (tour operator) was the so informative and accommodating. Favorite experience was the visit to freshwater surf club where we got see some of the various techniques involved in surf lifesaving over the years. This was followed by an absolutely delicious lunch of Australian cuisine cooked by Jimmy. It was a full day, good money's worth. Would highly recommend for foodies
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Fiftygrit
Oct 31, 2023
Awesome experience - My wife and I had an amazing time visiting several of Sydney's beaches both south and north of the harbor. This is a full day! Jimmy was rather informative about the places that we visited and he provided lovely food. Lunch was specular overlooking the beach at Freshwater Surf Club. I took many photos to record our memorable experience.
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Sohabt
Oct 12, 2023
The Best Aussie Experience - We only had a few days in Sydney and was so lucky to find this tour. We had the loveliest day with our wonderful guide and chef, Jimmy! We've been to several beaches, each with its own beauty. We've been to places with amazing scenic views. And we got to learn a lot of things about Australia and its culture in a day. The best part - FOOD throughout the day! They were yummy!!! I love the coffee experience and Timtams, the delicious meat pie with avocado, fresh oysters and prawns, lamb skewers and so much more. I never though kangaroo can taste so good. This is THE EXPERIENCE you should go for if you only have a few days in Sydney. It's so worth it!
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Sumeet
Oct 11, 2023
Best Sydney beaches tour with Chef Jimmy! Highly recommend. - A well spent day in Sydney, visiting some of the best beaches in the world with a world class Chef Jimmy! Started with delicious freshly cooked breakfast by the beach and coffee. Then a quick beach walk from Brontë to Bondi, with some of the most stunning views.Then we headed to northern beach and learnt so much about the surf history at Curl Curl Surf club overlooking the beach. Jimmy cooked the lunch on site and so so delicious. Then we headed to a brewery for beer tasting, followed by visiting north head and OMG the views were just out of this world!! We had scones and tea at North head over looking the amazing view. Then we went to Manly for some beach walk and had the famous Golden gaytime icecream. The day was so well planned and executed with the most delicious food by Chef Jimmy. I would highly recommend this tour for people who want to see the best beaches in Sydney who are time poor.
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Pooravb2412
Oct 9, 2023
Most convenient and quickest way to get introduced to Sydney beaches - We had a pleasure of being part of this trip and absolutely loved it. Jimmy is an exceptional host/guide and an even better chef. The trip was meticulously planned covering all the best beaches and lookouts. The food served was amazing. I wonder if anyone else can cover so much in a day with such comfort. Highly recommend doing this trip especially if you want to get the most out of your day in and around Sydney.
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