Eating Out

Australia’s dining scene is vibrant and diverse, blending world-class restaurants with laidback coastal cafes and multicultural street food. From laneway dining in Melbourne to paddock-to-plate experiences across regional towns, it celebrates local produce and global flavours.

Highlights

Sydney

A road trip itinerary from Sydney to Byron Bay

Driving from Sydney to Byron Bay is one of the most iconic drives in Australia. Here's how to make the most of the route over four days.

Melbourne

Marco Pierre White reveals his favourite Melbourne restaurants

How many people in the world are there who are recognisable by only their first name? Cher, Oprah, Jesus – any others? Well, in the food world, there’s Marco.

Australia

A definitive list of the best cat cafes in Australia

The most purrrfect places to drink coffee - and cuddle with a feline.

Australia

The best beach bars around Australia

For those who love sea, sand and sundowners, there’s nothing better than a beach bar. From Adelaide to Darwin, here’s where to kick back on the shore in style.

Birds eye view above the Port Fairy foreshore.

Warrnambool

6 reasons to visit Victoria’s friendliest seaside town: Warrnambool

You may never have even heard of this quaint, family-friendly seaside town, but after a visit to Warrnambool, you’re not likely to forget it.

Darwin

Restaurant review: Hanuman, Darwin, NT

Where do you eat when you’re only in town for a few hours? Go where the recommendations point you, and you won’t be disappointed.

Katherine

Fancy an outback, bush tucker dining experience?

A Top End dining experience takes the unknown out of native bush foods and comes to life with campfire tales.

Australia

50 greatest Aussie country pubs you have to visit

Embark on the mother of all pub crawls to explore 45 of Australia’s best boozers.

Gold Coast

Review: Baskk, Coolangatta

Craig Tansley discovers one of the Gold Coast's newest restaurants, Baskk at Coolangatta, that’s as much about dining out as it is about its (great) menu. Read his secret review now.

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