Tag Archives: cassowary coast
Carambola
Carambola or Five Corners SE Asia and Sth Pacific This delectable little treat is well known, particularly to northern Australians. It has been around a long time, having been introduced to Australia over one hundred years ago. The fruit is … Continue reading
The Keledang
This unusual looking fruit with the unusual name hits the tastebuds with real impact – a delicious burst of the tropics in a tiny delectable fruit. Named for the region in Indonesia from which it originated, the Keledang is similar … Continue reading
The Brazilian Cherry
The Brazilian Cherry – Tropical Sth America’s Many people will think that this little cherry is a native of Australia, after all, it has been around a long time. However it is named for its origins – Brazil and the … Continue reading
Mangosteen
The Mangosteen – Queen of the Tropical Fruits. South East Asia. Revered and celebrated by South East Asians for hundreds of years, the Mangosteen is a tropical fruit, which once tasted, will certainly not be forgotten. This unusual but attractive … Continue reading
BUILDING STRENGTH AND CAPACITY
March 2013 MEDIA RELEASE Recognising a need for Not for Profit Groups in the Cassowary Coast region to strengthen community capacity and resilience, Mission Beach Business and Tourism sort State Government funding to empower Community groups. This recognition became reality … Continue reading
Yellow Sapote or Canistel
Yellow Sapote or Canistel – Central and Sth America There are a variety of Sapotes available, the Black Sapote or Chocolate Pudding Fruit, the apple-like White Sapote, the deep orange Mamey Sapote and the Yellow Sapote or Canistel. Each has … Continue reading
The Amazing Banana
The Amazing Banana Central & Sth America We like to include the banana in our Tropical Fruit Safari presentations because as well as our locally grown Cavendish banana, there are many other varieties grown here and throughout the world – … Continue reading
Lychees
Lychees are native to China and were brought to Australia in the 1880s. A favourite treat in our summers, this delicious exotic fruit is small with a bumpy leathery skin. Mature lychees are 40 to 50 cm around and are … Continue reading
Davidson Plum
The Davidson Plum – a true Aussie Guests at our Tropical Fruit Safari often ask why we don’t have many true Australian native fruits to taste. My answer to that is although we have many Australian native fruits, nuts and … Continue reading
Rollinia – South America
The Rollinia is a favourite fruit for locals in the Western Amazon, and a definite favourite at our Tropical Fruit Safari. It is a true ultra tropical, which grows very well in the Mission Beach region. The fruits on average … Continue reading
