Step off the main wine routes and you’ll find regional Australia doing what it does best, generous produce, friendly makers, and meals that feel tied to the place you’re in. Taste Marketplace has selected food and drink experiences across the country, from Bundaberg’s rum scene to Daylesford’s farmhouse-style dining and the Gold Coast Hinterland’s local produce. Add NSW favourites like Mudgee’s warm-climate vineyards and Orange’s cool-climate pours, and you’ve got plenty of reasons to plan a weekend around the next stop.

Follow your appetite beyond the usual trail.