Taste Great Southern 2026: A Coastal Celebration of Wine, Food and Place

Taste Great Southern

Australia’s South West Serves Up Its Most Flavourful Festival

From 5 to 8 March 2026, Taste Great Southern returns to Western Australia’s spectacular South West, inviting travellers to immerse themselves in one of the country’s most authentic regional food and wine festivals. Set across Albany / Kinjarling, Denmark and the surrounding regions of Frankland River, Katanning, Mount Barker and Porongurup, the event showcases the landscapes, produce and people that define Great Southern as a world-class culinary destination.

Renowned for its cool-climate wines, pristine coastline and paddock-to-plate philosophy, Taste Great Southern is a must-attend event for travellers seeking meaningful food and drink experiences tied deeply to place.

Taste Market: Meet the Makers of the Great Southern

A centrepiece of the festival, the Taste Market brings together the region’s best growers, producers and winemakers in a vibrant, community-driven setting. Visitors can sample locally produced wines, artisan cheeses, seafood and small-batch specialties while engaging directly with the people behind the produce.

The market atmosphere reflects the essence of the Great Southern, unpretentious, generous and proudly local, making it ideal for travellers wanting to understand the region through flavour.

Denmark Wine Hop: Explore Cool-Climate Excellence

The Denmark Wine Hop returns as a festival favourite, offering guests a relaxed and scenic way to explore boutique wineries in the Denmark sub-region. With curated stops and seamless transport, the experience allows visitors to enjoy tastings without the need to drive, while discovering why Great Southern wines continue to gain international acclaim.

Expect expressive rieslings, refined pinot noir and emerging varietals shaped by ancient soils and cooling Southern Ocean breezes.

Tides of Taste at Maitraya Private Retreat

One of the most anticipated events on the 2026 program is Tides of Taste, staged at the exclusive Maitraya Private Retreat overlooking the Southern Ocean. This signature experience pairs the region’s finest food and wine with dramatic coastal scenery, creating a sensory journey that captures the spirit of the Great Southern.

Designed for those seeking premium, immersive dining, Tides of Taste highlights how luxury and landscape come together in Western Australia’s South West.

Why Taste Great Southern Belongs on Your Travel Calendar

Taste Great Southern

Taste Great Southern is more than a food festival, it is a destination experience that celebrates seasonality, sustainability and sense of place. Held at the ideal time of year for travel, March offers mild temperatures, vibrant landscapes and harvest-driven menus across the region.

For travellers planning a Western Australian getaway, the festival provides a compelling reason to explore beyond Perth and discover a region where world-class wine, wild coastlines and welcoming communities intersect.

Plan Your Visit to Taste Great Southern  2026

Event dates: 5–8 March 2026
Location: Albany / Kinjarling, Denmark, Frankland River, Katanning, Mount Barker and Porongurup, Western Australia

For festival updates and program details, visit:
https://www.tastegreatsouthern.com.au

For destination and travel planning in Australia’s South West, visit:
https://www.australiassouthwest.com

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