Winter Food Festivals in Australia 2019

Australia isn’t only about sunshine and beaches, especially during the winter season when the chill sets in. You don’t need the beach and sun to have fun though, not when there are so many amazing food festivals held during winter.  Australians certainly know food, so get out and check out some of these delicious festivals when the weather is cooler and the days are shorter. Winter Food Festivals Victoria: The Shortest Lunch Held on the shortest day of the year, the winter solstice, Shortest Lunch is short in name only. You can spend the entire day between cellar doors and boutique wineries to eat and taste wine as you walk along. Warm up with the open fires and live music. Noosa Food and Wine Festival This is one of the best foodie festivals in Australia, and it’s no wonder considering both the location and the food. You can talk with your favorite celebrity chefs, sink into the sand, and try a few specially crafted beverages too.  Taste test multiple dishes and listen to live entertainment as you walk around. Take a seat in Noosa Beach House for a larger meal later, or get snacks at Noosa Farmers’ Markets before you visit Noosa National Park. Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival Go to this festival any time in the two months that it’s open to see some of the region’s most diverse wine and food culture. Have some delicious food and drink, or become a chef yourself with some fun and interactive cooking classes.  If the… Read More