Where It Grows

The Midyim bush is native to eastern Australia and grows naturally along the coastal regions of Queensland and northern New South Wales. It loves sandy soils, open forests, and coastal heathlands, often found growing in the wild or planted in bush tucker gardens.

When It’s Ready to Eat

The berries are usually ripe and ready to eat from late summer through autumn (February to April in most areas). You’ll know they’re ready when they feel soft to the touch and have a rich speckled colour.

How It Tastes

Midyim berries are sweet and juicy with a mild flavour—often described as a cross between blueberries and grapes with a hint of spice. They can be eaten fresh off the bush, added to desserts, or even made into jams and sauces.

Where It Grows

naturally grows in the subtropical rainforests of Queensland, mainly along the coastal and hinterland regions between Brisbane and Mackay. It loves warm, humid climates and thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with good rainfall.

You’ll often find it growing wild in areas like the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Gympie, Maryborough, and further north toward Proserpine. Because of its popularity, it’s now also cultivated commercially across northern New South Wales and Queensland for its essential oils and culinary uses.

How It Tastes

Lemon myrtle has a bright, clean, and strong lemon flavour — often described as more lemony than lemon itself!