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Bundaberg North Burnett Region Pick of the Crop FOOD GUIDE Discover Australia’s greatest food bowl in the Bundaberg North Burnett region. The iconic rich red soil and near perfect year-round conditions make it the ideal place for a food lover’s paradise. Anything from o the trawler seafood, to pick your own strawberries and abundant farm gates which line the region’s roads, seasonal availability is year round with the wealth of produce grown locally. Some of Australia’s most-famous food brands call Bundaberg their home, including Bundaberg Sugar, Bundaberg Rum and Bundaberg Brewed Drinks. The area produces most of Australia’s sweet potatoes, chillies and snow peas and is on track to becoming the country’s largest Macadamia producer of the next ten years. On the coast and near coastal areas rich volcanic soils, plentiful water for irrigation and freedom from extremes of climate, provide the right conditions for bountiful harvests of fruit, vegetable and tree crops. In the North Burnett the rich river flats with an inland climate, grow some of Australia’s citrus. Burnett country also produces high quality beef and pork. There are many hidden gems not displayed on the seasonal chart (as shown on page four), but know that the region is also proud of it’s specialty crops including garlic, peanuts, finger limes, soy beans and figs. With the exception of the region’s big brands most of your food journey will be a journey of exploration down side roads looking for farmgate stalls filled with fresh seasonal produce and visiting local shops and cafes to experience what fresh really tastes like. Before you set off, please note that most farm gates are unmanned and use the honesty system of a box, jar or letterbox to place your money in so make sure you bring plenty of change. Most items are between $1 - $5 depending on what goodies you source. Use the chart to ascertain what crops are in season while you are visiting and keep an eye out for hand-made signs and stalls which will take your tastebuds on a tantilising journey. 2 Getting here The Bundaberg North Burnett region is a popular destination year round and thanks to daily flights between Brisbane and Bundaberg or a regular Queensland Rail schedule, getting here is a breeze. If the scenic route is your preferred option, then drive time gives you an opportunity to really explore all of what the region has to offer. TYPICAL DRIVE TIME BRISBANE TO BUNDABERG Approximately .................................... 364km or 4 hrs 15 minutes BUNDABERG TO BARGARA Approximately ......................................................13.1km or 15 minutes BUNDABERG TO CHILDERS Approximately ..................................................... 54km or 45 minutes BUNDABERG TO GIN GIN Approximately ................................................... 50km or 40 minutes BUNDABERG TO MT PERRY Approximately ................................. 101km or 1 hour, 20 minutes BUNDABERG TO GAYNDAH Approximately ................................. 163km or 1 hour, 55 minutes A GRE DARWIN Rockhampton T B AR R IE R CAIRNS EF RE AUSTRALIA Pac iî PERTH c ADELAIDE Co a s t To HOBART Bargara Bundaberg ) Gin Gin Mt Perry Apple Tree Creek Eidsvold Gayndah Isis H i g hw H ig Childers wa y i gh Biggenden Co un ry t Mundubbera ay Is i s is H hw ay Is eH hw ay uc ig A u s t r a l i a’ s SYDNEY MELBOURNE uring Rout e (Br Monto BRISBANE CANBERRA W a y ( B u r ne tt Hi g h wa Brisbane y) 3 PRODUCE AVAILABILITY J Avocado Banana • F M A M J J A S • • • • • • • • Beans • • O N D • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Button Squash • • Capsicum • • • • • • • • • • Chilli • • • • • • • • • • Citrus • • • • • • Cucumber • • • • • • • • • • Custard Apple • • • • • Egg Fruit • • • • • • • • • • • • • Honey Dew • • Lychee • • Mango • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Passionfruit • • Potatoes Pumpkins • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rockmelons • Snow Peas • • • • Stone Fruit Sweet Potatoes Tomato • Watermelon • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Zucchini • • • • • • • • • Strawberries • • • • • • • • • • Highest Production • Available SEAFOOD AVAILABILITY J Barramundi F M A M J J A S O N D • • • • • • • • • • Coral Trout • • • • • • • • • • • • Crabs – Mud • • • • • • • • • • • • Emperor – Red • • • • • • • • • • • • Emperor – Ruby • • • • • • • • • • • • Mackerel – Grey • • • • • • • • • Mackerel Spanish • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Morton Bay Bugs • • • • • • • • • Prawns – Banana • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mangrove Jack Prawns – Endeavour Prawns – Tiger or King • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Threadfin – Blue • • • • • • • • • • • • Threadfin – King • • • • • • • • • • • • Pink Snapper Snapper – Goldband Snapper – Saddletail • Peak Season • Available Availability is a ected by abnormal weather patterns. 4 An introduction from Queensland Food Fellow Alison Alexander It is easier to list what does not grow in the Bundaberg North Burnett region than what is produced, such is the diversity of the region. From the abundant seafood to sandy coastal soils to the rich red soil of the hinterland to the plateau of the North Burnett the intense primary production is evident everywhere. Only a few decades ago the area was known for its prolific sugarcane crops. In more recent years the landscape has changed to vegetable production on a huge scale and major tree crops of macadamia and avocado have stamped their presence around the countryside. I love visiting producers and hearing their stories and better still being inspired to create recipes with their produce. The vision of straight lines of crops, cane trains criss-crossing the fields and large machinery in action means full steam ahead in the farming community. Enjoying a leisurely meal of fish and chips whilst watching the fishing fleet bring their catch up the Burnett River is another great way to spend time in this delightful city. Whether you are visiting a local restaurant, buying produce from farmgate stalls or picking up some freshly caught seafood, the Bundaberg North Burnett region is a cook’s cornucopia of outstanding food. Pick of the crop... Childers Two iconic images spring to mind when you talk about Childers – rich red volcanic soil and the rows of macadamia trees, which greet you coming in and departing the heritage filled town. The main street (the Bruce Highway) is lined with historical colonial buildings, which are set amongst the shady, large leopard trees. Sugar cane country starts here and it is grown year round and harvested from June/July to November/December. The mill servicing the region is the Isis Central Mill, one of the few privately and locally owned mills. You can’t visit the mill, but you can drive by in season and watch the cane trains busily bringing back their carriages filled with freshly cut sugar cane, see the steam pouring out from the chimneys and if the wind is blowing in the right direction smell the sweet aroma of the hot, rolled sugar. Grown & Made Locally Eat & Drink like a Local » » » » » HILL OF PROMISE BOUTIQUE WINERY & CELLAR DOOR MAMMINO ICE CREAM HILL OF PROMISE ESTATE VINTNER’S SECRET VINEYARD ISIS WINES BRIERLEY WINES Markets & Events APPLE TREE CREEK MARKETS Are a great little country market held on the second Sunday of the month just off the Bruce Highway (just before it turns into the Isis Highway) with local honey, fruit and vegetables – you can even pick up a new chook. CHILDERS FESTIVAL Last weekend in July annually with food stalls featuring local produce, multicultural entertainment and much more! W: childersfestival.com.au 8 Mango Hill Drive, Childers. Hill of promise produces an award-winning range of white, red, fortified and sparkling wines plus fruit liqueurs. They also produce and sell locally made olive products, honey and jellies. B&B accommodation is available in cabins. W: hillofpromise.com T: (07) 4126 1311 ISIS WINES 1 Cottonwood Close, Childers. 