Places to Eat on the Canecutter Way
When we say the Canecutter Ways is another time and another place, we mean it. Very few people visiting North Queensland will get to enjoy the true hospitality, friendliness and value for money that is readily available when you get off the beaten track. Canecutter Way has a host of places to eat that offer the very best fresh food and local produce, from roadside stalls, to traditional pub lunches and even fine dining.
Wangan Bakery
The tantalising aroma of our freshly baked country bread is just irresistible….. And for great Aussie pies, our multi-Award winning gourmet pies are a must, along with our popular range of tempting pastries.
Free tea and coffee is available with any purchase.
Open 7 days, 3am till late.
- Phone:
- (07) 4064 2572
- Address:
- 40 Meyer Avenue, Wangan QLD 4871
Timber Inlay BP Service Station
Also known as Donald’s Duck In, this is more than just a fuel stop. There’s the convenience store with general supplies, papers, pies and fresh sandwiches for people on the go, or pause and eat in the outdoor dining area in the garden.
Alongside there is a licensed Post Office and the Timber Inlay Room which displays dozens of beautiful timber inlay works crafted by the owner’s parents, the late John and Mary Oliveri. Using rainforest timbers, there’s a lifetime of craftsmanship in this fine family heirloom collection. Sorry, not for sale, but there for you to admire. Open 7 days.
- Phone:
- (07) 4064 2265
- Address:
- Meyer Avenue, Wangan QLD 4871
Off The Rails Café/Restaurant/Gallery
The coffee’s hot, the cake is fresh…so come on in. The funky exterior belies the superb quality of the meals and service in this charming café.
Drop in to browse and enjoy great lunches, dinners, coffee, artwork and gifts.
Open Wednesdays to Sundays from 10am until 5pm. For Dinner, booking ahead is essential
- Phone:
- (07) 4064 2596
- Address:
- Hynes Street, South Johnstone QLD 4859
The Currajah Hotel
The Hotel in Wangan now features a beautiful timber topped bar, serving 9 different beers on tap, and a great Bistro out back.
Priding themselves as being a family friendly pub, there are Trivia nights, a Woodfired Pizza night, and a Friday BBQ buffet. A la carte meals are available off the menu on other nights.
With wide screen TVs in the bar and bistro, and smaller ones around the building, sporting events are well catered for.
Accommodation is not available.
- Email:
- currajahhotel@bigpond.com
- Phone:
- (07) 4064 2336
- Fax:
- (07) 4064 3236
- Address:
- Meyer Avenue, Wangan QLD 4871
The Criterion Hotel South Johnstone
We have Thai meals on Thursday and Friday. On Sunday we always have roast, eat in or take away.
- Phone:
- (07) 4064 2104
- Address:
- 48 Hynes Street, South Johnstone QLD 4859
Interesting Point: This historic town of South Johnstone was used as the backdrop for the film “All Men Are Liars” (1995) All secondary characters are played by locals, and some lines in the film were ad-libbed, as they couldn't remember the script!
South Johnstone Store
General Store items plus eat in and take away food, and internet access for travelers.
Open 7 days: Sun–Thurs 6am–7pm, Fri–Sat 7am–9pm
- Phone:
- (07) 4064 2916
- Address:
- Hynes Street, South Johnstone QLD 4859
Stevo’s Fruit Stall
It’s the place to find the lowest prices on fresh picked pawpaw, sweet Innisfail bananas and other seasonal fruits. Easy drive thru access.
Open 7 days
- Address:
- Japoonvale Rd, Mena Creek QLD 4871
- Phone:
- (07) 4065 3244
Paronella Park Café on Deck
The café on the deck at Paronella Park offers a range of quick and healthy meal options with an emphasis on fresh and not fast food.
Locally sourced ingredients and locally produced condiments (available for purchase from the Paronella Park gift shop) provide diners with a true taste of the tropics.
A beautiful setting to enjoy great coffee, delicious scones, fresh sandwiches or the best banana smoothie in Queensland.
- Web:
- www.paronellapark.com.au
- Email:
- info@paronellapark.com.au
- Phone:
- (07) 4065 0000
- Fax:
- (07) 4065 3022
- Address:
- Japoonvale Road (Old Bruce Highway), Mena Creek QLD 4871
Mena Creek Hotel
The owners welcome everyone with good old fashioned country hospitality, great food served on the long cool verandah and an icy cold beverage or two.
Lunch served daily. Dinner served Wednesday to Sunday.
We can cater for all your function needs, special occasions, birthdays, 21st, engagement parties, wedding receptions and ceremonies.
- Web:
- www.menacreekpub.com
- Email:
- gaffneym1@bigpond.com
- Address:
- Cnr Mena Creek Rd / Japoonvale Rd, Mena Creek QLD 4871
- Phone:
- (07) 4065 3201
Mena Creek Post Office Convenience Store
The district Post Office for the Mena Creek area, combined with petrol bowser, and a store which carries general grocery lines, hot pies, milk, bread, newspapers and magazines.
There is also a video hire section, and gift cards for sale.
Open Mon–Fri 6am–6pm, Saturday and Sunday 7am–1pm.
- Phone:
- (07) 4065 3110
- Address:
- Japoonvale Road, Mena Creek QLD 4871