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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
If Jaques Coffee plantation is closed we will stop here for a cup of Jaques local coffee, scones with local jam and cream and a taste of some unique flavours of ice cream and sorbet
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