12 years ago Bill and June Brown started growing Jaboticaba fruit trees for the fresh food market, unfortunately the fruit did not have a very good shelf life and this led the couple to try their hand at winemaking with them and the rest is history. Stocking a variety of red, white, sparkling, fortified and liqueurs. W: isiswinery.com.au T: (07) 4126 2698 5 MAMMINOS ICE CREAM FACTORY & OUTLET 115 Lucketts Road, Childers or shopfront at 89 Churchill Street, Childers. Mamminos are famous for their homemade ice creams, many of which use local ingredients such as sugar, rum, avocado and macadamia nuts. Looking for an alternative for falling produce prices Teena Mammino dusted off her grandmother’s Italian ice cream recipe and the rest is history. Mammino’s are available at over 20 outlets throughout Queensland and are heavily featured in local stores. W: mammino.com.au T: (07) 4126 2880 BRIERLEY WINES 574 Rainbows Road, Childers (6km west of town centre). A small winery nestled near the Kullogum State Forest, Brierley wines use grapes grown on the estate organically, hand-picked and then produced into quality ‘boutique’ style wine. They also have dining available and an art gallery at the cellar door. W: brierleywines.com T: (07) 4126 1297 VINTNER’S SECRET VINEYARD 135 North Isis Road, Childers. Heading north, turn right when you see the peanut van, cross the railway, pass Isis District High School and travel along the North Isis Rd. You will find Vintner’s Secret on the left hand side of the road and has a tasting room, Whispers café with handmade treats, gourmet goodies, gift shop and BBQ facilities on site. Grape varieties include Marsanne, Verdelho, Shiraz & Cabernet. Check out the artists walk with many sculptures dotting the grounds from regular art workshops held there throughout the year. B&B accommodation is also available. W: vintnerssecret.com.au T: (07) 4126 1255 MANGO PARADISE BED & BARRA Bundaberg Highway, Cordalba. Mango Paradise has something for everyone, from day fishing, overnight accommodation or a seasonal store stocked with local, fresh produce. They smoke their own silver perch on site and the store boasts products such as mango, lychees, home made ice-cream, dried mango and sauces, chutneys and jams. If you fish for the day, there are BBQ facilities on site to enjoy the fruits of your labour (or cook up a steak if they aren’t biting). W: mangoparadisebedandbarra.com T: (07) 4126 6124 6 Farm fresh... Farm Gate Opportunities CHILDERS - APPLE TREE CREEK - BUNDABERG FOLLOWING THE ISIS HIGHWAY APPLE TREE CREEK MARKETS FARM GATE STOP OFF CHILDERS Bruce Highway (just before it turns into the Isis Highway) on the second Sunday of the month this market features local honey, fruit and vegetables – you can even pick up a new chook. Following Goodwood Bundaberg CITRUS STOP OFF Approximately 27881, Bruce Highway, Isis River. Just after you cross the Isis River there is a citrus stall on the left hand side, just before you reach the Buxton Road turn off. FRESH SEASONAL FRUIT First right past Claytons Road (Cordalba turn off) there is a dirt road with sales of fresh fruit in season, just look for the sign. SEASONAL STALL Where Lucketts & Mammino Road’s intercept there is a fairly substantial farm gate stall with advocado, tomato, mango and other seasonal treats. Road Childers - GOODWOOD RD GOODIES If you progress along Goodwood Road all the way to Bundaberg you will find a variety of produce available from smaller farm gates along the way. Depending on what is in season there is sweet potato, zucchini, rockmelon, watermelon, advocado, macadamias and more along this foodie finders trail. THE HOLLOW LOG As you turn off Goodwood Road towards Woodgate Beach onto Woodgate Beach road you will see a little green and gold house called The Hollow Log. Upon entering the hut Wendy will stream down from the house on her bike to greet you and say hello. This is a little walk-in shop with honey produced by Wendy’s 82-year-old uncle and his bees. This is a gem to visit and well worth a short detour off the beaten track. Butchers CHILDERS BUTCHERY 112 Churchill Street, Childers. Pop in to find pork sourced from Gin Gin and eggs from Childers Free Range. T: BUCKS BUTCHER SHOPPE 70 Churchill Street, Childers T: (07) 4126 1414 (07) 4126 1372 7 Highlight on Local Producers AUSTCHILLI Specialists in chilli and puree products, Austchilli factories and farms line Goodwood Rd. Although the factory isn’t open to visitors, they pack and process herbs and chillies for sale in Australia and overseas. W: austchilli.com.au RED RIDGE FARMS Produce avocadoes including the Sheppard variety, the only one that doesn’t go brown when cut. Tomatoes are produced in the field and hot houses and a recent development now means they can grow fresh figs year round by using hothouses in the winter combined with the normal outdoor summer supply. You can visit their farm gate at 1 Alloway Siding Rd, Alloway with trays of figs and a large variety of local fruit and vegetables on offer. Red Ridge figs, tomatoes and avocadoes can be found at many local stores in the Bundaberg region. W: redridgefarms.com.au FARM FRESH FINE FOODS & MACADAMIAS AUSTRALIA Both divisions of the Steinhardt Corporation located at 4628 Goodwood Rd include macadamia farm gate sales from the office. Farm Fresh Fine Foods specialises in tailor made processed vegetables. Their range includes chargrilled or roasted vegetables, such as red, yellow and green capsicum, tomato, eggplant, pumpkin, sweet potato, onion, zucchini, garlic, mushroom, semidried tomato and antipasto blends – all using Bundaberg’s freshest ingredients! Macadamias Australia produce between 12 – 13,000 tonnes of macadamias a year with hopes to grow the production. There are second and third generation farmers operating the business now which has been running since 1957. W: farmfreshfinefoods.com W: macadamiasaustralia.net Anthony Rehbein HUMMOCK PRODUCE H ummock Produce are fa mous for or ns their watermelons, potatos, pumpkins nd d a nd ginger grown in fields around eeen the H ummock area h alfwa y between Bundaberg a nd Bargara. Much of the produce finds its wa y to Brisba ne, S y dne y a nd Melbourne as well as through m ain retail ch ains a nd independent grocers up a nd down the Eastern Coast of A ustralia. n A nthon y Rehbein is a fourth generation farmer who said there was never a n y thing else but a farming career in his blood a nd red dirt on his h a nds. “There is nothing better th a n seeing wh at y ou jo ying thee produce on the table a nd people enjo d food. It’s good to involve our locall café a nd ion n resta ura nt owners who h ave the sa me passion for our product in the end dish.” 8 E CRE T S R E GING i and my S ’ Y N O ush n ANTH inger for s ith blue vei it w ake g o b ac k t “We m I love to ea we always g ginger y and find that r slither of n and l i m a f , we r an o t h e ’ s o u r o w u e . ” c h e e se fo e it t ’ s u n i q i becaus Eat like a local... Bundaberg Bundaberg is iconically linked and characterised by the farms and agricultural land that envelop the region, with characteristic rows of crops, macadamia trees, sugar cane, hothouses and rich, red, soil. The region is an abundant producer of a wide variety of fruit, vegetables and many specialised fresh foods and packaged products, with key producers exporting across Australia and internationally from this Queensland town. Three iconic Bundaberg brands all have deep roots here – Bundaberg Rum, Bundaberg Ginger Beer and Bundaberg Sugar. Markets Get to k no w w h a t is in se a son a nd w h a t’s fresh b y visiting so m e of th e region’s local m ark ets. SHALOM MARKETS Held every Sunday morning in the grounds of Shalom College, 9 Fitzgerald Street, Norville. The markets have a