Skybury Coffee Plantation
The Australian Coffee Centre - Atherton Tablelands
The Australian Coffee Centre is a unique Cairns and Tropical North Queensland tourist attraction. Located on the Cairns Highlands, and perched atop Skybury Coffee Plantation, the Australian Coffee Centre offers visitors the opportunity to taste world class Arabica coffee, tour Skybury Coffee Plantation and take home some of Australia's finest and freshest coffee. The Australian Coffee Centre is a world class visitor centre that boasts a gourmet restaurant that serves morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch. Relax on the large wooden wrap around veranda and admire the spectacular Australian scenery.
Skybury Coffee Plantation is a fully operational commercial coffee farm, producing over 60% of Australian Coffee. Skybury Coffee provides coffee worldwide, to the UK Houses of Parliament, the street cafes of Paris, Berlin and Madrid, and the boutique coffee shops in Melbourne and Sydney Australia. The Australian Coffee Centre offers visitors a sensational cup of 100% Arabica Coffee, prepared by expert coffee professionals. The Australian Coffee Centre at Skybury Coffee Plantation is ideal for connoisseurs of coffee
The Australian Coffee Centre is a unique timber structure constructed atop a granite outcrop, overlooking the 360 acre Skybury Coffee Plantation and the quaint Australian rural countryside. The two-storey timber structure is perched on the peak of the Great Dividing Range offering visitors sweeping views of the rolling green hills and patchwork paddocks of the Cairns Highlands. The interior of the Australian Coffee Centre is impressive, featuring extensive open decks cooled by fresh breezes, a large wrap around wooden deck and unique timber and woodwork features. The interior of the Australian Coffee Centre boasts a 140 seat gourmet restaurant, licensed bar, coffee laboratory, gift shop and coffee cinema. The large timber balcony is the ideal location to spot the elusive rock wallabies and the plethora of birds that call Skybury home.
The Australian Coffee Centre is a testament to the skills of the local craftspeople and artisans. Constructed by award-winning builder Jon Nat, the Coffee Centre is a unique attraction designed to complement its gorgeous rural surrounds and offer endless views. Complementing the fantastic scenic backdrop is the perfect climate. Visitors can expect a temperate milieu that features 300 sunny days a year. Enjoy spring all year round at the Australian Coffee Centre!
The Australian Coffee Centre has an elegant ambiance, and is the perfect location to enjoy a long lunch. The Australian Coffee Centre boasts a gourmet lunch menu featuring only the freshest and finest ingredients of the region. Whether you sit in the large open restaurant or on the spacious timber decks you have sensational views of the surrounding countryside. Watch as birds soar through the tops of the native Australian trees, or butterflies flitter and flutter amongst the exotic tropical flowers.
The Australian Coffee Centre is the ideal location for a function, wedding or special event, and has capacity for 20 to 200 guests. The upper level of the Coffee Centre is available for sole hire during the day, and the entire Coffee Centre is available for sole hire in the evening. The Australian Coffee Centre is a great venue for corporate events.
While visiting the Australian Coffee Centre and Skybury Coffee Plantation be sure to take the Plantation Tour. This guided tour allows visitors to explore the coffee plantation, taste the juice of a coffee bean straight off the tree, see a coffee harvester and wander amongst the native Australian gardens that boast a plethora of wildlife. The Plantation Tour is an easy walk through the coffee plantation, suitable for all fitness levels. The tour concludes in the coffee laboratory for some tasting, and guests are welcome to view a short movie in the coffee cinema which showcases the unique history of the Australian Coffee Centre and Skybury Coffee Plantation. After the tour be sure to sample some of the finest Australian coffee while enjoying the tranquil and serene ambiance of the Australian Coffee Centre.
Before leaving the Australian Coffee Centre and Skybury Coffee Plantation take the time to browse the gift shop which boasts freshly harvested Skybury coffee and unique coffee accessories. The Australian Coffee Centre is the perfect holiday activity for connoisseurs of coffee. Whether it's exploring Skybury's award winning coffee plantation or relaxing on the large outdoor verandas, a trip to the Australian Coffee Centre is sure to delight!
The Complete Package
For those that want to experience all that the Australian Coffee Centre and Skybury Coffee Plantation have to offer, the 'Complete Package' is ideal. The Complete Skybury Package offers lunch (anything from the menu or specials board) with an accompanying glass of beer, wine or soft drink, cappuccino ice-cream for dessert, a Skybury coffee of your choice and a Plantation Tour. Visitors can spend as much or as little time as they like exploring the Skybury Coffee Plantation, relaxing on the sweeping deck or rummaging through the boutique coffee gift shop for the perfect memento. The 'Complete Skybury Package' also offers a $5 redeemable voucher for all purchases made at the Australian Coffee Centre Gift Shop.
The Australian Coffee Centre is a popular self drive adventure, offering visitors a unique and authentic glimpse into what makes Tropical North Queensland so special! The drive from Cairns winds up the Kuranda Range, flanked by ancient rainforest, through Eucalypt forest and a more arid Savannah landscape and ultimately leading to a rich agricultural region complete with paw paw, longan, coffee, pineapple, mango and lychee farms. The self drive adventure leads visitors through the quaint agricultural township of Mareeba. For those with the time, the Mareeba Wetlands offers a unique nature experience, complete with safari-style accommodation for those who wish to make it an overnight or weekend adventure.
The Australian Coffee Centre and Skybury Coffee Plantation Complete Package
The Complete Skybury Package includes
- Lunch
- Coffee
- Cappuccino Ice-cream
- Plantation Tour
- Beer, wine or soft drink
- $5 voucher redeemable at the gift shop
The Australian Coffee Centre Location
The Australian Coffee Centre is located 10 km's from Mareeba on the Atherton Tablelands-Cairns Highlands, an hour's drive from the city of Cairns. This is the perfect opportunity for a self drive adventure. There are a number of day tours that include Skybury Coffee Plantation in their itinerary.
The Australian Coffee Centre Opening Hours
The Australian Coffee Centre is opened daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.