Australia is synonymous with great food and wine and is rapidly emerging to become one of the finest culinary destinations in the world. If you’re planning on a campervan hire trip to Australia in the near future, you’ll be amazed at the abundance of excellent food festivals that appear throughout the calendar nationwide. We’ve identified 5 of the very best that you certainly shouldn’t miss out on if you’re a lover of amazing gourmet experiences.
Margaret River Gourmet Escape, Western Australia
The Margaret River region is one of the most beautiful in WA and there can be few better places to indulge in some fine culinary delights. The festival typically takes places in the month of November and showcases the incredible seafood and wine it has to offer, amongst a host of other unique events. Moreover, the drive south from Perth is a stunning one, making it a perfect combination of scenic adventure and gastronomical wonder.
Noosa International Food and Wine Festival, Queensland
Sea and Vines Festival, South Australia
The Sea and Vines Festival showcases one of SA’s most spectacular wine regions, McLaren Vale, which combines stunning landscapes with top quality wines and a few gastronomical treats too. Taking place during the chilly month of June, this festival has now run for more than 20 years and has a well-earned reputation for being one of Australia’s finest food festivals. Due to McLaren Vale’s proximity to the Adelaide Hills, Kangaroo Island, and a whole host of other popular locations, it can be a great waypoint for a fantastic South Australian road trip.
High Country Harvest, Victoria
Victorians are spoiled for choice when it comes to food festivals but this is certainly one of the best in the state. Every May, Victoria’s northeast region comes alive with a range of events that include fine dining experiences, cultural shows, farmers’ markets and even autumnal bonfires. The festival is also set in a spectacular location for a road trip, as you can traverse the incredible Alpine National Park and hop between a whole host of charming and distinctive country towns. This is one food festival not to miss.
