Atherton/Malanda TRIP 5 Shaylee Strawberries Located between Atherton and the historic township of Yungaburra, Shaylee’s is the place to go for juicy, ripe strawberries. Strawberry punnets are available from the farm during the season (best from July to November), and you can also indulge in a pick-your-own option. There is also an onsite cafe with sweet and savoury options. Open Monday to Sunday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Gallo Dairyland Located between Atherton, Malanda and Yungaburra, Gallo Dairyland is a fully functional dairy farm producing a range of gourmet dairy products and hand crafted chocolates. With something for everyone, you will enjoy cheese tasting, chocolates, a licensed cafe, milking demonstrations and an animal nursery. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Nerada Tea Explore Australia’s largest tea plantation in the picturesque setting of Malanda. Book a farm tour or tea blending experience or simply take in the stunning view of the estate over a fresh cup of tea in the Tea Rooms. If you’re lucky, you might even spot one of Australia’s rarest animals, the Lumholtz’s tree kangaroo in the trees above. Open Monday to Sunday 10am to 4:30pm. Milla Milla/Mungalli TRIP 6 Mungalli Creek Biodynamic Dairy & Farmhouse Cafe Just 10 minutes from Millaa Millaa Falls, you will find Mungalli Creek Dairy, the only Biodynamic Farmhouse Cheesery and Cafe in the far north. Sample free tastings of the seasonal cheeses and yoghurt and sit and relax in the fresh mountain air and enjoy gorgeous views to Mt Bartle Frere – Queensland’s highest mountain. Open daily from 10am to 4pm. Rainforest Heart Journey into a ‘lost world’ in the heart of wet tropical rainforest and explore Australian tropical bush food at Rainforest Heart, near Millaa Millaa. Book a tour of the native fruit orchard, taste the fruits as nature intended and enjoy the range of products available. Open any day by prior arrangement. Smokehouse Cafe For a food experience paired with a native wildlife encounter, venture to Tarzali Lakes. The Australian Platypus Park is where you’ll find the Smokehouse Café offering a range of fully flavoured handcrafted smoked products. While you’re there, take a stroll around the property and you’ll be sure to sight the elusive little platypus. Open daily from 8am to 4pm.
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