About this place
What to expect
Cumquats Australia is a farm-based visitor destination located at Cressbrook in Queensland's Brisbane Valley, near Toogoolawah and the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. Operating from a working family farm, the property combines a beef cattle enterprise with an orchard of more than 500 cumquat trees, a commercial ginger crop, an on-site distillery and a farm gate shop. Visitors can learn about the cultivation and processing of cumquats and ginger, and discover how farm-grown produce is transformed into a range of value-added products, including preserves, liqueurs and gin. The farm provides a direct connection between agricultural production and small-batch food and beverage manufacturing. The property's gin and liqueurs are crafted using fruit grown on the farm, while future production plans include eau de vie and brandy made from fruit harvested from the orchard. This paddock-to-bottle approach enables visitors to experience the complete journey from crop production through to finished product. Several of the property's fermented alcohol products have been developed and fermented on-site in collaboration with the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) at The University of Queensland. This collaboration has supported the application of research-based fermentation methods and product development processes. Through farm experiences, tastings and retail sales, visitors gain insight into speciality fruit production, regional food and beverage manufacturing, and the agricultural heritage of the Brisbane Valley.