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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Childers
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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.
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BUCKS BUTCHER SHOPPE
70 Churchill Street, Childers
T:
(07) 4126 1414
(07) 4126 1372
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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
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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.
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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
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food. It’s good to involve our locall café a nd
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resta ura nt owners who h ave the sa me passion
for our product in the end dish.”
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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
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Emilia & Gino Troiani
Emilia and Gino are in their 7 0 ’s and 8 0 ’s, having
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been making pasta for years and are too modest
abou how good it is. Emilia’s man y different
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varieties of pasta and her famous almond bread
ar stocked all over Bundaberg and used in
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restaurants
across the region. They have
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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.
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Andrew & Kerilyn Dowling
INDEPENDENT PRODUCER & OWNERS
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OF LAVISH FLOWERS & GIFTS
A ndrew is the master of lettuce, ginger, galangal
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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
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man y of our local cafes and resturants.
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Flowers & Gifts, A ndrew’s
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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
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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:
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(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.”
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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.
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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
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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.
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heir little
houses in the morning,
seeing something like
ke this
and thinking, ‘O h wow
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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.”
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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,
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g & now
come back to Bundaberg
caan’t go
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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
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Rick sa ys the consistency
ally
of local produce is really
he
important and it keeps the
economic benefits local.
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“ 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
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b
“It’s all made with love” – and
The Chop Shop, the sticker on the goods will
prove it!
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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.”
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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.”
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Discover
Australia’s
greatest food bowl
in the Bundaberg
North Burnett
Region!
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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.
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sweet cherry tomato,
zucchini and cane sugar
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about zucchinis is it’s
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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of family and friends
98 to
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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PO Box 930 Bundaberg Qld 4670
271 Bourbong Street Bundaberg Qld 4670
T: 07 4153 8888
E: info@bundabergregion.org
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