Food & wine
Local produce
Heirloom tomatoes, Daylesford
Overview
Local produce
The diverse tastes and flavours of Melbourne's restaurants may be a foodie's heaven, but none of it could be possible without Victoria's rich regional bounty. Step away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a real food adventure punctuated by regional delicacies, country charm and warm hospitality.
Fresh from the farmers' market
Many municipalities offer weekly market days. Farmers gather to sell fresh produce picked that morning, along along with locally-produced meats and cheeses. Popular markets include the Hume Murray Farmers Market, Rutherglen Farmers Market and Mornington's Main Street Market, all famous for their diverse, high-quality fare.
Food and wine trails
Food and wine trails throughout the state are a great way to see the sights and experience the region's bountiful produce. Follow the Murray River's popular Farm Gate Trail as it winds through Victoria's famous 'food bowl'. Stop at orchards, dairies, wineries, and craft breweries to fill your basket as you travel. Hit the Yarra Valley Food Trail for tasty treasures and quaint country picnics, and then explore the Otway Harvest Trail to sample the best of Victoria's south east.
Festival delights
Make a weekend of it and immerse yourself in local produce at regional food festivals. Toast to the Coast, the Daylesford Macedon Produce and the High Country Harvest festivals are all great places to start.
Produce trails
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Bellarine Taste Trail
Treat your tastebuds to the best of the Bellarine Peninsula. Savour the local flavours at wineries, farmgates, provedores, restaurants, cafes and more.
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Otway Harvest Trail
Indulge your foodie whims and discover fine produce, wining and dining options at farm gates and provedores, wineries and breweries along the trail.
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Coldstream Trail
Find out what's in season and what's on the vine along the Coldstream Trail – located on Melbourne's doorstep and just five minutes from Lilydale.
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The Farm Gate Trail
Travel across the region and be tempted by everything from fresh fruit and vegetables, cheeses and olives to chocolates, wines and craft beers.
Highlights
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The Honey Shop by Beechworth Honey
Enjoy an educational honey tour; taste products made from 100% pure Australian single-source honey; sip honey mead; and visit a working bee colony.
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Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm
Explore the fields and pick your own world-famous Sunny Ridge strawberries, relax in the cafe with fruit ice creams and desserts, wines and liqueurs.
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Pannys Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
Develop a delicious addiction, with chocolates to taste, try and buy, at this wondrous factory, cafe and art gallery celebrating all things chocolate.
Cafes
RedBeard Historic Bakery
Pop into this historic bakery to enjoy a tasty lunch, stock up on local organic bread, and get a glimpse of the baking techniques of yesteryear.
Savour
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Farmers' markets
Bring a basket and voracious appetite to sample the best local, seasonal produce and make new tastebuddies at farmers' markets across regional Victoria.
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Seafood
From water to waiter, beachside and lakeside restaurants and eateries serve up the freshest seafood from Victoria's surf, bays, rivers and lakes.
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Wineries
Build an enviable wine cellar, stocked exclusively with cool-climate varietals and rich reds sourced from Victoria's 21 distinct wine regions.
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Pick your own
Pick your own in the fields of one of Victoria's famous berry orchards or local farms and get a taste of sunshine, country air and fresh summer fruit.