From cafes to five-star restaurants, travelers are spoiled for choice. Whether it be grazing at an outdoor market or taking a class in whatever your passion, here are some truly iconic ways to experience Australia's food and wine.
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Sounds of the Silence - An unforgettable evening under a million stars, feast on some of the Northern Territory's culinary delights, including barramundi, kangaroo, emu, crocodile, bush salads and classic Australian desserts. Take in the galaxy of stars with a little help from an astronomer.
NEW SOUTH WALES
Sydney Seafood School - Learn to cook seafood with the guidance of experts at the Sydney Fish Markets.
Bathers' Pavilion - Elegant dining on beautiful Balmoral beach in Sydney.
VICTORIA
Melbourne's St Kilda - Cafes, restaurants and pubs of St Kilda are found along Fitzroy and Acland Streets. There are many favorite dining spots crowded with eateries - most are open fronted with tables spilling onto the sidewalk. Alternately you can dine with a bay view at one of the renowned restaurants on the foreshore.
Specialty tours - try Melbourne's Chocolate Trails or the Queen Victoria Market Foodies Tour.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Chapel Hill Winery - one of the state's best gourmet retreats.
Banrock Station Wine & Wetland Centre - see how a clever winemaker combines growing grapes and caring for wetlands.
TASMANIA
Peppers Calstock at Deloraine - offers Tasmanian organic produce with French-style cooking - captured in a magnificent Georgian home.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Margaret River Region - a wine region of renown in Western Australia has much to offer the traveler when it comes to food and wine.
QUEENSLAND
Flames in the Forest - located in the world famous World Heritage Daintree Rainforest, you'll feast on indigenous flavors and experience Aboriginal culture.