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Sunset Bush Tucker & Wine Experience

  • Discover native plants, bush foods, and wildlife on a guided Botanic Gardens walk, ending with a bush tucker hamper and sparkling wine at sunset overlooking the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

  • Explore native Australian plants, taste bush foods, and spot local wildlife as you wander through Sydney’s Botanic Gardens. Along the way, your guide will share insights into Indigenous ingredients, bush traditions, and Sydney’s layered history.

    To finish, we’ll settle into a prime harbourside location at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. Here, you’ll enjoy a premium bush tucker hamper paired with sparkling wine as the sun dips behind the Harbour Bridge and Opera House , the perfect golden-hour finale.

    • Guided native foraging tour through Sydney’s Botanic Gardens

    • Tastings of bush ingredients: lemon myrtle, macadamia, Davidson plum

    • Rare Australian honeys, including Tasmanian Leatherwood

    • Native wildlife spotting: kookaburras, cockatoos, water dragons, eels

    • Award-winning bush tucker picnic hamper in a harbourside setting

    • Sparkling wine served with your hamper

    • Stories of Sydney’s icons and hidden food history

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

    • A curious appetite – Get ready to taste, sip, and experience Australia like never before!

    • Comfortable walking shoes – It’s a leisurely stroll, but you’ll want happy feet!

    • Weather-appropriate clothing – Hat & sunnies for warm days, a light jacket for breezy afternoons.

    • A reusable water bottle – Stay hydrated while soaking up the views.

    • A camera or phone – You won’t want to miss these photo-worthy spots!

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Testimonials

  • Such an amazing way to see the native plants and try some food through his generous tasting plate! Highly recommend it! Tks Australian Native Food Guy

    Tâmila Dalila - Google Review, September 2025

  • Dave is an amazing guide. He is super knowledgeable and passionate. I cannot recommend the tour enough! Check out the spread; that alone is more than worth the cost!

    David Kashmiri - Google Review, September 2025

  • Beautiful informative walking tour with a delicious grazing plate at the end. Highly recommend

    Hannah Adams - Google Review, September 2025

Itinerary

  • Local Guide at Harbour Pickup The Australian Food Guy greets guests at Sydney Harbour before a native food and distillery tour.

    Meet Your Guide

    Begin your Sydney food tour at the historic Man O’ War Steps, nestled between the Sydney Opera House and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Here, you’ll meet your expert local guide from The Australian Food Guy, ready to take you on a journey into the world of native Australian food and bush tucker traditions.

  • Two people standing near the water under a large tree, with the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge in the background.

    Opera House & Harbour Views

    Soak up sweeping views of Sydney Harbour, Circular Quay, and the Opera House. Along the way, hear stories about Sydney’s colonial past, the cultural significance of the harbour, and the remarkable tale of how the Opera House became one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks.

  • Three people standing outdoors among trees, engaging in conversation. The person in the center is talking and gesturing with their hand, wearing a green shirt, a hat, sunglasses, and a backpack. The person on the left has short pink and purple hair, sunglasses, a light jacket, and a brown purse. The person on the right has short hair, sunglasses, a patterned shirt, and is looking toward the camera.

    Native Foraging Walk in the Royal Botanic Gardens

    Step into the lush Royal Botanic Gardens for a guided native food foraging walk. Learn how Indigenous Australians used plants like lemon myrtle, kangaroo grass, macadamia, Davidson plum, and other bush foods for thousands of years. Discover the story of the ultra-rare Wollemi Pine—a living fossil once thought extinct. Enjoy tastings of native jams, dips, and bush-inspired flavours along the way, perfect for curious foodies.

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    Australian Native Food Tasting

    Sample a curated selection of native Australian honeys, including the world-famous Tasmanian Leatherwood honey, harvested from trees more than 400 years old. Learn how Australia’s unique environment creates some of the most aromatic and flavourful honeys on earth.

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    Wildlife Spotting

    Keep your eyes peeled for Australian wildlife living within the gardens: cheeky kookaburras, white cockatoos, giant eels, and water dragons basking in the sun by the ponds. This is Sydney’s nature and city life coming together in one unforgettable walk.

  • A storage box filled with assorted cheeses, sliced cured meats, fresh passion fruit, strawberries, mango, crackers, and small containers of jams, spreads, and toppings.

    Native Australian Lunch

    Relax with a gourmet bush tucker picnic overlooking the harbour. Your luxury hamper is packed with kangaroo salami, artisan cheeses, native dips, bush snacks, and Indigenous-inspired delicacies—all hand-selected to showcase the best of native Australian cuisine. This award-winning hamper was recently named one of Sydney’s best by TimeOut.

  • Tour Ends at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair

    Tour Ends at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair

    Conclude your Sydney walking food tour at the iconic Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, a sandstone rock hand-carved by convicts in 1810. Here, take in panoramic views of the harbour, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge—a final photo moment to remember. You’ll finish the tour with both stunning memories and a rare taste of authentic Australian food experiences, available only with The Australian Food Guy.

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 FAQs

  • Unlike other Sydney food tours, The Australian Food Guy focuses exclusively on native Australian food and bush tucker experiences. Guests enjoy a guided foraging walk in the Royal Botanic Gardens, tastings of Indigenous ingredients, an Australian honey experience, and a luxury bush tucker picnic hamper. This is a true taste of Australia that goes beyond standard tourist attractions.

  • Your walking food tour in Sydney begins at the Man O’ War Steps next to the Opera House and Royal Botanic Gardens. The experience concludes at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, one of Sydney’s most iconic viewpoints with panoramic harbour views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

  • The tour highlights authentic bush tucker flavours such as kangaroo salami, Davidson plum, lemon myrtle, macadamias, and native dips. You’ll also enjoy a curated Australian honey tasting featuring rare varieties like Tasmanian Leatherwood honey, harvested from ancient 400-year-old trees.

  • he Australian Food Guy has built a reputation for creating trade-ready, luxury food tours that celebrate Indigenous ingredients, local producers, and immersive storytelling. Recognised for its award-winning bush tucker hampers (featured in TimeOut’s Best Picnic Hampers Sydney), this experience blends culture, cuisine, and iconic landmarks, making it one of the best Sydney food tours for international travellers.

  • This guided Sydney walking food tour runs for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. It’s designed for travellers who want a short, authentic introduction to Australian food culture, without taking up a full day of their Sydney itinerary.

  • Yes. The Australian Food Guy can provide vegetarian, gluten-free, and other dietary options on request. All hampers and tastings are crafted with native Australian ingredients, ensuring every guest can enjoy the experience.

  • Absolutely. Kids love spotting kookaburras, cockatoos, water dragons, and eels in the gardens, while adults enjoy the native food tastings and storytelling. It’s a fun and educational way for families to explore Sydney together.

  • Bush tucker refers to the wild plants, fruits, seeds, and proteins traditionally used by Indigenous Australians for over 60,000 years. On this Sydney bush tucker tour, you’ll learn about ingredients like lemon myrtle, kangaroo grass, and Davidson plum, while tasting modern dishes that celebrate their flavours.

  • You can secure your spot directly on The Australian Food Guy’s official website. As tours are small-group and highly rated, advance bookings are recommended to avoid missing out on this authentic Sydney food experience.

  • The Australian Food Guy is Sydney’s only native food-led tour operator, founded by Dave, a passionate storyteller and foodie who left the corporate finance world to make bush tucker accessible and unforgettable. With 5-star reviews, award-winning hampers, and partnerships with Indigenous producers, The Australian Food Guy is recognised as a leader in authentic Australian food tours.