GourMay Farm Trail

Discover the food and farms of the Mary Valley.

Perfect for a weekend getaway, this easy overnight itinerary showcases the best of the Mary Valley in just two days. Expect country scenery, local flavours, village charm and time to slow down.

Take a look behind the gate and explore family-owned farms where you can taste fresh produce, meet the farmer, and discover how they grow and care for the land.

Take a self-guided tour of selected Mary Valley farms or join one of our ambassadors on a guided tour.

The GourMay Mary Valley Food Festival is coordinated by the Festival Director and a valued volunteer team called the GOAT – GourMay Organising and Action Team.

 

Nestled south of Gympie, in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, the festival is a month-long celebration of the region’s rich agricultural heritage, vibrant food culture and innovative producers.

We aim to showcase the Mary Valley’s exceptional local produce and talented artisans, and connect visitors with the land, local producers, and authentic farm-to-table experience.

We invite businesses, producers, chefs and caterers to host an event that will showcase Mary Valley Produce and tourism businesses, local farms and their stories, local artisans and their wares.

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17
May
Intimate Mary Valley Farm Trail with Matt Golinski

Join Matt on a culinary journey through the Mary Valley and visit some of his favourite Mary Valley farmers (he doen't really have any favourites!).

GourMay Mary Valley Festival Big Picnic
17
May
Intimate Mary Valley Farm Trail with Sunshine Coast Foodie

Join Martin on a guided bus tour through the Mary Valley and visit some of Martin's favourite Mary Valley farmers. Discover the stories behind the people behind the business, their farming philosophy and why Martin is so passionate about these farmers.

Self-Drive Tours

Meet the growers, taste the region and explore at your pace.

Follow the Mary Valley Food Trail on a self-drive journey through working farms, orchards and artisan producers. Meet the people behind the region’s food, discover regenerative farming practices and enjoy authentic paddock-to-plate experiences amid beautiful countryside.

Pre-booked tickets are required for participating farm tours unless otherwise stated.

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17
May
The Avocado Tree Farm

Join us for a tour of The Avocado Tree Farm, a certified organic avocado orchard in the beautiful Mary Valley, where you’ll walk among the trees, see avocados growing and learn about the chemical-free practices that make our delicious, nutritious fruit possible ...

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17
May
Bunya Grove

Enjoy a lively farm talk with Kylie & Mick as they spill the real stories behind growing food, fixing fences (sometimes twice), and surviving life on a working farm. Farm shop will be open to purchase goodies - bring an esky ...

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17
May
Forage Farms

A Behind-the-Scenes Look: Explore our regenerative farming practices, including our mobile chicken sheds that move daily to fresh pasture, allowing our birds to roam freely, forage naturally, and thrive in a healthy environment ...

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17
May
​Kandanga Farm’s K2 Organic Beef

Kandanga Farm is one of 3 Certified Organic, Mary Valley properties used in K2 Organic Beef’s 'conception to consumption', pasture-fed beef operation. Holistically managed and vertically integrated with Kandanga Farm Store as a central hub, retail outlet, cafe and ...

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17
May
Mary Valley Yuzu

Visitors will get an education in all things yuzu, including its history, cultural usage, and modern uses in cuisine and distilling. Wander through the orchard and taste some homemade yuzu products ...

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17
May
G & N Wheeler Farms and Kandanga Creek Christmas Trees

Experience two family-run Upper Kandanga farms in one tour—meet dairy cows, discover the journey from paddock to bottle, enjoy homemade scones and wander through rows of lovingly grown Christmas trees ...

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17
May
Belli Beef / Wild Barrel

We are a producer of grass feed beef, organic barrel aged beer and seasonal fruit flowers and veg, located on a 375 acre regenerative agriculture farm. Additional full tastings experience can be purchased at tour ...

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17
May
Kenilworth Dairies (Kenilworth Cheese Factory)

Stop by Kenilworth Dairies for a delicious lunch and a little retail therapy, featuring fresh Sunshine Coast produce and our own delectable cheeses ...

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