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habitats, from the warm tropical
northern waters to the sub-
Antarctic Tasman sea, as well
as its geographical isolation.
A total of 600 marine and
freshwater species are caught
in Australian waters, providing
chefs with plenty of inspiration.
Every kind of fruit and veg-
etable is produced in Australia.
Pineapples and mangoes are
widely grown in Queensland,
apples in Victoria, strawberries
in New South Wales and
rambutans in the Northern
Fruit and vegetables on a stall at Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne (see p390) Territory. Exotic and notoriously
hard to farm, truffles have
The World on a Plate and balsamic vinegar produc- been cultivated in several
Having one of the most tion, examples of which are states, highlighting just how
eclectic populations on earth found at the cellar door of versatile Australia’s land is.
means great things for food many vineyards.
(or “tucker”). Australians are as Australia has one of the most Food on the Run
happy exporting their wealth diverse marine faunas in the Sushi Major cities are dotted
of homegrown produce world, due to its range of with tiny counters offering fresh
as they are embracing sushi to grab on the go.
international cuisine.
Farming plays a very Juice bars This healthy, delicious
important role in Australia, fruit option can be found on
the world’s largest producer most city streets.
of beef. The lush pastures on Vietnamese rolls Many
the coast are particularly good Vietnamese-run eateries serve
for farming, and the milk-fed delicious, cheap banh mi – pork banh mi – pork banh mi
lamb from New South Wales (or chicken or tuna) and salad
rolls on French-style bread.
is as wonderful as the brie
produced in South Australia. Coffee & cake Many cafés sell
King Island, between Victoria Italian-style cakes and pastries.
and Tasmania in Bass Strait, Pubs Most pubs serve a decent
is dedicated to dairy produce; steak sandwich.
farmers sell their amazing Pies An Aussie institution, pies
cheese and creams all around are readily available. Look out
the country. Alongside the Wooden crate of sweet, juicy apples for gourmet versions.
vast wine industry is olive oil from Tasmania

Grilled barramundi Served on Prawn laksa This spicy coconut Lamingtons These little
ginger and bok choy risotto, this noodle soup can be found all Victoria sponge cakes are
is a great mix of local seafood over the country in noodle bars, coated in chocolate icing and
and Asian flavours. cafés and pubs. shredded coconut.