Meet the creative team helping shape Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond in 2027. Existing Festival Curators Duncan Welgemoed and Kane Pollard are joined by new Festival Curator Rebecca Hopkins, whose experience spans wine, hospitality, events and communications across Australia and the United States.
Meet the Creative Team
Join the Program
Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond returns from 30 April to 9 May 2027 and we invite you to be a part of our story by joining our events program. Hosting an event allows your experience to become part of the program. It’s a chance to connect with an audience hungry for new flavours, ideas and adventures – to share your story and join one of Australia’s longest-running culinary festivals.
Journey Beyond
Journey Beyond is more than a travel company, more than a collection of iconic travel experiences. Headquartered in Adelaide, our story began with our legendary trains and has expanded to over 20 brands across Australia and New Zealand. We take our guests beyond the ordinary and deliver exceptional & immersive travel experiences across our train journeys, tours, cruises, lodges & destinations.