Outback Date Farms is an Australian, family-run enterprise based in Charleville, Queensland. Inspir...
Outback Date Farms
Lou Ariotti Drive, Charleville, QLD
Outback Date Farms is an Australian family owned and operated enterprise. 500 palms (soon to be 1000) grow delicious eating dates. Inspirational farmer Mark Hampel realised a long term dream when he established the plantation in 2014. He aims to showcase date production as an ideal horticultural industry for Australia’s arid zone. The innovative irrigation system utilises Charleville’s reclaimed water. Outback Oasis wetlands, an extensive system of channels, aeration and vegetation, are being created to further improve water quality and facilitate environmental sustainability. Tours, conducted April to October, cover the history of dates, how they are grown, and the incredible health benefits of this superfood. The farmer delivers information in an entertaining manner, and his wife’s home-cooked date loaf morning tea is very popular. Fresh dates and a variety of date products are available for sampling and purchase.
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Outback Date Farms
Outback Date Farms is an Australian, family-run enterprise based in Charleville, Queensland. Inspirational farmer Mark Hampel realised a long-term dream when he established the plantation in 2014. nnAt present, there are 450 palms, growing delicious eating dates. An innovative irrigation system utilises Charlevilleu2019s waste water in an environmentally responsible manner. Check out the Outback Oasis wetlands that have been created recently. Farm tours are available from April to October. nnParticipants learn about the history of dates, how they are grown and harvested, and the incredible health benefits of this superfood. Fresh dates are available onsite for sampling and purchase. The farmer delivers information in an entertaining manner, with a sprinkling of anecdotes and jokes. His wifeu2019s home-cooked date loaf morning tea has proven to be very popular!
General Facilities:
Carpark Family Friendly Pet Friendly - Enquire Public Toilet Half Day or Less Land - Motorised Land - Self Propelled Large Group Tour Small Group Tour Food and Wine Tours Nature and wildlife Basic Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Grave Keeper
Join the mysterious Grave Keeper as he unlocks the secrets of the outback. Who were the men and women who helped build Charleville? Meet entrepreneurial Greek immigrant Harry Corones, whose visionary dreams resulted in the grand Corones Hotel. And Dr Lou Ariotti, world-renowned for his innovative solutions to medical conditions and traumatic injuries. nnHear stories from the late 1800s to the present, of life-changing hardships leading to untimely deaths, and inspiring accounts of bravery. Gain an understanding of the soul of Charleville fromu2026 the Grave Keeper!
General Facilities:
Carpark Family Friendly Pet Friendly - Enquire Public Toilet Evening Land - Self Propelled Large Group Tour On-site Experience Private Tour Small Group Tour Cultural and Theme Tours Basic Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Join the mysterious Grave Keeper as he unlocks the secrets of the outback. Who were the men and wome...