Bruno is explaining coffee processing

Bruno talks about his coffee

Taste tropical fruit wines and liqueurs

Taste tropical fruit wines

Tasting cheeses at Gallo Dairyland's deli

Taste cheeses at Gallo's

Hear about macadamia growing and processing

The macadamia grower

Enjoy a scrumptious lunch at the Tolga Hotel

Tolga Hotel, Circa 1885

PLACES VISITED ON OUR FULL DAY TOUR



 NQ Gold Coffee

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.



 deBrueys Boutique Winery

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

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 Macadamias

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.



 Lake Barrine Teahouse

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.



 The Tolga Hotel

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



 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 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




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



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



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