Discover the art and history behind Queensland’s sugar cane and rum at Sarina Sugar Shed’s immersive 90-minute tour. Taste award-winning rums and savor local delicacies while learning from passionate experts in a working miniature mill.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; the tour features minimal walking and mostly flat terrain.
Wildlife
History
Sarina’s sugar industry began in the late 19th century, establishing this region as a cornerstone of Queensland’s agricultural economy.
Conservation
Sarina Sugar Shed emphasizes sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact while preserving traditional sugar cane cultivation techniques.
Sarina Sugar Shed
Discover the art and history behind Queensland’s sugar cane and rum at Sarina Sugar Shed’s immersive 90-minute tour. Taste award-winning rums and savor local delicacies while learning from passionate experts in a working miniature mill.
Sarina Sugar Shed is a multi-award winning tourist attraction in Sarina, Queensland, dedicated to interpreting the region’s sugar cane heritage and producing small-batch rum and gourmet products.
The site operates a working miniature sugar mill and a boutique micro distillery, offering guided one-hour tours that explain the cane-to-mill process and the steps used to craft rum and liqueurs from local ingredients. Visitors can watch cane crushing demonstrations, taste fresh cane juice, sample onsite sauces and barrel-aged rums, and join shorter tasting sessions for a quick introduction.
Tours include a standard Sarina Sugar Shed Tour, a combined Rum Distillery Tour + Sarina Sugar Shed Tour, dedicated Rum Distillery Tours with exclusive tastings, 15-minute tasting sessions, and family-focused Kids Tours during school holidays. Group bookings are available for educational visits and special interest groups, while seasonal events such as Melbourne Cup Day feature cocktails, canapés and entertainment.
The attraction emphasizes hands-on interpretation and specialist tastings led by guides and distilling experts. Its public schedule includes a daily rum tour at 12pm, and many experiences are designed to suit time‑conscious visitors as well as families. Sarina Sugar Shed’s use of local ingredients, on-site production, and curated tasting programs supports its reputation for authentic regional experiences and award-recognised spirits. The centre provides clear booking options for groups, individuals and families seeking an accessible, educational and flavour-driven outing in Sarina, Queensland.
Short tasting sessions showcase ginger beer, liqueurs and handcrafted spirits, while kids' activities include critter hunts, quizzes and fairy floss treats for all ages.
Multi-Award
Multi-award winning
Recognised attraction in Sarina
Location
Sarina, Queensland
Hands-on sugar cane heritage site
Daily Rum Tour
12pm daily
Public rum tour at midday
Tours Offered
8 experiences
Family, group and tasting options
Reserve a Sarina Sugar Shed tour, rum tasting or family experience for an authentic cane-to-rum outing in Sarina, Queensland.
Bring Photo ID
Participants must be 18+ to join rum tastings; a valid photo ID is required.
Wear Comfortable Footwear
The tour includes a short outdoor walk through the cane patch and machinery area.
Ask Questions
The guides encourage curiosity—don’t hesitate to inquire about distilling or sugar history.
No Pets Allowed
Except for assistance dogs, animals are not permitted on site during tours.
Comfortable shoes
For a short outdoor walk past the sugar cane patch and machinery.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated, especially during warmer months.
summer
Photo ID
Required for participation in alcohol tastings on the tour.
Light jacket
To stay comfortable in cooler mornings and evenings.
winter