Noosa International Food & Wine Festival

Leave your swimsuit at home and pack the track-pants instead: this holiday is all about the nosh! The country’s (and world’s) best food and wine makers and producers will be flocking to the gorgeous beachfront and hinterland of Noosa once again this May to give gourmands and gourmets from all over a weekend to relish. Not just a pretty location, Noosa has long been recognised as one of Australia’s primary regions for cuisine. Since its humble beginnings in 2003, the Noosa International Food and Wine Festival has attracted hoards of famished foodies and thirsty winos, whose shared loved of a well-made meal and a well-chosen wine have united them for the ultimate get-together. Sessions will include lessons and luncheons, discussions and degustations, and tastings and talks with the professionals and most knowledgeable people in the industry. With appearances from such stellar chefs as Colin Fassnidge, Matt Moran, Dominique Rizzo, Adriano Zumbo and Peter Kuruvita, this year is set to see the biggest and best turnout yet! Sharing knowledge over fresh gnocchi, a debate over dessert and making new memories over a glass of merlot: if the sound of that hasn’t convinced you to splurge on the well-worth-it Weekend Gold Pass, you can still pick and choose whichever sessions tickle your fancy. Get in quickly, though: you know how ravenously devoted gastronomes and oenophiles are to their specialist events!