range of stalls many of which feature locally grown produce at excellent prices. To add to the mix different ethnic groups such as South Sea Islanders, Vietnamese and Filipinos grow and sell their own fruit, vegetables and herbs. Local Retail Outlets & Providores Locall y farm ed, ho m e gro w n, org a nic a nd u niqu e - y ou w ill find a n a bu nd a nce of qu alit y food products in th e B u nd a berg N orth B urn ett Region. Stoc k up on groceries a nd goodies b y visiting on e of th e m a n y food stores a nd providores th a t are dotted arou nd th e region. BEEMART ENTERPRISES 17 Maryborough Street, Bundaberg LEARMONTHS FOODWORKS PCYC COMMUNITY CRAFT MARKET Is held on the second Sunday of every month at the PCYC building, 37D Maryborough St, Bundaberg. The focus here is on craft items, locally made cakes and jams, plants, clothes, books, jewellery, new and used goods and much more. 56 Walker Street, Walkervale THE RED CAPSICUM Suncorp Arcade, 114 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg LAVISH FLOWERS & GIFTS Shop 3, 133 Bargara Road, Bundaberg East. You can pick up a selection of locally made sauces and preserves, gourmet dips and crackers, a wide selection of cheese, locally grown salad mix (which is literally grown just up the road), Childers eggs and Bargara meats produce. There is also a small selection of tomatoes, sweet potato, pumpkin, Gin Gin garlic and other seasonal produce available for purchase. W: lavish-flowers.com T: (07) 4152 3322 9 Emilia & Gino Troiani Emilia and Gino are in their 7 0 ’s and 8 0 ’s, having av aving odest been making pasta for years and are too modest abou how good it is. Emilia’s man y different erent about var ead varieties of pasta and her famous almond bread ar stocked all over Bundaberg and used in are r ve restaurants across the region. They have ’t a bit of a cult following, which they don’t e even know about! lo m a king pasta, it’s something we do “We love – we h ave lots of friends a nd love to sh are it with them.” NANA’S PANTRY 38 Electra Street, Bundaberg. Stocking a wide range of gourmet produce including Claxton Olives, Gin Gin & Dry, Emilia’s Pasta and local honey, local fudge, Ba e Creek Dairy and much more. They also have a fabulous gelataria featuring 36 wonderful flavours of gelateria made with many fresh local ingredients on site daily. W: nanaspantry.com.au T: (07) 4154 1000 ROSIE BLU GOURMET DELI 90A Bourbong Street, Bundaberg. Stocking a variety of gourmet meats, cheeses, pastes, spreads and other pantry essentials to turn local produce into a local gourmet feast! T: (07) 4151 0957 BUNDABERG EXOTIC PRESERVES Available for purchase from Impact, located at 106-108 Bargara Road, Bundaberg, Lavish Flowers & Gifts, Bundaberg Visitor Information Centre and Coffee on Bourbong. GIN GIN VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Stocking a range of local chilli sauces and other select food items, including a range of Claxton Olives drizzle oils and other specialist products. BUNDABERG VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 271 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg. Stocking Mammino’s Ice Cream, Bundaberg Exotic Preserves and Bundaberg Brewed Drinks products. 10 Andrew & Kerilyn Dowling INDEPENDENT PRODUCER & OWNERS R RS OF LAVISH FLOWERS & GIFTS A ndrew is the master of lettuce, ginger, galangal al (th (thai hai ginger), garlic, rocket and has just started experimenting mentiing with a couple of rows of strawberries. He is the main supplier suppl plier of lettuce and salad mix for Beemart who distribute and nd supply supp pply man y of our local cafes and resturants. Through Lavish Flowers & Gifts, A ndrew’s L drew’s wife w Kerily n and an daughter Tamik a have combined mbined their th love of local produce supplying local limes, ginger, lo ging nger, garlic, salad mix, preserves and jams & much more. sa mo ore. H e sa y s there is nothing better er th a n the he fresh ness of bu y ing local th a t y ou caa n’tt n replica replic te. “We love to support and supply locally, lly, mainly because it hasn’t been from ma m Bundaberg to Brisbane and back again. Bu n. If you are going to do something you u have to do it to the best of your abilit y,, h iit’s satisf ying to sit here and see the qualit y we are producing.” Cooking Schools Learn how to create a culinary masterpiece at one of Bundaberg’s cooking schools, where some of the region’s best chefs, using the best local produce, will teach you the tricks of the trade. Locals and visitors will have the opportunity to use wonderful regional produce and take home newfound skills. Book your class today with one of the schools below. FOOD FOR FORK KITCHEN CONFIDENCE Run by local gourmet foodie and enthusiast Dion Taylor, Food for Fork has designed a schedule of classes to both showcase local product from around the Bundaberg region and to also emphasise that cooking with your very own skill sets can be something that not only you can enjoy as an individual, but also as a family. Classes are held at Saint Luke’s School in East Bundaberg and the full schedule and more information can be found on the website. Bundaberg’s newest addition to the cooking school scene run by chef Wayne Bryens and his wife Susan. Kitchen Confidence wants participants to build their cooking skills with weekly, affordable classes, often using and highlighting the very best local produce. Lessons are suitable for all skill levels. Adult classes are $40 for a 2 hour class and there is a children’s class schedule as well at $20 for a one hour class. Classes are held at 10 Barolin Street, Bundaberg in a purpose-built kitchen. W: foodforfork.com.au W: kitchenconfidence.com.au T: T: 0448 197 835 0488 073 077 11 Our history... Bundaberg’s Big Three Bundaberg has three big and iconic brands with its namesake firmly planted in their history and future. Bundaberg Sugar, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks and Bundaberg Rum all celebrate one of the most widely available, locally grown and produced ingredients in their own special way – sugar cane. BUNDABERG RUM BONDSTORE BUNDABERG SUGAR’S MILLAQUIN MILL A visit to Bundaberg is not complete without a tour of the Bundaberg Rum Bondstore. Set in Whittred Street, East Bundaberg next to Bundaberg Sugar’s Millaquin mill and the distillery the Bondstore is the base for tours, tastings and souvenir sales. In 1888 Bundaberg’s founding fathers had a surplus of molasses, a by-product of sugar milling and decided to use it as a base for making rum. The rest is history. There are two types of tours, a self guided tour (The BDC Story) and the longer tour which includes the distillery (The BDC Distillery Experience). Plan ahead because the tours can become heavily booked and there are safety requirements to enter the site. Tickets are available at the Bondstore or at the Visitor Information Centres at Bundaberg, Childers and Gin Gin. Check out the amazing number of food items that can be made using Bundaberg Rum at the souvenir shop in historic Spring Hill House, next to the Bondstore. You’d find it hard to miss Bundaberg Sugar’s Millaquin Mill next to the Bundaberg Distilling Company. This is the only place in Australia where they mill and refine sugar and make rum from the molasses. The mill produces bulk raw sugar which is exported from Port Bundaberg and refines a range of sugar and sugar products that you see in the familiar yellow packets in the supermarkets. You can get lots of great receipes from their website. W: bundabergrum.com.au T: (07) 4131 2999 W: bundysugar.com.au BUNDABERG BREWED DRINKS Not far from there is Bundaberg Brewed Drinks at 147 Bargara Road, East Bundaberg. This is the home of the famous Bundaberg Ginger Beer and the whole range of tasty drinks made using Bundaberg produce. Visitors are welcome at the Bundaberg Barrel, take the True Brew Experience Tour and treat yourself to the 15-minute 3D hologram