Join The Safari

Tablelands Regional Council’s monthly Food Safaris are back celebrating our region’s produce.

‘We have such a huge range of produce — sugarcane, corn, potatoes, peanuts, garlic, avocadoes, blueberries, dragon fruit, citrus, mushrooms, raspberries, mangos, bananas, pineapples, papaya, coffee, tea, native bush fruits and so much more,’ said General Manager Corporate and Community Services Hilary Jackson.

‘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 of the month through to September,’ Ms Jackson said.

The dates are:

• Thursday 18 April
• Thursday 16 May
• Thursday 20 June
• Thursday 18 July
• Thursday 15 August
• Thursday 19 September

Photo: Atherton Tablelands Information Centre volunteer Miche Raccoursier shares local samples with Japanese visitors Hisako Semba and Yukari Watanabe.