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11 November 2009, Food & Wine

Gourmet Luxury

 'Modern Australian' cuisine is more likely to include tastes of Asia, Europe and every corner of the world. Eating at our restaurants showcases a melange of cuisines, fresh produce and the innovative way we serve it up. More...

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26 February 2009, Food and Wine

Markets

Get the flavour of Australia at our fresh produce markets, a great place to soak up the sights, smells and sounds of our cities. Join the locals as they shop and see the hustle and bustle of a working market. More...

26 February 2009, Food and Wine

Produce

Ours is a vast country with microclimates that range from the steamy, tropical heat of the north – just right for mangoes, avocados and macadamia nuts – to the brisk cool climate of the south – where Asian herbs, mussels, tuna and Chardonnay grapes flourish. Australia is able to cultivate almost any produce. More...

26 February 2009, Food and Wine

Restaurants & Dining

The Aussie experience is not just about sparkling harbours, red deserts and exotic native wildlife. Our cities also provide ample world-class dining options for the travelling gourmand. Whatever the global trendsetters dish up, our talented antipodean chefs can match it with Aussie flair. More...

26 February 2009, Food and Wine

Sensational dining locations

Australia’s world-class produce, rich multicultural heritage and amazing landscapes make for truly unique dining experiences that are not always restricted to restaurants or cafes. More...

26 February 2009, Food and Wine

Wineries

Australians love their wine. Though we have a reputation as a nation of beer lovers, wine has become an integral part of our relaxed social lifestyle. More...

1 February 2009, Outback

Agricultural Heritage

Our agricultural heritage is found in the outback shearing sheds, sheep and cattle stations and huge wheat belts of inland Australia. It’s found in our country towns, on our long dusty silo-lined roads, along our inland rivers and creeks, and in our outback mining communities, such as Broken Hill and Tennant Creek. More...

1 February 2009, Outback

Lakes, Rivers, Waterways

Our inland rivers and waterways spread through our dry parched outback like the lines on a palm or the veins of the body; arteries that bring water and life to our outback deserts and attract a vast range of birds and native wildlife. More...

1 February 2009, Outback

Outback Adventure

The Australian Outback is made for adventure. Whether you float at dawn in a hot-air balloon across the vast interior, or take an epic train journey across Australia from east to west, you very quickly see how much opportunity the Outback offers to explore and enjoy. More...

1 February 2009, Outback

Outback Events

Our Outback events range from the weird to the wonderful, from world championship lizard and loo (dunny) races, to country rodeos, bushmen’s carnivals, fine country races and even the epic Great Australian Cattle Drive. More...

1 February 2009, Outback

Outback Farmstays

If it's an Aussie adventure holiday you're after, pack the swag, slap on the Akubra hat and head for an outback station. More...

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