Innisfail District Cane Growers Organisation Limited
ABN: 11 111 471 124
Trading as:
CANEGROWERS Innisfail
Street address: Australian Sugar Industry Museum, 18-22 Bruce Highway, Mourilyan QLD
Postal address: PO Box 67, Mourilyan QLD 4858
T: 07 4063 2477 |
F: 07 4063 2488 |
E: 
The CANEGROWERS Innisfail office manages the Sugar Heritage Centre at Mourilyan
http://www.sugarmuseum.com.au/ NEW WEBSITE
Experience – Drama – Heritage – Museum - Innovation
Marvel at many of the innovative implements and machines developed for the industry.
Examine the pioneering methods and processes on informative videos in the 50 seat theatre and at audio visual stations throughout the Museum.
Examine how sugar has shaped the culture of much of Queensland’s east coast and greatly contributed to the formation of our national identity.
The museum has on permanent display, historic tractors, locomotives, harvesters, implements and a working model of a 500 hp steam-driven crushing engine.
Displays dedicated to aspects of the industry’s heritage and processes are explored through contemporary and historical photographs, books, documents, artefacts and audio-visual material.
The Museum celebrates the industry’s multicultural heritage. It records the experience and contribution of South Sea Islanders, and Asian and European migrants.
It investigates the cultural influence the industry has had on Australia.
Investigate the drama of steam and fire, of indentured labour and mechanical harvesting, of pests and the environment ... and more.
“Learn about the people who have made the industry.
Investigate their lifestyle, their unique patterns of work and leisure and the rich folklore associated with this great rural industry.
Explore a rich heritage ... from the days of plantations and South Sea labour, horse drawn ploughs, cane cutter gangs and steam-driven locos to the mechanical harvesters, modern mills, storage facilities and transportation systems of today.
The Museum is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the industry’s ongoing heritage.
The Australian; Sugar Industry Museum – Mourilyan, North Queensland.
“Experience the heritage and drama of Australia’s sugar industry
The Museum is equipped to accommodate a range of professional and private functions including conferences, seminars, displays, launches, workshops, meetings, dinners & performances.
Seating capacity 160-200.
Not only a unique experience, the Museum is also a convenient stopover point with a cafeteria, post office, newsagency and souvenir shop.
The Museum is located right on the Bruce Highway, just south of Innisfail. There is ample off street parking with good access and parking facilities for coaches, caravans and RVs.
Disabled facilities available.
Open Daily
Monday-Friday 9.00am – 5.00 pm
Saturday & Sunday 9.00am – 1.30pm
(Except Good Friday & Christmas Day)
