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Eat Local in the Scenic Rim
Eat Local Month in Queensland’s Scenic Rim region is one of Australia’s most authentic paddock-to-plate experiences, and when it returns in June it will be the 15th year in which it has been showcasing the region’s produce.
Tickets go on sale next week for Eat Local Month, which kicks off on May 29 and continues until June 30. Just an hour from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the Scenic Rim is a picturesque, productive region with a rich farming heritage.
During Eat Local Month, farmers, producers, winemakers, distillers, and local venues open their gates and tables to guests with long lunches in paddocks and vineyards, dinners under open skies, hands-on workshops, masterclasses, farm tours, and meet-the-producer experiences.
This year’s program is a veritable feast with 150+ events, more than 50 of them new. The program includes 40 lunches and dinners, 60+ workshops and hands-on experiences, and 48 family-friendly adventures.
View the full program at eatlocalmonth.com.au
Luxury Culinary Escape
Here’s another good reason to visit the Scenic Rim. The Scenic Rim Trail is one of Australia’s premier walks, generally experienced in a four-day, 47km trek through Gondwana Rainforest with steep volcanic peaks and panoramic views.
But in July, you can get a delicious and more relaxed taste of the Trail in a two-night culinary escape at Canopy Luxury Tents. From July 24 to July 26, the Chef Weekend is hosted by head chef Jake Knauth and sous chef Nicky Shen, with all meals designed to celebrate seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
There’ll be a pickling and preserving masterclass as well, along with an optional afternoon guided hike. Accommodation is in luxury safari-style tents in a private eco-camp. More information here.
Noosa Food & Wine Festival
Four days of mouth-watering menus, chef collaborations and pop-up events in gorgeous beachfront and hinterland settings are in store when the 2026 Noosa Food & Wine Festival kicks off on June 11.
Running until June 14, the festival brings together celebrated restaurants, drink brands and hospitality leaders in a program that is its most ambitious yet.
The festival has dropped the Noosa Eat & Drink name it acquired in 2019, reverting to its original name in a move that organizers have described as “honouring the festival’s legacy while embracing an exciting new chapter”.
At the heart of the event is the Festival Village where ticketholders can enjoy complimentary canapes and a cocktail, a reusable festival glass, access to all lounges and entertainment.
Signature events include an Italian Long Lunch on Noosa Main Beach, Latin flavours on board the Catalina as it cruises the Noosa River, and an exclusive lunch for just 40 people on Makepeace Island.
The Restaurant Series promises special culinary experiences and collaborations at 19 of Noosa’s finest dining venues, including Sum Yung Guys partnering with Marion Grasby, Light Years partnering with Long Time from Bali, and Noosa Hinterland’s newest restaurant, The Woodshed Kin Kin partnering with The Dining Room from Mornington Peninsula.
Click here for the full program.
Milk Bar Comes To Sydney
American Express delicious. Month Out returns in May with dining offers and experiences across more than 65,000 venues in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra.
This year, a star attraction is one of New York’s most recognisable dessert names, Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi, who will transform Ace Hotel Sydney’s laneway café Good Chemistry into Milk Bar, recreating the iconic New York experience.
From May 1 to 3, between 8am and 2pm, you’ll be able to buy a variety of Tosi’s sweet sensations including her famous Cereal Milk soft serve and signature cookies. She has also created a special dessert inspired by classic Australian flavours, with the first 100 American Express cardholders to visit each day able to taste it for free.
Dinner On The Alps – No Skis Needed
Imagine dining on the rooftop of Australia, reaching the restaurant by snowcat through the Alps, warming yourself with fine food and wine as you look out on an illuminated snowy landscape.
Well that’s the reality at Kareela Hutte, one of Australia’s most unique dining destinations, where there’s a choice of two experiences: a Snowcat dinner presented by St Hugo Wines and a Supper Club presented by Pommery Champagne.
The multi-course Snowcat dinner is available on select Tuesdays from July 7 to August 25 and open to just 18 guests at a time. For the next few weeks, private groups of up to 18 can get in early and book out the whole venue for $5299 so that they will be able to enjoy the mountain in complete exclusivity.
The Supper Club runs every Saturday from July 11 to August 29 and again, you can get in early and buy out the whole venue for up to 18 people for $4399. Either experience sounds perfect for a milestone celebration, special family get together, or just because. In a couple of weeks, when the window for private buyouts is up, tickets will be sold individually to the general public.
The Supper Club evening begins with a ride from Thredbo on Merritts Gondola before guests are transferred to a snowcat bound for Kareela Hutte. The experience includes Pommery Champagne, a two-hour canape and beverage package, and front-row seats of Thredbo’s flare run and fireworks.
What a memorable way to spend a winter evening in the Snowy Mountains. More details from the Thredbo Resort website.
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