Both travellers and local alike, appreciate the outstanding culinary standards in Australia as food and wine play an integral experience. Enjoyed throughout Australia is the common theme of quality ingredient, lengthy wine lists and fresh produce. There is a compelling attraction when it comes to food and wine that provides an exceptional experience for travellers offered by restaurants, fresh produce markets and retailers. Thousands of people from around the world visit Australia annually, and the Australian culinary destinations provide outstanding high quality ingredients and fresh produce that have been acclaimed across Australia and internationally to the highest level. There are also gourmet retreats and cooking schools for culinary enthusiasts wanting to attend specialist cooking classes, from beginners courses through to becoming an experienced chef.

The cooking schools include a lot more to guests such as lunches with wine and full recipes, and the secret to using local harvested seasonal produce is also available to guests. There are several retreats that offer inclusive packages, and hands on private cooking classes are available at an additional cost. There is a strong food and wine culture offered at the local food and wine retailers which is why Australia is well known as a premium food and wine producer. A personal connection with the winemakers is often made once visitors have tasted the Australian wines from Barossa Valley, Hunters Valley and Margret River and other wine regions. The origin of food and wine has also become an important factor of which has become a fundamental part of the Australian food and wine culture. Farmers have now also been encouraged to grow fresh produce and produce wines and organic foods across Australia, as there are bountiful rains and rich soil that contributes to the premier local produce. Many people across Australia are discovering the benefits and importance of buying local wines and foods and are also taking into consideration the consequences of food being transported from long distances, and the effects this has on the eco system, ones health and the climate. Fresh local produce is good for the economy and is also much healthier. Locals and visitors buying from the local farmers ensure the Australian farming fraternity will stay in business.

By supporting the local Australian farming community, this prevents unnecessary pollution and food traveling over long distances, and eliminates the consumption of energy that is contributing to global warming. One can purchase fresh seasonal produce throughout the year which is far healthier than food that has been in cold storage. Eating a healthy well balanced diet ensures a healthy lifestyle, less illness and will prevent you from gaining weight.