Three highlights from the festival’s 2026 program went on sale today, each offering a fresh perspective on culinary tourism showcased by leading chefs and beverage producers.
The festival will run from May 8-17, 2026.
An evolution of popular Tasting Australia by Train invites culinary travellers to board The Ghan in Darwin and travel southbound to Adelaide, joined onboard by chefs including Michelin-starred Nieves Barragán Mohacho, Jo Barrett, Mark Best, Shannon Flemming and host Mandy Hall.
An evolution of popular Tasting Australia by Train invites culinary travellers to board The Ghan in Darwin and travel southbound to Adelaide, joined onboard by chefs including Michelin-starred Nieves Barragán Mohacho, Jo Barrett, Mark Best, Shannon Flemming and host Mandy Hall.
The three-night journey will include a full day in Coober Pedy, exploring the outback town and its remarkable landscapes, together with lunch at Simpsons Gap, dinner beside the Alice Springs Telegraph Station and a bespoke Bollinger tasting and masterclass. Bollinger was not a South Australian product last time I checked.
Tasting Australia Airlines will travel to the Eyre Peninsula in celebration of seafood and coastal views.
Tasting Australia Airlines will travel to the Eyre Peninsula in celebration of seafood and coastal views.
This full-day experience includes time aboard a historic tuna fishing boat, a visit to Coffin Bay National Park and food from chefs Mindy Woods, Ben Devlin and Jimmy Toone.
The new Tasting Australia by Road series offers a chance to explore Adelaide’s surrounding regions with local food and beverage identities. Guests will travel in small groups to McLaren Vale, the Barossa, Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula, spending time on private farms, orchards, kitchens and at cellar doors.
South Australian Minister for Tourism Zoe Bettison said the festival’s program would highlight culinary experiences unique to the state.
“We know quality food and wine are the top drivers of interstate visitation to our state, and Tasting Australia is where the very best eating and drinking experiences are brought together,” Bettison said.
“Its next edition is a renewed invitation to discover South Australian people, produce and places – to share adventures and enjoy the warm hospitality we are renowned for.”
Tasting Australia Festival Curator Kane Pollard said the first program release was an exciting milestone.
“These new program highlights speak to the spirit of adventure that runs through this festival, now in its 19th year and with a reputation for consistently raising the bar,” he said.
“South Australia’s hospitality scene is as diverse and delicious as ever. We can’t wait to feature its heroes in joyful events that chart their own course.”
The full Tasting Australia 2026 program will launch in February.
See tastingaustralia.com.au for more info.
Images: Melissa Lee
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