Community Nurseries
North Queensland
Because most nurseries are staffed by volunteers, contact details change occasionally. If you have any problems contacting any of these nurseries, check these details on their websites. Also, the plant prices, while correct at the time of compiling this information, can change.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council – Innisfail and Tully nurseries
Address and contact details:
Innisfail: Corner of Campbell and Sundown Streets
Tully: Beside the Council Depot, Anderson Street
For further information contact the Council on 1300 763 903 or email: enquiries@ccrc.qld.gov.au
Opening hours:
Innisfail: Thurs. 8am – 3pm
Tully: Fri. 8am – 3pm
Plant information and services:
Species: Plants from the wet tropics are propagated in the nurseries, mostly from seeds collected locally.
Pricing: $4 for each plant, with a discount for larger numbers.
Kuranda Envirocare Nursery
Address and contact details:
284 Myola Road, Myola, Kuranda (beyond the Kuranda Aquatic Centre)
P: (07) 4093 8989
w: https://www.envirocare.org.au/
Opening hours:
Mon. and Thurs. 9am – 12 noon. Sat. 10am – noon
Or phone 0419 624 940 for appointment
Plant information and services:
Species: Most of the plants propagated on-site are suitable for revegetation projects in the Kuranda area. A number of the plants are suitable for residential blocks, especially for attracting butterflies and birds.
Pricing: All plants are a $3 or $5 donation, depending on pot size.
Lower Burdekin Landcare Nursery
Address and contact details:
Landcare building between Cox Street and International Road, Ayr 4807
Manager/Coordinator: Keith Kiloh
p: 0472 542 750
e: secretary@lowerburdekinlandcare.org.au
w: http://www.lowerburdekinlandcare.org.au/Nursery.aspx
Opening hours:
Mon. Wed. & Sat. 8am – 12noon
Plant information and services:
Species: Volunteers collect seeds in the district and propagate these at propagation workshops held at the nursery every month. Plants comply with Burdekin Shire Tree Planting Policy and Ergon Energy’s powerline requirements.
Pricing: Plants in tubes $3.50; super tubes $4.50; 120mm pots $6.00; 150mm pots $6.50. Larger pots sizes available.
Other: Propagation workshops held on 1st Saturday of each month, 8am – 11am.