Some of the most famous wine regions in the world are dotted across South Australia. From Shiraz in the Barossa, Riesling in the Clare Valley, to the big reds of the Coonawarra, your journey will be as rich and seamless as the wines. Our success in winemaking began in 1841 when our first vintage was recorded in the Adelaide Hills. More than 160 years on, South Australia continues to dominate Australia's wine industry. You can visit nine distinct wine regions within an hour and a half of the Adelaide city centre - Barossa and Eden Valley, Adelaide Plains, Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Southern Fleurieu, Currency Creek, Langhorne Creek and Clare Valley. And it's just a 30 minute flight to the Kangaroo Island wine region. CLICK HERE to find out more about South Australia wine regions

Enjoy good food, good wine and good times at South Australia's many food and wine events including:

Tasting Australia - Across South Australia
No gourmand can afford to miss this! Showcasing the world's top culinary talent, the biennial event is an opportunity to enjoy the best food, wine and hospitality that South Australia and the nation have to offer.

You can meet the legendary Rick Stein, enjoy a demonstration by well-known chef Madhur Jeffery, or indulge in Serge Dansereau's degustation dinner. Then there's wine tastings to savour, a food writers' festival to make you think, farmers markets to trawl through and art exhibitions to enjoy.

If you've never experienced the food and wine state - South Australia - then Tasting Australia is the perfect time to discover its secrets. CLICK HERE to download the current food and wine events

If you like to combine your love of wine and food with some travel, discovering new towns, landscapes and people along the way, then follow one of South Australia's wine and food trails. These trails have been carefully planned to provide you with top wine and food experiences - yours to enjoy and follow at your own pace. CLICK HERE to download the current food and wine trials.

You'll find wineries with welcoming cellar doors dotted around the South Australian countryside - South Australia is indeed the wine lover's paradise. So if you're in pursuit of grapey gratification, read on for details of the wineries and cellar doors who have made a name for themselves around the world. CLICK HERE to download the current wineries & cellar doors

If you adore fine food and would like to know more about what goes into preparing a feast, sign up for a session at one of our cooking schools or gourmet retreats. It's a fun way enjoy food and add something to your repetoire. Bring along a friend or partner and relish the experience of being tutored by top chefs, using our finest produce. CLICK HERE to download the latest news of cooking school

Food Markets

Head to South Australia's fabulous food markets, where you can enjoy fresh aromas, a conversation with local producers, and a chance to grab that special jar of goodies that simply cannot be found on any ordinary supermarket shelf.

Adelaide
Don't miss the Adelaide Central Market, a South Australian institution, boasting more than 550 specialty stores representing some 60 nationalities. You'll love the variety, the pace and the vibrancy. You'll also find freshly harvested fruit and vegetables and quality local made goods at the Adelaide Showgrounds Farmers Market, just outside the city centre.

Adelaide Hills
Mingle with Adelaide Hills locals as you pick up everything from fresh fruit and vegetables, to olives, jams, breads, cheeses, chutneys and chocolate at the Heart of the Hills Market. Or stop at the Battunga Country Growers' Market while driving to the Strathalbyn for antiques, or further down to the coast at Goolwa. See the full list of Adelaide Hills markets on its Markets page.

Barossa
Hear the real stories behind traditional Barossa delicacies like wood-oven breads, smoked wursts and olive oils at the Barossa Farmers Market, a food-only market in Angaston.

Eyre Peninsula
Seafood is on the menu at the Eyre Peninsula Farmers Market, held at key tourism locations around the region. You'll find a wide range of produce including fresh oysters and fish, milled flour, wine, olives and olive oil, cut flowers and seasonal fruit and vegetables.

Fleurieu Peninsula
Stroll through the Willunga Farmers' Market, featuring 30 stalls with a special emphasis on spray-free, organic and GE-free produce. And find out more details on markets in the Fleurieu Peninsula at its Country Markets page.

Limestone Coast
Match regional wine with fresh local food at the Limestone Coast Farmers Market. Products include free range eggs, honey, olive oil, herbs and spices, pesto, sauces, jams, chocolates, fudges, organic juices and smoked fish and small goods.