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Tour the Atherton Tablelands and taste the best produce Tropical North Queensland has to offer. Departing from <Cairns> this full day food and wine tour will travel through the lush countryside of the Tablelands past farms, dairylands, rainforest and crops to sample the food and wine that is produced here.  Throughout the day you will have the chance to sample the goods. From chocolate to coffee, cheese to tropical fruit and wine, spirit and liqueurs there is something to appease everyone's taste buds. The tour begins from Cairns at 8.30am before travelling 1 hour to the Tablelands.  Sit back and relax as you view a variety of contrasting landscapes that make this region so beautiful.  Among some of the hidden gems of North Queensland are stops at dairy farms, coffee plantations, distilleries, farmers markets and wineries. 

The first stop of the day is to the Tjapuakai Aboriginal Cultural Park for a breakfast of seasonal tropical fruit while you feed the friendly native turtles in an outdoor setting. Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you travel onto the Jacques Coffee Plantation and Mt Uncles Distillery for a delicious lunch and tour of the award winning facility and spirits. After a visit to the Gallo Dairyland dairy farm and the Golden Drop Winery, finish the tour off with a visit to a private outback property in a peaceful environment to spot Platypus, wild Kangaroos and a number of birds while sipping on Queensland beer and wine at sunset.  This unique food tour is the best way to discover the Atherton Tablelands and enjoy the delicious food and wine available in North Queensland. Book your Cairns full day food and wine tour with lunch today!

Outback Tasting Tour from Cairns

Tour and taste the Atherton Tablelands on this full day food and wine tour with lunch and hotel transfers from Port Douglas.   Relax and soak in the beautiful views while you are taken on a fascinating journey through Far North Queensland with seven delicious stops throughout the day. Expect to sample wine, cheese, coffee, chocolate, liqueurs, spirits, tropical fruit, vegetable and more on this foodie day tour. The first stop is the Rainforest Nature Park to enjoy a breakfast of fresh and local tropical fruit from the balcony of the Tree House restaurant. Continue up the range to a boutique tropical winery to sample a diverse range of wines that will make the sweet wine lovers happy. 

Get a taste of seasonal fruit, nuts, dried fruits, jams and sauces before stopping into the Australian Platypus Park to spot the creatures in the pond while devouring handcrafted smoked meats and unique flavours including Crocodile, Red Claw Yabby and Kangaroo with fresh local salads and Dragon Fruit Cider for lunch. The afternoon delights continue with a visit to a dairy farm to sample cheese, chocolate and award winning liqueurs and spirits from North Queensland's only distillery. Finish up a spectacular day touring the Atherton Tablelands with a visit to a secret site looking for shy Platypus whilst sampling Queensland beer and wine. You'll return back to Port Douglas at 6pm after a one of a kind culinary adventure.

Outback Tasting Tour from Port Douglas

Learn about life on the land during this 2 Hour Katherine Outback Show on a real working farm. Featuring live country music and animal encounters, this is a must-do experience in Katherine. 

Celebrate Australia’s pastoral history and culture as you watch young horses and working dogs be trained for work on a cattle station. Learn about the importance of building a relationship of trust and feed or pat the horses, dogs, cattle and goats. The arena show wouldn’t be complete without hearing the fascinating stories from the team and award-winning songs.  Get your tickets online here!

Two Hour Outback Show Experience

Your naturalist guide will meet you at your accommodation and after introductions, we drive west approximately 200 kms to embark on a remarkable journey back in time. 

Our first stop is Skybury Coffee Plantation, where you can enjoy delicious local coffee, tea, and morning tea with your fellow travellers while looking out over the amazing view. Wander the gift shop and pick up yourself a treat! 

From here we head over the Great Diving Range to the Historic Mining town of Chillagoe, famous for the Copper Mining back at the turn of the century. Once at Chillagoe, a local ranger will take you on a guided tour into another world to explore the Chillagoe Mungana Caves National Park. This is an amazing caving experience with a local guide. As you make your way through the limestone towers that rise above the flat plains of Chillagoe you will be amazed at the fossilised remains of this lost world and the great limestone formations that form this cave system. 

We then go to the historic Chillagoe Smelters, Balancing Rock and see some Aboriginal Rock Art before enjoying lunch at a classic Aussie pub in the heart of Chillagoe town. Finally, visit Granite Gorge Nature Park to explore the lush landscape and get up close to the famous rock wallabies that inhabit the area.

Chillagoe & Outback 4WD Day Tour From Cairns

Australia’s Outback Spectacular presents their new show ‘Heartland’. Come along and witness a heart warming and immersive arena show with a three course meal and beverages, incredible special effects, inspiring animal performances and a star studded cast.

Set in the Australian Outback Spectacular’s iconic red barn, be transported to the outback with an all new arena show featuring a cast of talented Australian actors and the latest technology that depicts farm life during a severe drought.  Follow the true story of farmers Reg and Marge who are struggling to keep their farm going after 5 years without rain. The story depicts the real struggles of Australian farmers and life in the outback as told through humour, quirky characters and friendship set to the soundtrack of popular Australian country music. Using the latest projection technology and with the help of some incredibly talented horses and their riders, see the arena transform into a variety of harsh outback landscapes that give the illusion of rugged plains, green fields, red dust, rocky outcrops, stampeding cattle, fire and rain. On the menu for the evening is a delicious three course meal featuring a Woodfired Vegetable and Goat Feta Tart for entree, a main meal of Eye Fillet Steak or Tender Chicken Breast and a Apple pie and cream for dessert. Complimentary beer, wine and soft drink is served throughout the show.  