adventure in the theatre. Tickets are available at the Bundaberg, Gin Gin and Childers Information Centers and at The Barrel. Tastings and sales are available in the shop. W: bundaberg.com T: 12 (07) 4154 5400 Seafood Bundaberg is part of the Southern Great Barrier Reef and trawlers have access to rich fishing grounds. You can access fresh, locally caught produce ranging from fish, crabs, oysters, scallops and more at one of these local outlets. GRUNSKE’S BY THE RIVER OCEAN PACIFIC SEAFOODS 11e Petersen St, East Bundaberg. This is one of the best places to purchase fresh and cooked seafood which comes direct from the trawlers and the large walk in cold room has displays of fish, crabs, oysters, bugs, scallops and prawns much of which is from nearby waters. In the same complex is a restaurant which freshly prepares seafood to eat on the riverside deck or for take away. 15-17 Marina Drive, Port Bundaberg. After wholesaling internationally for nearly 25 years, Ocean Pacific Seafoods are opening their doors for public sales, this spanner crab specialist company also sells crustaceans, fish, prawns, scallops and squid. They do deliver locally and you can place orders via their website. W: grunskesbytheriver.com.au T: W: oceanpacificseafoods.com.au anpacificseafoods.com.au T: (07) 4159 5044 (07) 4152 2722 Beryl & Paul Grunske GRUNSKE’S BY THE RIVER SEAFOOD MARKET & TAKEAWAY Boasting over 30 years of fishing experience the Grunske family are famous for everything seafood in the Bundaberg region. They come from a strong seafood background with 2 0 years of trawling behind them and have the ability to pick and choose what seafood they want to eat each da y depending on what comes in off the trawlers. n ’t “We love it here, I still get up everyda y and love coming to work. It doesn doesn’t feel like work to me. It’s unique and challenging at times but a lot of fun, I d supporting think it’s such a good thing to be a proud local business and local fishermen. It’s something to be proud of to be able to bu y direct and support the fishermen as much as we can so we all keep going.” BE “I love RYL’S SCAL LOP T w it h a t h e h a l f s IP h e l l sc b it o f a l lo butter an d c o p s , ok under the gr ed ill.” 13 Tantalise your tastebuds... Restaurants & Cafes Pick of the Crop congratulates all local restaurants and cafes around the region who use locally grown seasonal produce and products on their menu and here are some great examples. INDULGE RESTAURANT 55 80 Bourbong Street in the CBD is a café by day, bistro by night and is one of those food destinations that make a feature of local produce. Owners Larry and Amanda Hinds have built personal relationships with a network of local farmers, many of whom deliver freshly picked produce to the back door. You will be in seventh heaven here with the Melbourne-esk atmosphere and French-inspired décor. Using single-origin Jasper co ee, daily hand made cakes, rotating specials and a menu to die for – you will be hard pressed to choose what to have. For dinner reservations, book in early to avoid disappointment and take your tastebuds on a tantalising culinary adventure. 55 Walker Street, Bundaberg. The menu is based on Rustic Italian influences with a little Modern Australian twist. With all their dishes utilising only the best fresh, local produce wherever possible and unique desserts prepared in house, Restaurant 55 sets the standard for others to aspire to. W: indulgecafe.com.au T: (07) 4154 2344 ALOWISHUS DELICIOUS Earls Court, 176 Bourbong St, Bundaberg. Tucked away in a not-so-quiet arcade is Alowishus Delicious, bursting onto the Bundaberg culinary scene. This café is well known for its handmade treats, wraps and sandwiches and have just started a breakfast menu which uses lots of locally sourced produce. A big supporter of fair trade co ee using Sacred Grounds. 14 W: creativecatering.com.au T: (07) 4151 3038 ROSIE BLU GOURMET DELI 90a Bourbong Street, Bundaberg. Another CBD café that prepares freshly made gourmet delights utilising as much local produce as possible. Owner Lynley Salisbury features lots of local vegetables in the daily salads, wraps and other dishes lovingly prepared. You can also grab a lovely co ee with a fair trade and organic blend called Veneziano from Brisbane. T: (07) 4151 0957 CAFÉ 1928 Bundaberg Botanic Gardens, Mt Perry Road, Bundaberg. Overlooking the botanic gardens and open 7 days per week, Café 1928 makes a great stop off for coffee and cake, or a light meal while surveying your surrounds. W: alowishus.com.au W: bundabergcafe.com.au T: T: (07) 4154 2233 (07) 4153 1928 BEAN AT SASKIA 4/133 Bargara Road, Bundaberg East. ‘Saskia’ (co ee and gift shop) boasts a lovely range of cakes, biscuits and has an extensive breakfast and lunch menu which features as much local produce as they can pack in. W: facebook.com/saskiahomegiftsyou T: (07) 4152 1002 UNCLE CHANS Shop 8, 245 Bourbong Street sells bottles of a secret Chinese elixir which adds great flavour to dishes such as tofu, noodles and fried rice. It is XO sauce made locally by the Bundaberg Prawn Farm. You can buy it by the bottle or have it featured on one of their dishes. Be sure to ask Toby for her daily specials, they are always a treat. T: (07) 4153 6618 GRUNSKE’S BY THE RIVER 11e Petersen Street, Bundaberg East. Grunske’s is your go to restaurant for everything seafood. They also have a great range of non-seafood options if you have diners that don’t do the ocean-sourced protein. They are open 7 days and you can pop by the cold stores to stock up on your seafood before you head home. W: grunskesbytheriver.com.au T: (07) 4152 2722 KACY’S BARGARA BEACH 63 The Esplanade Bargara. With a large wooden deck overlooking the waterfront on the Esplanade at Bargara, Kacy’s makes a great stop off for a cool beverage or breakfast, lunch or dinner. Using mostly local fruit and vegetables with Queensland sourced produce for other dishes. W: bargaramotel.com.au/restaurant T: (07) 4130 1100 MONTEZUMAS 48a Woongarra Street, Bundaberg was started by local farmers’ partners so they pride themselves in using as much seasonal local produce in their traditional Mexican dishes as they can. Open seven days. W: montezumasbundaberg.com T: (07) 4154 1555 15 JOHN’S ASIAN DELIGHT 27 Elliott Heads Road, Kepnock. Enjoy head Chef John Fong Peng’s 30+ years experience cooking an extensive and fresh range of Asian cusine. Available to dine in or take away with al a carte, smorgasboard, lunch and dinner and delivery available. W: johnsasiandelight.com.au T: (07) 4151 3331 PENNY LANE GARDENS 57 Gorlicks Road, Branyan. Tucked away in a secluded garden retreat is Penny Lane Gardens. Open Wednesday to Sunday and featuring a menu packed full of local herbs, fruit, meats, seafood, vegetables – there is something to treat your tastebuds here at any time of the day. W: facebook.com/penny-lane-gardens-resturant T: (07) 4155 2777 THE CLUB HOTEL 50 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg. The Club Hotel is a friendly environment for family and friends to socialise. There is a great selection of meals available for dining and a great range of touring bands, shows and DJ’s are featured each week. W: facebook.com/theclubhotelbundaberg T: (07) 4151 3262 COFFEE ON BOURBONG Margaret Rose Building, 312A Bourbong Street, Bundaberg. Open Monday to Friday from 7am to 3pm, this is a great coffee shop for a sweet treat or hearty breakfast or lunch. W: facebook.com/coffee-on-bourbong T: (07) 4152 2920 Bill Schouten HESTRON PTY LTD Bill is passionate about his plants and produce and it shows. Traditionally Bill started out growing tomatoes, but switched primarily over to eggplant production ion a few years ago based d on a hot tip by an agricultural ultural friend. “ J ust walking into their heir little houses in the morning, seeing something like ke this and thinking, ‘O h wow ow – that looks nice’, I’m just like a gardener and