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Outback Tasting Adventures from Cairns and Northern Beaches
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From $191.69 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
This curated experience from Cairns and the Northern Beaches showcases the very best of the Atherton Tablelands—a region renowned for its rich volcanic soil, diverse produce, and passionate local producers. Travel through a striking variety of landscapes, from lush rainforest and fertile farmland to rolling dairy country and expansive ochre savannah plains. Along the way, discover how this unique environment supports an abundance of crops including bananas, coffee, sugar cane, avocados, mangoes, macadamias, and citrus, as you enjoy a selection of regional tastings. Sit back and relax as you take in the ever-changing scenery on a journey that blends natural beauty, local flavours, and authentic stories from the region. Where time allows, there may also be opportunities to purchase fresh local produce along the way. Final pick-up times will be confirmed via text the day prior to departure. Please advise any serious dietary requirements in advance, as changes on the day may incur additional costs.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- A curated Atherton Tablelands experience from Cairns and the Northern Beaches
- Discover local producers, flavours, and hidden gems of the region
- Travel through rainforest, farmland and wideopen savannah landscapes
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Morning – Depart Cairns & Northern Beaches Your day begins with a scenic drive from Cairns and the Northern Beaches, heading up to the Atherton Tablelands. Travel through lush rainforest as your guide shares insights into the region’s history, landscapes, and local industries. Lake Barrine & Yungaburra Enjoy breakfast at the beautiful tea house overlooking the crater lake at Lake Barrine before continuing to the historic village of Yungaburra, known for its charm and heritage buildings to do some local produce tastings and shopping. Curtain Fig Tree Take a short walk through the rainforest to view this impressive natural wonder, one of the largest fig trees in Tropical North Queensland. Shaylee Strawberry Farm (Lunch Stop) Pause for a relaxed lunch in a peaceful rural setting. Enjoy time to unwind, with the option to sample fresh strawberries, gelato, and local products. During the season (June–October), guests can pick their own strawberries straight from the field. Gallo DairyLand Stop for a tasting of locally produced cheeses and chocolates, set against rolling green countryside. The Humpy Browse a well-known farmgate store offering tastings of seasonal tropical fruits, freshly roasted peanuts, macadamias, and local produce. Mt Uncle Distillery Enjoy a guided tasting at one of North Queensland’s pioneering distilleries, sampling a range of award-winning spirits and liqueurs. Emerald Creek Ice Creamery Relax with a tasting of small-batch ice creams and fruit sorbets made from local ingredients. Platypus Viewing (conditions permitting and not guaranteed) Keep watch for platypus in their natural habitat—one of the region’s most special wildlife encounters. Afternoon – Return Journey Sit back and enjoy the changing landscapes as you return to Cairns, arriving in the late afternoon.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Cairns
Wine Tasting at Atherton Tableland.
Continued
Cairns
Food Tasting at Atherton Tableland.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Not Included
Tips & gratuity
What to Bring
Wear comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and other items you may need
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up from your hotel within Cairns area, let us know the details at the time of booking.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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