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 Bruno talks about his coffee | |
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 Taste tropical fruit wines | |
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 Taste cheeses at Gallo's | |
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 The macadamia grower | |
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 Tolga Hotel, Circa 1885 |
PLACES VISITED ON OUR FULL DAY TOUR
Step back in time: Bruno and Maria Meloberti produce coffee in the traditional way. NQ Gold controls everything from watering plants to roasting beans, producing a truly exquisite coffee.
At de Brueys Bob and Elaine produce still wines, port style wines, liqueurs and tropical creams. Their wines have won awards at numerous wine shows.
Gallo Dairyland is located on a working dairy farm. They produce
lactose free gourmet cheeses and hand crafted chocolates using
milk from Gallo's own dairy herd.
Wondaree produce macadamias - the Australian nut - from magnificent rainforest trees. Hear the story from growing to packaging macadamias. Our tour is the way to visit, as Wondaree is not open to the public.
At Lake Barrine enjoy an award winning Devonshire Tea on
the balcony of the teahouse overlooking the volcanic crater lake.
The short walk to the 1,000 year old Kauri Pines is a must.
Our lunch venue, Tolga Hotel, has a history dating back to 1885, when timber was the main industry in the region. Enjoy an amazing lunch with products sourced from local producers.
EATING OUT IN CAIRNS
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 Try grilled kangaroo with quandong chilli glaze | |
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 Dundee's have an amazing seafood platter |
Ochre Restaurant specialises in fresh local seafood, game
meats local produce and Australian native foods. Their
dishes include, Salt and Pepper Crocodile and Prawns,
as well as Grilled Kangaroo with Quandong Chilli Glaze.
Ochre Restaurant is on the corner of Sheilds and Grafton
Streets, Cairns. Tel: 40510100
Dundee’s On The Harbour specialities include gain fed beef,
fresh seafood, Australian bush foods and hot rock cooking
Their tempting dishes include prawn bruschetta, seafood
platters and eye fillet, sweet potato and peppercorn sauce.
Dundee’s On The Harbour overlooks the marina behind Sebel
Harbour Lights, Marlin Parade, Cairns. Tel: 4051 0399
SIMILAR TOURS IN AUSTRALIA
Queensland
Noosa Hinterland Tours - Sunshine Coast, just north Brisbane.
Noosa Hinterland Tours have several tours on the Sunshine Coast.
The tour most like ours is their Noosa Food and Wine Trail .
For more information visit Noosa Hinterland Tours' website,
or Tel: +61 7 5448 6111.
Tamborine Mountain Tours - Gold Coast Hinterland
They operate a number of food and wine tours.
The closest to ours is their six hour day tour.
For more information Tambourine Mountain Tours website.
or Tel: +61 7 5545 4321
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Western Australia
Taste Bud Tours - Swann Valley - Perth
Travel behind the scenes - gain an insight into Swann Valley
producers - meet the people behind the labels - feel their
passion - WA’s oldest and most awarded wine region.
For more information visit the Taste Bud Tours website.
Pink Bus Tours - Swann Valley - Perth
Swann Valley Pink Bus Tours have a number of tours including
beer and wine tours, with river cruise options.
For more information visit Pink Bus Tours' website.
Victoria
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Meridian Tours - Melbourne
Meridian tours operate a number of tours out or Melbourne.
The one similar to ours is their Yarra Valley food and wine tour.
For more information visit the Meridian Tours website or
Tel: +61 3 9853 0701
INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND WINE HOLIDAYS
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Food and Wine Travel - Melbourne
Travel specialists for Italy, France, Spain & New Zealand. Choose a
small group tour, or a customized itinerary for that private holiday.
Either way you will be treated to a holiday like no other.
For more information visit Food and Wine Travel's website
or Tel: 1800 701 521 or +61 3 9889 5987
