Meet The Team

daughter of Colin and Dawn. Spent much of her youth grafting trees and digging holes for many of the now mature trees. Can still be found digging holes and grafting trees as well as picking and packing fruit for the southern markets.

husband of Merran and one of the original ‘wwoofers’ who first worked at Cape Trib Farm in 1987. Now running Fruit Tasting. Can usually be found out in the orchards picking and pruning.

the original pioneer of many of the exotic fruits from around the globe now found in Far North Queensland. Can usually be found grafting new trees or giving out orders!

fruit taster extraordinaire! Started fruit tasting back in the early 80s and, when not travelling, is now official 'Meet and Greet' for our farm stay guests. If you have a question about Cape Trib… Dawn can answer it for you.

son of Merran and Jeremy and 'shaker and mover' when it comes to researching and designing new farming methods. Can usually be found on a cherry picker somewhere in the orchards!

Have left home and now returned! Often spotted on site fixing and maintaining equipment in the sheds, helping 'Papa' with the irrigation, assisting 'Mama' with the fruit sales. Can usually be found free diving and fishing … or eating Papa's beloved durians.

newest team member, Reuben is son of Jordan & Maddy, and chief feeder of the ducks & chooks. Favouite fruit - Mangosteens!

Disposers of fruit (and any food stuffs) left on the packing floor and remaining members of the ‘Meet and Greet’ committee.

Can usually be found sneaking off for swims in the creek behind the farmhouse!