Bruno is explaining coffee processing

Bruno talks about his coffee

Taste Rolling Thunder, or Family Jewels

Tasting Rolling Thunder

Tasting cheeses at Gallo Dairyland's delli

Taste cheeses at Gallo's

Hear about macadamia growing and processing

The macadamia grower

Enjoy afternoon tea at Lake Barrine

Afternoon tea, Lake Barrine



Tolga Hotel, Circa 1885

PLACES VISITED ON OUR FULL DAY TOUR



 NQ Gold Coffee

Step back in time to where Bruno, Louisa and Maria Meloberti produce coffee in the old, traditional way. NQ Gold controls everything from watering plants to roasting plants to roasting 
the beans, producing a truly exquisite coffee.



 deBrueys Boutique Winery

At de Brueys Boutique Wines Bob and Elaine's wines won
awards at both the 2006 and 2009 Australian Fruit Wine Show.
They produce still wines, port style wines, a coffee liqueur
and non dairy tropical creams.



 Gallo Dairyland

Gallo Dairyland is located on a working dairy farm. producing 
lactose free gourmet cheeses and hand crafted chocolates
Their traditional and lactose free cheeses are produced using
milk from Gallo's own dairy cow herd.



 Wondaree Macadamias

Wondaree produces macadamias - the Australian nut - from
magnificent rainforest trees. They grow, harvest, and pack the
macadamias, which are sold under their own brand name. Our 
tour is the way to visit  Wondaree. It is not open to the public.



 Lake Barrine Teahouse

At Lake Barrine you have award winning Devonshire Tea on
the balcony of an 80 year old  teahouse. Enjoy stunning views
in a relaxing environment, overlooking a volcanic crater lake
 
The short walk to the 1,000 year old Kauri Pines is a must.



 The Tolga Hotel

The Tolga Hotel , where we have lunch, has a history dating 
back to 1885, when timber logging was the main industry for
the region. The hotel provides us with an amazing lunch with
products sourced from local producers.


EATING  OUT IN CAIRNS



 Ochre Restaurant
Kangaroo grilled with quandong chilli glaze

Try grilled kangaroo with quandong chilli glaze

Dundee's have an amazing seafood platter

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

Dundee’s On The Harbour specialities include gain fed beef,
f
resh seafood, Australian bush foods and hot rock cooking

Their tempting dishes include prawn bruschetta, seafood
platters  and e
ye 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 Trolley Tours - Gold Coast Hinterland

Tamborine Trolley Tours operate a number of food and wine
tours. The closest to ours is their Taste of Tamborine tour.

For more information visit the Tamborine Trolley website
or Tel: +61 7 5545 4321



Victoria



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



Western Australia


Swann Valley Pink Bus Tours - Perth

Swann Valley Pink Bus Tours have a number of tours including
beer and wine tours, with river cruise options.

For more information visit Swann Valley Pink Bus Tours' website
or Tel: +61 (0)422 844 117


INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND WINE HOLIDAYS



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