Food, Wine & Nightlife in Cairns & the Tropical North

Get a taste of the Atherton Tablelands during this 10-hour food tour and tasting experience from Cairns. Learn about how the volcanic soil allows cultivation of diverse range of produce and taste the spoils of this region. All tastings and meals are provided, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore the Atherton Tablelands from a culinary perspective on this day trip from Cairns. With a guide, journey to off-the-beaten-path locations where you'll visit a coffee plantation, macadamia nut and dairy farms, and a winery for samples of cheese, chocolate, tropical wine and more. Stop at natural attractions like the Curtain Fig Tree and Lake Barrine in Crater Lakes National Park, and enjoy a seafood lunch at a local pub. This tour is limited to 20 people.

Join in interactive activities and watch theatrical performances during a special evening of Aboriginal culture. Learn about the traditional customs of Australia's indigenous Tjapukai people as they share stories of the rainforest during an enthralling dance show. Enjoy canapes and a buffet dinner. Upgrade to include a welcome drink and lakeside ceremony plus hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairns and Northern Beaches.

Experience an enchanting night at the Flames of the Forest dinner, held in the world's oldest rainforest. Dine by candlelight at an open-air site, feasting on a gourmet multi-course meal while enjoying live entertainment such as an Aboriginal cultural performance or live guitar music. Sip Australian wines and beer, and finish off with tantalizing desserts before your included transfer to your hotel in Cairns, the Northern Beaches or Port Douglas.

Get a taste of the tropics on this full-day tasting tour of the Atheron Tablelands from Port Douglas, including hotel pick-up. Visit boutique wineries, meet with artisan producers and stroll around coffee and banana plantations, stopping to sample a variety of wines, chocolates, cheeses and beers. After a delicious lunch at the Mount Uncle Distillery, enjoy a tour of Coffee Works, spot platypus in the outback and indulge in homemade ice cream at the Emerald Creek Ice creamery.