Tropical North Queensland Holidays - Experiences - Tastes

For many, one of the defining experiences of a sensational holiday is good cuisine and visitors to Tropical North Queensland will not be disappointed. The region is receiving international acclaim for its unique style of cuisine, which offers a fusion of east meets west meets the tropics.

In the cosmopolitan areas of Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas the spectacular settings of the Coral Sea and tropical surrounds add to the ambiance of dining. Outdoor dining is extremely popular with restaurants, cafes and bars taking advantage of the warm climate and beautiful surrounds providing plenty of inspiration for chefs and diners alike.

Tropical North Queensland is blessed with an abundance of local delicacies: fresh seafood from the oceans and rivers, tempting exotic tropical fruits from the tropical Tablelands and the piquant flavours of native Australian produce are being creatively used by chefs throughout the region. The results are innovative menus, which highlight the best the region has to offer.

Restaurants offer menus that reflect the cosmopolitan nature of both its residents and visitors, with nearly all making a special point of presenting their own variation of Tropical North Queensland specialties. Be tantalised with succulent prawns, delicate barramundi, fresh mud crabs, and varieties of reef species like the famed coral trout and red emperor, and the subtle indigenous flavours of kangaroo, emu and crocodile.

Be adventurous, and you'll be rewarded by the very special experience that is 'a taste of the tropics'!