As the summer slowly fades into autumn the air becomes a
little crisper; the sun sets over the ocean a littler earlier and rises a
little later. The days are warm and the skies are often clear and the birds
whistle in the wallum. If you’re a nature lover there’s no better time to visit
Fraser Island.
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| Midyim berries (Austromyrtus Dulcis) are a tasty bush tucker treat |
Right now our Midyim berries (Austromyrtus Dulcis) otherwise known as Midgen berries or Sand
Berries are in full bloom. These tiny white berries are edible and contain an
incredible 136 calories each! They have a sweet, tangy flavour and light
texture and can be delicious little bush tucker treats so keep an eye out for
them around the island.
Most wallum wildflowers are at their most spectacular during
late winter and spring, but some flowers bloom all year round such as our Wide
Bay Boronias ( Boronia rivularis ).
These native shrubs are a near threatened species of plant which grow
along coastal areas of south-east Queensland in wet, sandy soils. Their
beautiful pink diamond flowers give off a distinctive Aniseed scent that serves
as both an attractant and a defence for the plant.
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| Wide Bay Boronias (Boronia Rivularis) bloom all year round on Fraser Island |
Our chefs at Seabelle
are also rejoicing at the new season produce they have on offer to incorporate
into their menu such as our native ginger. While this plant does produce a
flower and berries which have a distinctive taste, our chefs use the root of
the plant to infuse their sensational dishes with a bush tucker flavour.
While the Easter bunny may not be “native” to Fraser Island,
we have discovered some new holes around Kingfisher Bay Resort that suggest bandicoots and echidnas have been busy
digging through the night.
It’s exciting to think these nocturnal friends are
scampering around at night- hopefully some Junior
Eco Rangers might be lucky enough to spy one on our school holiday night
walks.
You can spot the holes as you walk around the resort- most commonly at the base of vegetation. Bandicoots and echidnas use their noses to dig holes while they forage for food.
If you’re around the resort after dark,
keep your eyes peeled for our furry friends.