nd very proud of what I produce.” “I love the fact that people go out of their wa y to find local produce, oduce, I pick m y eggplants toda y, I take them to Indulge this afternoon and tomorrow you are eating that eggplant. You are getting the freshest available produce on your plate.” GPLANT G E T C E F R NG A PE black in F OR P I C K I , almost le p r u p k r and green ery da v e e ic b n o e t b e o v t o “ They ha em on the top has d it’s got t n t a s e e p h t a h , s r p colou e a teardro t need salting, for b ld u o h s ’ and it plants don he bitterness g g e y M . have t eat well t ’ n o d y e h t do.” nt some reaso field grown eggplan at problem th BILL’S TIP 16 Butchers You can’t drive through the Bundaberg and North Burnett region without seeing live stock grazing in the fields. Many of our local butchers take pride in sourcing local beef and pork and many smoke their own smallgoods and make their own specialty sausages. Try these local butchers, all with different specialties. ZAC’S MEATS BARGARA QUALITY MEATS 54 Burnett Street, Bundaberg. Award-winning sausages and pies, smokehouse on the premises and smallgoods selection. Sausage Kings of Bundaberg winning a state and regional title for nearly 5 years running. T: (07) 4151 4206 Shop 10, 1 Bauer Street, Bargara. This is the best spot to pick up quality meat just before you head to the oceanfront for a BBQ. Wood smoked bacon, handmade old-fashioned sausages and the best quality beef and pork. T: (07) 4159 2267 KEN’S KEPNOCK BUTCHERY BUNDY CHOP SHOP 87A Elliott Heads Road, Bundaberg. Boasting free range eggs from Oakwood, olive oils from Gayndah way and make their own sasuages on site as well as smoked bacon, hams all sourced from the North Burnett region. T: (07) 4151 4326 HUGHES BUTCHERY 65 Perry Street, North Bundaberg. T: (07) 4151 3528 68 Mt Perry Road, North Bundaberg. Rick stocks pork from Monto and makes it into beautiful smoky bacon and sausages. He has been known to smoke duck breasts into duck ham so ask p what he might have that’s special. Also stocks nd Knights Eggs from local garlic, avocadoes and ys. Bullyard. Open seven days. T: (07) 4151 7944 BAUERS BUTCHERY Rick Elliott FRESHFIELDS MEATS Rick doesn’t like to ‘toot oot eak, his own horn’ so to speak, but he does know the butcher trade. “I havee been ke a few here since 89’ give or take lsewhere, RD O’s, been awa y elsewhere, erg g & now come back to Bundaberg caan’t go I bought this shop and can’t i the an ywhere. Butchering is in n blood mate, there wass never an ything else.” 74 Princess Street, Bundaberg East. Local family business selling top grass fed beef from their own farm in the Gin Gin area, pork from the Monto/Kalpowar region as well as stocking local honey, olive oil and handmade sausages and other specialties. T: (07) 4151 4134 1A Thabeban Street, Bundaberg. Locally sourced beef from Biggenden and other surrounding regions. If you have a special cut in mind, come in and ask for it. T: (07) 4152 4483 BARRITT’S BUTCHERY 45 Svensson Street, Svennson Heights. Des Barritt started the business eight years ago and has perfected their bacon and ham o ering so much so that they won at the Australian Bacon Awards. Curing and smoking happens on site and they speciliase in MSA grade beef from the North Burnett region. T: (07) 4151 7323 SAYWELL’S QUALITY MEATS 21 Maryborough Street, Bundaberg. Woodsmoked meats and bacon made on the premises with beef from the North Burnett and surrounding regions. Lots of smallgoods available as well. T: (07) 4151 3368 ten n cy ncy Rick sa ys the consistency ally of local produce is really he important and it keeps the economic benefits local. h “ O ur relationship with our suppliers has been there for 2 0 or so years, we know we are getting good product and then nd our can make smallgoods and m and bacon smoked specialties like ham amilies plates.” which end up on man y families d iif you pop by b “It’s all made with love” – and The Chop Shop, the sticker on the goods will prove it! 17 Farm fresh fun... Strawberries The Bundaberg region is a hive of strawberry production from May to November each year. These highly sought after, sweet and succulent berries come from a variety of producers locally. At some of the farms listed below you can even make an event of it and pick your own! AMBROSIA PLANTATION SSS STRAWBERRIES Open for the duration of the season with farm gate sales at 105 Dahl’s’ Rd Bundaberg. Big, fresh, juicy strawberries are plentiful. SSS Strawberries, Lot 4, Rosedale Rd, Bundaberg. SSS is a family run and owned strawberry farm at the corner of the Bundaberg to Gin Gin Road and Rosedale Road, entry on the left hand side. The strawberry season runs from May to November and the shop is open seven days a week through the season. Punnets of fresh strawberries are available for sale or if you are keen you can pick your own! T: 0427 597 905 LUSCIOUS FRUIT 968 Elliott Heads Rd, Bundaberg. Succulent strawberries you can pop in and pick up on your way to Elliot Heads for a fresh hit while you are down the beach. T: (07) 4159 3568 W: sss-strawberries.com.au T: (07) 4151 0115 Toan Nguyen SSS STRAWBERRIES The Ngu yen family were $2.1 million in debt with no income when they first started their strawberry farm in Bundaberg seven years ago which has grown to be the biggest strawberry grower from Gy mpie up to Cairns and employing more than 230 people annually. SSS Strawberries is a family run and owned strawberry farm. The farm is now run by the 2nd generation of the Dang families’ sons & daughters, Victor, Tam, Toan, Gina, Trini & Rena. The family has enjoyed phenomenal growing success since relocating to Bundaberg 5 years ago. The Dang Family has grown to love all that Bundaberg has to offer from the wonderful fresh environmental atmosphere of the beaches, the Reefs, the farms to the fresh quality produce & fisheries and the quietness and the summer sun. There are more than 1.6 million strawberry plants on the SSS farm, which during strawberry season you can visit and pick your own or purchase from the roadside stall. We have also heard that plans for a “Big Strawberry” are underwa y and expected to be started in 2 0 1 5. Toan Ngu yen is the Chief Financial Officer and he sa ys locally sourced and supplied produce is good value for money and fresh. His motto is: “Work hard, pla y hard and most importantly give as much as you can whether it’s money, your time, knowledge or skills, energy, and you can achieve an ything you want.” 18 TINABERRIES Tinaberries is situated at 15 Zinks Road about 14 km from the Bundaberg CBD just off Elliott Heads Road. Tinaberries prides itself on quality strawberries, many of which are whisked off to restaurants and fruiterers in southern capitals like Melbourne and Sydney. You can buy strawberries there from June to October and they offer pick your own in September. They also produce passionfruit which is so sweet and delicious. W: tinaberries.com.au T: (07) 4159 3001 BEDROCK BERRIES Are just out of Bundaberg at 313 FE Walker Street, on the left hand side past the Ring Road. They sell berries from their farm during the winter berry season. BARGARA BERRIES Located at 100 Hughes Rd, Bargara this farm boasts a huge range of strawberry syrups and sauce, chilli strawberry sauce, tomato chilli relish, strawberry vinegar with ginger, jams and lots of lovely other treats. Shop is open all year, picking stops about October. You can also visit Mira’s Café while here which boasts lots of regional produce on its menu. W: facebook.com/BargaraBerries T: 0403 002 789 There are a number of other farm gates selling strawberries, tomatoes and avocadoes along Elliott Heads Road so keep a look out for what’s on offer and go all the wa y to take in the beautiful sea and estuary views at Elliott Heads itself. Tina & Bruce Mcpherson TINABERRIES From J uly to October each year, you will find an abundance of flowering marigolds