3 Must-Take Aussie Road Trips for the Ultimate Foodie

We all consider ourselves foodies at least a little bit, right? We all have food we love and food we don’t — it might be the one thing that everyone, not just in Australia but worldwide, has an opinion on.

But have you ever considered taking a holiday entirely centred around food? And, if you have, has that holiday ever been in Australia?

This country is so diverse—in landscape, in culture and, of course, in cuisine—that you can take several food-based holidays, and no two will be the same. You can plan entire road trips based on what you’re going to eat. But a foodie on the move needs comfort, efficiency, reliability and a touch of luxury as they cruise their way to the next bite. Look no further than the BYD ATTO 3. An electric vehicle that is as spacious as it is stylish, you can trust it — and its BYD Blade Battery, which is the world’s leading battery technology.

Here are three must-take foodie road trips, each showcasing a unique corner of Australia.

A Tassie Tour

Anyone who has been to Tasmania will tell you how special the food is. Every tip of the island, and everything in between, is rich in flavour—be it culture or nature or what’s on your plate.

With the BYD ATTO 3’s 420km range in a single charge, you can cover most of the state without needing a charge at all. Starting off in the Tamar Valley, you can experience some of the best in paddock-to-plate eating, with produce only available in the country’s most southern state.

When you head south to Hobart, your gastronomic horizons are broadened even further. Explore Salamanca’s famous markets and eat your way through the city’s historic pubs and fresh-as-fresh-can-be seafood. Hobart’s also the perfect place to give your BYD ATTO 3 a feed, with fast charging capabilities it can go from 30% to 80% battery charge in under half an hour.

Then, treat yourself to some juice at the Huon Valley, famous nationwide for its apples. The vast majority of Tassie’s apples come from this very region, so you know they’re good.

The Great Australian Bite

While the Great Australian Bight might be one of South Australia’s most iconic landmarks, the entire state is full of fresh, delicious culinary experiences that are a must for any foodie. In fact, you might love it so much that you’ll be begging to buy local produce to take home (lucky the BYD ATTO 3 has 1,340L of space for you to store it all while on your journey).

Of course, there’s Adelaide. The state’s capital is a hub of celebrating both local and international cuisine, and you can sink your teeth into it just about anywhere. But don’t look past the city’s central market, which has been in operation for over 150 years — and isn’t going anywhere. Why? Because the vendors keep supplying locals and visitors with fine food, fresh produce and overall great vibes.

Venture outside the capital to explore one of the state’s many, and we mean many, wine regions. With great wineries come great food, and the options here are almost limitless. There’s Barossa, famous for a reason, but consider heading further out to areas like Coonawarra or Clare Valley. You won’t be disappointed. And, with the BYD ATTO 3’s touch screen display and voice assistant, you can explore to your heart’s content with no fear of getting lost.

One must-stop destination in SA is the Eyre Peninsula. When you finally peel your eyes away from the jaw-dropping views of the iconic coastline, take yourself to get some of the country’s best seafood, including lobsters and kingfish, that’ll have you planning your next SA road trip almost immediately.

Nosh along the Noosa Country Drive

While Noosa Heads is already famous for its cafes and restaurants — so much so that restaurant owners are often looking to expand there — a cruise along the Noosa Country Drive is another unmissable culinary adventure to take in the area.

It’s hard to fathom that a route flanked by rolling hills and charming villages is so close to one of the most iconic surf towns worldwide, but Noosa’s pastoral side has enough treats on offer to warrant several return visits. You’ll need to be on the road for a little while to realise how rich the region is in flavour. 

Whether it’s discovering the menus of the quaint pubs you might otherwise drive by, or getting stuck into the region’s honey, Noosa is going to leave a lasting taste long after you leave. Tip: Use the BYD ATTO 3’s voice assistant technology to open the sunroof while meandering through the hills to breathe in that coastal country air

If you’re heading back to Noosa Heads, consider camping — the BYD ATTO 3 is perfect for it. The BYD ATTO 3 sports innovative VTL (Vehicle To Load) power functionality which essentially turns it into a mobile power bank. On top of that, the car’s ‘camping mode’ means the air conditioning can run while the car itself is off. Perfect for that Queensland heat, right?

There’s no time like now to take your taste buds on a tour of what Australia has to offer, so get a wriggle on. And, to learn more about why the BYD ATTO 3 is the perfect car to do it all in, head here.

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