Cairns, Port Douglas and the Atherton Tablelands have always had a reputation for great local produce – from its seafood to its wide range of tropical fruits and vegetables. Nowadays it’s also developed itself as a location to find great coffee, as well as its cafes that bring something new to the food scene. With that in mind, Tourism and Events Queensland recently engaged me to capture images to illustrate a number of blog posts they were running, highlighting the Tropical North Queensland food trail, as well as things to do and places to see in the region. From locally produced liqueurs, to gelati and unique offerings, such as crocodile pies and chocolate peanut butter, we covered a wide range of locations and food experiences. Here are some of the pics.
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Breakfast offerings at Candy Cafe, Cairns
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Making a coffee order at Candy Cafe, Cairns
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Hand-crafted ice-cream offerings at Gelocchio, Cairns
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Enjoying a coffee at Bang & Grind Cafe
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Perrottas Cafe at the Cairns Regional Gallery
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Calamari dish at Perrotta’s Cafe
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Origin Espresso, Port Douglas
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NOA Cafe in the Cairns suburb of Edge Hill
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A tasting of liqueurs and spirits at Mt Uncle Distillery, Walkamin
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Lunch in Bridges Cafe, Mt Uncle Distillery, Walkamin
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Kangaroo and crocodile pies – something different at Mocka’s Pies, Port Douglas
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Handmade crafts at the Port Douglas Markets
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Lake Barine Teahouse on the Atherton Tabelands
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Tea and scones at the Lake Barine Teahouse, Atherton Tablelands
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Kangaroo back scratcher in action at the Kangaroo Shop in the Heritage Markets, Kuranda
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Heritage Markets at Kuranda
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Cocktail time at the Iron Bar, Port Douglas
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Rustic seating at the Iron Bar, Port Douglas
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Steaming bowl of Japanese ramen at Ganbaranba, Cairns
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Diners enjoying the ramen noodles at Ganbaranba, Cairns
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Cairns Esplanade Markets
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View along Esplanade Boardwalk to the Pier, Cairns
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Interior of Candy Cafe, Cairns
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Emerald Creek Ice-Creamery, Mareeba
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Lunch at the Court House Hotel, Port Douglas
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Roasted coffee beans at Coffee Works Mareeba
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Australiana chocolates at Coffee Works, Mareeba
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Barista in action at Coffee Works, Mareeba
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Coffees at Blackbird Espresso, Cairns
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Didgeridoos and other indigenous crafts in the Night Markets, Cairns
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People relaxing on the Esplanade lawn, Cairns
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Handmade crafts in the Cairns Esplanade Markets
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Breakfast in a Port Douglas cafe
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Diners at The Little Larder in Port Douglas
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Morning aqau-aerobics in the Cairns Esplanade Pool
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Seafood dishes on offer Barnacle Bills
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Pouring a coffee to go at Bang & Grind Cafe
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Handmade woodcrafts at Tolga Wood Works, Atherton Tablelands
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Tolga Wood Works, Atherton Tablelands
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Shopping for indigenous art in Ngarru Gallery, Port Douglas
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Handcrafts in Portobella, Port Douglas
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Coffee art at Sipping Duck Cafe, Cairns
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Shopping at Portobella, Port Douglas
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Shopping for fresh produce at Rustys Markets, Cairns
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Breakfast at Re:Hab Cafe, Cairns
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Breakfast offerings at Bazaar, QT Port Douglas
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Shopping for homewares at With Sugar, Port Douglas
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Crepe and coffee at the Petite Cafe, Kuranda