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Full-day Tour at the Atherton Tablelands with Food Tasting

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Kuranda, AU
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Embark on a full-day adventure through the breathtaking Atherton Tablelands with this immersive tour. Explore ten different locations in one day, experiencing the incredible wildlife, nature, history, culture, and food that this diverse region has to offer. From rainforest walks and wildlife encounters to tastings at award-winning distilleries and dairy farms, this tour has it all. Travel in comfort in a modern Toyota Hiace, while your knowledgeable guide shares fascinating facts about the Wet Tropics Region. Marvel at the stunning Barron Falls, indulge in fresh scones and coffee at Skybury Coffee and Papaya Plantation, encounter rare wallabies at Granite Gorge, and taste premium spirits and liquors at Mt. Uncle Distillery. Enjoy a lunch of gourmet cheeses and chocolates at Gallos Dairyland, visit the historic Curtain Fig Tree, and witness the beauty of Millaa Millaa Falls and Lake Barrine. This tour promises an unforgettable day of exploration, adventure, and discovery.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 10 hours
  • Suitable for 1-4 Participants
  • Small Group Tour, Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Rainforest walk and Barron Falls
  • Morning tea and tastings at Skybury Coffee and Papaya Plantation
  • Wildlife encounters at Granite Gorge
  • Tastings of premium spirits and liquors at Mt Uncle Distillery
  • Lunch and tastings of gourmet cheeses and chocolates at Gallos Dairyland
  • Lunch
  • Coffee and/or tea
  • Snacks
  • Tastings of alcohol at mt uncle distillery
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Soda-pop

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Introduction

Experience the beauty and flavors of the Atherton Tablelands on a full-day tour that goes beyond just food tasting. This immersive tour takes you on a journey through the diverse region west of Cairns, known for its stunning natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Rising from 400 to 1200 meters above sea level on the Great Dividing Range, the Atherton Tablelands offers a captivating setting for exploration.

What to expect?

On this comprehensive guided tour, you can expect to visit ten different locations in one day, each offering a unique experience. Immerse yourself in the local wildlife, nature, history, culture, and, of course, food. Your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating facts about the Wet Tropics Region, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of this remarkable area. From National Parks to local produce farms and breathtaking waterfalls, you'll traverse some of the most scenic landscapes in Far North Queensland.

Who is this for?

This tour is designed for anyone who wants to fully immerse themselves in the beauty and flavors of the Atherton Tablelands. Whether you're a nature lover, a food enthusiast, or a culture seeker, this tour offers something for everyone. From families to solo travelers, this experience is inclusive and caters to a wide range of interests and preferences.

Why book this?

What sets this tour apart is its comprehensive approach to showcasing the Atherton Tablelands. It's not just about the food tasting, but also about immersing yourself in the region's natural wonders and cultural heritage. The intimate and personable nature of the tour ensures that each traveler's experience is enhanced. Traveling in a comfortable modern vehicle, you'll have the opportunity to explore hidden gems and learn from experienced guides who have a deep understanding of the area. This tour offers a unique and enriching experience that will leave you with a deep appreciation for the Atherton Tablelands.

Good to know

Please let us know if you have any special mobility or dietary requirements, as we strive to accommodate all our passengers. The tour includes tastings of alcohol at Mt Uncle Distillery, a delicious lunch, coffee and/or tea, and a snack. Alcoholic beverages and soda are not included. The itinerary features a stop at Lake Barrine, the largest volcanic crater lake in the area. Surrounded by dense rainforest and home to an array of birdlife and wildlife, this picturesque spot is the perfect way to end a perfect day.

Reviews

Customers rave about the immersive experience and knowledgeable guides on this tour. They appreciate the opportunity to explore the diverse landscapes and learn about the region's history and culture. The food tastings are a highlight, with visitors praising the delicious flavors and variety offered. Overall, customers are highly satisfied with this tour and recommend it as a must-do experience in the Atherton Tablelands.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

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Your Itinerary

Barron Gorge National Park

Your accredited guide will take you on a scenic tour of Kuranda the quaint village nestled amongst the Rainforest. Arriving at Barron Gorge National Park we stop to enjoy a rainforest walk. Your guide will share the cultural history, flora and fauna and wildlife of this area as you walk through the tropical rainforest canopy walk to view from both platforms the spectacular Barron Falls.

