Story: The Quirky Gardens & Edibles of Palm Island
Episode: 6
Presenter: Simon Holloway
Air Date: 12 April 2025

The Palm Island group in Far North Queensland offers a garden lover's paradise, with diverse landscapes, indigenous plants, and unique edible varieties waiting to be discovered on Orpheus, Pelorus, and Palm Islands.

• Gardens are a delightful part of travel, often surprising visitors even when they’re not the main focus of the trip. The thrill of discovering new plant species, environments, and garden styles adds a special layer to any journey.
• Whether you're visiting Orpheus Island’s pristine national park, the private Pelorus Island retreat, or quirky family gardens on Palm Island, the Palm Island group is a treasure trove for garden lovers.
• Pelorus Island features a stunning landscape with indigenous and South Pacific plant varieties, along with 400 hectares of secluded wilderness. The surrounding fringing reef also showcases some of the world’s best coral gardens.
• Palm Island is home to a diverse mix of edible plants, both native and introduced. Common varieties like mangoes, coconuts, and bananas thrive alongside unique plants such as beach almonds, bush passionfruit, peanut trees, and native gooseberries.
• The combination of lush greenery, native plants, and unique edible varieties makes the Palm Island group a paradise for garden enthusiasts eager to explore diverse landscapes and tropical beauty.

For more information, head to:
www.palmcouncil.qld.gov.au/