Join The Safari

Tablelands Regional Council’s Deputy Mayor Kevin Cardew is all for celebrating the region’s produce.

‘We have such a huge range of produce — sugarcane, corn, potatoes, peanuts, garlic, avocados, blueberries, dragon fruit, citrus, mushrooms, raspberries, mangos, bananas, pineapples, papaya, coffee, tea, native bush fruits, redclaw and so much more.

‘Beef cattle production is extensive and our dairy industry produces fresh and fermented milk, yogurts, cheeses and chocolates.

‘The best part is we can all get in on the action!

‘We hold a free monthly Food Safari to showcase Tropical North Queensland food.

‘Not only will you get to taste fresh produce and local niche food products, we’ll also show you where you can buy it fresh from the farm, and how to prepare it.

‘Bring your visitors and guests, they’ll love it.

‘Join the safari at the Atherton Tablelands Information Centre in Atherton between 10am and 12noon on the third Thursday until September,’ said Deputy Mayor Cardew.

The next events are:

• Thursday 15 June
• Thursday 20 July
• Thursday 17 August
• Thursday 21 September