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Food

Restaurant Australia

Australia’s gastronomic reputation is on the rise, and if there's one
thing that makes for satisfied delegates, it's exceptional food

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uilt upon a rich multicultural heritage, and with
an enviable variety and
abundance of foods, Australia
has until recently been the quiet
achiever on the world culinary
and wine stage – but this is
changing fast.
Visitors to Australia are often
surprised at the freedom and
creativity of Australia's food and
wine culture, one that helps
produce fresh and innovative
flavours and wines that are the
envy of the world.
Australia's unspoilt landscapes
offer an incredibly wide variety
of fresh and tantalising produce.
There's also a unique Australian
approach to food and wine that
respects tradition, whilst seeking
to challenge it, unfettered by
tradition. The result is producedriven, fresh and innovative,
and that includes wines that
regularly gather accolades and
devotees. But what really sets
Australia apart is the country
itself – great weather, sunshine,
outstanding natural beauty and
an outdoor dining lifestyle means
you can enjoy some of the world's
best food and wine in stunning
surroundings.
Some of the newest ingredients
on Australian restaurant tables
are thousands of years old,
Photo Credit: J. Rofer

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as chefs draw on the ancient
knowledge of the continent for
further inspiration. As Indigenous
Australians have known for 40,000
years, the vast land, spanning
six climatic zones, from arid to
tropical to alpine, is home to
countless wild, native plants,
herbs, nuts, seeds and berries.
With some 36,000km (22,000mi)
of coastline, seafood is also a
fundamental part of Australian
life. Its oceans range from subtropical in the north to icy waters
skirting Antarctica in the south, so
different states and cities offer an
array of local specialties. Whether
it is the ever-popular barramundi,
tasty Balmain bugs, freshwater
Murray cod, endemic oysters or
tender Australian Gulf prawns,
Australia’s seas provide many
delectable dishes.
Visitors to Australia can sample
the results of this inspiration
at venues across the country
that range from the globally
renowned restaurants, to outback
country pubs – and importantly,
at Australian convention and
exhibition centres.
Australia is a place where
everyday, in every location, the
locals are serving up amazing
food and wine experiences, so
make sure you grab your seat at
Restaurant Australia.

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A full delegate is a
happy delegate,
and Australia has
a world of food