Australia is a land blessed with a rich abundance of home grown produce from the land and the sea and it quite rightly enjoys international acclaim for its fine wines and individual cuisine.

Australian cuisine has come a long way in recent years and these days every conceivable type of cooking can be found. An eclectic style has evolved where Australia's multi-cultural background and strong links with Asia are apparent.

Everywhere in Australia you can find an abundance of quality local ingredients and each state boasts its own specialities. Sydney is renowned for its oysters, Tasmania has great salmon, trout and cheeses while in the Northern Territory you can feast on local barramundi and mud crabs.

Australia produces some of the finest wines in the world today, and wherever your Australian itinerary takes you, you're never far away from a wine producing region. These areas, without exception, have a sophisticated atmosphere, wonderful dining and fabulous places to stay!

Well established vineyards in the South Australia and Sydney areas are complemented by young and exciting boutique wineries scattered around the country, which are also producing excellent red and white wines and are definitely worth investigating!

Why not include, for a few days of your holiday, a stay in one of the fantastically stylish wine regions to savour some of Australia's finest products!