by Lillian Miller
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2 September 2026
For a first (or next) culinary pilgrimage down under, head to Victoria and Tasmania, Australia’s island state. From its lush farmland to its marine-rich waters, Australia’s beautiful landscapes yield a cornucopia of fresh ingredients. That bounty is on full display across the southeastern states of Victoria and its neighboring island, Tasmania: Winemakers in Victoria’s Yarra Valley harvest crisp, refined chardonnay grapes (among others). Ranchers at Cape Grim, on Tasmania’s northwestern tip, raise grass-fed, free-range cattle used in intimate, farm-to-table restaurants across the island. And in Melbourne, Victoria’s capital city, known for its culinary prowess honed by a multicultural cast of characters, diverse restaurants and eclectic food tours shine. Victoria and Tasmania may be Australia’s two smallest states by area, but when it comes to food-focused getaways, they deliver big. Here, four experiences not to miss:
