Cairns Flames of the Forest Dining Experience

Feel your senses ignite when you take a walk through the world's oldest rainforest to wine, dine and be entertained by candlelight in the Flames of the Forest near Port Douglas. You'll feel the wonder of this legendary place, hear the music and storytelling of an Aboriginal cultural performance, and experience the spellbinding candlelit drama of the enchanted rainforest. This is a magical and memorable way to visit the rainforest!

Your evening in the rainforest begins with a walk along a flame-lit trail beneath the forest canopy to a secluded clearing, where you'll be welcomed with sparkling wine and hors d'oeuvres. You'll then be introduced to the vibrant Aboriginal culture that stretches back more than 40 thousand years.

Then it's time to relax under a marquee canopy lit by hundreds of candles, accompanied by the sound of a mountain river trickling past, while you dine on a three-course tropical banquet accompanied by Australian wines and beer. The evening unfolds with ancient tales told by firelight from the Aboriginal Dreamtime. After dessert, enjoy local Daintree tea and Tablelands coffee, explore the river surrounds or simply sit back and let the sound of the rainforest tell its own story.

By enjoying the Flames of the Forest, you will have contributed to preserving local habitats, helping to ensure that these soul-nurturing rainforests will last another million years!

Flames of the Forest 6-course Banquet Dining Experience (Thursday and Friday):

• Enjoy a romantic 6-course banquet dining experience in a candle lit forest setting under a silk lined marquee with crystal chandeliers. You'll be picked up from your hotel and served champagne and hors d'oeuvres on arrival. After your gourmet 6-course banquet featuring local produce including premium wines you'll be entertained with an Aboriginal cultural performance featuring didgeridoo, storytelling and song.

Flames of the Forest 3-course Rainforest Dining Experience (Saturday):

• You'll be picked up from your hotel and taken to the beautiful breathtaking rainforest setting, dine on a set 3-course menu including premium wines.

Schedule details

Departure Point:

Tour departs from centrally located Cairns, Palm Cove or Port Douglas hotels

Departure Time:

• Cairns - from 6:10pm
• Palm Cove - from 6:45pm
• Port Douglas - from 6:50pm

You will arrive at Flames of the Forest at approximately 7:30pm

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point. Departure from the Flames in the Forest is at approximately 10:30pm.

Pricing information

Click the link below for a price quote on your preferred travel date. Our pricing is constantly updated to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible.

Tour options:

Additional information

Inclusions:

6-course candlelit dining experience (Thursday & Friday)

• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Pre-dinner drinks and Hors d'oeuvres
• 6-course banquet with premium wines and soft drink
• Aboriginal cultural performance

3-course rainforest experience (Friday)

• Hotel pickup and drop off
• 3-course set dinner including premium wines and soft drink

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Flames of the Forest location is 15 minutes from Port Douglas, 40 minutes from Palm Cove and 1 hour from Cairns
• Each round table seats 10 people. No tables for two are available
• Meals are served on platters, banquet style to the table
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Not recommended for child aged 6 and under

Itinerary:

The Environment:
Flames of the Forest together with Landcare Australia have pioneered this unique Australian dining experience set amid the world's most ancient rainforest in Tropical North Queensland. By attending a Flames of the Forest dinner, you have become part of a unique tree-planting and Cassowary protection program to help support the work of the Daintree Cassowary Care Group based in Cape Tribulation.

Sample Menu (subject to change, without notice)

To Begin...

• Five spice prawn and fish on sugar cane brochette with chili pineapple dipping sauce
• Goats cheese, caramelized baby onion tartlet
• Australian bush damper with smoked semi dried tomato and lemon myrtle pesto oil

The Entree...

• Tiger prawns with locally grown green jackfruit remoulade and paw paw salsa

The Main Choices...

• Steamed reef fish wrapped in banana leaf with coconut and cardamon
• Medallions of beef with wattle seed, chat potatoes and port wine jus
• Sumac and dukha encrusted chicken breast on spiced date and eggplant cous cous with saffron yoghurt

Along With...

• Salad of red and green coral, abiu, toasted almonds chevre crumble and key lime avocado dressing OR
• Steamed tableland greens

The Dessert...

• Coconut and macadamia mousse in sugar snap basket, topped with selection of berries and caramelized passionfruit coulis

Beverages...

• Champagne Aperitif
• Miranda Sparkling Brut

While You Dine...

• White Wine - Miranda Semillon Chardonnay
• Red Wine - Miranda Shiraz Cabernet Merlot
• Beer - Cascade Premium Lager and Cascade Premium Light
• Soft Drinks - Coca Cola, Lemonade, Orange Juice

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.