Our Story
Taste the World Your Way
Three decades of food and wine travel expertise, built on passion and perfected through experience.
Who We Are
A specialist agency built around one belief
Food and Wine Travel was founded on the belief that the best journeys happen when food and wine are at the heart of the experience — not an afterthought.
Based in Mildura, Victoria, and serving clients across Australia, the agency designs bespoke journeys to destinations where great food and great wine come together. From the vineyard villages of Burgundy to the cellar doors of Central Otago, every itinerary is crafted around the individual — not a catalogue.
ATIA accredited (A12279), Food and Wine Travel holds the credentials and the experience to handle every element of a premium journey — from complex international airfares and premium cabin bookings to cellar-door appointments, villa stays, and boutique barge cruising.
“We cut out the middlemen and work directly with a handpicked global network of food and wine specialists — which means better access, better value, and more authentic experiences.”
Food and Wine Travel
30+
Years of Experience
51
Countries Visited
WSET 3
Wine Qualification
ATIA
Accredited A12279
51
Countries & counting
Meet Karen
Lead Specialist & Visionary
Karen brings more than 30 years of travel industry experience and a deep passion for food and wine journeys. With a WSET Level 3 wine qualification, she has built her career on knowing destinations intimately and connecting travellers with experiences that transform the way they see the world.
Having personally visited 51 countries, Karen travels with intention — visiting wine regions, dining at local tables, and building relationships with producers, chefs, and specialists. This hands-on expertise spans the great wine regions of Europe — France (particularly the Rhône Valley and Champagne), Italy, Spain, and Portugal — through to South America, South Africa, New Zealand, and beyond.
Karen's approach is known for the depth of her listening and questioning before any booking is made. She brings detailed knowledge of international airfares, premium cabin bookings, frequent flyer point optimisation, and all the nuances that define a complete, seamless travel experience.
Food and Wine Travel is based in Mildura, Victoria, and serves clients across Australia. The business is built on referral, reputation, and an 80% repeat booking rate — a testament to the quality of expertise and care behind every itinerary.
How We Work
The Food and Wine Travel difference
Direct relationships, no middlemen
Food and Wine Travel works directly with a handpicked network of local food and wine specialists worldwide. That means better access, better value, and experiences that go well beyond what mainstream agencies can offer.
Built around you, not a brochure
Every itinerary is created from scratch. The process starts with careful listening — understanding your tastes, your pace, and what you're genuinely hoping for — before a single booking is made.
Only what we know well
The team only recommends destinations, producers, and experiences it knows from first-hand knowledge. If something hasn't been vetted personally, it doesn't make the cut.
Full service, from first enquiry to final night
Food and Wine Travel manages every element of a journey — flights, accommodation, transfers, experiences, and travel insurance. Clients deal with one specialist, not multiple suppliers, and have support throughout the trip, not just at the booking stage.
Accreditations & Memberships
Ready to start planning?
Every journey begins with a conversation. Tell Food and Wine Travel where you've always wanted to go, what you love to eat and drink, and how you like to travel — and the team will take it from there.