Food festivals are one of the best excuses to hit the road and explore somewhere new. From Hobart to Cairns, Sydney to Perth, food festivals in Australia give you the perfect reason to plan a weekend escape or longer road trip built around great eating, drinking and discovering new regions.
This watermelon feta salad is crisp, refreshing and made for hot Australian days. With no cooking and just a handful of ingredients, it’s a cost-of-living friendly recipe that works just as well for midweek meals as it does for entertaining.
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This is the pasta I make when tomatoes are cheap, abundant and too good to waste. It starts with slow-roasted baby tomatoes, the kind you batch-cook in summer and stash in the freezer, then turns them into a glossy, deeply satisfying penne dish finished with creamy burrata and golden pangrattato. It’s simple, practical and deeply comforting, the sort of Italian-style pasta that feeds a family well, uses what you already have, and quietly earns a permanent place in your dinner rotation.
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Why did it take me so long to put lamb, rum and maple syrup together in a burger? Three things I already love, all meeting on the BBQ like they were always meant to be together. These BBQ lamb burgers with rum and maple are rich, juicy and just a little bit cheeky, especially once you add beetroot, melted cheese and a sticky homemade sauce. This is the kind of summer burger that makes you wonder why you’d ever settle for ordinary.
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Some meals are worth circling the block. This is the south-east Queensland regional dining worth filling the car with petrol, queuing up a good playlist and watching the city fall away in the rear-view mirror while you enjoy a Brisbane food road trip!
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As the sun dips behind Brisbane’s skyline, the city transforms. Rooftops glow, cocktails sparkle, and the river catches every last shimmer of light. From luxe sky decks to hidden boutique perches, these are the Brisbane rooftop bars that turn golden hour into pure magic. If you’re chasing that perfect sunset moment, this is your must-sip guide.
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Discover Landers Pocket Brisbane, a huge new brewery, dining and entertainment precinct just 15 minutes from the CBD and steps from Brisbane Airport. Enjoy 4 Pines Brewing Co, Never Never gin, mini golf, TopTracer driving bays and top Brisbane dining. Perfect for layovers, families and weekend fun.
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From sun-drenched terraces at South Bank to skyline views atop Queen’s Wharf, Brisbane’s food scene is having a moment. These are the best new restaurants Brisbane 2025 — places that surprise, delight, and make you linger just a little longer over dessert. Expect daring menus, local stories, and dining experiences that prove Brisbane seriously rivals Australia’s top culinary cities.
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Just four minutes from my Brisbane home lies a dining room now crowned Australia’s Best New Restaurant 2025 — but Attimi by Dario Manca feels a world away. With only 28 seats, a menu that travels through Italy’s regions, and a chef who serves dishes with stories as rich as the sauces, this Paddington gem redefines modern Italian elegance. From truffle-laced arancini to coral trout carbonara, every bite is a moment worth savouring.
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Looking for the perfect place to celebrate Christmas Day in Brisbane? From riverside feasts to sky-high lunches and decadent hotel buffets, our Ultimate Guide to Christmas Dining in Brisbane 2025 has you covered. Discover where to book your Christmas lunch in Brisbane 2025 — whether you’re after fine dining, a family-friendly feast, or a festive spread with city views.
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Tasmania is where rugged wilderness meets cool-climate wine, farm-fresh feasts and some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Australia — but knowing where to start can be the real challenge. From pink-granite peaks and white-sand bays to truffle farms, whisky distilleries and wildlife-rich islands, this ultimate guide uncovers the best places to visit in Tasmania and the hidden gems locals whisper about. If you’re craving a journey filled with beauty, flavour and adventure, this is the roadmap you’ll want in your pocket.
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Looking for the best overnight stay near Sydney Airport? This Moxy Sydney Airport review reveals how Marriott Moxy Sydney blends bold style, great food, and true rest in one fun hotel stay. Think cheeky style, handcrafted cocktails, and seriously soundproof rooms for a stopover that feels like a mini holiday.
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After staying at 10 of Hobart’s best hotels, I’ve found the ones truly worth checking into. From luxury art-filled rooms at The Henry Jones to MONA’s designer pavilions and hidden heritage gems, discover where to stay in Hobart for comfort, style and local charm.
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In the Falcon Souq, rows of hooded birds turned their heads as I entered, silent and regal. Just steps away, a dedicated Falcon Hospital with four floors stood ready for their care. It was a reminder that in Doha, traditions are revered.
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I came for the gelato. I stayed for the granita. Somewhere between the pistachio-laced brain freeze, a string duo belting Coldplay in a moonlit piazza, and a motorbike near-miss on a Palermo laneway, it hit me: Sicily had wormed its way into my sunburnt, brioche-filled heart.
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When I boarded QF61 out of Brisbane bound for Japan, I had visions of serene seas, peaceful shrines, and a little onboard indulgence. What didn’t I anticipate? Horizontal rain, a rogue volcano, and a vinegar tasting that somehow turned into a trip highlight.
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