When it comes to food, most travellers to Australia will think about BBQs or avocado on toast. Although these are typical things you can eat in Australia, the dining landscape in the land down under is much richer and more diverse. Australia’s cuisine is a delicious fusion of quality products, global culinary influences and a strong attachment to the indigenous food tradition. In this article, you will discover some of the quintessential foods that you cannot miss if you are travelling to Australia. Also, we will share some tips about how to prepare for your trip, like applying on time for your visa.
Enjoy Australia’s unparalleled fresh products and culinary diversity as you travel across the country. Australia boasts an incredibly varied culinary offer, thanks to its farm-to-table produce, freshly caught seafood, indigenous fruits, and the influence of numerous waves of immigration. From crocodile meat to finger limes or the traditional meat pie, here is our ultimate bucket list of the 5 typical foods you must try in Australia.
Bushtucker
The modern Aussie food scene is finally acknowledging the millenary, intimate relationship between the aborigines and their homeland. The Bushtucker is a celebration of Australia’s indigenous products and it combines fruits (like quandong or finger lime), vegetables (like bush tomatoes or samphires), and proteins such as crocodile, emu or kangaroo meat. It can also include nuts, like macadamia or lemon myrtle.
Super Fresh Seafood
Australia can boast some of the best seafood in the world. The variety of species is enormous; oysters, prawns, lobsters, but also local species like barramundi, mud crab or marron. Fresh seafood can be enjoyed in a variety of ways: grilled over an open fire, at a beachfront restaurant, or even after catching it yourself. However, most Australians like to keep it simple: a cold cooked bucket of prawns, served with chilled local wine is just perfect. Other common seafood meals that you can enjoy in Australia are for example fried squid or the traditional barramundi fish and chips.
Coffee
Coffee is a part of the Australian way of life. The country is famous for having some of the best coffee roasters and baristas in the world. Australian coffee is strong, comes in small sizes and is custom made. The focus is on quality, and you are expected to take your time to enjoy every sip of it. From espresso to flat white or long black, you will find a large variety of coffee options even in the smallest café.
Meat Pie
A pastry filled with minced meat and gravy, the meat pie was brought to Australia by the British in the 18th century, and it is an example of the multicultural influences present in Australian cuisine. Through the years, the Aussies have adapted this traditional British meal to their own taste and have created a whole range of different varieties. Today the meat pie, usually served with tomato sauce, has grown up to be considered one of the country’s national dishes.
Lamington
A Lamington is a small square of sponge cake coated in chocolate and desiccated coconut, sometimes including a layer of jam. This local delicacy is perfect with a cup of tea, as an afternoon snack. Considered by many as the ‘Australia’s national cake’, the lamington is named after Lord Lamington, a former Governor of Queensland during the 19th century, and can be found in most bakeries and cafés.
Apply on Time for Your Visa
If you want to try all that the Australian cuisine has to offer, start preparing your trip now. Besides booking your flight and accommodation, you will have to apply for a visa to enter the country. The Australia eVisitor visa is the best option if you are visiting the lucky country for a holiday. The eVisitor is valid for a whole year, for an unlimited number of trips. You can easily apply for the eVisitor online. After submitting your application, you will receive your Australia visa in a couple of days via email.