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Taste of the Gascoyne Food Trail – Bullara Station Takes the Crown!
The inaugural Taste of the Gascoyne Food Trail celebrated the region’s finest produce with 417 public votes cast for signature dishes across Exmouth and Carnarvon. From Bullara Station’s iconic beef pie to Exhale’s Reef to Ranges creation and Miss Fang’s fried rice, discover the flavours and stories that highlight the Gascoyne’s incredible local ingredients.


A Taste of Shark Bay: Seafood, Stories & Signature Flavours
Discover the flavours of Shark Bay on the Taste of the Gascoyne Food Trail — from seafood pizzas and classic fish & chips to ocean platters and coastal dining on Dirk Hartog Island. Celebrate fresh local catch, community stories, and the pride of this stunning coastal region.


The Gascoyne Foodie Road Trip Continues
Explore the Gascoyne Food Trail through Carnarvon, Exmouth, and Shark Bay — from coastal seafood feasts to farm-fresh produce and gourmet delights.


From Jetty to Ranges – We’ve Been Tasting the Best of the Gascoyne
Discover the Taste of the Gascoyne Food Trail — from coastal seafood feasts to station-to-plate dining, sweet treats, and gourmet local experiences.


The Taste of the Gascoyne Food Trail Has Begun
Embark on WA’s most delicious road trip with the Taste of the Gascoyne Food Trail — a self-guided journey across Shark Bay, Carnarvon, Coral Bay & Exmouth, showcasing signature dishes that hero local seafood, produce & culture.


Gascoyne Food Festival 2025 Starts Tomorrow
The 2025 Gascoyne Food Festival kicks off this weekend with unforgettable food, live music, and vibrant events across Carnarvon and Exmouth. From blues to firelight, it’s a feast for all the senses.


The Countdown Is On
Gascoyne Food Festival 2025 brings unforgettable outback experiences to the Upper Gascoyne — from stargazing at Mount Augustus to dining under the stars and enjoying true country hospitality.


From Carnarvon to Exmouth: The Flavours of the Gascoyne Continue
Get ready for a flavour-packed start to the 2025 Gascoyne Food Festival, kicking off with iconic long table lunches, firepit feasts, beachfront fun & race day flair.


Final Call: The Gascoyne Food Festival – A Bucket List Experience
Get ready for a flavour-packed start to the 2025 Gascoyne Food Festival, kicking off with iconic long table lunches, firepit feasts, beachfront fun & race day flair.


The Grand Finale: Shark Bay to Dirk Hartog Island
As the festival nears its end, it returns to the sea for one final celebration of nature, produce, and place. In Shark Bay , a World...


To the Outback: Gascoyne Junction and Beyond
As the landscape turns from reef to red earth, the festival ventures inland to Gascoyne Junction , where the spirit of the outback is...


The Festival Moves North: Exmouth Beckons
From Carnarvon, the trail leads north to Exmouth , where the wild Ningaloo coastline becomes the festival’s next frontier. On the way, it...


Around the Fire Pit: Stories by Flame
Midweek, the scene shifts to one of the festival’s most beloved traditions: Around the Fire Pit on Wednesday, 30 July . As the sun dips...


Carnarvon: Where the Festival Begins...
The journey begins in Carnarvon, the heart of the Gascoyne’s food bowl, where the river meets the sea and the soil yields an abundance...


Gascoyne Food Festival 2025: A Taste Trail Like No Other
As the cooler months roll in in Perth, the Gascoyne’s red earth beneath sunny skies beckons and something extraordinary begins to unfold:...


Saddle Up for the Whalebone Hoe-Down - Exmouth’s Wildest Night of the Year
Date: Saturday 16 August, 2025 Location: Whalebone Brewing Co, Exmouth Tickets: On sale now — but selling fast! There’s something in the...


From Food to Finish Lines: Don’t Miss Carnarvon’s Prawns & Pimms Race Day
The racing season in Carnarvon kicks off this weekend – and this year, it’s bringing something deliciously new to the track. Mark your...


