Just a short drive from Maroochydore and around 90 minutes from Brisbane, the Ginger Factory is a great family all weather attraction at Yandina. Admission to The Ginger Factory is free, tours tickets are available for purchase on arrival and accommodation is also available. Look online at www.gingerfactory.com.au for prices and details.
The Ginger Factory is open everyday except for Christmas day from 9am to 5pm. Wheelchair and disables access is provided. See how locally grown ginger is processed on a fully escorted factory tour. The tour explains and shows the entire process from growing the ginger underground right through to the products you buy from the shops. This tour takes you on to tasting ginger inspired snacks and cooking tips. Visit the bee hive and watch as the bee keepers explain all about the honey bees. The display allows you to watch the bees working inside the hive. Taste the pure honey at the tasting session that follows and learn of the therapeutic benefits gained from the products created by bees. By taking the Ginger Train Tour you will have the best views of the spectacular tropical gardens while riding an original sugar cane train and listening to the commentary on the history of the Ginger Factory and ginger. Another adventure not to be missed for the little people is Overboard. Follow the Gingerbread Man as he travels all over the world in an exciting journey aboard life boats.
There are many shops to browse and buy your more interesting souvenirs. The Ginger Shop has the world’s largest range of ginger products that include gourmet foods, ginger treats, body products and kitchenware. Shop online after your visit to restock on your favorite items and to try some new ones, all delivered to your door. The Superbee Honey Shop has an extensive range of Australian Honeys, skin care and a very large range of therapeutic products including propolis and Royal Jelly. Visit Gingertown and find the motoring memorabilia, sweet treats and herbal products. Stop in at the café for refreshments and snacks. Bliss Ice-cream has 65 mouth watering, hand made on site ice cream flavors to choose from. The Ginger Factory nursery has ginger plants available for you to purchase to take home. Car hire from the Maroochydore Airport and many other locations in Australia is made easy by using carhiremaroochydoreairport.com.au to compare prices from many well known car hire companies including Avis and Thrifty.