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We don't just operate in Sydney! As a fully licensed Destination Management Company (DMC), we manage high-end tours and logistics across the whole of Australia. On this culinary and nature journey, you will be hosted by our expert local Queensland guides, ensuring seamless access to the best boutique wineries and hidden wildlife spots of the Tropics.

Taste the Tropics. The Atherton Tableland is a blend of the best attractions of North Queensland; a combination of nature and lifestyle at its finest. Among the World Heritage-listed rainforests and volcanic lakes lie some of Australia's richest agricultural lands. This tour combines scenic beauty with unique culinary experiences.

Experience Highlights:

  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (Optional): Glide for 7.5 kilometers above the Barron Gorge National Park canopy.
  • Mango Wine Tasting: Visit the boutique Golden Drop Winery, situated on a commercial mango plantation, to taste sparkling mango wines.
  • Coffee Works Mareeba: Explore Australia’s premier coffee-growing region. Sample gourmet coffees, plantation teas, and handcrafted chocolates.
  • Granite Gorge Nature Park: Walk among massive boulders and hand-feed wild, friendly Mareeba Rock Wallabies.
  • Crater Lakes & Giant Trees: Marvel at the 500-year-old Curtain Fig Tree and visit the spectacular volcanic crater lakes, Lake Barrine and Lake Eacham.

Your Proposed Itinerary (10 Hours):

08:30 AMPickup from your Cairns or Port Douglas hotel. Drive to the Skyrail terminal (if choosing the Skyrail option) or drive straight up the scenic Kuranda Range.
09:00 AMSkyrail Journey: Ascend into the Tablelands, skimming the rainforest canopy with bird's-eye views of the tropical landscape.
10:30 AMGolden Drop Winery: Arrive in the agricultural region. Enjoy a unique tasting of mango wines produced by the Nastasi family.
11:30 AMCoffee Works: Visit the famous coffee museum in Mareeba. Indulge in unlimited tastings of coffee, tea, and chocolate.
01:00 PMGranite Gorge: Explore the spectacular granite boulders and get up close to hand-feed the rare Mareeba Rock Wallabies.
02:30 PMLunch & Crater Lakes: Drive to Lake Barrine. Enjoy a relaxed lunch at the teahouse overlooking the water (at own expense). Option to visit Lake Eacham for a quick swim.
04:30 PMCurtain Fig Tree: Stop to admire this massive, 500-year-old giant before descending the mountain range back to the coast.
06:30 PMArrive back at your hotel.

Attraction & Tasting Information

The following are optional extras and are not included in the base vehicle price:

  • Skyrail (One Way): Adult ~$66, Child ~$33.
  • Coffee Works (Unlimited Package): Adult ~$29, Child ~$15.
  • Granite Gorge: Adult ~$16, Child ~$8 (includes wallaby food).
  • Golden Drop Winery: Tastings are often complimentary or incur a nominal fee.
  • Lunch: Own expense.