Queensland Holidays - The Official Tourism Site for Queensland
Field of Dreams Parkland
Sarina
Queensland 4737 Australia
Sarina Sugar Shed
Sarina,
Mackay Area
Description
Sarina Sugar Shed is a miniature working sugar mill and distillery conducting tours on the Queensland Sugar Industry where three generations of farming come to life. One of the best things to see and do in the Mackay region. A Tour offers an interesting stop-over for travellers after being captivated by the magnitude of lush green cane fields as they drive the Queensland coast. Centrally positioned, between Brisbane and Cairns in the heartland of Australia's billion dollar sugar industry, just a half hours drive south of Mackay. Take a tour to experience the tasting of the products produced at the Sugar Shed. Lime and Mango gourmet sauces, liqueurs and schnapps. Smooth flavours of chocolate, rum, local Bowen mangoes tantalise taste buds and have you wanting more. The big attraction for the children is the creation of fairy floss.
Experience the whole factory tour in one easy accessible level. An ideal attraction for all ages, visitors have the opportunity to take a tour and see the machinery and equipment that process sugar into the by-product molasses and the distillation process for the production of rum and other alcoholic beverages. As the sugar cane is crushed through """"Bill the Mill Junior"""" taste the cane juice.
Property Details
Facilities
- Access With Assistance for the Disabled
- BBQ Facilities
- Cafe
- Car park
- First Aid Equipment
- Guide
- Parking for the Disabled
- Public toilet
- Shaded Area
- Sheltered Area
- Toilet facilities for the Disabled
- Viewing Platform
Activities
Other Information
Children:
Children are welcome. Educational tours for children - recommended eight years and above.
Disabled:
Facilities for guests with a disability are available. These include designated car parking and toilets. Tours are on one easy accessible level.
General Comments
Visit their Just Sweet Café and enjoy a cappuccino and homemade sweet. Shop at the Gift Shop where you will find souvenirs and the Sugar Shed's very own liqueurs, ginger beer and gourmet sauces all on sale.
How To Get There
The Sarina Sugar Shed is situated just off the Bruce Highway in the Field of Dreams Parkland, Railway Square, Sarina Queensland, Australia. 37 kilometres south of Mackay airport and 307 kilometres north of Rockhampton beside CSR ethanol the second largest ethanol plant in Australia and CSR Plane Creek Mill which crushes approximately 1.4 million tonnes of sugar cane per season.
Entry Costs
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $18.00 | 01 Mar - 31 Mar | |
| Child (Aged 5-17) | $9.00 | 01 Mar - 31 Mar | |
| Child (Aged 0-5) | $0.00 | 01 Mar - 31 Mar | |
| Concession | $15.00 | 01 Mar - 31 Mar | Pensioners or groups of 5 or more adults. Must produce seniors or pension card to collect discount. |
| Family | $42.00 | 01 Mar - 31 Mar | Two adults and two children, AUD6.00 for each additional child. |
| Group | $8.00 | 01 Mar - 31 Mar | Groups of 10 or more people. Group bookings must be paid for prior to attending unless prior arrangements have been made. |
| Student | $9.00 | 01 Mar - 31 Mar |
* Please note: These rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum costs only. To obtain a firm price from the provider, please use the contact the operator. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.