Culinary tourism in SA
South Australia’s regional communities are the backbone of our economy, offering a selection of unique culinary experiences.
Local and international visitors enjoy food and wine from our clean environment every year. Regional producers have developed tourism products that combine excellent dining options with:
- luxury accommodation in picturesque locations
- education and interaction
- art and culture.
South Australia also attracts global media attention through its regular food and wine festivals.
See some of SA's finest gourmet food and wine adventures.
Regional produce
Our state is made up of the below regions, which specialise in high-quality products from farmers, fishers, food manufacturers, and winemakers.
Adelaide City and Adelaide Hills
Adelaide City and Adelaide Hills
Our capital city Adelaide has a vibrant cafe and restaurant culture, celebrating the best local produce and wine available. The vast array of different cuisines caters to all tastes.
The rolling Adelaide Hills is a popular destination for cellar doors and lush vineyards. Visit the region for:
- wine
- artisan-made cheese
- jams and preserves
- fresh vegetables
- gourmet food products.
Barossa Valley
Barossa Valley
The world-famous region has been making wine since 1842 and is most loved for its premium, heavy red varieties. Its German heritage has influenced local bakeries, restaurants and food producers. The Barossa offers a range of:
- wine
- poultry
- fruit
- cured meats
- preserves.
Eyre Peninsula and West Coast
Eyre Peninsula and West Coast
The region has some of the cleanest waters in the world – seafood from this area is highly sought after in local and international markets. The most successful produce in the Eyre Peninsula is:
- Southern bluefin tuna
- kingfish
- oysters and mussels
- scallops and prawns
- abalone
- agricultural products such as wheat, barley and livestock.
Far North
Far North
The Far North is South Australia’s largest region and spreads across sparsely settled land, which includes the Flinders Ranges, Outback, and Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) lands.
It produces a large portion of the state's sheep and cattle.
Fleurieu Peninsula
Fleurieu Peninsula
McLaren Vale is a popular attraction, mostly praised for its cellar doors and wineries. Key regional produce in the Fleurieu Peninsula includes:
- wine
- olives
- almonds
- livestock
- dairy cattle.
Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island
The island is protected from external contaminants thanks to strict bans on bee and honey imports, declared animal and plant pests, and some fruit and vegetables.
It is home to a unique strain of Ligurian bees which were imported from Italy in 1884, creating the highest quality products. Kangaroo Island is known for its:
- honey
- abalone
- oysters
- rock lobster
- lamb and beef
- fine merino wool
- wine
- grains.
Limestone Coast
Limestone Coast
The region has fertile terra rossa soils, underground water, and reliable rainfall. It generates a third of the value of South Australia’s agricultural produce from only 2% of its land mass.
The Coonawarra region is famous for its medium-bodied red wines. The range of produce from Limestone Coast includes:
- lamb
- beef
- fruit
- vegetables
- rock lobster
- salmon
- farmed barramundi
- dairy
- wine
- forestry products.
Riverland and Murraylands
Riverland and Murraylands
The region is centred around the iconic River Murray, which runs more than 600 km through the state. It also includes the Lakes and Coorong – a popular recreational fishing destination.
Riverland is one of Australia’s major citrus and almond growing regions, each year exporting about 500 containers of citrus to Japan alone. Key regional produce includes:
- fresh and dried fruit and vegetables
- wine
- almonds
- poultry
- cured meats
- grains
- preserves.
Yorke Peninsula and Mid-north
Yorke Peninsula and Mid-north
Limestone soil in the Yorke Peninsula makes it a highly productive region, boasting a diverse farming sector.
The world-renowned Clare Valley in the Mid-north produces premium wine and has an emerging gourmet food movement. It delivers on high-quality:
- barley
- beef
- sheep
- wine
- seafood.
