Category: Food and Wine

Eclipse Gala Dinner at Whalers Restaurant

Located in the heart of the Exmouth Escape Resort, this family-run restaurant features stunning indoor and outdoor settings overlooking beautiful swimming pools and lush gardens. Serving the finest local seafood and produce available, Whalers prides itself on fresh, honest flavours while providing a relaxed family-friendly dining experience. The Eclipse Gala Night will the perfect night to end a magical day. Feast on a wide selection of cold & hot canapés, substantial items that float around all night long, and a dessert bar that simply must be seen to be believed.

Also included are four alcoholic drinks across a selection of premium tap beer, red wine, white wine, and sparkling wine.

*Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements & we will do our best to accommodate.
**All our gluten-free dishes are gluten-free by ingredients and we can not guarantee and take any responsibility that there will not be any cross-contamination.
***Image for illustration purposes only. Menu subject to change and availability. Not to be used in conjunction with any Whalers Restaurant offer or discount. Kids under 3 eat free

Eclipse Dinner Buffet Style Whalers Restaurant

The exceptional Whalers Restaurant has become the quintessence of dining in Exmouth. A relaxed dining experience like no other. Located in the heart of the Exmouth Escape Resort, this family-run restaurant features stunning indoor and outdoor settings overlooking beautiful swimming pools and lush gardens. Serving the finest local seafood and produce available, Whalers prides itself on fresh, honest flavours while providing a relaxed, family-friendly dining experience.
Our Eclipse Buffet Dinner offers generous food offering, unbelievable quality and unrivalled service. Feast on a selection of delectable entree options, a salad bar, a wide choice of Western and European dishes, and if you have any room left, a dessert bar that simply must be seen to be believed.

Book now for your 90-minute dining experience. Please note that there is a chance that you may share a table with another party, and that larger groups may sit at different tables due to space efficiency. No drinks included.

*Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements & we will do our best to accommodate.
**All our gluten-free dishes are gluten-free by ingredients. We can not guarantee or take responsibility for any cross-contamination.
***Image for illustration purposes only. Menu subject to change and availability. Not to be used in conjunction with any Whalers Restaurant offer or discount. Kids under 3 eat free

Eclipse Breakfast Buffet Style at Whalers Restaurant

The exceptional Whalers Restaurant has become the quintessence of dining in Exmouth. Located in the heart of the Exmouth Escape Resort, this family-run restaurant features stunning indoor and outdoor settings overlooking beautiful swimming pools and lush gardens. Serving the finest local seafood and produce available, Whalers prides itself on fresh, honest flavours while providing a relaxed, family-friendly dining experience.

Breakfast Buffet Style available from 19.04.20023 – 22.04.2023
Start your day off right in the vibrant surroundings of Whalers Restaurant with a delicious buffet breakfast. Enjoy a delicious range of breakfast favourites, free-flowing tea and coffee, and more from 6:30 am. Please book your ticket and select your time slots for a 45 min dining experience.

Enjoy the buffet-style breakfast featuring delicious breakfast goods such as filter coffee & tea, juice, a selection of cereal, yoghurt, seasonal fruit, and different delicious bread with jam, honey & spreads. There’s also a selection of pastries, scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, hash browns & grilled tomatoes. Add a made-to-order barista coffee at an additional charge or grab one to take away when you head out and explore everything Exmouth and the eclipse have to offer!

*Image for illustration purposes only. Menu subject to change and availability. Not to be used in conjunction with any Whalers Restaurant offer or discount. Kids under 3 eat free 

Bush Tucker Café

Come join us at Gwoonwardu Mia for a unique culinary experience! As part of our Solar Eclipse festivities, we are excited to present our daily Bush Tucker cafe experience. This immersive experience will take you on a culinary journey as you discover the flavours and ingredients of local Aboriginal cuisine. The menu will feature a variety of dishes made from locally sourced ingredients such as bush fruits, herbs, and meats. You’ll be able to sample a range of dishes, including mouth-watering roasted meats, baked damper bread, and more. The Bush Tucker cafe experience is an unforgettable way to experience the culture and cuisine of Australia’s Indigenous people. Don’t miss this opportunity to taste, learn, and explore at Gwoonwardu Mia as part of our Solar Eclipse festivities!

