Discover the best of the Atherton Tablelands with a full-day scenic and culinary journey from Cairns, visiting Skybury Plantation, Granite Gorge, Mt Uncle Distillery, Gallo Dairyland, Crater Lakes National Park, and Millaa Millaa Falls with tastings, wildlife encounters, and rainforest walks.
Adult $289 | Child (4-14) $210
Key Highlights
Scenic drive up the Kuranda Range through lush rainforest
Canopy walk with views of Barron Falls Gorge
Tasting and tour at Skybury Plantation, Mareeba
Hand-feed Unadorned Rock Wallabies at Granite Gorge
Sample spirits and liqueurs at Mt Uncle Distillery
Gourmet cheese and chocolate tasting with lunch at Gallo Dairyland
Visit the Curtain Fig Tree and Bromfield Crater
Explore Malanda's heritage sites from the coach
Swim or photograph Millaa Millaa Falls
Nature walk and refreshments at Lake Barrine in Crater Lakes National Park
What’s included
Pick up from Cairns or Northern Beaches
Guided canopy walk and local history commentary
Morning tea with Skybury coffee and papaya
Opportunities to purchase local produce
Wildlife interaction at Granite Gorge
Distillery tasting and free walk of grounds
Lunch with cheese and chocolate tasting at Gallo Dairyland
Professional guide throughout the tour
Afternoon refreshments at Lake Barrine
Return transport to Cairns
Overview
Experience the rich flavours and breathtaking landscapes of the Atherton Tablelands on this immersive scenic food adventure from Cairns. Begin your journey with pick up from Cairns or the Northern Beaches and travel up the picturesque Kuranda Range into the ancient rainforest, where you can enjoy a canopy walk for impressive views of Barron Falls Gorge while learning about the region's history from your knowledgeable guide.
Continue toward the savannah landscapes of Mareeba and arrive at Skybury Plantation. Here, savour morning tea featuring local Skybury coffee, fresh papaya, and scones on the expansive deck overlooking the savannah. Learn about coffee roasting and papaya farming, with the option to purchase local produce.
Next, visit Granite Gorge to hand-feed Unadorned Rock Wallabies and explore granite boulder formations. Sample award-winning spirits and liqueurs at Mt Uncle Distillery, wander beautiful grounds dotted with fruit trees, and meet farm animals. At Gallo Dairyland, enjoy lunch alongside a tasting of gourmet cheeses and handcrafted chocolates, all set on a working dairy farm in the Upper Barron.
Journey through lush Tablelands landscapes, stopping at iconic sites like the Curtain Fig Tree and Bromfield Crater for photography and birdwatching. View Malanda's heritage landmarks from your coach before arriving at the picture-perfect Millaa Millaa Falls, where you can swim or unwind by the water. Conclude the adventure at Crater Lakes National Park, with a relaxing nature walk and refreshments at Lake Barrine, before returning to Cairns via the scenic Gillies Range.
Commonly asked questions.
The tour includes hotel pickup and return, all entry fees, coffee and papaya tastings at Skybury, spirits and liqueur tastings at Mt Uncle Distillery, cheese and chocolate tastings at Gallo’s Dairyland, lunch, refreshments and a guided tour throughout the day.
The tour is a full-day experience lasting approximately 10 hours, returning to Cairns at around 6:00pm.
The tour operates with small groups of approximately 4 to 11 guests, rather than using a large coach.
Tastings include single-origin coffee and papaya at Skybury, premium spirits and liqueurs at Mt Uncle Distillery, and gourmet cheese and handcrafted chocolate at Gallo’s Dairyland.
Yes. A light lunch is included at Gallo’s Dairyland, along with cheese and chocolate tastings.
Yes. There are opportunities to purchase coffee, chocolates, cheese, spirits and other local products directly from the producers visited during the tour.
Yes. At Granite Gorge, you can hand-feed Mareeba’s rare Unadorned Rock Wallabies and explore the surrounding granite formations.
Yes. There is an optional swimming opportunity at the plunge pool beneath Millaa Millaa Falls, subject to local conditions.
The itinerary includes Barron Falls Gorge, Granite Gorge, the Curtain Fig Tree, Bromfield Swamp, Millaa Millaa Falls and Crater Lakes National Park.
The tour is rated easy, with short walks on formed paths and approximately 1–2 kilometres of walking in total. (
Bring comfortable walking shoes, a hat, water bottle, camera, swimmers and a towel. A cardigan or light jacket is also recommended because the Atherton Tablelands can be noticeably cooler than Cairns.
Yes. Child fares are available for children aged 4–12 years, and the tour includes wildlife encounters, waterfalls and food experiences suitable for families.
Additional info by the operator.
7:15am - Northern Beaches hotel pickups
8:00am - Cairns hotel pickups and depart for the Atherton Tablelands
11:00am - Granite Gorge - hand-feed the rock wallabies
12:00pm - Mt Uncle Distillery - local spirits tasting
1:00pm - Gallo's Dairyland - lunch, cheese and chocolate tastings
2:30pm - Curtain Fig Tree and Bromfield Swamp
3:30pm - Millaa Millaa Falls - sightseeing and optional swim
4:30pm - Crater Lakes National Park - refreshments and rainforest walk
6:00pm - Return to Cairns
Location: Atherton Tablelands, departing from Cairns or Northern Beaches
Duration: Full day, returns to Cairns at approximately 6:00pm
Primary Activity: Scenic tour with culinary tastings and wildlife experiences
