Explore the Food and Wine of Tropical North Queensland
Food and Wine
Known for the reef and rainforest, Tropical North Queensland also is home to an intoxicating array of tropical fruits, tea and coffee plantations and fruit wineries all complimented by some of the freshest seafood around.
The tropical Queensland lifestyle has attracted a growing contingent of high quality chefs to work in the area. Discover Cairn's fine dining options or head up the coast to Port Douglas or Palm Cove for some seriously good food.
In the hinterland, coffee and tea plantations offer a chance to taste local flavours and explore the methods of growing these crops. Visit a farmhouse cheese making operation and sample the cheeses.
Down on the coast you can visit a working crocodile farm and watch crocodiles in action. You might be tempted to taste crocodile and other wild Australian meats. Or catch your own barramundi and have it cooked for you!
A variety of micro climates means a virtual year round supply of exotic and tropical fruits, most of which you'll find on sale right in the heart of Cairns at Rusty's Markets. Look for papaya, longans, jackfruit, rambutan, ducasse, mangosteen, durian and lychees.
The Taste of the Tropics Food Trails are a must and will take you through the region and show you secrets only the locals know.
Aurukun Wetland Charters | Multiple Locations
Aurukun Wetland Charters and Aurukun Fishing Charters provide a unique opportunity to fish and experience the pristine beauty of the remote rivers, lagoons, beaches, wetlands and reefs of western Cape York.
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Australian Muster Experience | Mossman
The Australian Muster Experience celebrates the spirit of wild outback Australia stretched out before you, and the courage and determination of the men and women who carve their lives from the bush.
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Australis Premium Tours | Multiple Locations
Australis Premium Tours likes to bring a difference to your tours. They have a variety of one day tours that operate out of the Gold coast to some of the best tour attractions that the area has to give.
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Billy Tea Bush Safaris | Multiple Locations
Join Billy Tea Safaris on one of the many personalised tours available including World Heritage listed Daintree/Cape Tribulation and also Chillagoe Caves and Outback.
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C'est Bon French Restaurant | Cairns
Dining at C'est Bon French Restaurant is a truly unforgettable dining experience. Join Junelle and the team with Chef Samuel Daquin from Lille in France to savour the mouth watering delights from original classic French dishes.
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Cairns Regional Barista Competition | Cairns
The Inaugural Cairns Regional Barista Competition was launched at Cairns Show 2009 and this year will be held at Cairns Show.
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Cairns Show | Cairns
Plan your visit to Cairns around the Cairns Show dates. This will be a great opportunity to experience an iconic Australian Event - The Local Show.
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Cape Trib Exotic Fruit Farm | Cape Tribulation
Cape Trib Exotic Fruit Farm presents a delicious way to sample unusual exotic tropical fruits. Join an Eco-certified exotic fruit tasting and orchard tour at Cape Tribulation, in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest.
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Cape York Turtle Rescue | Multiple Locations
Have the experience of a lifetime with Western Cape York Turtle Conservation Project!
Join an expedition to work with Aboriginal Rangers and researchers as they endeavour to reverse the damage done to nesting sea turtles by feral pigs and entrapment to adult animals in abandoned foreign fishing "ghost nests".
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Daintree Wonder Tours | Multiple Locations
Daintree Wonder Tours are your World Heritage Rainforest Tour specialists - incorporating the Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, the mighty Daintree River, secluded Daintree Rainforest swimming holes and much more! Daintree Wonder Tours offers a day of memories, taking in the Daintree must-see sights, as well as a few well kept secrets, to make your visit to this magical place a very memorable one.
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