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Best fine dining destinations in Oceania

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Sydney
Where urban life meets stunning beaches
8.7
Quay is in the Overseas Passenger Terminal in The Rocks with views of the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Chef Peter Gilmore joined in 2001. It debuted at 46th on the World's 50 Best list in 2009. It rose to 26th by 2011 in this city.
Highlights:
  • 🏖️ Relax on the golden sands of Bondi Beach
  • 🎭 Admire the Sydney Opera House from Circular Quay
  • 🌉 Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge for panoramic views
Melbourne
The heart of culture and coffee
8.7
Attica in Ripponlea builds its menu on native ingredients such as bunya nuts and finger limes. It also uses foraged herbs from the neighbouring Rippon Lea Estate. Ben Shewry has led the kitchen since 2005. The restaurant has been on the World's 50 Best list every year since 2010.
Highlights:
  • 🏏 Watch a match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
  • 🌆 Admire city views from the Eureka Skydeck
  • 🎨 Explore the laneways full of vibrant street art and cafés
Barossa Valley
Australia's premier wine country paradise
7.5
Some Shiraz vines planted in 1847 are still in commercial production here. Barossa Shiraz goes into Penfolds Grange. The valley is about 60 kilometres northeast of Adelaide. Maggie Beer has a Farm Shop here and a weekly farmers market lets local producers sell their own food.
Highlights:
  • 🍽️ Dine at farm-to-table restaurants with local gourmet produce
  • 🎈 Enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon ride over vineyards
  • 🍷 Tour world-class wineries and sample Barossa Shiraz
Bora Bora
Turquoise Lagoons, Overwater Dreams
8.4
Hotel Bora Bora opened in 1961 and the first over-water bungalows followed nine years later. Lagoon Restaurant by Jean-Georges at the St. Regis has glass walls facing Mount Otemanu. La Villa Mahana seats only six couples a night. The Four Seasons has Arii Moana for Polynesian-French seafood.
Highlights:
  • 🚤 Take a private boat tour around Mount Otemanu
  • 🏝️ Stay overnight in a classic overwater bungalow
  • 🐠 Snorkel crystal-clear lagoon with rays and tropical fish
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