Try locally-made spirits at Mt. Uncle Distillery
Cairns , Australia • 
Underrated
Underrated
Walking required
No
Walking may be required
Walking may be required
Value for money
Medium
Quality spirits and setting, but some felt pricey.
Quality spirits and setting, but some felt pricey.
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Summarised by AI
Unique Spirits
Couples loved sampling award-winning rums and gins in a beautiful setting.
Relaxing Afternoon
Visitors found the grounds perfect for a relaxing afternoon of tasting spirits.
Hidden Gem
Couples raved about the friendly staff and the distillery's unique offerings.
No Meal
Travelers were disappointed that there were no meals or coffee available on site.
Overpriced Tasting
Some couples felt that the tasting platter was a bit overpriced for the quantity.
Outdated Info
Couples found outdated online information about the venue confusing.
How to book
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Hours of operation
Monday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
LOW
-
Open
Not recommended
January
LOW
-
Open
Not recommended
February
LOW
-
Open
Not recommended
March
LOW
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Open
Not recommended
How to get there
Car
Recommended
Drive along the Captain Cook Highway, connecting to the Kennedy Highway, and then following state route 27 to Chewko Road, which leads directly to the distillery. Free parking is available on-site.
Shuttle
Recommended
Several tour companies based in Cairns and Port Douglas offer food and wine tasting tours of the Atherton Tablelands that include a stop at Mt. Uncle Distillery. These tours provide a hassle-free option, with the added benefit of a knowledgeable guide and a curated itinerary that often includes other local producers like coffee plantations and dairy farms. Tour packages typically include transportation with hotel pick-up and drop-off, lunch, and all tasting fees.
Additional info
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Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Age
Suitable for all ages