Can children join this tour?

No. This tour is strictly for guests aged 15 and over, due to the alcohol tastings included throughout the day.

Where exactly do I get picked up?

Your driver will collect you from your hotel in Cairns or the Northern Beaches between 8:00 and 9:00 AM. Confirm your exact pickup point when booking.

Do I need to eat before the tour? Will there be enough food?

The day covers breakfast, morning tea, a gourmet lunch, and afternoon tea — you will be well fed from start to finish.

Is this tour suitable if I don't drink alcohol?

Absolutely. The food tastings, meals, and scenery make for a full day regardless of whether you participate in the wine and spirits tastings.

What happens if the itinerary changes on the day?

The order of stops may vary due to weather or traffic conditions, but the core experiences — meals, tastings, and key producers — remain part of the tour.

Do I need to print my ticket?

A mobile ticket is sufficient — simply have your booking confirmation accessible on your phone when the driver collects you.

Australian Outback Food and Wine Tasting Tour from Cairns and Northern Beaches

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Duration

8 hours

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Shared round-trip transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches hotels

Breakfast overlooking Lake Barrine

Morning tea

Gourmet smoked-meat lunch

Afternoon tea

Wine tasting (Murdering Point Winery)

Food tastings throughout (artisan cheese, chocolate, native rainforest fruits, peanuts, macadamia nuts, seasonal produce)

Alcoholic drinks including spirits and liqueurs at Mount Uncle Distillery

Fruit cocktail at the Johnston River

Coffee, scones, ice cream and sorbet at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery

Local expert guide

Not included

Personal purchases at farm stalls or distillery

Gratuities

What to expect

Hotel pickup — Cairns and Northern Beaches
8:00–9:00 AM
Your driver collects you from your hotel and heads south towards the Atherton Tablelands via the scenic Gillies Highway.
Breakfast at Lake Barrine
Start the day with breakfast at the Lake Barrine Teahouse, with views across the serene volcanic crater lake.
Private property near Malanda — rainforest fruit tasting
Visit a private property on the outskirts of Malanda to try traditional artisanal recipes made with native rainforest fruits, plus a fruit cocktail overlooking the Johnston River.
Australian Platypus Park — gourmet smoked-meat lunch
Enjoy a gourmet lunch of smoked meats alongside wine from the Murdering Point Winery range.
Atherton dairy farm — cheese and chocolate
Sample a selection of locally made cheeses and Swiss-style chocolates, and meet some of the farm animals before moving on.
The Humpy — fresh tableland produce
Browse and taste seasonal fruits, flavoured local peanuts, and macadamia nuts at this popular Atherton Tablelands produce stop.
Mount Uncle Distillery
North Queensland's premier distillery opens its doors for tastings of its award-winning liqueurs and spirits.
Emerald Creek Ice Creamery — afternoon tea
Round off the day with coffee, freshly baked scones, homemade jam, ice cream, and sorbet.
Return to Cairns and Northern Beaches hotels
Approx. 5:00 PM
Drop-off at your hotel, arriving approximately 5:00 PM.

Australian Outback Food and Wine Tasting Tour from Cairns and Northern Beaches

Australian Outback Food and Wine Tasting Tour from Cairns and Northern Beaches

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