Outback Tasting Tour from Port Douglas

Brett’s Outback Tasting Adventures – Port Douglas

• 🧀 A gourmet adventure from rainforest to savannah – Sample wines, liqueurs, cheeses, chocolates, tropical fruits, and native meats.
• 🐊 Taste the wild – Enjoy crocodile, kangaroo and red claw yabbies paired with boutique beers, wines and ciders.
• 🌳 Wildlife encounters – Keep an eye out for tree kangaroos, platypus, kingfishers and more in their natural habitats.
• 🥂 7 incredible stops – Visit small-scale, sustainable producers across the Atherton Tablelands food bowl.
• 🍽️ Full breakfast, morning tea, gourmet lunch, afternoon tea & all tastings included – no hidden extras.
• 🚌 Departs Port Douglas – Travel in comfort through breathtaking countryside with hotel pickup and drop-off.
• 🍷 Adults-only tour – Perfect for foodies, couples, and those seeking a sophisticated escape.

A Taste of the Tablelands – Departing Port Douglas

From the rainforest-clad hills of Kuranda to the red-dirt savannah of the Outback, Brett’s Outback Tasting Adventures is undoubtedly the ultimate foodie day tour for Port Douglas guests. Throughout the day, you’ll discover the best of the Atherton Tablelands’ vibrant food scene, with gourmet tastings at every stop and a strong focus on supporting environmentally sustainable local producers.

This carefully curated boutique experience blends indulgent flavours with rich storytelling and stunning landscapes. Not only will you enjoy handcrafted liqueurs, artisan cheeses, tropical fruits, native meats, boutique spirits, beers, and wines — all made right here in Far North Queensland — but you’ll also spot local wildlife like tree kangaroos and platypus in serene natural settings along the way.

🍇 What’s Included on the Tour?

Stop 1: Rainforestation Nature Park – Damper Breakfast & Liqueur Tasting
Firstly, kickstart your day with a bush breakfast in the rainforest: seasonal tropical fruits, wattle seed damper, and house-made jams, plus local tea and coffee. Then, sample unique liqueurs like mango & chilli or passionfruit & pepperberry at Mountain Groves Distillery.

Stop 2: Emerald Creek Ice Creamery – Ice Cream & Sorbet Tasting
Secondly, enjoy scoops of creamy house-made ice cream and full-fruit sorbets, crafted from local ingredients. Additional flavour tastings included.

Stop 3: The Humpy – Tropical Fruit & Nut Sampling
Thirdly, taste local peanuts, macadamias, seasonal fruits and browse hundreds of regional products. A fun and tasty roadside stop!

Stop 4: Australian Platypus Park – Gourmet Native Meat Lunch & Platypus Spotting
After that, enjoy smoked crocodile, kangaroo, and red claw yabbies with fresh salads and a drink of your choice—boutique beer, dragonfruit cider, or lemon myrtle tea—in a tranquil rainforest setting. Watch for platypus in their natural spring-fed pond.

Stop 5: Gallo Dairyland – Cheese Platter & Chocolate Tasting
A working dairy farm offering rich cheeses and handcrafted Swiss-style chocolates. Moreover, enjoy your tasting with views of the rolling Atherton countryside.

Stop 6: Mount Uncle Distillery – Liqueur & Spirit Tasting
Then, sample award-winning gins, vodkas, and liqueurs at this pioneering distillery surrounded by banana plantations and lush gardens.

Stop 7: The Platypus Hut – Wines, Beers & Sunset Views
End the day on a private 160-acre property with tastings of Queensland wines and beers. Watch for wildlife and enjoy the peace of this hidden Tablelands gem. Finally, return back to your Port Douglas accommodation.

❓ 5 Frequently Asked Questions – Brett’s Outback Tasting Adventures (Port Douglas)

📍 Perfect For:

Couples, food and wine lovers, eco-conscious travellers, and anyone wanting a unique culinary experience off the beaten path.

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