Dates:

14 April – 19 April 2023

21 April – 25 April 2023

Please note, the venue will be closed 20 April 2023

*Please note the Dark Sky Festival program is subject to change 

Dark Sky Festival Seafood BBQ *SOLD OUT*

Please be advised this event has now sold out. Tickets are still available for the Fervor Dark Sky Dining Dinner on Sunday the 23rd of April at Four Mile Creek, Onslow.

Enjoy a seaside dinner at dusk in the beautiful Exmouth Yacht Club with a seafood BBQ buffet. On the evening before the eclipse, WA’s magnificent fruits of the ocean will be showcased at this beautiful dinner.
While the final menu is still under wraps, guests can expect Exmouth BBQ Prawns, grilled line-caught grilled fish, Malaysian satay skewers, coal-roasted corn, baby cos hearts salad, potatoes, and bread, finished with a delicious whiskey & pear tart for dessert. Setting the scene, there’ll be live acoustic music playing against the backdrop of the twinkling Exmouth Gulf.
Bookings are essential for the Dark Sky Festival Seafood BBQ – and are expected to sell out quickly. Tickets are $65 + booking fee and includes food. Drinks can be purchased in addition at the bar. Please note there are two sittings for the Dark Sky Festival Seafood BBQ: 5:30pm – 7:15pm and 7:45 – 9:30pm
Please note that most dietary requirements can be accommodated and can be specified at the time of booking your ticket. A kids menu is available: Seafood Basket and Dessert $25 (13 years and younger)

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED HERE

*Please note the Dark Sky Festival program is subject to change 

Totality Brunch at Exmouth Yacht Club

The Totality Brunch at Exmouth Yacht Club is your front-row seat to the eclipse, complemented by all-inclusive food and drink showcasing the freshest flavours of WA, including Brolos Western Rock Lobster rolls, Exmouth prawns and lamb cooked over coals, matched with Cullen wines and much more.

Exmouth Yacht Club will play host to the event on Town Beach, for what is guaranteed to be a truly memorable event. There’ll be seating, shaded areas, beachside live BBQ stations, entertainment and the ultimate West Australian menu for the whole family to enjoy.

MENU
Canapés on Arrival
Gochujang Marinated Exmouth Prawn Skewers, Coriander Aioli df
Chimichurri Beef, Watermelon Radish, Horseradish Labneh, Tostada
Seeded Cracker, Smoked Eggplant & Tahini Puree, Pickle Shallots, Coriander gf, df, vg
Brolos Western Rock Lobster Roll, Poached Lobster, Paprika Aioli, Cos, Crusty Roll
Artisan Breads, Whipped Salted Butter

Shared Feast
Local Snapper, Pickled Cauliflower, Warm Pea & Fennel Salad, Celeriac Puree gf
Sous Vide Lamb Shoulder Chargrilled on Coal, Fermented Hummus, Roasted Local Eggplant, Lamb Jus gf, df

Sides
Whole Roasted Potato Salad, Gherkins, Sour Cream, Chives, Egg gf, v
Coal Roasted Corn, Fermented Onion Butter gf, v
Honey Roasted Carrots, Goats Cheese, Pepita Seed Crumb gf, v

Desserts
Pistachio & Yuzu Tart, Pistachio Sponge
Lemon Myrtle Yoghurt Cake, Lemon Curd Buttercream

Followed By
Gesha Coffee Co, The Queen’s Crown Plunger Coffee & T2 Loose Leaf Teas
Assam GFOP, Peppermint, Chamomile, China Green Sencha

Kids Astro Menu $40
Canapé on Arrival
Pumpkin Arancini, Red Pepper Jam, Fried Sage v
First course
Chicken Roll, Roast Chicken, Mayo, Cos, Crusty Roll
Main Course
Beer Battered Local Fish, Calamari, Chips, Tomato Sauce
Dessert
Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart, Raspberries
Fresh Solar juice

Cullen Wines, Supernatural Range
2022 Rose Moon sparkling on arrival
2022 Mangan Vineyard Red Moon
2022 Dancing In The Sun
2022 Dancing in the Moonlight

*Menu subject to change

Bookings are essential for this celestial brunch. The ticket price is $200 + booking fee and includes all food and drinks. Child ticket price is $40 per child. Please note that most dietary requirements can be accommodated and can be specified at the time of booking your ticket. Book here to reserve your spot today on Thursday the 20th of April, 10am – 1:30pm.

