Emerald Creek Ice Creamery
Highlights
- Savour over 50 flavours of premium ice cream and sorbet crafted with local ingredients at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery.
- Indulge in homemade light meals, from ploughman’s boards to apple crumble pie, all made with locally sourced products.
- Explore the gift shop for unique locally made items, including soaps, jewellery, and regional delicacies like honey and tea.
- Relax in the alfresco dining area surrounded by lush gardens, perfect for family outings and pet-friendly visits.
Emerald Creek Ice Creamery, located just 15 km south of Mareeba and approximately 50 km from Cairns, is a must-visit destination for anyone in Tropical North Queensland. This family-owned gem specialises in premium handcrafted ice cream and sorbet, made with local ingredients whenever possible.
The Ice Creamery offers a delightful variety of flavours that highlight the region’s fresh produce, from tropical fruit sorbets to rich, creamy ice creams, making it a treat for all tastes. There are over 50 flavours with 32 ice creams and 6 sorbets on display for scooping each day.
But they aren’t just ice cream, there is also a light foods menu serving up sweet and savoury treats from a ploughmans board and toasties to scones, apple crumble pie and waffles – all homemade using locally sourced products. Homemade condiments, fudge and biltong can also be found in store.
What makes the Ice Creamery truly special is its support for local businesses. They source ingredients like sugar, mangoes, pineapple and dragon fruit (to name a few) from nearby producers. Their gift shop showcases an assortment of locally made items, including soaps and jewellery as well as locally grown/produced products like coffee, tea, vanilla extract, tea tree oil and honey. This commitment helps promote the local community and provides visitors with the chance to take home a piece of the region.
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Accreditations
- QLD – Tourism Tropical North Qld
Features
Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
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