Embark on a boutique food and wine journey through the stunning Atherton Tablelands. Indulge in delicious breakfasts, unique teas, local cheeses, exotic meats, tropical fruit wines, and more. Book now!
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Cairns - Embark on a delightful food and wine tasting journey through the Atherton Tablelands, indulging in local flavors all day while meeting the area’s unique characters and producers.
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Lake Barrine - Enjoy a breathtaking view of the natural crater lake encircled by lush rainforest. Savor a delicious breakfast featuring local produce, coffee, and tea at the original Victorian Tea House.
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Yungaburra - Winter & Mann Private Property
Experience a variety of locally made and sourced products at a charming Queenslander home, with host Anna sharing the origins of each item. Visit their lovely store, where community, sustainability, and family values are at the forefront, partnering with over 140 North Queensland businesses. Purchasing these goodies supports hardworking individuals and families in Far North Queensland. -
The Australian Platypus Park at Tarzali Lakes - Discover these fascinating creatures in a spring-fed pond, then enjoy a unique lunch featuring onsite smoked products like Crocodile, Red Claw (Yabby), Kangaroo, Smoked Chicken, and Smoked Spanish Mackerel, paired with Platypus boutique beer, Dragon Fruit cider, or Lemon Myrtle tea.
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Gallo Dairyland - Travel to the historic village of Atherton, passing through vibrant farmland and rolling green hills. Visit a fully operational dairy farm on 1000 acres of rich volcanic soil, offering handcrafted chocolates and gourmet cheese.
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Humpy Nut World - Stop at ‘The Humpy’ for freshly harvested Atherton Tablelands produce, including vegetables, tropical fruits, nuts, dried fruits, and locally made jams and sauces. Sample seasonal fruits and various flavors of hot local peanuts and macadamia nuts.
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Mt. Uncle Distillery - Enjoy a tasting of award-winning spirits amidst beautiful gardens and friendly animals.
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Emerald Creek Ice-Creamery - If Jaques Coffee Plantation is closed, stop here for a cup of Jaques local coffee, scones with local jam and cream, and a taste of unique ice cream and sorbet flavors.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Wine tasting
- Driver/guide
- Breakfast
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Food tasting
- Food and drinks, unless specified
This bespoke culinary and viticulture journey starting from Cairns features a sampling of the finest fare and wines that the Atherton Tablelands have to present. The initial visit is to Lake Barrine to savor a sumptuous breakfast with a view of the volcanic lake encased by dense rainforest, followed by a trip to Nerada Tea Plantation for exclusive tea pairings with local cheeses and to glimpse Tree Kangaroos. The midday meal is at Platypus Park, allowing guests to observe playful platypuses while sampling exotic options like Kangaroo, Crocodile, and other unique treats, in addition to tastings of Tropical fruit wines and liqueurs. The adventure continues to a functioning dairy farm to try their artisan chocolates, seasonal fruit samplings and Macadamia nuts. A drop or two awaits at the Mt Uncle distillery, with the final destination at Jaques Coffee Plantation offering coffee and tea tastings complemented by delectable scones with jam and cream. Traverse a spectrum of stunning sceneries, unwinding as we indulge through the region’s ‘Food Bowl.’ The tour features 7 Distinguished gourmet stops and is limited to 18 attendees.
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Recommended cool casual comfortable clothing
- Please advise any food allergies to the operator prior to the tour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
