Nestled in the heart of one of Australia’s most diverse and richest food bowls on the Atherton Tablelands is Skybury Tropical Plantation – home to Skybury Coffee and Papaya and once again a stage destination host for the Crocodile Trophy. Just 10 minutes west of Mareeba, this family owned plantation has been growing the country’s best coffee and tropical fruit for the past 30 years and much to the excitement of our Croc racers has been a haven of relaxation, stop-over to fuel up on delicious coffee and tropical fruit for them for years. And that view from the cafe….

Our Croc racers will be able to immerse themselves in the full Skybury experience with a stay at the 470 acre property, enjoying the purest Australian Arabica Coffee, while taking in the breathtaking views, delicious light lunches and cakes, great hospitality and the freshest fruit from the farm at the Skybury Cafe and Roastery.

We would like to thank the MacLaughlin Family for hosting us from the eve of STAGE 5, the marathon STAGE 6 and the start of STAGE 7.