alongside Tinaberries strawberries growing in neat rows, ready to be picked, packed and eaten. Tina and Bruce Mcpherson worked and travelled extensively overseas as marketing and banking executives, before deciding they wanted to settle in the fertile fields of Bundaberg and start a strawberry farm about eight years ago. A nd wh y strawberries? As Tina puts it best “People bu y them for their kids because they are fruit and good for them, whereas kids think they are a treat, lovers bu y strawberries for other lovers and people are addicted to them. You bu y strawberries because you are addicted to them and really want to eat them, all the time! I love that people are as passionate about strawberries as we are and really want to eat them.” E WAY T I R U O E’S FAVY C U R B TINA & A TINABERR nd then d a m a TO EAT e r c e in sour his was suggest m e h t “Dip r – t r banker and e a g u s n in brow ars ago by ou culinary advic e many y ou don’t take uggested it and y usually anker but he s uld argue that b o from a e for. Bruce w t eaten “nude” i s it’s to d wberries are be e.” g our stra you be the jud 19 Discover Australia’s greatest food bowl in the Bundaberg North Burnett Region! 20 Bargara & Port of Bundaberg The easiest way to get to Bundaberg’s largest seaside town, Bargara, is by following Bargara Road. During winter and spring beautiful flowers (mainly lilies) are sold by the roadside at approximately 453 Bargara Road on the left hand side on Fridays only. Not only are these flowers reasonably priced they also last for a long time being freshly picked. Look for the large sign not far past the Port Road roundabout. Other roadside stalls seasonally sell zucchinis, tomatoes, sweet potatoes and melons along Bargara Road and on the way to Calavos. At Port Bundaberg you can’t help but notice the huge shed that adorns the waterfront, this contains the tonnes and tonnes of bulk raw sugar that is waiting to be shipped out from the port. Travelling on to the Port Marina, Ocean Pacific Seafoods is the first large building you come to and is a great pit stop for all of your fresh, local seafood produce and Baltimore’s Café is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. PORT BUNDABERG ROAD As you head to Burnett Heads you will see The Red Shed on your left hand side. Fruit and vegetables are sold there from Thursday to Sunday and there is a huge variety of herbs, fruit, vegetables and other specialty items. Someone is always there to greet you. During Strawberry season there is often a cart on the Bundaberg Port Rd as well. Stop by and pick up some juicy fruits. 515 BARGARA ROAD (on the right hand side as you drive towards Bargara) during zucchini season you can pick up bags for $1 541 BARGARA ROAD (on the left hand side) there are always bags of sweet potato for $2 SEAVIEW ROAD Before you hit Bargara you can take a short detour onto Seaview Rd for some fresh cherry tomatoes and zucchini’s available straight from Nixon Farms just o the beaten track - 190 Riverview Road, Calavos. 21 BR Z U C C A D’ S T O “I per HINI MATO sonal p an w E A l y T i ING T & until th balsa like tom IPS mic v the to atoes i m n g zucch ato is co egar driz rilled in toma ini is al oked th zled on a to ro so t bit of , Parmesa a winner ugh. Stu op ed mince n, gar w l i c an it h o n i o n meat if you d may , be have room a .” Brad Nixon NIXON N I FARMS Nixo Farms has man y Nixon generations gene nerations of farming history and not just ust in A ustralia, but also Brad sa ys about 5 0 0 across cross ross the world. Br England, years across England d Ireland, Scotland, Victoria ia and nearly nearr 2 0 years ago for him From the im – Bundaberg. Bu u age of 1 2 Brad knew farming was it. Nixon farms produce sweet cherry tomato, zucchini and cane sugar and the hot tip from Brad about zucchinis is it’s really about the birds r and the bees. “Bees have to visit the male h and zucchini flowers, nd female fem the flowers form the he female fem fruit and the males are there he here for pollination purposes ses es and an bee’s have to visit sitt both several times to o complete the pollination com n processs and produce produ a nicely formed fo zucchini.” 22 Linda & Darren Zunker WINDHUM FARMS Linda and Darren Zunker’s families have been farming in the Bundaberg region since the 1 87 0 s, so farming is deep in their roots, heritage and history. Linda’s grandfather was one of the first farmers to commercially grow tomatoes in the Bundaberg region man y years ago, and Linda and Darren are famous for their Bundy Gold label of sweet potatoes and a variety of other potatoes being pulled from the rich volcanic red soil at the Hummock. “It’s important to support local growers and producers to ensure A ustralia has a secure supply of quality produce for future OURITE V A F S ’ N E A RR LINDA & D ET POTATO TREAT SWE et potatoes e w s ig b e h t ve getting d sticking them on lo I “ – n e r Dar em up an ight like that.” h t g in c li s r an d ey are just h t , Q B B e th es in their o t a t o p t e e ht – e u se s w Linda – “W s, we have it every nig etty thousand d. I also make a pr oaste amel mash and r et potato pie with car g” pin g o o d s we walnut top Be inspired... Restaurants KACY’S BARGARA BEACH SALT AT BARGARA 63 The Esplanade Bargara. With a large wooden deck overlooking the waterfront on the Esplanade at Bargara, Kacy’s makes a great stop off for a cool beverage or breakfast, lunch or dinner. Using mostly local fruit and vegetables with Queensland sourced produce for other dishes. Crn Bauer Street & The Esplanade, Bargara. Open for breakfast & lunch Monday to Thursday, with dinner on Friday and Saturday nights, Salt prides themselves on using locally sourced produce in their meals. Being by the seaside finds much of the menu seafood driven with local prawns and scallops featuring. W: bargaramotel.com.au/restaurant W: saltrestaurantbargara.com.au T: T: (07) 4130 1100 (07) 4159 0022 MIRA’S CAFÉ AURORA RESTAURANT 100 Hughes Road, Bargara. Open Wednesday to Saturday from 8-4pm and late for Friday night tapas, Mira’s Café features a great fusion of Dutch, Spanish and modern Australian cuisine. Lovely setting and Bargara Berries is just nearby for your strawberry supplies. Located within the Don Pancho Beach Resort at beautiful Bargara, Aurora Restaurant and Bar is a fresh and innovative take on both Tapas and a la Carte dining. W: mirascafe.com.au T: T: W: creativecatering.com.au (07) 4130 1046 (07) 4159 1245 BALTIMORE’S CAFÉ Port Marina Drive, Bundaberg. A great place to enjoy relaxed casual dining over a bottle of fine wine, with great food and uninterrupted views of the Burnett River. Open seven days a week, 9am to late. T: (07) 4159 5200 KELLY’S BEACH RESORT RESTAURANT 6 Trevors Road, Bargara. Featuring a selection of local wine (from Vintner’s Secret Vineyard in Childers), rocket, macadamia and their special Bundaberg Ginger Beer battered fish. Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner. W: kellysbeachresort.com.au T: (07) 4154 7200 23 Go nuts over the food... Bundaberg - Rosedale Road & Moore Park Road Farm Gates Heading north out of Bundaberg along Rosedale Road towards Agnes Water and 1770 you will see huge plantations of macadamia nuts. These native Australian nuts were first commercialised in a major way in Hawaii but recent plantings have seen Australia reclaim its mantle of being the world’s largest commercial supplier. The nuts have a very hard shell, which is enclosed by a green husk, which splits open as the nut matures. The macadamias are harvested by machine and processed at a number of plants around Bundaberg. They are not only tasty but contain Omega 7 and the oil is used for salads, cooking and in skincare preparations. 