Charleville
Outback Dates and Hidden Caves: Charleville’s Unexpected Gems
Charleville is full of surprises, and our visit to the Outback Date Farm proved just that. We weren’t expecting to find a thriving date plantation in the middle of Queensland’s outback, but here it was—a family-run farm growing delicious, organic dates in the harshest of conditions.
We met the owners, who shared how they turned their love for dates into a successful business, despite the challenges of heat, water, and unpredictable weather. Walking through the orchard, we learned about the process—from hand-pollinating the trees to harvesting the fruit. Of course, we couldn’t leave without trying some. Fresh, sweet, and packed with flavour, these dates were nothing like the dried ones from the supermarket.
After our date-fuelled morning, we set off for Tyrone Station, a working cattle property with something unexpected—ancient caves hidden on the property. The owners kindly let us explore, and we set off on a rough dirt track, feeling like we were stepping back in time.
Charleville keeps proving there’s more to the outback than just red dirt, even for our second visit. A date farm in the desert and caves tucked away on a cattle station—two places we won’t forget anytime soon.
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