Tali Wiru, Yulara, Northern Territory © Tourism Australia
A guide to Australian cuisine
Hungry to know more about Australian food? Try this easily digestible guide for starters.
How to eat like a local
How to eat like a local
If there’s one thing Aussies love, it’s relaxed dining with good company. Think brunch in a garden café (featuring avo on toast, of course), a meat pie on the go, fresh-caught seafood at the fish markets or dinner at a laid back al fresco restaurant. Menus are flexible, and dietary preferences are widely catered to, including vegetarian and vegan options, even in traditional pubs. Locals value quality over ceremony, so whether it’s a gourmet burger or a multi-course tasting menu in one of our world-class restaurants, the focus is on flavour, creativity, and fresh ingredients.
What are typical Australian ingredients?
What are typical Australian ingredients?
Thanks to our varied climates, fresh fruit and Indigenous produce is abundant year-round. Some of our most popular native ingredients include lemon myrtle, wattleseed, Kakadu plum, and warrigal greens. These unique flavours are increasingly featured in both high-end restaurants and everyday products like teas, chocolates, and ice creams. When it comes to our premium meats, Australian beef, especially Black Angus and wagyu, is prized globally. Lamb from the cooler southern regions is best in spring, while kangaroo offers a lean, sustainable alternative that’s widely available.
