Description
Brett's outback tasting adventures is a deliciously tropical food and wine tasting tour showing you the best the Atherton Tablelands has to offer.
Your tour begins at Sunset Ridge Farm, a family owned and run business with a love of native plants and fruits. The farm is located on the top of a mountain range over looking lush green hills, vibrant rainforest and looks over a large area of the Tablelands with spectacular views. Here the crew grow a number of varieties of native fruits, the top two being, Davidson Plum and Lemon Aspen Both which are indigenous to the rainforests of North Queensland. Here you will get to taste a selection of homemade breakfast foods made from these fruits.
Next up you will head to the outskirts of Malanda, a historic rural town, where you will visit a private property to sample Gallo Cheeses and their condiments made from locally grown Davidson plum, lemon aspen, lillypilly and rainforest tamarind in traditional recipes full of the unique tastes of Australian rainforest fruits. You also get to taste a native fruit cocktail and try Queensland red or white wine ad you overlook the Johnston River.
Then you will head to the Australian Platypus Park, home to a thriving population of playtpus. They can be found in a spring fed pond surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. Take a walk to see them then sit down to enjoy handcrafted smoked products, combined with a blend of local Australian native herbs and spices. These tasty include Crocodile, Red Claw (Yabby) and Kangaroo with fresh local salads topped off with a boutique beer, Dragon Fruit cider and Lemon Myrtle tea.
You will then head to the village of Atherton to visit a dairy farm spread over acres of rich volcanic soil and offering a selection of handcrafted chocolates and a gourmet cheese factory. Here you can purchase the delightful cheeses and try irresistible filled chocolates whilst gazing out over the landscape.
Then it is onwards for a tasting and shopping treat at ‘The Humpy’ for freshly harvested Atherton Tablelands produce straight from the growers. Offering everything from vegetables to tropical fruits and a variety of nuts, dried fruits jams and sauces. With organic and gluten free produce also available. Taste seasonal fruits and lots of different flavours of hot local peanuts and macadamia nuts. With plenty of time to peruse the quirky grocery store you can purchase tasty treats for the rest of your holiday.
Trip Includes
- Cairns return hotel transfers
- Entertaining & fascinating commentary from an experienced guide
- 3 course tropical breakfast at Sunset Ridge Davidson Plum & finger lime Farm
- Riverside location for cheese platter & rainforest condiments with a glass of wine
- Australian Platypus park for Platypus viewing
- Lunch of Atherton red claw, kangaroo skewers, chorizo crocodile sausage rolls, smoked chicken, smoked fish dragon fruit cider, Platypus beer &lemon myrtle tea
- Gallo Dairyland for a handmade chocolate tasting
- Stop at the local market for seasonal tropical fruits & macadamia nut tasting
- Mount Uncle distillery
- Try 13 tropical wines, liqueurs, cream liqueurs & ports
- Sip a locally grown coffee at Jaques Plantation
- Scones with local jam & Mungali dollop cream
Duration
Departures
- 8am (returns 5.30pm)
- Departs from your Cairns accommodation
- Operates Thursday, Friday & Saturday all year
Other Information
- Maximum of 12 guests
- Tour not suitable for children
- Gluten free lunch & lactose free cheese available on request
- Platypus viewing not guaranteed
- Bring money for additional purchases of souvenirs, wine, chocolates, coffee, ice cream etc
- Bring a warm jacket in winter
- Proudly Australian owned & family operated
