Adventure &Taste Atherton Tablelands Food & Wine Tour from Cairns
Description
Experience the Atherton Tablelands in one unforgettable day Discover the beauty, wildlife and stories of the Atherton Tablelands on this full-day small-group adventure from Cairns. Travel beyond the coast into one of Tropical North Queensland’s most diverse regions, where World Heritage rainforest gives way to open savannah plains, fertile volcanic farmland and wide country landscapes. As the scenery changes, your guide shares engaging commentary on the region’s history, environment and agriculture — from ancient rainforests and volcanic soils to what’s grown here today and how the land shapes local life. Local produce forms part of the Tablelands story, with opportunities to sample regional flavours along the way. Tastings are optional and relaxed, making the experience suitable for non-drinkers and light eaters. With comfortable transport, easy walks and a friendly, social atmosphere, this is an enjoyable way to experience the Atherton Tablelands in one day.
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Itinerary
Here we overlook the stunning natural crater lake surrounded by lush rainforest. We enjoy a delicious breakfast of local produce and local coffee and tea in the original Victorian Tea house.
Winter & Mann Private Property Here we taste an array of locally made and sourced produce at their beautiful Queenslander home with your host Anna explaining where everything is from and grown or made. Then we visit their gorgeous store where community, sustainability, and family values seamlessly meld. The ethos revolves around championing the local community by partnering with over 140 remarkable businesses in North Queensland. If you want to purchase any of the goodies you have just tasted you aren't just purchasing products; you are actively participating in making a positive impact on the lives of hardworking individuals and families rooted in the Far North Queensland community.
We do a quick stop to marvel at this amazing 800 year old tree hidden in the rainforest
Farm Lunch at Shaylee Strawberry Farm Enjoy a beautifully fresh lunch at Shaylee Strawberry Farm, featuring local produce and signature strawberry delights.
We now head towards the historic village of Atherton. Driving through this thriving hub, a patchwork of amazing farmland and rolling green hills appear before us. We are on our way to a fully operational dairy farm spread across 1000 acres of rich red volcanic soil with delicious handcrafted chocolates and a gourmet cheese factory.
Stop at ‘The Humpy’, the best place to go to for freshly harvested Atherton Tablelands produce straight from the growers. From vegetables to tropical fruits and hundreds of different varieties of nuts, dried fruits locally produced jams and sauces. Taste some seasonal fruits and many different flavours of hot local peanuts and macadamia nuts.
Here we stop for a tasting of some award winning spirits and enjoy the beautiful gardens and friendly animals.
Emerald Creek Ice creamery is our last stop of the day with a tasting bowl of tropical fruit ice creams and sorbets
A fantastic food and wine tasting adventure exploring the Atherton Tablelands, eat and drink all day long, meet the local characters and producers along the way.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from Palm Cove all the way through the Cairns city
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Recommended cool casual comfortable clothing
- Please advise any food allergies to the operator prior to the tour
- fold up wheelie walker may be allowed check with operator walking stick preferred
- This tour is perfect for those who want a great adventure with very little walking
- water bottle
Reviews(281)
Chris B was great, had a great day and met some great ppl. Only picky thing can fault (not that big deal) at the last stop we were told we could choose 2 I've cream flavours but was brought out a cup with flavours i didn't fancy
Tour organisers were very good. The day was really enjoyable. Every experiences were unique to the area.
Thank you for your lovely review! 😊 We're so pleased you enjoyed your day with us. It's wonderful to hear you found each experience unique to the region and that everything was well organised. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! ☀️
Excellent tour guide with Chris B. and each stop was perfect! Definitely would recommend for those who want to get to know the Tablelands.
Thank you for the wonderful review 😊 We're delighted you had such a great day with Chris B. The Atherton Tablelands is a very special part of Tropical North Queensland, and we're so pleased you enjoyed each stop along the way. Thanks for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! ☀️
This was a great tour all around the Atherton tablelands, lots of great food, fresh produce, and good drinks! Chris was amazing, super funny and entertaining and everyone had a great time listening to him talk about the history of the area as we drove around. Beautiful scenery and great stops all around while getting to support local businesses. 10/10 ♥️
Thanks so much for the lovely review ♥️ We’re thrilled you had such a great day exploring the Tablelands with Chris — good food, beautiful scenery and a few laughs along the way 🍷🌿 We really appreciate your support for the local businesses we visit too. Hope to see you again next time you’re in Cairns! ☀️
This was a nice tour that included a lot of food and drink opportunities. Chris also taught us about the farming done in the area- lots of sugarcane, fruit, and other vegetables. Breakfast at Lake Barrine Teahouse was definitely the highlight of the day. It was a gorgeous setting with the best food (maybe the best I have eaten my entire trip) and a pretty latte. The other stops included a personal home where we sampled many local products, a trip to a store where we could buy them, a lunch of kangaroo, crocodile, and crayfish ("red claws"), a distillery tasting room (also gorgeous, on a farm property with llamas, peacocks, and goats), a fruit stand, and an ice cream shop. I didn't care for any of the wine or liquor I sampled, but am glad I had the opportunity to try flavors that are different from what is sold at home. Chris also helped us spot a platypus! He let us take our time and watch it for a while as it swam around and kept popping up in different parts of the lake. Itwas much smaller than I expected!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the variety of food and drink experiences throughout the day and learned more about the region’s farming and produce along the way. Lake Barrine Teahouse really is a special place, and we’re so pleased it was a highlight for you. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the chance to sample local flavours, even those a little different from home — and how special to spot a platypus and spend time watching it in its natural habitat. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Chris. Thank you for travelling with Kuranda & Outback Tours 🍽️🌿🦆
Fantastic day out with loads of different and interesting experiences. The guide Chris was very informative and caring.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed such a varied and interesting day and that Chris’s knowledge and care added to the experience. Thanks for travelling with Kuranda & Outback Tours 🌿🚂🚠
A small 10 seater with 2 Aussies and 8 Americans, from 4 groups who did not know each other beforehand. This made for a great combination and a magic day. Driver/guide Chris B was a delight and a wealth of info. Breaky and lunch were incredible and all 7 stops for tastings and experiences make this a trip not to be missed. Even saw platypus. We gave it 10/10
Thank you for such a fantastic review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the group, the food, tastings and Chris B’s guiding — and how special to see a platypus. We really appreciate the 10/10 😊
Great entertainment and great places we visited on the day trip! Highly recommended!! Super friendly service. Recommend to any person, couple, family
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the entertainment and the variety of places visited during your day trip. Our team takes great pride in providing friendly service, so it’s wonderful to know that stood out. Thank you for the recommendation — we’d love to welcome you back again in the future!
Amazing opportunity to taste all the local food, wine and spirits by small local growers/sellers. A real treat and totally worthwhile day exploring. Chris was helpful and fun and I give this trip an A+.
Thank you for the fantastic feedback! 🍷 We’re so happy to hear you loved tasting your way around the Tablelands and enjoyed the day with Chris. It really is a treat to meet all those passionate local producers. —The Outback Tasting Adventures Team 🌿🧀
A fantastic way to experience the Atherton region and get to taste a huge range of the local produce, go to places that you may otherwise miss and meet local who are passionate about their products.
Thank you so much! 🌿 We’re thrilled you enjoyed exploring the Atherton Tablelands and discovering all those amazing local flavours and passionate producers. It’s such a special region to share! —The Outback Tasting Adventures Team 🍷🧀
