Discover Central Australia | Oct 2024

HOT MONTHLY TIPS FROM OUR GOOD FRIENDS AT TOURISM CENTRAL AUSTRALIA

A TOURISM CATEGORY that is immersive, sensory and rich is what you’d call culinary tourism. Not only can you surprise your taste buds with new flavours, you can also acquaint yourself with fresh local ingredients. Are you seeking dining options in Central Australia? Luckily, there’s a good range of options to test.

For an experience incorporating native ingredients, Tali Wiru serves an intimate gastronomic evening like no other. Tali Wiru – which translates to beautiful dune – is a four-course open-air spectacle with ingredients such as quandongs from Mparntwe/Alice Springs, and desert lime and saltbush from South Australia. Other ingredients featured include desert oak pods, similar to those found in the dunes around Tali Wiru, pickled muntries and wattle seed, traditionally used in desserts and baking.

Perhaps the most well-known culinary attraction in Central Australia is the Sounds of Silence outdoor dining fiesta under the night sky near Uluru. As the sun sets and night falls, guests enjoy a three-course bush tucker inspired buffet, backed to the sounds of a didgeridoo whilst a resident star talker decodes the southern night sky. Bliss.

Combine this beautiful experience with an exploration of the incredible Field of Light installation, too. A short drive south of Alice Springs, the Earth Sanctuary also offers a dinner under the stars featuring a BBQ, glass of bubbly, and a guided visual tour through the stars.

In Alice Springs, there is no shortage of places to eat. From quirky laneway cafes serving up hot coffee and woodfired pizza paired with locally brewed craft beers, to a healthy breakfast and lunch menu with live country music, trivia nights, or mid-morning brunch amongst the botanic gardens.

Keen to get a taste? Pick up a dining guide from Visitor Information Centres in Alice Springs, Yulara and Tennant Creek, and take those taste buds on a tour through the Red Centre. Happy exploring.

INFO discovercentralaustralia.com

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