Skybury Cafe & Roastery

Leaving the Rainforest for the savannah we drive through Mareeba township and stop for morning tea and first tastings at Skybury Coffee and Papaya Plantation. Enjoy fresh scones with papaya jam and cream, Skybury coffee and a selection of papaya and lime. Opportunity to wonder through the retail outlet to purchase produce and watch a virtual tour on the plantation.

Admission Included

Granite Gorge Nature Park

A venture out to Granite Gorge for the opportunity of wildlife encounters as your experienced guide will take you on a short trek for the opportunity to encounter rare unadorned wallabies endemic to Granite Gorge. Observe and learn about these adorable wallabies in their natural environment, admire the vast landscapes of surrounding views, the array of birdlife and lizards on this fascinating exploration.

Admission Included

Mt. Uncle Distillery

Arriving at Mt Uncle for tastings of award winning premium spirits and liquors. Your host will welcome you and introduce the range of liquors and spirits giving a choice of experiencing 4 tastings. Learn the history of the distillery, explore the landscaped gardens and see some of their farm animals.

Admission Included

Gallo DairyLand

Continuing west of the Tablelands passing the rich agriculture lands your guide will share the geology of history and knowledge of this magnificent region. Arriving at Gallos Dairyland, one of the last few operating Dairy Farms in Far North Queensland. We stop for lunch and enjoy tastings of gourmet cheeses and chocolates produced directly from the farm.

Admission Included

Curtain Fig National Park

While visiting the Curtain Fig National Park you will be fascinated to learn of the history of this fascinating Curtain Fig Tree. Estimated to be over 500 years old there is a elevated board walk that takes you around the tree to view every angle. It has areal roots stemming 15 m to the forest floor. It is a popular habitat for many birds and wildlife.

Bromfield Swamp

We visit Bromfield Swamp viewing platform a historic site where troops where stationed in WW2. This extinct volcanic crater is a nationally important wetland for its paleoenvironmental studies for vegetation and climate changes over millennia and as a wintering roost for numbers of Australia's two species of Crane.

Malanda

(Pass by)

On our way to Millaa Millaa Falls we drive through the scenic landscape of country surrounded by mountain ranges and lush green paddocks and through the historic town of Malanda. Passing Queensland's largest timber pub, the oldest operational picture theatre while learning the rich history and culture of this town.

Millaa Millaa Falls

Viewing this stunning waterfall you may wish to enjoy a swim and photo under the falls. One of Australia's most photographed waterfall for its cascading water falling into a plunge pool surrounded by lush rainforest.

Lake Eacham Crater Lakes National Park

A popular volcanic lake for its fresh clear water for swimming, lush rainforest surrounding, birdlife and wildlife. We stop here for afternoon tea with the chance for a swim or walk along the board walk to spot some birdlife or wildlife.

Lake Barrine

Stopping at Lake Barrine the larges volcanic crater lake in the area. It sits approximately 730m above sea level and the lakes depth is 65m. Surrounded by dense rainforest home to an array of birdlife and wildlife, we walk a short distance along the board walk to view the twin bull Kauri Pines. Taking in the beautiful afternoon sun across the lake is the perfect end to a perfect day!

Reviews

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Sunshine309448

Awesome tour! Simon was a very knowledgeable tour guide! Enjoyed the drive and scenery and the visits to the lakes, distillery, waterfalls, an all round great experience! We would recommend this to everyone!! PS: The homemade tea goodies were fantastic! Thanks

F9416SDchrism

Simon was an amazing guide and host for a fabulous day tour of the wet tropic region of northern Queensland. He picked us up at 7:30 am at our AirBNB 20 minutes north of Cairns and dropped us back off at the door just before 6:00pm. In between we covered more than 350 kilometers of the most diverse landscape we've ever visited. We had 10 stops including two different types of tropical rainforests, two amazing waterfalls, three really cool volcanic craters, two visits to incredible "wow" trees, and a visit to granite gorge where we got to handle snakes and exotic birds and attempt to hand feed rare (and super cute) rock wallabies. There had been an epic thunderstorm the evening before our tour and the rock wallabies were traumatized by the storm and not eating while we were there. Hopefully they recover. We did get to see them from close enough to pet them but we tried to be respectful and give them their space. The storm had also closed roads at multiple points on the tour route so Simon had to do the tour in reverse (and he didn't miss a beat). The only causality of the storm was the coffee plantation we were supposed to visit was closed because their power was out. Instead Simon brought us to a creamery for delicious hand scooped ice cream. I thoroughly enjoyed the spirit tasting at Mt. Uncle Distillery and recommend the Australian Brushfire gin which had a gorgeously smokey aroma and a shockingly silky smooth finish. My wife like the Ooray plum Gin. Australians are pretty strict about underage drinking so while we had our spirit tasting Simon took our three kids to see the animals at the farm and collect peacock feathers. Simon was a kind, patient, and fascinating guide throughout the day as he gave us information on History, Geology, Biology, Indigenous culture and Myth, Australian sports and north Queensland tourist recommendations. He was great with us and with our three kids (ages 11, 8, and 4). There were a total of seven of us on the tour and the van had four empty seats so the tour is always a small group and very personal. We highly recommend it to anyone visiting Cairns.

