Michelin Guide coming to Australia: but only one state

The world-renowned Michelin Guide is coming to Australia - but only to the state of South Australia.

The inaugural restaurant selection will be revealed in October and will span the region.

The Michelin Guide was created in 1900 by the Michelin tyre company to support the growth of automobile mobility, guiding travellers and foodies to the best restaurants. 

The restaurant selection in South Australia will be made according to the guide's historic methodology  

“South Australia offers an impressive diversity of culinary expressions within a single destination,” said Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide. 

“The strength of its identity lies in the freedom chefs enjoy defining their own voice, guided by outstanding produce, a strong relationship to the land and a confident openness to global influences. 

"Our Inspectors were struck by the authenticity and personality of the region’s dining culture, and we are delighted to spotlight South Australia on the Michelin Guide stage.”

The arrival of the Michelin Guide in South Australia is supported by the Government of South Australia. There is always money involved. 

“We are proud to welcome the Michelin Guide to South Australia,” said the state minister for tourism Emily Bourke. 

‘Today’s announcement is a fantastic recognition of what we already know: our state sits atop the nation’s foodie must-visit list. 

"With its mix of culture, food, wine, and natural beauty, South Australia offers a vibrant calendar of food festivals and wine events, celebrating culinary excellence, from city dining experiences to regional gourmet celebrations, and we look forward to sharing this with Michelin Guide readers around the world’.

Also, South Australia does not have the long established Good Food Guides, published by the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

Image: South Australian capital Adelaide. Supplied.