Australia’s most famous road trip will reward you with many culinary treats to experience along the way. Take time to explore at a pace that will allow you to visit the wineries, call in at the farm gates and to chat to the local producers and farmers.

The beautiful Bellarine seaside villages are worth exploring, for a unique experience try some fine dining on the Q Train, a gastronomic journey along the heritage railway line between Drysdale and Queenscliff.

Once you arrive onto the Great Ocean Road at Anglesea you will find The Coast, a contemporary Australian restaurant at the Great Ocean Road Resort, try their fresh seafood from the daily catch.

You will need to make reservations in advance for Brae, a contemporary award-winning restaurant on a working organic farm in Birregurra, inland from Lorne.

Whilst travelling the coast you may wish to purchase some freshly caught seafood from the Apollo Bay Fisherman's Co-operative located at the wharf, you can also have some cooked, it does not come much fresher than that!

After a 12 Apostles viewing head in-land to Timboon, famous for its ice cream and whisky, the Timboon Railway Shed Distillery is set in an 1800's restored railway shed and here you can share a platter of local goodies whilst enjoying a whisky tasting, a great lunch stop. 

Try the historic dining room of the Merrijig Inn featuring seasonal and local food. Whilst you're in Port Fairy visit Ocean Road Abalone farm for a tour and learn about how this delicacy is grown, you can add a tasting into your experience. 

Journey into the Grampians via Dunkeld and The Royal Mail Hotel and the celebrated and multi-award winning fine dining treat, Wickens. The wineries in this region are plentiful and the Pyrenees wine region is where some of Australia’s best cold-climate reds are grown. Go on an underground cellar experience at Seppelt's or Best's at Great Western or enjoy the views and whites at Pomonal Estate and Grampians Estate. 

Returning home through Ballarat and Daylesford region’s you will be spoilt for farm gates and local produce being featured in Babae's menu at Hotel Vera, Ballarat, you will need a reservation here. Don't forget to sample the menu’s at the famous Lake House.

Finish with a breakfast or lunch at the iconic Daylesford cafe Cliffy's, this cafe oozes charm and the dishes are a delight.

This part of South West Victoria will offer you many tasty treats and reward your palette.