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Season 1

  • S01E01 Troppo Kitchen

    • March 20, 2024
    • SBS

    Nick Holloway goes on an adventure across Far North Queensland, where he seeks out ingredients for a tropical feast. On his journey, he meets the locals and hears their diverse stories, which showcase the taste, culture, and people of the region.

  • S01E02 Iconic FNQ

    • March 27, 2024
    • SBS

    Samantha Martin, the Bush Tukka Woman, explores some of the natural and cultural landscapes of Far North Queensland. Her journey spans from Port Douglas to the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest, and picturesque cane farms.

  • S01E03 Family & Friends

    • April 3, 2024
    • SBS

    Cairns chef Davy O'Rourke, who specialises in Mexican and South American cuisines, honours the tradition of his country of birth by cooking a Papua New Guinean mumu under the guidance of his mum, adding a twist of South American flavours.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Share Plates

    • April 30, 2026
    • SBS

    Yidinji comedian and actress Steph Tisdell returns to the Far North to explore belonging through food, sharing plates with Indonesian, Kuku Yalanji-Maltese and Sicilian families' flavours. Play

  • S02E02 Foodie Friends

    • May 7, 2026
    • SBS

    Cairns restaurateur Oliver James reveals the rich flavours of tropical North Queensland, travelling from the Tablelands to Cape York to the Great Barrier Reef and visiting long-time customers turned friends.