SHAYLEE STRAWBERRY FARM

The Atherton Tablelands, located only a short drive away from Cairns,
provide the perfect weather for the growing of different tropical fruits and
nuts. Among those fruits are strawberries, and Shaylee ensures that the
strawberries they grow are the best anyone can find.

Shaylee Strawberries is located on the Atherton Tablelands (700 metres above sea level), between Atherton and the historic township of Yungaburra. Shaylee's rich red volcanic soil and temperate weather conditions are just right for the cultivation of large succulent strawberries.



Shaylee's strawberries are at their best during the tourist season, from July to November.

Shaylee also produce 100% natural and delicious gelato and sorbet. All natural products are made of produce from the Atherton Tablelands. Fruit sorbet for diabetics is also available. Jam, honey and cold drinks.


Shaylee grow the festival and ruby gem varieties. Bred in Florida and Queensland, they are attractive fruit with dark red skin and a superb flavour.

Field preparation prior to planting. Ground is rotary hoed, bed is formed, drip hose is installed, plastic film is laid over the bed, pulled taut and edges covered. All his is completed in one pass. A five minute video of the whole operation is viewable during the season at the kiosk.


Once planted, the strawberry plants reach first production in approximately 10 weeks and continue fruiting for 28 weeks, weather permitting.

Pickers sit on a tricycle for fruit harvesting. Overhead covers protect fruit and picker from the elements.

Once harvested, the fruit is precooled to 4 degrees C, then packed to the exacting standard required by North Queensland customers. After packing, the fruit is returned to the coldroom to await transportation at 2 degrees C.
Refrigerated transport delivers to all districst in Tropical North Queensland.

This is the packaging building, registered kitchen and registered kiosk, which is open to the public. PICK YOUR OWN can be arranged for groups on request (during our harvest season).

Strawberries can be purchased in 1kg. Resort Pack, 500g Family Pack or Retail Carton (twelve 250g punnets)........................................

Shaylee Strawberries are located in Atherton, in the Atherton Tablelands.
Corner Gillies Highway & Marks Lane
PO Box 459
Atherton 4883

Phone 0740 912962
Fax 0740 914060
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