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Sugar Shed Tour

1 hour
from $30 per person
  • Three people stand in front of tall sugarcane plants, holding a sugarcane stalk together and smiling as they examine it.
  • A family of four walks past a building with a large sign for Sarina Sugar Shed, which states it is open 7 days a week from 9am to 4pm.
  • A woman wearing gloves hands an object to a group of four smiling adults standing by a counter in an industrial indoor setting.
  • A group of people listens to a guide explaining an old red farming machine displayed outdoors next to an informational sign.
  • Two young children holding and eating large sticks of cotton candy, standing in front of a chalkboard wall with "fairy floss" written on it.
  • Two older adults sample drinks at a bar while a bartender pours liquor. Chalkboards with cocktail recipes and a quiz are visible in the background.
  • A shop interior with a curved counter, shelves displaying various food products, a wooden barrel, hanging lights, and a sign reading “Ticket Sales.”.
  • A man holds a young boy while both pose behind a large mock Facebook photo frame; old farming machinery is visible in the background outdoors.
  • Three people stand in front of tall sugarcane plants, holding a sugarcane stalk together and smiling as they examine it.
  • A family of four walks past a building with a large sign for Sarina Sugar Shed, which states it is open 7 days a week from 9am to 4pm.
  • A woman wearing gloves hands an object to a group of four smiling adults standing by a counter in an industrial indoor setting.
  • A group of people listens to a guide explaining an old red farming machine displayed outdoors next to an informational sign.
  • Two young children holding and eating large sticks of cotton candy, standing in front of a chalkboard wall with "fairy floss" written on it.
  • Two older adults sample drinks at a bar while a bartender pours liquor. Chalkboards with cocktail recipes and a quiz are visible in the background.
  • A shop interior with a curved counter, shelves displaying various food products, a wooden barrel, hanging lights, and a sign reading “Ticket Sales.”.
  • A man holds a young boy while both pose behind a large mock Facebook photo frame; old farming machinery is visible in the background outdoors.
This true food tourism experience showcases the importance of sugar in the creation of so many alcohol and food products, More than a just a "tour", this journey celebrates the sugar cane pioneers who brought great prosperity to the region
What's Included
  • One-hour guided tour of the sugar cane harvesting and crushing process
  • Watch the mill crush freshly sugar cane juice and sample the juice
  • See heritage machinery used on early sugar cane farms
  • Taste Sugar Shed products made onsite including freshly spun fairy floss, Sugar Shed (non-alcoholic) ginger beer, Sugar Shed range of relished, chutneys and sauces.  Over 18 years sample the range our Sugar Shed liqueurs produced at our onsite distillery.
  • Use of umbrellas for shade and wet weather conditions
Description Experience the rich heritage of sugar cane in the Mackay region with this unique paddock-to-plate-to-bottle food tourism experience at Sarina Sugar Shed. A multiple award-winning destination, recognised as a prestigious Best of Queensland Experience, you'll embark on a one-hour guided tour behind the scenes of a miniature sugar mill and boutique distillery. With an expert guide leading the way you'll learn about the history of sugar cane farming in the region and see modern methods in action. You'll also have a chance to taste freshly-crushed sugar cane juice and sample the award-winning rum and liqueur products made on-premises (age 18+ only), as well as delicious chutneys, sauces and relishes made with locally sourced produce. You can even treat the kids with non-alcoholic ginger beer, freshly-spun fairy floss and homemade Mooscoop ice cream all available in the retail store
Start: Field of Dreams Parkland, 
Railway Square
from $30 per person
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