Flavours of the Fleurieu...Come to the land of milk and honey, of wine and art.
Stretching from the fringe of Adelaide to the mystical Coorong, the Fleurieu Peninsula is a land which captures the soul. This food and wine lover’s paradise boasts some of South Australia’s most fertile soils, spectacular beaches and accessible bushland.
Taste the latest vintage under hundred-year-old gum trees, join in one of the region’s seasonal celebrations or visit a secluded orchard and eat fruit off the tree as nature intended. You can purchase handmade berry pies and tarts at a farmhouse door, or take home organic fruit and vegetables, freshly picked, direct from the makers and growers at Willunga Farmers’ Market.
Here, cuisine is governed by the rhythms of the seasons, local produce is enjoyed year-round fresh from the garden.
The Fleurieu’s culinary heritage is firmly based in the cuisines of the Mediterranean. Seasonality, freshness and simplicity are valued above all, creating an ever-changing, unforgettable blend of tastes and flavours. World-class chefs showcase the abundant produce of the region.
Since first settlement, olive trees have thrived in these rich, red-brown soils. Today, the olive oil produced here is being compared favourably to Europe’s finest. You can snack on plump Kalamata table olives with fresh crusty bread, or enjoy one of the Fleurieu Peninsula’s award winning Extra Virgin Olive Oils.
The clean southern waters off these coasts teem with all manner of exotic seafood, with squid being a regional specialty, while inland waterways yield tasty yabbies and trout for the region’s restaurant tables.
Pick up a Perfect Peninsula Picnic map from Visitor Centres across the region to lead you on a journey of food discovery.
Hidden among the hills and valleys are countless wonders to experience. Take the time to discover succulent spring lamb, prime beef, kid, turkey, chicken, tasty venison pies, or fresh tender rabbit …the perfect blend of rustic and refined. Try yabbies fresh from the dam, pick your own strawberries and buy chocolate direct from the makers. In country kitchens, bakers are making bread to die for; while local dairies create traditional farmhouse cheddars, tangy goat milk cheeses, and thick Jersey cream that you could cut with a knife.
When you picnic hamper is full of local food and a bottle of local wine – we invite you to enjoy your feast on a secluded cliff top while overlooking spectacular sea views.
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