S5790EDcherylw

We had a wonderful full day exploring the Atherton Tablelands with Simon. He is an extremely knowledgeable and informative tour guide who obviously loves what he does and where he lives. He had to make some last minutes changes to the order of itinerary due to some weather but had plans ready to go “just in case”. Our transport was clean and comfortable, he provided some homemade goodies for morning tea and took us to a lovely place for lunch, cheese and chocolate tasting. Totally loved our day.

daveeD1516BZ

Simon is an excellent tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable in so many realms. He knows the history, geology, points of interest, flora and fauna, of everywhere he takes you. He is also respectful and knowledgeable of the indigenous community that inhabited the lands he tours. Simon and Renee have laid out a wonderful itinerary that literally has something for everyone. And more likely you will enjoy it all! I know we did! - Dave and Kirsten from Vermont, USA

keithmsp

Our guide was Simon ( co owner with his wife Renae). The tour covered a lot, in fact we covered 350km in the day. But we NEVER felt rushed and at the conclusion of the day it was hard to believe we had seen SO much and did not feel at all tired. Simon picked us up from our hotel. From there we rode in a very spacious Toyota van to Skybury coffee for coffee and (red) papaya tastings. Delicious. Next we travelled to Granite Gorge . Simon knew exactly where the rare rock wallabies would be - we hand feed them. This was a huge HIGHLIGHT for us. An amazing experience. Following this, a spirit tasting at Mt. Uncle Distillery- very unusual and spectacular tasting libations. Millaa Millaa Falls was beautiful and a must see. Another WOW moment was seeing the Curtain Fig Tree - the inspiration for James Cameron and the home tree of the natives in Avatar. Afternoon tea at Lake Eacham with homemade biscotti (Simon is also a chef). There were lots of other stops but these were our absolute favorites. The Taste of the Tablelands was BY FAR the best tour we took in Cairns ( and we participated in five tours). Simon was a wealth of knowledge and seemed to know just about everything there was to know about The Tablelands. Simon and this tour are a MUST DO while in the Cairns area.

B8214TJmartinr

The tour operator was Simon from Tropic Tours. We tasted different coffees and liquors. We had a wonderful lunch. We got to see and feed wallabies, swam in the rain forest and saw the waterfall. Tour was excellently paced.

elizabethJA2685

A very relaxed guided tour across some of the rainforest and tablelands of QL. Simon is incredibly knowledgeable and will provide a tour to some beautiful sights including the curtain fig. The Barron falls and the Milee milee falls. He’ll take you coffee tasting, to a gin distillery. He’ll take you to a beautiful dairy farm where you try home produced cheeses and chocolates. And delicious lunch all made with home produced products. He’ll take you to hand feed wild rock Wallabies. It really was the most magical day. Finishing off at a beautiful lake drinking tea and made cakes. Simon is friendly and knowledgeable and he’ll try his best to provide the best day out. The tours only run with 2-11 people so you get a really nice relaxed personable experience.

206rosemarym

Highly recommend Tropic Tours. Simon is an incredible tour guide with perfect knowledge and a massive love of what he does.

RuthG2338

From booking to the end of the trip... super super super. Everything was well organized, friendly, informative, something very special... Simon and Renae are a great team and the end result (tour) is fantastic. Including homemade cake and tea/coffee/cocoa in the afternoon at the lovingly laid table. And the information is always relevant. When you get out of the car, Simon has his umbrella ready if you need it. He magically brought the sun to my face in the rainforest when it was raining. Simon, you are an excellent guide. Thank you both. 100% recommendation. I am a guide myself and can differentiate very well... and I am a critical tourist myself. You two are doing a wonderful job. I have already booked the next tour and am really looking forward to it. Best wishes
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