Nestled in the lush Atherton Tablelands region of Queensland, Australia, visitors can indulge in an array of farm-to-table dining experiences, cafes, markets, and food tours. With a rich agricultural heritage, the area boasts coffee and tea plantations, biodynamic dairies producing milk, cheese, and yogurt, aquaculture farms, and distilleries. Food enthusiasts can embark on customised food tours, visiting destinations of their choice or joining organised tours to learn from local experts about the region's culinary offerings. For those seeking adult-oriented activities, the Atherton Tablelands Food and Wine scene includes establishments such as Mount Uncle Distillery and Bridges Restaurant, which specialise in craft gins, rums, and whiskeys, available at the cellar door. The restaurant offers delicious lunches amidst macadamia, avocado, and banana plantations. Additionally, Golden Drop Winery near Mareeba produces sparkling, port, and citrus blends based on Kensington red mangoes, making it the world's first commercial mango winery.
Visitors will also enjoy numerous cafes and teahouses scattered throughout the region, serving morning and afternoon tea, lunch, and homemade cakes and biscuits. One notable establishment is the Lake Barrine Teahouse, a former volcanic crater site now offering Devonshire Tea and full meals, along with boat cruises across the calm waters. Another hidden gem is Coffee Works, a boutique roastery and chocolatarie that expanded into a fully-fledged eatery over the years.