Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comFlames of the Forest Dining Experience
based on 16 reviews
Duration: 5 hours (approx.)
Location: Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas, Australia
Product code: 3338FLAMES
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.
Before the evening comes to a close, make sure you sign the Book of Trees so that a tree is planted on your behalf. 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!
- Magical Flames of the Forest dinner and Aboriginal cultural performance
- Stunning candlelit rainforest setting
- Tropical three-course meal, accompanied by Australian wines and beer
- Music and storytelling from the Aboriginal Dreamtime
- Pickup and drop-off from all Port Douglas, Cairns and Palm Cove hotels
Delicious Australian cuisine at Flames of the Forest
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
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:Tour returns to original point of departure. Departure from the Flames in the Forest is at approximately 10:30pm.
Hotel Pickup:Hotel pick up is available from all Port Douglas (only 15 minutes to Flames of the Forest), Cairns, Palm Cove accommodation. Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking.
Itinerary:The Menu - Ignite Your Senses: (Menu is 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
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- Not recommended for children under 6 years.
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 7 - 16 years.
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- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Locally grown tea and coffee
- Aboriginal story telling and didgeridoo
- Stunning candlelit pristine rainforest setting
- Champagne Aperitif (Miranda Cleanskin Sparkling Brut)
- Tropical three course meal including selected Australian wine and beer
- Cover from the rain gods and other vital conveniences to ensure comfort
- Lighting, sound and rainforest production for the entertainers and the setting
- Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Gratuities (optional)
- This dining experience must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this dining experience will be received at the 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 meals are available upon request, please advise full dietary requirements at time of booking
- A jacket in cooler months
- Flat comfortable shoes
- An umbrella (we are sheltered in case of rain but you may need for the walk)
- Your imagination!
What to Bring:
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.
What Customers Say:
"Flames of the Forest was certainly the highlight of the trip. ...the presentation and the quality of the meal was better than any eaten around the world. The professionalism of the staff, ...the complete ambience was one they certainly will remember." - K. Donaldson, Swedish Match
"This adventure is not to be missed." - Susie Hill, Signature Magazine
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The food was marvelous with a great deal of variety featuring dishes that included local specialties. ... Read more ›
Robin P, United States, July 2008
