An unsurpassed culinary weekend in what some would call paradise, hosted by Ben Shewry from Melbourne’s acclaimed Attica restaurant… hmmm, no it doesn’t get any better than this.

The exclusive two-day sojourn is part of the Great Barrier Feast series and gives you the chance to meld fine food and wine in a coveted world-class setting.

The location is Qualia (kwah-lee-ah), a sun-drenched haven on the most northern tip of Hamilton Island, renowned for its proximity to the reef (right on its doorstep), serenity and post-stay sublime effect.

Here, lap up spa treatments, open-air yoga and the meditation pavilion – the mesmerising calmness will have you begging for more.

During the fest Shewry will run the Electrolux Master Class, here he’ll share his brilliance, skills and secrets; a Veuve Clicquot-paired lunch will follow; and a showpiece degustation dinner with a live camera link-up of all the behind-the-scenes action, will conclude. If that isn’t enough, wine critic James Halliday will personally construct the beverage list for the entire weekend.

If you’re beginning to think a mini-break from end-of-year madness is definitely in order, then pack your bags for a weekend in sunny Queensland and recharge with a food feast that’s set to tantalise more than your taste buds.

Hamilton Island Feast Series
26 – 28 November 2010
T: 1300 780 959
(various packages available)