Top Food and Wine Experiences in Australia by Month
Food and wine are woven into Australia’s identity, and every month of the year brings new flavours and events. From harvest festivals to truffle hunts, each state and territory celebrates its produce in unique ways. Here’s a month-by-month guide to help you plan.
January
Kick off the year at Hobart’s Taste of Summer Festival, where local seafood and cool-climate wines shine on the waterfront. In South Australia, cellar doors across McLaren Vale and the Barossa are alive with summer concerts and food events.
February
Victoria’s Melbourne Food and Wine Festival begins to build momentum, with tastings and chef events in the city and surrounding wine regions. In Canberra, wineries in the Canberra District host Harvest Celebrations, featuring Riesling and Shiraz releases paired with regional dining.
March
South Australia’s Adelaide Cellar Door Fest brings together producers from across the state, from Barossa Shiraz to Clare Valley Riesling. In New South Wales, the Orange FOOD Week celebrates farm-to-table dining with regional wines and long lunches in the vineyards.
April
April marks the start of vintage season in Margaret River, where cellar doors invite visitors to barrel tastings and harvest lunches. In the Northern Territory, food events around Darwin feature barramundi and tropical produce as the dry season approaches.
May
Tasmania comes alive with Tasmanian Wine Festival events highlighting Pinot Noir and sparkling wines. May is also the start of truffle season in regional Victoria, where Yarra Valley and Daylesford truffle hunts are paired with rustic lunches.
June
In New South Wales, the Hunter Valley hosts Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival, showcasing Semillon and Shiraz alongside artisan cheeses and chocolates. In the NT, food festivals celebrate native bush ingredients paired with local seafood.
July
South Australia’s Coonawarra Cellar Dwellers event opens museum wines usually kept in private collections, paired with regional dining. Queensland’s Granite Belt celebrates winter with cosy vineyard tastings and seasonal produce at farm-to-fork restaurants.
August
August is peak truffle season in Manjimup, Western Australia, with truffle hunts and feasts paired with rich red wines. In the ACT, cool-climate wineries host intimate winter dinners and Pinot Noir tastings.
September
Victoria’s Royal Melbourne Show Wine Awards highlight the diversity of local vintages. In Tasmania, spring marks the beginning of fresh seafood festivals, celebrating oysters and salmon paired with sparkling wines.
October
In Queensland, the Good Food and Wine Show Brisbane showcases top restaurants and wineries alongside cooking demonstrations. In Alice Springs, food markets celebrate native bush tucker and seasonal produce from Central Australia.
November
South Australia hosts the Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend, with cellar doors offering new releases and food pairings. In Margaret River, the Fine Vines Festival celebrates Cabernet Sauvignon with vineyard dinners and chef collaborations.
December
The festive season is all about seafood and sparkling. From Sydney’s Fish Market Christmas Eve Seafood Festival to Tasmanian crayfish and Western Australian prawns, every state enjoys food and wine celebrations that lead into holiday dining.
Discover with Taste Marketplace
From summer seafood to winter truffles, Australia offers food and wine experiences every month of the year. Taste Marketplace connects you with curated tours, tastings, and culinary journeys, so you can discover the best flavours of each region and season.
