#1
Jonathan Regan
2009-01-30
Very educational. I've done tours in Bundy and here and well worth the time out.
Tour the operational Farleigh Sugar Mill
Mackay produces one third of Australia’s sugar and from July to November the mills purr into action during sugar cane crushing season.
Farleigh Sugar Mill, 10minutes north of Mackay city, opens its doors to show you during a two hour guided tour the process of turning cane into sugar and molasses within a working mill.
Getting there:
Farleigh Sugar Mill is situated in the small township of Farleigh, 10mins north of Mackay. Mackay is easily accessed by road, rail and air.
By train:
Catch The Sunlander or Tilt Train to Mackay. To book your rail adventure call Traveltrain Holidays on 1800 627 655.
Further information:
Tours are conducted at 9am and 1pm daily from July to November, bookings to be made through Reeforest Tours
Ph 07 4959 8360
Voters Comments
Jonathan Regan
#2
Wayne hungerford
2009-01-29
It was interesting to see how the sugar cane ends up as sugar. Friendly and knowlegable staff
#3
betty barker
2009-01-27
what a great educational tour i did it when young my children did it and i hope my grandchildren will one day have the experience
#4
gaye jackson
2009-01-27
Sounds....SSSSWWWWEEEEEEEEEETTTT!
#5
michelle martin
2009-01-23
This was a profoundly interesting experience.
#6
Tanya Taylor
2009-01-13
A very informative and educational tour. Would be ideal for school groups.
#7
James Taylor
2009-01-05
Not far from Mackay so this place is worth visiting and taking the tour!
#8
pamela reynolds
2009-01-05
always interesting to see how things are made.
#9
Helen Richter
2008-12-30
If your in the area, either going North or South, come in and check us out. If you don't like Pizza's, Long Drives on the Beach or Work on your Holiday, come in and see us at the Mill
#10
Dan Sullivan
2008-12-23
I worked in a sugar mill many years ago and this tour brought back many memories although things have changed a lot.