In July Brisbane will be hosting its food and wine festival over fourteen days of which the festival will showcase fresh produce, gardeners, musicians, produce growers, entertainers and chefs. The food series is the main attraction which includes a wide program of events such as the latest food trends, talks and cooking demonstrations. There will also be nine days of cultural and musical performances and Brisbane's restaurants will be serving the best meals ever and the GROW series will be transforming the forecourt in South Bank into a spectacular urban garden, as many of the botanic gardens and outdoor spaces are utilized during such events. Another wonderful event coming up is the Canberra Truffle festival in July as Canberra is one of the main growing areas.

The truffle season begin in winter and people come from all over to join in the celebration and savour the regions French black truffles. Included in the festival is cooking demonstrations, tasting sessions, master classes, truffle hunts, superb menus offered by the region's top wineries and restaurants. You have the opportunity to explore truffle growing and join in talks on Australian native truffles. The food and wine store Brisbane also boasts some of the best fresh Australian produce and wines, and if you are shopping for organic produce you have come to the right place. For an haute cuisine feast, Hamilton Island id hosting the Great Barrier feast at the Qualia luxury resort. Welcome dinners are prepared by the resorts executive chef and paired with fine Australian wines.

Guests can watch the chef prepare the food and can also participate in cooking master classes. There is the Crave Sydney International food festival throughout October where guests and local have the opportunity to explore Sydney's vibrant food precincts and small bars. Dinners will be cooked by some of the world's renowned chefs and there will be other large scale food events taking place. Experience a hearty breakfast on Bondi Beach, and join in the barbeque across the city. Asian food stalls will be set up at Hyde Park and there will be lots of live entertainment for all to enjoy. In November over four days there is the Margaret River gourmet escape which will host celebrities, culinary chef from around the world and wine critics.

Staged against the magnificent beach location there are pop up restaurants, live music, wine theatre, cooking demonstrations and lots more in Australia's most internationally recognized wine and culinary regions. The Taste Festival in Tasmania is straight after the Sydney to Hobart yacht race which is a highlight. You can sample cool climate wines, fresh seafood specialties and boutique beers and other.