[caption id="attachment_1642" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Image source: Grampians Grape Escape[/caption] WINE, FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL IN THE GRAMPIANS, VICTORIA Nestled in one of Australia’s most spectacular natural backdrops, the Grampians Grape Escape in Halls Gap is a weekend of regional wine, food and music you cannot miss. Winemakers...
[caption id="attachment_2282" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Image source: Glam Adelaide[/caption] Clare Valley Gourmet Festival Australia’s longest-running wine and food festival, the Clare Valley Gourmet Festival, returns 15–18 May 2026 with a refreshed four-day format celebrating the very best of this iconic South Australian wine region. Each year, visitors flock to...
[caption id="attachment_2275" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image source: Vintage & Classic on Facebook[/caption] Vintage and Classic The Vintage and Classic festival is a unique blend of fine wine, gourmet food, and classic cars, held annually in McLaren Vale, and organised by the McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic Association. The event combines...
[caption id="attachment_2269" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Image source: Adelaide Hills Wine[/caption] Chardonnay May Chardonnay May is a month-long celebration of Chardonnay, held across the Adelaide Hills region throughout May 2026. Organised by the Adelaide Hills Wine Region, the festival highlights the diversity and quality of Adelaide Hills Chardonnay through...
[caption id="attachment_2263" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Image source: Orange Food & Wine Week[/caption] Orange F.O.O.D Week The Orange F.O.O.D Week (Food of Orange District) is Australia’s longest-running regional food festival, taking place from Friday 20 to Sunday 29 March 2026 in Orange, New South Wales. Organised by the F.O.O.D...
[caption id="attachment_2258" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Image source: Tumbafest[/caption] Tumbafest Tumbafest is a vibrant food, wine, and music festival held in the picturesque town of Tumbarumba in the Riverina region of New South Wales. Taking place over the last weekend of February, the festival is organised by the Tumbafest...
[caption id="attachment_2247" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Image source: Southern Highlands Food and Wine Festival[/caption] Southern Highlands Horizontal Festival This October, Centennial Vineyards in Bowral will welcome the inaugural Horizontal Festival — a groundbreaking food, wine, music, and art event like no other in the Southern Highlands. This immersive festival promises...
[caption id="attachment_2252" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Image source: Wollombi Taste Festival[/caption] Wollombi Taste Festival The Wollombi Taste Festival is a charming celebration of food, wine, and local culture held in the historic village of Wollombi, located in the Hunter Valley. The festival takes place over a week in June...
Exploring South Australia’s Wine Regions with Beth Barnes Embarking on a journey through South Australia's renowned wine regions offers an unparalleled experience of rich history, diverse terroirs, and exceptional vintages. Recently, Beth Barnes from the University of Kentucky had the pleasure of exploring these regions on...
The team at Wine Tourism Australia believes there’s no mystery to providing a world-class cellar door experience. Let them take you on a 'Magical Mystery Tour' AS PUBLISHED IN WBM NOV/DEC 2019 WORDS ROBIN SHAW AND TRACI AYRIS Mystery shopping is a well-utilized tool within the hospitality and...