Don't miss out on this incredible must see Gold Coast show! Grab your tickets to Australian Outback Spectacular's Heartland online today.

Australian Outback Spectacular Heartland Dinner & Show

Venture into the heart of the Australian Outback on an overnight camp led by renowned survival and wildlife expert, Andrew Ucles. You can’t comprehend the beauty of the Australian Outback until you’ve spent at least one night under the star-studded canopy surrounded by a harmonious chorus of nature in this secluded paradise. 

These tours from Darwin promise a once-in-a-lifetime experience combining crocodile interactions, thrilling wildlife encounters and guided walks across the sprawling floodplains. After a day filled with adventure, guests can unwind while indulging in a chef-prepared meal.  

For those seeking overnight tours from Darwin, this is an opportunity to immerse oneself in the unparalleled beauty and wonder of the Australian Outback guided by a true expert in the field.

Outback Camp and Survival Training Overnight Tour with Andrew Ucles

Embrace an authentic Australian outback experience and learn some survival skills along the way with Wildlife Ambassador and Survival Expert, Andrew Ucles in the Northern Territory. Become part of the adventure as you leave Darwin at 7am and enjoy a journey into Australian Outback. Immerse yourself in the wonderland of the floodplains located near Finniss River, an extraordinary corner of the Top End.  

From close encounters and a crocodile feeding to a survival training session, wild boar spotting and Indigenous game preparation the morning is jammed packed full of adventure. In the afternoon, the pace slows down a little with chef prepared lunch and the opportunity to take a refreshing dip in the outback plunge pool at Finniss River before a return transfer back to Darwin. 


Australian Outback Camp and Survival Training Day Tour with Andrew Ucles

Gain an insight into the world of mining in Australia with an underground tour of the Hard Times Mine in Outback Mt Isa in Queensland. There is no better way to understand the trials and tribulations of miners than on a guided tour with an ex-miner. Listen to the fascinating stories of the good and hard times deep under the earth plus see how tunnels are formed and shaped below the surface. 

The Hard Mines Underground tour in Mt Isa also gives participants the opportunity to get up close to machinery and try their hand at the air-leg drill under expert guidance. The underground mine tour is recommended for all people 7 years and above and each person will be provided with safety equipment including overalls, hard hats and gumboots.

Hard Times Mine Underground Tour

Visit the Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre in Mount Isa to discover one of the world’s richest sites of fossil deposits in Outback Queensland. The centre tells a unique story of the evolution of Australian wildlife in interactive and educational displays. Stop by to see paleontological experts tell the fascinating stories of Riversleigh in the movie theatre and wander through the giant diorama for a glimpse into life 25 million years ago. 

This package also includes a guided tour of the Riversleigh Fossil Laboratory for an engaging experience exploring how the fossils are cleaned, sorted and extracted from limestone. History buffs of all ages will enjoy this guided tour with entry to Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre - get your tickets here!

Guided Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre & Laboratory

Purchase your tickets to Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre here to unearth one of Australia’s most significant Fossil and Mammal sites. Discover the unique story of the evolution of Australian wildlife first hand touring the newly renovated centre with interactive displays, and a movie theatre presented by paleontological experts. 

The Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre also houses an impressive collection of fossil finds, virtual digs and a giant diorama showing you what the world looked like 25 million years ago. Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre is open 7 days a week and tickets are available online here.

Self Guided Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Tour

Capture the spirit of the Queensland Outback with a visit to the Isa Experience Heritage Display. Do not miss out on visiting this intriguing and entertaining centre that narrates the history of mining with life in the Australian Outback. Mt Isa is also a culturally diverse region and through interactive displays, you can garner a sense of early Australia and the perspectives of Indigenous and Anglo Saxon residents. 

Wander through the larger than life exhibits including the Outback Park with picnic areas and lush lawns, the Rodeo Hall of Fame, Mining Exhibits with real-life machinery and the Outback Gems featuring a private collection of crystals and rock formations donated to the centre. The Isa Experience Heritage Display is open to the public, 7 days a week from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.

Isa Experience Heritage Display

Join this authentic Outback Queensland experience taking guests into the Carnarvon Gorge on a guided tour from Roma. Travel with ecologists to discover Aboriginal sites and natural rock formations, visit a working cattle property and embark on short walks in the outback. A delicious morning tea, lunch at Cycad Gorge and afternoon refreshments in a spectacular location are just some of the highlights you can expect on this guided Carnarvon Gorge day tour from Roma.

This small and personalised Carnarvon Gorge Day Tour is available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday with return transfers from Roma. Book online here to spend an enchanting day exploring Outback Queensland.

Lost World Carnarvons (Wallaroo and Roma) Day Tour with Meals Included

Spend five days in the remote world of Wallaroo with its incredible diversity of flora, fauna, and scenery. You’ll enjoy varied 8-15 kilometre walks through wilderness and gorges deep in the Carnarvons where your eco-guide will reveal wonders of fauna, flora, and cave art. Your accommodation is bush glamping luxury.

5 Day Carnarvon Gorge Hiking Tour

Delve into the rich tapestry of Roma's landscape, history, and ecology on a small group tour that offers a revealing perspective on this quintessential Australian outback town. Traverse prime agricultural land once recognised by early explorers, including Mount Abundance, where Mitchell and Leichhardt left their marks on history. Led by an eco guide, explore homestead gardens, spot native fauna, and gain insight into the ongoing interplay between humankind and nature. From the bustling Roma saleyards to serene nature spots teeming with wildlife, this tour promises an immersive experience, preserving the legacy of the region's past while celebrating its thriving present.
