Mulberry Season: A Road Trip Sweet Stop
If you’re road-tripping along the Canola Way, here’s your new favourite detour: mulberries. Lots of them. The Grong Grong Earth Park is overflowing with ripe fruit and it’s perfect for a few minutes of picking, exploring, and stretching the legs. Pull over, pick a handful, and give the kids a moment they’ll be talking about for the rest of the trip.
Located in the heart of Grong Grong, the Earth Park is a community-built space that’s playful, quirky, and peaceful. Pick up a book for the road from the Grong Grong Sharing Shed, make some mud pies to go, and enjoy a quick fruity snack from the orchard. It’s a short stop that delivers a big rest — an ideal spot for kids to explore while the adults take a moment to enjoy the quiet serenity of a beautiful country town.
And when you’re finished? The Grongy Store is right across the road — handy for a cold drink, a quick meal, a coffee for the drive, or stocking up on anything you’ve forgotten. It’s also home to the post office, making it a wonderful little hub for locals and travellers alike. Staying for dinner and a drink? Be sure to check out the Royal Hotel Grong Grong.
Top tips for your summer road trip
Cost: Free.
When to visit: Mulberries are ripe now - best picked in late Spring and early Summer.
What to bring: A wipe or two and be ready to embrace the inevitable stained fingers.
Best for: Families, road-trippers, curious kids, and anyone who loves a small-town surprise.
Nearby: The Grongy Store and Royal Hotel Grong Grong.
Camping: Grong Grong Park is a free campsite with toilets and picnic area with barbecue.
Add Grong Grong to your route this summer. You don’t need hours to make a memory. Sometimes, it’s a five-minute stop, a purple-handed kid, and a story that travels with you.