Date & Time
28 February-8 March 2026
00:00
IFEAT 2026 Australia Study Tour
From the sunlit shores of the Gold Coast to the bohemian charm of Byron Bay, the historic heart of Adelaide, the untamed beauty of Tasmania, and the dazzling skyline of Sydney- we’ll trace the aromatic soul of Australia.
Date & Time
28 February-8 March 2026
00:00
THE IFEAT 2026 AUSTRALIA STUDY TOUR IS SOLD OUT
Why Australia in March?
The timing of the Study Tour has been carefully chosen to ensure delegates experience the very best of Australia’s unique crops and production processes. Based on harvest cycles and seasonal factors, late February through early March emerges as the most suitable period aligning with key harvests while still allowing participants to explore crops and processes that are available year-round.
Objectives
The Study Tour to Australia in 2026 has several objectives:
- To gain insights into the production and processing of major Australian essential oils including, but not limited to; tea tree, lemon myrtle, eucalyptus, boronia, sandalwood, buddhawood, white cypress, peppermint, parsley and fennel.
- Explore field cropping, packing and processing plants, greenhouses and nurseries.
- Gain insights into cutting-edge plant genetics and breeding programmes, including the cultivation practices of tea tree and cannabis plantations.
- Understand the growing importance of organic essential oils, including their certification and traceability.
- Provide delegates with opportunities to connect with Australian producers, processors, and exporters.
- Learn about Australia’s culture and heritage.
- Facilitate networking with F&F industry professionals, invariably from over 20 countries and diverse roles.
- Achieve all these objectives within an eight-day programme.
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Day One: Gold Coast
Saturday 28 February 2026
Arrival at Gold Coast Airport
Transfer to Hotel
Welcome briefing and Reception -
Day Two: Gold Coast/Byron Bay
Sunday 01 March 2026
Breakfast and check out
Blue Dog visit
Australian Native Products visit
Depart to Byron Bay -
Day Three: Byron Bay
Monday 02 March 2026
Down Under Enterprise visit
Southern Cross University visit
Dinner at Byron Bay -
Day Four: Byron Bay / Adelaide
Tuesday 03 March 2026
Breakfast and check out
Main Camp visit
Golden Grove visit
Flight to Adelaide -
Day Five: Adelaide/Canberra
Wednesday 04 March 2026
Breakfast and check out
Wild Woods of Australia visit
Flight to Canberra -
Day Six: Canberra/Hobart via Melbourne
Thursday 05 March 2026
Breakfast and check out
G.R. Davis Pty Ltd. visit
Flight to Hobart, Tasmania via Melbourne -
Day Seven: Tasmania
Friday 06 March 2026
Breakfast and check out
Essential Oils of Tasmania visit
Coach to Launceston -
Day Eight: Tasmania/Sydney
Saturday 07 March 2026
Breakfast and check out
Visit Cressy – peppermint, parsley and fennel
Flight to Sydney
Closing Dinner at Sydney Harbour -
Day Nine: Sydney
Sunday 08 March 2026
Breakfast and check out
Flights out of Sydney Airport
Airport Arrival and Departure
The upcoming Study Tour will commence on the Gold Coast and conclude in Sydney, offering participants a rich and varied experience across Australia’s eastern seaboard. To ensure smooth travel arrangements delegates should plan to arrive at Gold Coast Airport (OOL), which serves both domestic and international flights. This will be the starting point of the Study Tour. The tour will conclude in Sydney, with departures from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), which offers excellent global connectivity.
Travel information
Insurance
It is strongly recommended that personal travel insurance (particularly medical cover) be taken out at the time of making your Tour reservation. Travel insurance may facilitate some refund of travel expenses and the tour fee to be obtained through insurers in the event of inability to travel due to ill health or other circumstances. Make sure you read the fine print to ensure you are purchasing the correct coverage. IFEAT takes no responsibility in the event an inadequate policy has been purchased or of the refusal or inability of an insurer to pay the claim. For further information on personal travel insurance please contact your local insurance broker.
Passports & Visas
If a visa is required, delegates are strongly encouraged to apply early to avoid delays. IFEAT can provide visa invitation letters to support your application. Please note that processing time may vary depending on the nationality of the applicant and conditions of the issuing office. While IFEAT will assist as much as possible in obtaining the necessary visa, it cannot be held responsible for delegates failing to obtain the necessary travel permits.
Qualifications and Restrictions on Participation
Initially participation is restricted to personnel directly employed by IFEAT Member companies and initially only one person per Member company will be permitted to attend.
To qualify, it is necessary that the Member company has paid its annual membership subscription to date including that current at the time of application for a place on the tour and at the date of the Tour. Delegates must be at least 21 years old at the time of registering. No accompanying persons are permitted. Bookings will be accepted by IFEAT on a first come, first served basis. Delegates will only be registered for the Tour once full payment has been received by IFEAT.
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