132 BOOLOONGIE ROAD, GOOBURRUM A seasonal stall in a little shed that sells choc pudding fruit, avocadoes, cherry tomato, beans, limes, passionfruit, capsicum and more, most are $2 a bag and you put the money in the letterbox. MOORE PARK ROAD & TANTITHA ROADS Are full of seasonal stalls stocking fresh, local and easy to procure produce. Take a leisurely drive down to Moore Park Beach and enjoy the foraging along the way. There is also Bundaberg Roses on Moore Park Rd, where you can get gorgeous bunches for only $10. SSS STRAWBERRIES Corner Mt Perry Road & Rosedale Road open 7 days during strawberry season (May – November) MRB FRESH 743 Rosedale Road, Meadowvale. Large fruit and vegetable shop, open 7 days with a huge variety of locally grown produce from corn, pumpkin, sweet potato, beetroot, kale, cabbage, tomato, strawberry, limes, lemons and more. Stock local macadamias, honey, ginger and more. Also available to order online and deliver. W: mrbfresh.com.au 24 Ben Prichard MRB FRESH Ben sa ys his dad M ark is the farmer a nd he is the inform ation on uee technolog y m a n a nd th at’s wh at m a k es MRB Fresh a unique proposition. WAY E T I R ATO OU T V O A F P B E N’ S T A S W E E T TO EA cally ctio ion n MRB Fresh predominantly grows sweet potatoes in conjunction n with a small volume of produce for the MRB Fresh storee on eett Rosedale Rd and online. Ben sa ys nearly 9 0% of A ustralia’s sweet potato supply is grown in Bundaberg and he would love to seee “Bundabergians” adopt the sweet potato as a weekly staple. u ultim ate goal is to m a k e bu ying local product as “ O ur con easy, convenient a nd affordable as possible. In addition to fruit a nd vegetables, we currently sell local Hone y lo (D a ks Hone y), local olive products (Claxton Olives), local prod m acada mia products (Pacific Gold M acada mias) a nd al dried fruit products prod local (Gin Gin a nd Dry). In the future lling local lo wee will be selling bread, milk, eggs, ja ms, meat p a nd a n y other local products we ca n get a hold of th at ac are practical for us to sell.” e lo t i r u o v ld be a u f o w y M treat t potato d e r i i ns p s we e , d e r k d roaste It’s so quic No ! . pieces d delicious nts n ie easy a nal ingred o a d d it i d ! e requir onli MRB Fresh sell online a nd deliver to m a k e bu ying, ourcing a nd supporting supp sourcing local as easy as possible f locals. ocals. for BUNDY LIME BY AUNTY JABISCUITS N INGREDIENT S • 125g butter • 12 125g su sugar • cup mil k • 1 eg egg • 2 teaspoons of Bundy Lim ime zes • 2 teaspoons est of Bundy Lim ime ju • 1 ¾ cups se juicice self lf ra raisisin ing fl f lo u r ICING • 2 tablespoon sB • ¼ cup icin undy Lime juice g mixture PROCESS Heat the oven to 180 degrees , cream the butter and su gar until pale – add milk, egg, lime juic e and lime ze st , gradually a the flour unti dd l the mixture comes Roll into appro e s to o g e et th h e er r. roxx. 24 ballllsls and bake on baking paperr -lilinnedd ttrraays ffoor or 8-10 10 minuteess unti till golden en. Linda Vickers BUNDY DY LIMES Bund y Limes is a Vickers fa mily-run B -run farm o over 7 0 0 Ta hitia n limes, which m a k e of th their wa y to farm gates, drin ks a nd m meals all over the region, there is even a Bund y Lime Biscuit cr created in honour of the sm alll green gr goddesses. “I llove coming out here every da y to the trees, met treees, every one locally th at we h ave a as part of the farming business aree easy to gett along with a nd sh are inform atio ation on a nd aree super helpful, especially as we are new to the industry.” indu ustry.” E WAY T I R U S FAVO Y LIMES ’ A D N I L BUND E S U da TO e in so m i l e k li “I just ith ice, the w water e the Bundy v k i ds l o i s c u i t a n d Lime B nd makes a ecake. e m y f r i o d l i m e c h e e s it h l i m e a l s o very go thing Thai w own well.” Any goes d 25 Gin Gin Gin Gin is the gateway to the bush, Barra and Bundaberg region and is an international fishing destination with the Lake Monduran Classic held annually just outside of town. The main industries of the town include sugar cane, citrus orchards, cattle and sheep, lychees, avocadoes, grapes, vegetables and other small crops as is evidenced by the variety of local products from the region. Gin Gin Products GOANNA HILL CHILLI SAUCES Featuring sauces made with all locally grown & sourced chillies with names such as Habanero Firestorm, Dragon’s Breath, Devil’s Blood, Sweet Inferno, Hot Sweet Chilli, Mild Sweet Chilli. Mango Chilli, Lime Chilli, Mulberry Chilli, Paw Paw Chilli, Coconut Chilli and Pineapple Chilli these sauces are sure to get your tastebuds flaming. Stocked at the Gin Gin Visitor Information Centre, Kazza’s Café in Gin Gin and around the region at the Big Orange in Gayndah and the Mt Perry Hotel. W: facebook.com/GoannaHillChilli GIN GIN & DRY The ingeniously named Gin Gin and Dry produces, yes you guessed it, dried fruits, semi dried tomatoes and fruit powders. They mainly use local produce sourced from their orchard or nearby farms. While Gin Gin and Dry isn’t open to the public a limited range of their products are on sale at the Gin Gin Visitor Information Centre and the Gin Gin Post Office or you can source them in abundance at Nana’s Pantry in Bundaberg. W: ginginanddry.com.au CLAXTON OLIVES Produced here are some fantastic olive products ranging from drizzle oils, tapenades and olive leaf tea from their olive grove. Claxton Olives aren’t open to the public but the Gin Gin Visitor Information Centre carries a limited range of their product, as do many local suppliers in Bundaberg such as Nana’s Pantry. Their products are also available to purchase online. W: claxtonolives.com 26 ABBOTSLEIGH CITRUS 251 Grahams Road, Gin Gin. Growing lemons, on ns, imperial, hickson and murcott mandarins, naval ava val oranges and blueberries, Abbotsleigh can n be found in all of the major Coles, Woolworths and d Aldi stores and local grocers. Their blue & white hite e brand goes all over the world as well! WONBAH WINERY 302 Wonbah Road (just off Mt Perry Rd), Wonbah. Producing a variety of wines and liqueurs they conduct cellar door and wine tastings. Be sure to call ahead. ARY’SP M & just h t i w JOHN ZLE OIL TI e oil great v i l o DR I Z y astes r u it te, f semary t . Garlic a c i l e D of ro sted bread t n i h a py toa a good s i r c on e Oil is g D r iz z l f o r d i p p i n choice crusts. p iz z a T: (07) 4156 3029 Markets & Events WILD SCOTCHMAN COUNTRY MARKET is a friendly community market supporting local producers and stallholders held every Saturday morning at Mulgrave St in Gin Gin. Fresh fruit and vegetables, clothing, plants, bric-a-brac and a BBQ hut providing hot food and breakfasts. LAKE MONDURAN FAMILY FISHING CLASSIC Lake Monduran is 20km outside of Gin Gin and offers Barramundi fishing 365 days a year (you need a stock impound fishing permit to fish here, see smartservice.qld.gov.au/ services/permits/fishing/apply). The Family Fishing Classic is often held on the second last weekend in October annually. Check website for updated event dates: W: masa-fishstocking.org.au/ lake-monduran-family-fishing-classic Butchers Featuring home-grown, grass fed beef, these butchers will get you stocked up on the good stuff. GIN GIN PRODUCE BUTCHERY 4 May Street, Gin Gin. Using primarily their own beef from a cattle farm in Gin Gin, smoke ham & bacon products & they make sausages on site. T: (07) 4157 2426 John & Mary Danahay CLAXTON OLIVES LIVEES When a small group up nds of family and friends 98 to o got together in 1 998 plant 2 0 0 saplings to now what is an 8 0 0 -plantstrong olive grove, little did J ohn & Mary know the journey they would be embarking upon. The Claxton Olives offering has grown from Extra Virgin olive oil and table olives to include duk kah, tapenades, pastes and drizzle oils, as well as olive leaf tea and capsules - all which are sold locally as well as in selected outlets across Q ueensland. “We had no farming history in the region at all, just passionate gardeners that love a challenge. Olives are a tree of peace – beautiful colour and an attractive tree.” GIN GIN QUALITY MEATS 69A Mulgrave Street, Gin Gin. Stocking Gaeta honey and garlic from Mt Perry Rd and boasting very traditional smoking techniques using no electricity and only wood and sawdust and Kalpowar (Monto) pork. T: (07) 4157 2108 27 Fresh is best... North Burnett The North Burnett region is based on an agricultural economy and every form of farming enterprise exists. With the twin citrus capitals of Gayndah and Mundubbera, to some of the best beef studs in the country right through to dairying, pork production and small crops, there is an abundance of fresh, local produce at your fingertips. Gayndah Packers are Australia’s largest mandarin growers and are marketed all round the world as Gaypak. 