Outback Tasting Tours - Port Douglas

PRICING
01/04/2023 thru 31/03/2024
Outback Tasting Tours Port Douglas

Hi my name is Brett and I'd like to tell you about my delicious and fantastic Food and Wine tasting adventure showcasing the spectacular Atherton Tablelands. A Foodie tour from Port Douglas you will thoroughly enjoy and remember.

This boutique food and wine experience from Port Douglas will be tasting some of the best food and wine that the Atherton Tablelands has to offer.

We will take you through a variety of contrasting landscapes, from lush rainforest to stunning ochre savannah plains.

The rich volcanic soil allows farmers to grow many and diverse crops from Bananas, coffee, sugar cane, avocados, mangoes, macadamia nuts, citrus and more which you will learn about as we taste our way around the regions 'Food Bowl.'

When you come on this adventure with us we will be visiting local ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE SMALL PRODUCERS.
Your visit contributes to their survival and benefits the local community.
No pressure at any time to buy, your visit alone makes a difference.
We encourage you on your return home to seek out your own local producers and support your local community.

Take in the beautiful views as we take you on a fascinating and tasty journey through another gem of Far North Queensland.

Stop 1 : RAINFORESTSTATION NATURE PARK - DAMPER BREAKFAST

Our first stop is Rainforestation Nature Park amidst the Kuranda rainforest, a local family-owned business that gives us an exclusive opportunity for breakfast. Set on the balcony of their Tree House restaurant we enjoy a delicious breakfast of Tropical fruits (seasonal) and Wattle seed damper, a selection of tropical jams and local tea and coffee

After breakfast taste some unique liqueurs made on site at their Mountain Groves Distillery

Mango and Chilli
Pineapple and Cinnamon
Lemon Myrtle Cello
Passionfruit and Pepperberry

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Stop 2 : EMERALD CREEK ICE
CREAMERY

Our next stop is Emerald Creek Ice creamery a family-owned business Positioned on 2.15ha on the Kennedy Highway between Mareeba and Kuranda.

Their Ice-cream is made on-site in their factory using pure cream and full cream milk. Sorbets (dairy free, full fruit) also made on-site using local Tablelands fruit Set on the balcony of their property we enjoy scoops of homemade ice cream and sorbet that is unique to them with additional tastings of their flavours available too!!

STOP 3 : THE HUMPY NUT WORLD
TROPICAL FRUITS & NUTS TASTING

We now head through a patchwork of amazing farmland, diverse crops and rolling green hills for a tasting and shopping treat.

We stop at ‘The Humpy’, the best place to go to for freshly harvested Atherton Tablelands produce straight from the growers. From vegetables to tropical fruits and hundreds of different varieties of nuts, dried fruits locally produced jams and sauces.

Here we get to taste some seasonal fruits and many different flavours of hot local peanuts and macadamia nuts. We leave you time to browse this amazing and quirky grocery store so you can purchase goodies for the rest of your stay.

Stop 4 : AUSTRALIAN PLATYPUS PARK
GOURMET LUNCH

The Australian Platypus Park is home to a thriving platypus population. These wonderful creatures can be found in a spring fed pond surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

In order to create a natural environment for the development of the platypus, plants are naturally grown in accordance with the habitat of the platypus.

We take a wander down to see them in this magnificent setting then sit down to enjoy flavoured handcrafted smoked products, combined with a unique blend of local Australian native herbs and spices.

These tasty treats are all produced in-house using only the freshest quality ingredients and include Crocodile, Red Claw (Yabby) and Kangaroo with fresh local salads topped off with a ‘Tarzali Lakes’ boutique beer, Dragon Fruit cider, Lemon Myrtle tea. (Menu EXCLUSIVE to our tour.) Time to purchase some of the smoked products and sauces.

All in-house smoked meats are locally sourced from around the tablelands. All food scraps from the cafe feed the animals.

Stop 5 : GALLO DAIRYLAND CHEESE PLATTER & CHOCOLATE TASTING

We now head towards the historic village of Atherton. Driving through this thriving hub, a patchwork of amazing farmland and rolling green hills appear before us. We are on our way to a fully operational dairy farm spread across 1000 acres of rich red volcanic soil with delicious handcrafted chocolates and a gourmet cheese factory.

Here we will have a selection of their delicious cheeses and irresistible Swiss style filled chocolates that are a work of art whilst gazing out over the picturesque landscape. Meet some friendly animals before heading back to Mareeba through a variety of diverse crops.

Gallo milk 350 cows twice a day, which equates to 20 L of milk per cow per day. Some of their sustainable practices include scraping the animal food lot into the manure pit to use as fertilizer and using rainwater to clean the factory.

Stop 6 : MT UNCLE DISTILLERY
LIQUEURS & SPIRITS TASTING

Then just down the road we arrive at Australian Distiller of the year 2017, Mount Uncle Distillery, North Queensland’s first and only distillery. Here we taste some of their Award winning liqueurs and spirits.

Then take a wander round this stunning property nestled in coffee and banana plantations, with beautiful gardens and friendly animals.

Increased interest in and understanding of Australia’s Indigenous heritage has, in part, been driven by education and the accessibility of native foods and ingredients, nowhere more so than in the development of the Australian gin industry while supporting ethical and sustainable practices.

Founded in 2002, Mount Uncle Distillery was one of the first distilleries to embrace native botanicals in its gin recipe. Founder Mark Watkins discovered an early gin recipe used by local settlers and set himself the challenge of replacing the traditional ingredients with native.

Stop 7 : PLATYPUS HUT
QUEENSLAND WINES & BEERS

And if that is not enough, we head across the savannah 'Outback', past giant termite mounds & classic red dirt to a unique 160 acre Private Property. Here you can soak up the stunning rainforest and pristine environment which is a sanctuary for bird & animal species. Watch out for a passing Kangaroo and head down to 'The Platypus Hut' where you can sit in a tranquil setting as the sun goes down, watch for dive bombing Kingfishers & the elusive Platypus (or dip your toes into the most beautiful mountain stream) whilst tasting some Queensland wines & beer.

Owners of the property strive for industry excellence with minimum impact on the environment and living in harmony with the surroundings.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Adults only, with older teenagers considered.

Lunch and all wine, cheese, coffee, chocolate “TASTING” included.

Gluten free or vegetarian lunch and lactose free cheese available on request.

Bring money for additional purchases of souvenirs, wine, chocolates, coffee.

Platypus viewing not guaranteed.

Due to Covid-19, season changes and weather conditions some stops may be subject to change at the last minute without notice.

PRICING
01/04/2023 thru 31/03/2024
Outback Tasting Tours Port Douglas

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
A minimum of 24 hours notice is required for a FULL refund due to any COVID related illness or border closures. Any bookings cancelled within 24 hours, a refund will only be considered on receipt of a medical certificate.

CHARTERS
A minimum of 48 hours notice is required for a full refund,
if cancelled in 24 hours prior to departure a 50% cancellation fee applies,
less than 24 hours prior to departure 100% cancellation fee applies.
The operator reserves the right to cancel a tour with a full refund if minimum numbers are not met.

Also known as: Food and wine tour from Port Douglas / Foodie tour Port Douglas / Food and Wine Tours of the Atherton Tablelands / Food tours from Port Douglas / Tasting tours from Port Douglas / Winery tours from Port Douglas