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Kids School Holiday Tour at Sarina Sugar Shed - Mackay

Kids School Holiday Tour at Sarina Sugar Shed

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

45 minutes

Fitness Level

Suitable for all ages and fitness levels; mainly walking on flat terrain.

Overview

Discover the fascinating journey of sugar cane with a hands-on kids tour at Sarina Sugar Shed. This fun, interactive 45-minute experience brings Queensland’s sugar industry to life with critter hunts, mini mill demos, and sweet treats.

Sarina, Queensland

Kids Tour - School Holidays

Perfect school holiday activity! • 45 Minutes • Adults at Kids Prices! • For Ages 17 and Under!

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About This Adventure

Experience the fascinating journey of sugar cane from field to mill at the Sarina Sugar Shed. Engage in a critter hunt, explore a miniature sugar mill, and savor fresh sugar cane juice. Kids will enjoy interactive learning, a fun quiz, and delicious treats like ginger beer and fairy floss.

A fun interactive session that focuses on the kids!  Adults welcome at kids prices!

Duration

45 Minutes - Available during Queensland School holidays only (dates vary).

About:

Discover the growing and harvesting of the sugar cane, complete a hunt for the critters that live in our Sugar Cane Patch. 

Enter our miniature sugar mill to see how sugar cane is crushed, sample deliciously sweet sugar cane juice straight from our miniature mill - 'Bill the Mill Junior".  Our stickers help the kids understand the machines that work in the process from turning juice into sugar.  Touch and feel the different stages of the production from the bagasse to the sugar, taste the molasses!

During your tour (approx. 45 mins), receive a free info sheet at the end, (great for school projects) and a quick fun quiz to help keep the young ones engaged - they are guaranteed to learn something!

Finally, everyone gets to a chance to taste our non-alcoholic ginger beer brewed onsite, and freshly spun fairy floss for big and little kids!

More info:

Note - Adults at Kids prices, however adults ticket does NOT include the full tasting. This can be purchased separately as a tasting session if desired.

Except for assistance dogs, animals are not permitted on the tour.
All tours are conducted in our working miniature mill at the Sarina Sugar Shed, our machinery replicates the process of a full scale mill, and we do not offer tours to the full scale Plane Creek Mill who are situated next door to us.

Adventure Tips

Book During School Holidays

The Kids Tour runs exclusively during Queensland school holidays—plan ahead to secure your spot.

Wear Comfortable Shoes

The tour includes a critter hunt around the sugar cane patch, so sturdy shoes are recommended for kids.

Allergy Alert

The tour offers ginger beer and fairy floss; check for any allergies beforehand.

Limited Adult Tastings

Adults join at kids’ prices but must purchase a separate ticket for full tasting sessions.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Sugar cane grasshoppers
  • Local lizards

History

Sarina has been a hub for sugar production since the late 19th century, shaping much of the region’s identity and economy.

Conservation

The Sugar Shed promotes sustainable education by demonstrating efficient sugar processing practices and encouraging environmental stewardship.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Needed for walking the milled paths and critter hunt around the sugar cane patch.

Hat and sunscreen

Essential

Protect yourself during sunny days touring the outdoor areas.

spring specific

Water bottle

Essential

Stay hydrated, especially in Queensland’s humid summer climate.

summer specific

Light jacket

Bring for cooler mornings or breezier weather during winter months.

winter specific