Savor the Flavors: Food and Wine Brisbane to Cairns Vacation Package for Culinary Enthusiasts
Savor the Flavors of Australia on this seven day culinary and cultural odyssey with our exclusive Brisbane and Cairns vacation package. Explore the vibrant city of Brisbane with a private tour, then soar over breathtaking landscapes on a Byron Bay Farm to Coast Heli Tour. Dive into luxury with a VIP Gold Lounge snorkeling excursion at the Great Barrier Reef, followed by an outback tasting adventure in the Tablelands, showcasing the region’s finest flavors. Indulge your senses and create unforgettable memories on this meticulously crafted itinerary.
Accommodation
- 3 Nights Emporium South Bank Brisbane
- 3 Nights Riley Cairns
Touring
- Private City Tour Brisbane
- Private Byron Bay Farm to Coast Helicopter Tour
- Gold Lounge Great Barrier Reef Excursion
- Tablelands By Design tasting Adventure
Transportation
- Private Airport Transfers
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Australia! Begin your food and wine vacation in Brisbane. Settle into your centrally located hotel and perhaps enjoy a cocktail in the rooftop pool before heading out to explore the city. The laid-back capital of Queensland offers beautiful riverside parks, boutique shops, fabulous restaurants, and lots of local characters.
Emporium Hotel South Bank
Day 2
Today explore Brisbane like a local on your private walking tour of the city. Find some local eats, learn the history of the city and see the beautiful sights of the city.
Emporium Hotel South Bank
Day 3
Your private journey starts at Frida’s Field with welcome cocktails and a captivating farm tour, followed by a chef-hosted alfresco long lunch. Marvel at the panoramic views from Byron Bay Lighthouse and unwind at Rae’s on Wategos with a bespoke cocktail, overlooking the tranquil Wategos Beach.
Emporium Hotel South Bank
Day 4
After your private transfer to the airport, board your short flight to Cairns. Cairns, a tropical paradise nestled in northeastern Australia, is renowned for its gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. With its vibrant atmosphere, stunning landscapes, and diverse marine life, Cairns beckons travelers to explore the wonders of the natural world.
Riley
Day 5
Your Gold Class VIP experience starts with a transfer from your accommodation to the Reef Fleet Terminal, ready to meet your private concierge who will be with you for the day tour. Enjoy a fully stocked mini-bar with a Nespresso coffee machine. While you sip your cup of coffee, your Marine Biologist will personally take you through the safety procedures and itinerary for the day tour. Your day tour includes a complimentary guided snorkelling tour and semi-submersible coral viewing tour (weather permitting) as well as a hot BBQ lunch with fresh fish, prawns, steak, vegetarian options, a variety of salads and bread. On your return journey, you will be treated to a cheese and fruit platter and a glass of wine, as you reminisce on your Great Barrier Reef experience.
Riley
Day 6
Start your boutique food and wine experience from Cairns and you will be tasting some of the best food and wine that the Atherton Tablelands has to offer. You will journey through a variety of contrasting landscapes, from lush rainforest to stunning ochre savannah plains. The rich volcanic soil allows farmers to grow many and diverse crops from Bananas, coffee, sugar cane, avocados, mangoes, macadamia nuts, citrus and more which you will learn about as we taste our way around the regions ‘Food Bowl.’ Sit back and relax, take in the beautiful views as we take you on a fascinating and tasty journey through another gem of Far North Queensland. Your first stop is Lake Barrine National Park for a full breakfast. Then stop at an Australian Platypus Park for a gourmet lunch. Then journey to Gallo Dairyland for a chocolate tasting. A quick stop for a tropical fruit and nut tasting, before doing a spirits tasting at a local distillery and end for a coffee and liqueur tasting.
Riley
Day 7
It’s time to say goodbye to Australia’s stunning food and wine. Enjoy a private transfer to Cairns airport. From here, you’ll connect to an international gateway such as Brisbane or Sydney to begin your journey home.
About this vacation
Cost Per Person
Does not include the cost of airfare