Monthly Archives: June 2012
Dragon Fruit
The Dragon Fruit is a fruit of distinction, very attractive in shape and colour, a very decorative fruit. Native to Central America, it is now grown widely through SE Asia and many other tropical parts of the world. The plant … Continue reading
Strengthening Community Capacity
Early this year Mission Beach Tourism was delighted to receive a grant from Building Rural Communities (Blueprints for the Bush) to fund our ‘Strengthening Community Capacity project’. This project will provide strategic planning workshops and mentoring services for community groups … Continue reading
Black Sapote
Native to Mexico, the Black Sapote is a species of Persimmon. It is often referred to as the Chocolate Pudding fruit, due to its shiny chocolate blancmange appearance when it is ripe. The fruit which can weigh from 200 grams … Continue reading
World Heritage Meeting Place Signage Project
Towards the end of 2011, Mission Beach Business and Tourism we were pleased to receive a small Minor Tourism Infrastructure Grant. While the grant is small its purpose is huge, marking the 800 metres where two World Heritage areas meet … Continue reading
