Meringa Sugar Experiment Station

The Meringa Sugar Experiment Station is an agricultural research facility in the Cairns Region that occupies a large property with laboratories, offices, and specialized buildings for sugarcane research. The grounds hold experimental plots where scientists develop new varieties and test growing methods.

The station opened in 1917 as Queensland's first entomological research site studying insect pests that affected crops. It later became a sugarcane research center developing new plant varieties.

The facility stands on traditional Yidinjdji land, and visitors can see how scientific work shaped Queensland's sugar industry through its contributions and the structures that remain.

Access is usually limited to guided tours or special occasions since this is an active research facility. Check ahead and arrange a visit in advance to ensure you can see the site.

The facility includes specialized greenhouses with photoperiod control systems that allow researchers to adjust light conditions and breed new varieties under precise settings. These unique buildings make it possible to complete breeding work that would otherwise take much longer.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -17.06830,145.77380

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:24