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FOODIE wonders

51 Aussie oysters

Creamy, briny and umami-rich, oysters encapsulate the taste of our oceans and waterways. These microcosmic morsels vary in flavour, depending on region and species. For instance, buttery Sydney rock oysters are heralded as some of the best in the world for their intensity and complex flavour profile. Plump Pacific oysters in Coffin Bay (pictured) soak in nutrient-rich southern seawater, which lingers in the form of a subtly sweet aftertaste. And the sinewy flesh of Angasi oysters from Tasmania delivers a salty, zesty sucker punch to the palate - a perfect accompaniment to a glass of Tassie sparkling.

52 Aboriginal Bush Traders cafe, NT

This not-for-profit organisation in Darwin’s CBD brings a bush tucker twist to classic Aussie brunch. Ancient flavours take on a modern spin with delights such as bush tomato shakshuka, granola served with tangy Kakadu

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