About this tour
Step into Bundaberg's macadamia heartland on this 90-minute orchard tour. Walk amongst working macadamia trees, learn how the Steinhardt family built their farming legacy through sustainable practices, crack nuts by hand, and taste roasted varieties alongside chocolate-coated creations. You'll peek into the chocolate-making room and follow the complete journey from paddock to packaged product—a hands-on introduction to how Australia's native nut makes it to your table.
Highlights
- Stroll between productive macadamia rows in full growth
- Crack and taste fresh roasted and flavoured nuts
- Watch chocolate-coating process through viewing window
- Learn family farming history and sustainable orchard methods
- Sample chocolate-dipped macadamias fresh from production
- Guided video reveals paddock-to-packet journey
What to expect
The tour unfolds as a gentle walk through the working orchard, where a guide shares the story of the property and its approach to growing macadamias sustainably. You'll stop to handle and crack nuts yourself, tasting them roasted plain and with various flavourings. The chocolate room viewing gives you a real sense of the processing side—it's industrial but accessible, not a factory slog. The whole experience moves at a relaxed pace with plenty of seating breaks, and the tasting component is genuinely generous. Expect to learn practical details about the crop, weather challenges, and why these nuts command their price.
Good to know
All paths and viewing areas are fully accessible; wheelchairs navigate easily. Prams suit small children. A guided video bookends the experience. The orchard gift shop stocks products if you want to extend your tasting at home. Public transport links exist nearby if you're not hiring a car.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.