Gourmet products local specialties and wines Australia

For a tasting of cheddar cheese at the Pyengana cheese factory, producer since the 1900s. While you're there, stock up on goodies for future picnics with the local produce sale. Try a traditional Ploughman's lunch at the Holy Cow Café. The establishment also serves award-winning beer and wine. And to top it all off, Pyengana Dairy Company offers a tour of the plant and the opportunity to watch the cows being milked or the cheeses being made in-house.

Bigshed Wines is located 1 hour 15 minutes from central Melbourne and 15 kilometers from Daylesford, in the Macedon Ranges region, famous for its cool climate wines. The wines from this winery are all handcrafted, traditional in approach, with modern equipment and minimal or no preservatives. James Halliday gave this winery a great reputation, confirmed by the awarding of medals for many of their local wines. It is best to book in advance.

Berry Farm. Visitors can pick their own fruit and enjoy delicious homemade ice cream. Coffee, barbecue, picnic. Closed during the winter months, usually May/June through August.

Another excellent address to take a gourmet break and make your taste buds vibrate. They are cheese makers, bakers, brewers and farmers all in one! Bruny Island Co brings together passionate artisans whose production is still small and traditional. Founded by Nick Haddow in 2003, this small company produces excellent cheeses with character made from cow's and goat's milk. And since 2016, locally grown beer with typical Tasmanian flavors! On-site cafe-restaurant in the cheese factory setting.

Woolworths is one of the leading brands for food, but also for a multitude of everyday products that you will certainly need during your trip or stay on Downunder. For alcohol (spirits, wines, beers...), the stores and stores BWS, Liquorland, Bottlemart are often associated with it. Woolworths supermarkets, located in large shopping centers, will be of great help. The one shown here is located southwest of Brisbane, on Mount Lindesay Hwy.

As you can see, the Margaret River region is full of local producers, often using artisanal methods. There is nothing better than to start your Saturday morning with breakfast at the Margaret River Farmers Market to taste some of these products. Many organic products as well. One of the best food markets in Australia. Take the opportunity to do your shopping there. It can be very crowded in high season.

Family-run winery growing unconventional grape varieties and creating alternative wines. Owner Mark, a biochemist by training, uses science in his experiments to create unique, refined wines. The tasting includes no fewer than 16 wines, each more original than the last, and costs just AU$10, which is deducted from the price if you buy a bottle. The friendly staff offer detailed explanations and fascinating anecdotes with every glass.

One of the best artisanal French bakeries in town! Baguettes, breads of all kinds, pastries, cakes, quiches, macaroons, everything is delicious and waiting to be tried. With their ancestral recipe for bread made with fermented sourdough and wild cereals, there's no question of limiting yourself on gluten! The flour is even milled on site every day. The atmosphere is colorful and cheerful, and the place is always lively. Take some pastries to go and enjoy them at South Beach, just a few minutes' walk away.

A hilly little corner of paradise 10 minutes from the town of Margaret River with a vineyard and a charming little lake, Bettenay's used to be a family business. Greg and Terri moved there in 1989, grew vines, made wine, and then their son started making nougat. Everything is small scale... And delicious! The apartment is the perfect place for a romantic stay, while the chalets are suitable for families. To see (and to taste) !

It was Robert Stephens who created this honey house in 1920. If at the beginning it was only a hobby with a few hives, little by little the honey house turned into a real beekeeping business with 2,500 hives. Today, they provide about 35% of Tasmania's honey! It produces in particular the excellent Leatherwood honey (flowers endemic to Tasmania). Several types of honey, from very liquid, creamy or harder. Tasting and visit.

The supermarket also has a liquor service, with an adjacent BWS store. Guests can also enjoy the quiet hour, as well as a selection of seafood.

In a beautiful valley, nestled between forests and mountains, this winery produces handcrafted sweet aperitif wines and digestifs without artificial colors or preservatives. There is a wide range of Tasmanian Tawny, Intense Blackberry, Rich Cherry, Dessert Blueberry, Sweet Raspberry, Tasmanian Blackcurrant... and be sure to try the very popular Mead Spiced Apple Liqueur. Accommodation for a mountain getaway is available in a fully equipped cottage with a breathtaking view of the vineyard and mountains.

This little corner of paradise is an organic vineyard and a high quality sheep's milk cheese factory. The program includes a tour of the farm, a milking demonstration and a cheese tasting by passionate and knowledgeable guides. The farm is also home to the Hartshorn Distillery, where you can taste delicious spirits. They also offer custom gin and vodka making workshops where you can mix different flavors to create your own elixir! A great experience to treat yourself to if you're in the area.

Butterboy is a boutique specializing in cookies, and it's a real success! A dozen different cookies are on sale, and they're all very tempting! A slight preference for the macadamia nut and salted butter caramel cookie, but the chocolate ones are all very tasty. The store only sells takeaways, but you can go and devour your cookie on the beach at Manly, which is just a stone's throw away. Butterboy cookies can be found in other Sydney cafés, a list of which is available online.

An address that's sure to please gourmets! The Treat Factory is a family-run business specializing in jams and sweet and savory gourmet products. You'll find a wide selection of chocolates, lollipops, ice creams and other artisanal confections. You can taste the different flavors or take a closer look at how dairy products are made. On-site, the Milk Bar Café serves homemade breakfasts and light meals. Children's activities are also organized. A lovely place to stop.