Bromelia; Not a local but very hardy with a striking appearance
Cooktown Orchid; A very beautiful flower that is also the emblem for Queensland as decided by popular vote in 1959.
Cycad; Descendant from about 240 million years ago this plant is considered closer to a pine tree than a palm.
Fungus; Not appealing by name but in cases like this one it can brighten up the area.
Friday night sausage sizzle
Proclaimed in 1912 by decree of the Prime Minister this is the Australia's Floral Emblem. Few other plants showcase our national colours better than this one.
As we needed a little lawnmowing done we were more than happy to host an interesting and unusual family.
On fridays during the peak season we run a BBQ meal for a cheap price and encourage all to gather around to swap stories and advice about your travels up the top end.