Tasting Australia (www.tasting-australia.com.au) is the most significant food and wine festival of its kind in the Asia Pacific region, showcasing the very best Australia has to offer in terms of food, wine, beer and the culinary arts. The next event will be held in Adelaide from April 26th - May 3rd 2012.

With more than 4,700 kilometres (or 2,900 miles) of beautiful, wilderness coastline and uncrowded, pristine beaches across South Australia (www.southaustralia.com), there are plenty of amazing marine experiences to be had both under, on top of and beside the sea. From swimming with sea lions and tuna, to shark cage diving and whale watching.