Australia’s large farming industry coupled with its eco-system and rich cultural diversity has made of Australia a top country with the finest Food in the world.

In the eyes of most travellers Australia is not a top food destination though.

If you also expect to get Vegemite on bread for breakfast, meat pie for lunch, fish & chips for dinner, and an invite to an Aussie BBQ, think again, because, Australian food is much more that this!

And you will be surprised of the excellent blended flavours that you will taste!

4 Food Regions of Australia for your bucket list

If you love the road tripping, these are easy day-trips that you can take from 4 Australian cities to some of the finest food regions in Australia.

Food Regions of South Australia

Adelaide and South Australia take pride for having the bes food markets of Australia. From Adelaide Central Market to smaller farmers markets, organic food markets in its surroundings. Adelaide is also the hub for top-notch food and wine festivals like tastingaustralia,which will be held in May this year.

You can start your foodies escapades to the Adelaide Hills to taste some of the finest bakery, chocolate and local produce with the distinctive German heritage flavours of Hahndorf. If you love shellfish then you must try the delicious oysters, like Or the organic award-winning oysters from Smoky Bay.

Barossa Valley

From Adelaide you can hire a car and in less than one hour drive you can visit Barossa Valley a world-famous and the oldest region for Australian premium wines. Try the Pepper Jack Wine, and absolute hit. From the variety of food and wine trails, two popular ones are the Barossa Wine and Cheese Trail or the Tanunda Heritage Trail. One thing you shall not miss out is the legendary Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, a paradise for food and nature lovers. If you prefer going on a tour instead of self-driving, then my food and wine experience in Barossa Valley maybe the right thing for you.

McLaren Valley

The McLaren Valley in the Fleurieu Peninsula is a less known but a worth visiting food region of South Australia. With picturesque, relaxing landscape, sandy beaches, little villages with quirky restaurants it’s one of my favourite day-trips. Next to great wines, you can taste a locally brewed beer, produced only for local pubs, regional retailers and restaurants. On this page you can read more about what you can do and see in the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Another great wine region, north of Adelaide, is Clare Valley, famous for its wine and micro-brewery.

Food Regions of Western Australia

South Western Australia is another top place for food experiences in Oz. Only one hour drive from Perth you can reach the Swan Valley for some excellent wine and local produce. From lavender fields to the best honey, to home-made bakery, chocolate and fine restaurants, the Swan Valley is the first stop of your food and wine explorations.

Margaret River is top wine region producing over 25% of all premium wines from Australia. The region stretches from Cape Naturalist over 100 km south to Cape Leeuwin, a spectacular coastal landscape with an untouched eco-system, carpeted with fields of wildflowers. I would rate this region no. 1 for the variety of outdoor activities you can do a road trip. From surfing, swimming, hiking, biking to whale watching, to arts galleries and food exhibitions and sports events. If you are looking for an itinerary that includes a bit of everything then Margaret River is your region. Alone in this area there are over 150 wineries and dozens of micro-breweries. On this page you can learn more about my Food and Wine Experience in Margaret River.

If you have a week or 10 days, then you must head south to Pemberton, Denmark and Albany to explore more of South Western Australia. Next to local wines you can taste the local truffles, specialty honey, local fruits, cheeses, see food, shellfish, etc.

Food  and Wine Regions of Victoria, Australia

Melbourne is world-known for its coffe culture and multicultural cuisine. With the higher number of cafes and restaurants, it’s the best Australian city to get freshly prepared food from all over the world and in format you prefer. From street food, to food halls, to take-away, to brunch bars, to premium restaurants, you are covered. If you love food, then Melbourne is the right place to start your food tours.

Yarra Valley Wineries

Melbourne offers a truly multifaceted surroundings and is great location for short day-trips for a trip itinerary. Within 65-90 km from the city, you can drive through a diverse landscapes growing local produce and wines. Yarra Valley in the Dandenong Ranges is home to some of the finest sparkling wines like Chandon and De Bortoli to name a few. Between food tastings you can go on a hot-air-balloon flight to view the breathtaking panorama or take a walk in one of the national parks.

Mornington Peninsula is another great region for food lovers. With its scenic coastal views, pristine landscape, great walking trails is worth a visit. Only one hour drive south east of Melbourne.

Food Regions – North Tropical Queensland

Australia’s best food regions are not limited to the southern regions of Australia. In North Tropical Queensland you can have all tropical foods. From mangos, bananas, pineapple, to coffee and tea plantations, to organic dairy and farming products, to beef and seafood, you have it all.  If you plan a trip to Cairns and love food then you must add a road trip to Atherton Tablelands to your itinerary.

Where to shop for the finest food in Australia

While Australia in general is an expensive country for groceries, it will not be so easy to find the local produce in common supermarkets. That’s why Food markets and Farmers Markets in Australia are very popular and a great way to get local produce at reasonable prices.

Moreover there are many places where to eat in Australia and buy premium local food without breaking the bank.

I hope you enjoyed this post that shows you some of the finest food regions in Australia I have come across in my travels.

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