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED HERE

**Please note the Dark Sky Festival program is subject to change 

(g) Astronomy Dinner *SOLD OUT*

Please be advised this event has now sold out. Tickets are still available for the Fervor Dark Sky Dining Dinner on Sunday the 23rd of April at Four Mile Creek, Onslow.

There’s never quite been dinner under the stars like this before. The astronomical rarity of a solar eclipse, the canopy of the glittering WA skies, and the region’s incredible produce – with a Welcome to Country to initiate the evening. Beloved public figure and author, Broome astronomer Greg Quicke – known as Space Gandalf – will also be at the dinner to chat with guests and talk through the significance of the Dark Sky Festival.
Even the beautiful wines you’ll be drinking have been influenced by the stars. Made by Vanya Cullen of Wilyabrup’s Cullen Wines, she practises biodynamic viticulture; a method that recognises the link between plant growth and the rhythms of the cosmos. Her New Moon wine series will be served on this heavenly evening.
Bookings are essential for this spectacular event held on Thursday the 20th of April at Exmouth Yacht Club from 5:30pm – 9:30pm. Tickets are $200pp + booking fee. Please note that most dietary requirements can be accommodated and can be specified at the time of booking your ticket.

g(Astronomy) Dinner Menu

Canapés on Arrival
Half Shell Scallop, Sauce Ravigote

Chicken Rillettes, Pepper Berry & Herb Biscotti, Beetroot Relish, Smoked Horseradish
Seeded Cracker, Smoked Eggplant & Tahini Puree, Pickle Shallots, Coriander gf, df, vg

Tapas
Artisan Breads, Whipped Salted Butter & Olives
Pulled Pork Croquette, Paprika Mayo, Pickled Apple, Pork Floss, Cider Glazed Chorizo

Main Course
Brolos Western Rock Lobster, Local Snapper, Exmouth Prawns, Lemon & Dill Beurre Blanc gf

Vegetarian Option
Miso Glazed Eggplant, Grilled Halloumi, Zucchini & Eggplant Pickle, Roasted Tomato v

Shared Sides
Roasted Crushed Potatoes, gf, df, v
Whole Roast Cauliflower, Confit Garlic, Raisins, Toasted Nuts, Smoked Paprika, Manchego gf, v

Dessert
Chocolate Delice, Feuilletine, Peanut Crumble & Cherry Gel

Followed By
Gesha Coffee Co, The Queen’s Crown Plunger Coffee & T2 Loose Leaf Teas
Assam GFOP, Peppermint, Chamomile, China Green Sencha

Cullen Wines, ‘Supernatural’ Range
2022 Rose Moon sparkling on arrival
2022 Mangan Vineyard Red Moon
2022 Dancing In The Sun
2022 Dancing in the Moonlight

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED HERE

*Please note the Dark Sky Festival program and (g) Astronomy Dinner menu is subject to change 

Fervor Dark Sky Dining *Sunday night tickets available. Friday has SOLD OUT*

This is where astronomy meets gastronomy. With chef, Paul ‘Yoda’ Iskov, and his team from Fervor, this multi-course dinner set under the night sky, will be an unforgettable dining experience. A menu focusing on locally sourced and specifically native Australian ingredients, Paul brings the excitement of the region to every dish.
An evening connecting land and sky set at Four Mile Creek (Friday) and Onslow Sun Chalets (Sunday), this is a magnificent once-in-a-lifetime experience not to be missed. Ticket price includes matched Cullen wines and bus transfer to and from Four Mile Creek and Onslow Sun Chalets – we will be in contact with ticket holders with pick-up times and locations as parking is limited. Please note that most dietary requirements can be accommodated and can be specified at the time of booking your ticket. Fervor Dark Sky Dining is on Friday the 21st of April (SOLD OUT) and Sunday the 23rd of April from 5:30pm – 9:30pm. Tickets are $250 + booking fee

*PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER HAS NOW SOLD OUT. THE SUNDAY NIGHT DINNER AT ONSLOW SUN CHALETS STILL HAS TICKETS AVAILABLE*

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED HERE

*Please note the Dark Sky Festival program is subject to change 

Last Reviewed: 2023-04-19