25km north of Gayndah on the Burnett Highway you will find Mundubbera, it boasts the Southern Hemisphere’s largest single citrus orchard. Mundubbera is one of the largest producers of table grapes in Queensland and is famous for the amazing variety of fruit produced including citrus, mangoes, avocados, lychees, peaches, nectarines, watermelons and rockmelons. A large quantity of mandarins and oranges are juiced for concentrate at the Central Burnett Fruit Processors CoOp ready for purchase by major beverage companies. Eidsvold, the next town north along the Burnett Highway is well known for its cattle. Famous Australian cattle and bush identity R. M. Williams moved here from South Australia in the 1950’s and ran a cattle property until 1972. An interpretive centre, the RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre is located on the A3 Highway on the southern approach to Eidsvold and has been built to honour RM Williams’ memory. A further 76 km along the Burnett Highway takes you to Monto, the northern most town in the North Burnett. The Monto district produces beef and dairy cattle, pigs, grain, sunflowers, navy beans and sorghum. Catch your own - Local Fishing Spots If you want to catch and BBQ your own fish, right from local dams and weirs, try these hot spots. Please note for dam fishing you often need a fishing permit. 28 PARADISE DAM CANIA DAM 335 Campbells Rd, Biggenden. Australian Bass, Barramundi, Golden Perch (Yellow Belly) and Silver Perch. There are breeding populations of Catfish, Spangled Perch and the Queensland Lungfish. Permits are not required, free gas BBQ and picnic areas. The sealed road branches off Australia’s Country Way and passes through Cania Gorge National Park. Well known for Saratoga catches, Bass, Golden Perch, Silver Perch, Catfish, Eel and Snub-Nosed Garfish. Stock impoundment permit required. WURUMA DAM Nogo River, via Abercorn. Stocks of Golden Perch, Silver Perch, Australian Bass, Barramundi and Saratoga. Fishing permit required and wood BBQs available on site. JONES WEIR Burnett River at Mundubbera. Australian Perch, Golden Perch (Yellowbelly), Catfish, Eel and Spangled Perch. BBQ area provided. CLAUDE WHARTON WEIR 2km north of Gayndah just off the Burnett Highway. Species caught in the Burnett River include Barramundi, Golden Perch, Spangled Perch and Catfish. Farm Gate Opportunities around the North Burnett BRUCE HIGHWAY ONTO NORTH SOUTH ROAD You will find on the right hand side a sweet little farm gate stall loaded with fresh produce. BAN BAN SPRINGS If you are passing through Ban Ban Springs and Coalstoun Lakes be sure to look out for fresh peanuts grown in the area. They are often for sale in the general store (27 Main St, Coalstoun Lakes) or along the road and keep an eye out for pumpkins and sweet corn in season. BURNETT HIGHWAY & TURNING RIGHT TOWARDS GAYNDAH If you are at the junction between the Burnett Highway and turning right towards Gayndah there is a farm gate opposite the roadhouse and rest area. THE BIG ORANGE Gayndah and the start of the North Burnett citrus area are only 20km away. Citrus season is February to September and you’ll find it on sale at the packing sheds just near The Big Orange, 3 Mick Lutvey St, A3 Highway, Australia’s Country Way, Gayndah. 29 Eat like a local... Markets & Events Butchers THE BIGGENDEN LIONS CLUBS MARKETS BURNETT BUTCHERY Are held on the second Saturday morning of every month in Caroline Park. Pick up some local produce, jams and preserves and homemade cakes. GAYNDAH MARKETS Are held on the first Sunday of every month from 7am to 12 noon at Jaycee Park. Stalls range from fresh produce, jewellery, books and homewares. Tea and coffee as well as food for purchase are available. MUNDUBBERA MARKETS Are held on the third Saturday of every month in the grounds of the Uniting Church ground Stuart-Rusell Street for your fix of local food, bric-a-brac and other treats. WY WURRI BUSH FOODS MULGILDIE Alan Knight and his wife Rhonda can be found 12kms from Monto at 49 Knights Rd, Mulgildie and have over 140 types of bush foods growing in their backyard, including succulent & sweet finger limes. There is also an abundance of homemade jams and chutneys. Give Alan a call and he would be more than happy to show you around. T: (07) 4165 1152 MONTO MEATS 56 Newton Street, Monto. Locally sourced pork from between Gin Gin and Kalpowar, organic chickens from Biloela and handmade wurst, kabana, smoked bacon and other smallgoods. T: (07) 4166 1410 BLEYS GOURMET MEATS 42 Newton Street, Monto. Specialising in the boss’ own, grass fed, locally reared beef, Bleys pride themselves on good quality beef and have pork from the Biggenden area. T: (07) 4166 3255 CAM & SUE’S QUALITY MEATS 10 Capper Street, Gayndah T: (07) 4166 5152 T: (07) 4161 1145 THE GAYNDAH ORANGE FESTIVAL GAYNDAH MEAT HALL Is a week-long festival held in Gayndah celebrating all things citrus with campdraft, galas, family fun days, live entertainment and more. Traditionally held on the Queens Birthday weekend in June every odd numbered year (next one being 2015). Check website for updates. W: orangefestival.com.au 30 53 Moreton Street, Eidsvold. Paddock to plate country-bred beef, small goods made and smoked on the premises and local pork products. 6 Capper Street, Gayndah T: (07) 4161 1531 MUNDUBBERA BUTCHERING CO 61 Lyons Street, Mundubbera T: (07) 4165 4172 Stay & play... Restaurants & Cafes THE BIG ORANGE PICKY’S PIES & PASTRY 3 Mick Lutvey Street, A3, Australia’s Country Way, Gayndah. Fresh juice from their own citrus from April to October, light lunch options and a store featuring local produce, including their own tree-ripened citrus. 35 Newton Street, Monto. Famous for their freshly baked bread and hand made gourmet pies, using local ingridents. T: (07) 4161 1500 A LITTLE DIFFERENT CAFÉ 31 Capper Street, Gayndah. Run by Dean & Mel Lohse, this café features a small selection of home made goodies and treats. Open Tuesday to Sunday. T: (07) 4166 1055 CAFÉ DELICIOUS 1 Newton Street, Monto. Run by local Jenny Forsyth this corner café features a menu of fresh homemade meals and treats full of local produce. T: (07) 4166 3225 T: (07) 4161 1348 LA FAMILLE 42 Lyons Street, Mundubbera boasting a menu that features lots of local seasonal produce. Open 7 days 6:30am – 5pm Monday to Thursday, 6:30am to 8pm Friday nights and 7am to 2pm Saturday and Sunday. T: (07) 4165 4495 WAG’S CAFÉ 45 Moreton Street, Eidsvold T: (07) 4165 1245 EIDSVOLD ON THE CORNER 52 Moreton St, Eidsvold. Great coffee, chargrill local beef, local eggs and a menu chock-full of local produce. T: (07) 4165 1209 31 Bundaberg North Burnett Tourism PO Box 930 Bundaberg Qld 4670 271 Bourbong Street Bundaberg Qld 4670 T: 07 4153 8888 E: info@bundabergregion.org Connect with us online: INSTAGRAM instagram.com/visitbundaberg YOU TUBE youtube.com/visitbundaberg FACEBOOK facebook.com/visitbundaberg TWITTER @visitbundaberg.twitter.com/visitbundaberg While you are travelling around our region use: #pickofthecrop #visitbundaberg #northburnett #tastebundaberg #southerngreatbarrierreef A ll inform a tion wa s found to b e corre ct a nd tru e a t tim e of printing
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