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Outback Tasting Adventures from Cairns
Highlights
- Savour the lush flavours of the Atherton Tablelands, experiencing the region's rich produce in stunning natural settings.
- Explore diverse landscapes from rainforest to savannah, immersing yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Far North Queensland.
- Taste a variety of local crops, including bananas and coffee, while learning about their unique cultivation in volcanic soil.
- Relax and enjoy a full-day adventure, soaking up the views and flavours of one of Queensland's hidden gems.
Taste the Tropics – Atherton Tablelands Food and Wine Adventure.
Experience a delicious journey through the spectacular Atherton Tablelands — a boutique foodie experience not to be missed.
This full-day tour from Cairns is all about savouring the best local flavours while exploring the diverse landscapes of Far North Queensland. From lush rainforest to golden ochre savannah plains, the scenery is as rich as the produce itself.
Thanks to the region’s fertile volcanic soil, the Tablelands are known as the ‘Food Bowl of the Tropics’. Along the way, guests will taste and learn about an incredible variety of crops including bananas, coffee, citrus, avocados, mangoes, macadamias, sugar cane and so much more.
Sit back, relax, and soak up the stunning views while enjoying a fascinating and flavour-packed journey through one of Far North Queensland’s true hidden gems.
Tour details
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Available from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
Features
Service facilities
Service Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
Operation information
Outback Tasting Adventures Cairns
Outback Tasting Adventures is proud to be Eco Certified by Ecotourism Australia, recognising our commitment to sustainable, responsible travel and exceptional guest experiences.
This boutique food and wine experience from Cairns offers a relaxed and memorable way to discover the Atherton Tablelands through its produce, landscapes and people.
Guests visit environmentally sustainable, small regional producers, where each stop supports local businesses and contributes directly to the surrounding community. There is no pressure to purchase — simply visiting and engaging with producers makes a meaningful difference. Guests are encouraged to continue supporting local producers when they return home.
The tour showcases some of the best food and wine the Atherton Tablelands has to offer, travelling through a variety of contrasting landscapes from lush rainforest to striking ochre savannah plains. Rich volcanic soils support a diverse range of crops including bananas, coffee, sugar cane, avocados, mangoes, macadamia nuts, citrus and more, with stories of the region shared throughout the day.
As part of a commitment to responsible tourism, a portion of every ticket contributes to environmental regeneration through a partnership with Reforest, supporting tree planting projects on the Atherton Tablelands.
Wine Regions
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- QLD – Tourism Tropical North Qld
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