How to Get to the Gascoyne Food Festival from Perth: Fly or Road Trip Your Way to Flavour
Following on from our last blog post on accommodation options across the Gascoyne region, let’s talk about how to actually get to this...


Where to Stay for the Gascoyne Food Festival: Upper Gascoyne, Shark Bay & Dirk Hartog Island
In our last blog post, we explored where to stay in Carnarvon and Exmouth for the Gascoyne Food Festival. But the adventure is only just...


Where to Stay for the Gascoyne Food Festival – Your Guide to the Best Beds Between Bites!
The Gascoyne Food Festival 2025 is just around the corner, and this year it’s bigger, bolder, and more delicious than ever...


Chef Ben Ing to Lead Long Table Lunch at Gascoyne Food Festival in Carnarvon
This year, the Gascoyne Food Festival is set to be a culinary adventure with the announcement that acclaimed chef Ben Ing will be leading...


Celebrating the Success of the 2024 Gascoyne Food Festival
The 2024 Gascoyne Food Festival has not only indulged the taste buds of visitors but also provided a significant boost to the local...


Australia's Biggest BBQ attracts rising culinary talent
Mount Augustus Tourist Park, 31 August 2024 – Local culinary talent, James Kelly, is set to bring his exceptional skills to this year’s...


Celebrate real food as culinary visionaries turn Carnarvon into the Mediterranean
Carnarvon is set to transform this August for the 2024 Gascoyne Food Festival with Jenna Holmes, affectionately known as Pasta Mama,...


Catch a Taste with Chef Ben Ing at the Gascoyne Food Festival
The 2024 Gascoyne Food Festival's "Catch a Taste" free community event will feature the incredibly talented Chef Ben Ing at the Yacht...


Discover the Delights of Sea Harvest at the Gascoyne Food Festival
If you’re a seafood lover, the 2024 Gascoyne Food Festival is a must-attend event, especially for the chance to savour the exceptional...


Get ready to taste the 'Flavours of the Gascoyne'
2024 - Experience the exquisite tastes of Gascoyne at the 'Flavours of Gascoyne' event at Junction Pub & Tourist Park as part of the...


An Intimate Culinary Experience 'Around the Fire Pit'
2024 FEATURE EVENT We are excited to be welcoming the team from the Real Futures Training Café ‘Jardilunji Mia’, as part of the 2024...


Mediterranean Long Table Feast by the Pasta Club
2024 FEATURE EVENT We are thrilled to announce a culinary event on Saturday 3 August 2024 that will tantalize your taste buds and...


2024 Gascoyne Food Festival Returns
2024 Gascoyne Food Festival Unveils Lineup of Culinary Events Celebrating the Region's Bounty The eagerly anticipated culinary event the...


2022 Welcome Message from the Minister
FROM HON ROGER COOK MLA, DEPUTY PREMIER; MINISTER FOR TOURISM AND HON ALANNAH MACTIERNAN MLC, MINISTER FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2022 -...


WA's 2022 culinary stars unveiled for the Gascoyne Food Festival.
2022 - The region's most incredible combination of fine food, brews and unique locations is back on the menu for the annual Gascoyne Food...


Keeping Connected: Getting to the Gascoyne with Rex Airlines
2021- It’s easier than ever to get yourself to the Gascoyne Food Festival with Rex Airlines flying into two key ports in the region on...


Industry: It’s the Lifeblood of the Gascoyne Region
2021 - Horticulture, fishing, livestock, tourism: they’re all pieces of the puzzle driving growth and prosperity in the Gascoyne region....


Crack a Cold One: Here are 6 Of The Finest Gascoyne Locations to Enjoy A Gage Roads Beer
2021 - There’s no better way to take in the beauty of the Gascoyne than with a crisp Gage Roads Beer in Hand. They’re one of the OG...


What’s the Beef?
2021- The Gascoyne region is renowned for its quality produce from tomatoes to bananas, to what comes off the reef and some prime cuts of...
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