Explore Atherton Tablelands from Port Douglas, sampling local food, wine, and spirits at boutique producers, rainforest distilleries, and working farms. Highlights include breakfast at Rainforestation Nature Park, lunch at The Australian Platypus Park, tastings at Mountain Groves and Mt. Uncle Distilleries, and a scenic drive through the Julatten Range.
Key Highlights
Enjoy exclusive breakfast at Rainforestation Nature Park in Kuranda with local fruits and fresh coffee
Sample handcrafted liqueurs at Mountain Groves Distillery in the rainforest
Taste homemade ice cream or sorbet at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery
Visit The Humpy to try tropical fruits, roasted peanuts, macadamias, jams, and dried fruits
Experience a gourmet lunch with smoked meats at Australian Platypus Park and taste local wines
Sample creamy cheeses and handmade chocolates at Gallo Dairyland
Taste award-winning spirits and liqueurs at Mt. Uncle Distillery
Relax with Queensland wines and craft beers at The Platypus Hut on a private rainforest property
Take a scenic drive back to Port Douglas via the Julatten Range
What’s included
Breakfast at Rainforestation Nature Park
Liqueur tasting at Mountain Groves Distillery
Ice cream or sorbet at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery
Produce and nut sampling at The Humpy
Gourmet lunch at Australian Platypus Park with beverage
Fruit wine and liqueur tasting
Cheese and chocolate tasting at Gallo Dairyland
Spirit tasting at Mt. Uncle Distillery
Wine and craft beer at The Platypus Hut
Scenic return drive to Port Douglas
Overview
Experience the flavours of the Atherton Tablelands with Outback Tasting Adventures departing from Port Douglas, combining local food and drink tastings with breathtaking landscapes. Begin your journey at Rainforestation Nature Park in Kuranda, where you enjoy an exclusive breakfast of fresh tropical fruits, wattle seed damper, and locally made jams, set on the Tree House Restaurant balcony with rainforest views.
Continue to Mountain Groves Distillery for handcrafted liqueurs, then stop at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery for a cup of homemade ice cream or sorbet using local ingredients. At The Humpy, sample a vibrant range of regional produce, including seasonal fruits, roasted nuts, jams, and sauces.
Visit The Australian Platypus Park for a gourmet lunch of smoked crocodile, Red Claw, and kangaroo meats paired with fresh salads and a choice of Tarzali Lakes beer, dragon fruit cider, or lemon myrtle tea, followed by tastings of tropical fruit wines and liqueurs. Gallo Dairyland offers a taste of creamy cheeses and handmade chocolates from their operational dairy farm.
Discover Mt. Uncle Distillery, North Queensland's first distillery, and try award-winning spirits and liqueurs crafted with local botanicals. Wrap up at The Platypus Hut, a tranquil spot on a 160-acre private property, relaxing with Queensland wines and craft beers before a scenic drive back to Port Douglas through the Julatten Range.
Additional info by the operator.
Attraction Name: Outback Tasting Adventures Port Douglas
Location: Atherton Tablelands, departing from Port Douglas
Category: Food and Drink Tour
Primary Activity: Culinary and spirits tasting, local produce sampling
Operator: Outback Tasting Adventures
Itinerary and Locations:
Rainforestation Nature Park, Kuranda
Mountain Groves Distillery
Emerald Creek Ice Creamery
The Humpy
The Australian Platypus Park
Gallo Dairyland
Mt. Uncle Distillery
The Platypus Hut
Scenic route via the Julatten Range back to Port Douglas
