Food & Drink · 7 min read

6 Iconic Dishes to Eat in Australia (And How to Order Like a Local)

From Sydney Rock Oysters (Sydney Rock Oysters) to Barramundi, here is what to order and what it should cost in A$ (AUD).

Sydney Rock Oysters (Sydney Rock Oysters) — A$9–A$27

Authentic Australian specialty from Sydney, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay & New South Wales: Sydney Rock Oysters, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Sydney, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay & New South Wales (Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD — 13m Airport Link Train to Central)).

Barramundi (Barramundi) — A$9–A$27

Authentic Australian specialty from Sydney, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay & New South Wales: Barramundi, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Sydney, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay & New South Wales (Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD — 13m Airport Link Train to Central)).

Flat White Specialty Coffee (Flat White Specialty Coffee) — A$9–A$27

Authentic Australian specialty from Sydney, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay & New South Wales: Flat White Specialty Coffee, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Sydney, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay & New South Wales (Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD — 13m Airport Link Train to Central)).

Avocado Smash (Avocado Smash) — A$9–A$27

Authentic Australian specialty from Sydney, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay & New South Wales: Avocado Smash, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Sydney, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay & New South Wales (Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD — 13m Airport Link Train to Central)).

Lamingtons (Lamingtons) — A$9–A$27

Authentic Australian specialty from Sydney, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay & New South Wales: Lamingtons, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Sydney, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay & New South Wales (Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD — 13m Airport Link Train to Central)).

Hunter Valley Semillon (Hunter Valley Semillon) — A$9–A$27

Authentic Australian specialty from Sydney, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay & New South Wales: Hunter Valley Semillon, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Sydney, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay & New South Wales (Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD — 13m Airport Link Train to Central)).