About this tour
This 10-hour guided tour ventures inland from Cairns into the Atherton Tablelands, a highland plateau rising to 1,200 meters along the Great Dividing Range. You'll visit ten locations across national parks, working farms, and scenic waterfalls while sampling local products: spirits from Mt Uncle Distillery, cheese and chocolate from Gallos Dairyland, and papaya and scones from Skybury Plantation. Morning and afternoon tea rounds out the day. Travel by comfortable minivan with a knowledgeable guide who contextualizes the region's ecology, history, and culture throughout.
Highlights
- Taste distilled spirits at Mt Uncle Distillery
- Sample artisan cheese and chocolate at working dairy
- Explore multiple national parks in one day
- Visit papaya plantation with scone and jam tasting
- Drive through scenic Wet Tropics landscape
- Learn regional ecology and cultural history from guide
- Morning and afternoon tea included throughout
What to expect
You'll spend the full day moving between curated stops across the elevated tablelands west of Cairns. The itinerary balances outdoor exploration—waterfalls, parks, natural areas—with tastings at local producers. Each stop includes time to walk around, ask questions, and sample what's made there. Between locations you'll travel in a modern Toyota Hiace with your guide providing commentary on the region's geology, wildlife, and heritage. Pace is moderate; the tour suits various fitness levels. Morning and afternoon breaks provide tea and light snacks before the main lunch stop.
Good to know
Bring your driver's license if you plan to sample alcohol (legal age 18+). Dietary requirements and mobility needs should be noted when booking so the operator can prepare. Only the specified tastings and tea are included; other drinks cost extra. Strollers are fine for infants; small children sit on adult laps. Travel time counts toward the 10-hour duration.
Frequently asked
- How long does Full-day Tour at the Atherton Tablelands with Food Tasting take?
- Full-day Tour at the Atherton Tablelands with Food Tasting runs for approximately 10 hours.
- How much does Full-day Tour at the Atherton Tablelands with Food Tasting cost?
- Prices start from USD $209 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Full-day Tour at the Atherton Tablelands with Food Tasting run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Full-day Tour at the Atherton Tablelands with Food Tasting?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. Coral Reef Info earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Coral Reef Info summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.