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Dr. Robert Graves and his daughter, Laura Graves

The idea of what would become Be The Match (now NMDP) started in Northern Colorado, with Dr. Robert Graves (Graduate of CSU Veterinarian Medicine, 1956 and father of Morning Fresh owner Rob Graves), who was searching for a match for his 10 year old daughter, Laura.

Laura had leukemia, and one of her best prospects for survival was receiving a bone marrow transplant from someone with the same HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen) as hers. Unfortunately, none of Laura’s siblings were a suitable match, so Dr. Graves had the idea of finding a match from the medical and blood banking community who gave a blood sample in the hope of matching Laura. Miraculously, a match was found, and Laura received her transplant from a nonrelated donor, surviving for another 18 months. Laura was the first person in the world with leukemia to receive a bone marrow transplant from a nonrelated donor and proved it to be successful. The efforts of Robert and Sherry Graves, and many others since have impacted over 130,000 lives, through NMDP.

Dr. Graves proved that a total stranger could provide a patient with a bone marrow transplant, and in 1987 the National Marrow Donor Program (today called NMDP) was created with funding by Congress and the Navy.

Currently, NMDP facilitates over 7,000 transplants each year to patients needing what is potentially their only lifesaving cure. You could be the next donor to save a life, so please consider joining today.

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You'll Have Loads Of Fun At This Dairy Farm In Colorado With Incredible Coffee And Treats

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Morning Fresh Dairy Farm offers products in boxes and containers that you have probably seen in grocery stores or you might have ordered through convenient home delivery. But have you ever wondered from where all of the fresh goodies come? It comes from this fifth-generation family-owned dairy farm in the heart of Colorado which you are invited to tour.

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The Graves family has run the same Bellvue dairy farm since 1894.

These days, however, it’s more like a Willy Wonka factory compared to any farm I’ve ever seen. The several thousand acres at the base of pristine foothills now houses 24/7 national Noosa Yoghurt production as well as regional Morning Fresh Dairy services .

Last week I earned a golden ticket to tour the famous dairy plant. Public tours are likely to start later this year. The space currently features a retail store open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays called Howling Cow Cafe, 4120 N. Larimer County Road 25E. 

More: How Noosa founder creates unusual flavors

Noosa co-founder Rob Graves, who learned to milk cows on the property at age six, walked media from around the country through the state-of-the-art yogurt producer. Like brewery tours of the area, the Noosa tour had samples including a flight of whole, chocolate and root beer milks.

The production process is mostly automated and takes about 18 hours to complete a batch. Machines can fill 280 cups a minute. The site features a treatment plant that re-uses the same water for three purposes — making yogurt, cow drinking water and irrigation for crops. There’s a 10 a.m. quality testing every day of the year.

The engineering is an impressive sign of just how far Noosa has come.

The operation launched in 2010 making five-gallon batches in buckets. They sold at the Fort Collins and Boulder farmers markets every weekend.

Graves even admitted he was plenty skeptical the first time co-founder Koel Thomae approached him about the concept. She had noticed a flyer about his farm in a Boulder coffee shop.

More: Do you know the milkman? Dairy delivery thrives in Fort Collins

“Here was this woman from Boulder who wanted to make yogurt,” Graves told the tour.

But Graves was sold on the idea once he tried a sample of the Australian yogurt that inspired Thomae in the first place.

Neither had any clue how successful they would be. Sales have surpassed $100 million and Noosa is available in more than 25,000 stores.

Graves still plays plenty of attention to his cows. He compares his 1,000-cow herd to high school girls, with “queen bees” and clicks often emerging.

The cows instinctively enter a rotating automated milker. Some cows occasionally step back on for a “re-ride.”

Colorado State University students provide veterinary services.

And the centenarian Graves dairy farm has undergone quite the transformation.

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Noosa Tours and Sunshine Coast Tours – Joel’s Journeys

JOEL'S JOURNEYS NOOSA

Award-winning Sunshine Coast, Hinterland and Noosa Tours

Experience the allure of Noosa, the Hinterland, and Sunshine Coast with Joel’s Journeys award-winning Noosa tours, Sunshine Coast tours, Hinterland tours, Mary Valley tours, Rainbow Beach tours, and Glass House Mountains tours. Venture the pristine picturesque coastlines and beaches, and uncover the enchanting hinterland and countryside. Traverse scenic country roads, indulging in tastings, sightseeing, and cultural immersion. Our expert guides at Joel’s Journeys lead you through valleys, peaks, and hidden treasures, including Noosa’s beaches, lakes and river, the Noosa Hinterland, Mary Valley, Rainbow Beach, Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Glass House Mountains. Relax in luxury vehicles with reclining seats and personal USB ports. Let us craft unforgettable memories as we unveil the symphony of panoramic views and market delights waiting to be discovered. Book your passage to paradise today and embark on an all-inclusive adventure.

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Noosa tours and sunshine coast tours.

Our range of 6 small group Noosa tours and Sunshine Coast tours are all-inclusive luxury tours of no more than 10 guests, picked up between the Noosa, Coolum, Marcoola and Twin Waters regions in a luxury bus with an expert local guide.

NOOSA HINTERLAND TOUR

With gourmet lunch, mead tasting, lookout, wine tasting with cheese & everglades lake.

$289/adult | $139/child

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Private Tours Available Thur to Sun

SECRETS OF NOOSA TOUR

With oceanview lunch, lookout, art, nature, history & noosa river ferry.

$269/adult | $139/child

TUES, WED, THUR, FRI

Private Tours Available Daily

MALENY AND MONTVILLE TOUR

With artisan village, waterfall, lunch, nature walk, chocolate tasting & wine tasting.

$279/adult | $139/child

WED, THUR, FRI, SAT, SUN

GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS TOUR

With lunch, lookouts, national park, maleny, nature walk & cultural site.

$259/adult | $139/child

MON, TUES, WED, THUR, FRI

RAINBOW BEACH TOUR

With lunch, carlo sandblow, cooloola, searys creek & brewery farm.

$299/adult | $139/child

Private Tours Available Wed to Sun

MARY VALLEY TOUR

With mary valley rattler train ride, lunch, kenilworth, imbil & fig tree walk.

$299/adult | $129/child

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Private Tours Available Wed, Thur, Sat, Sun

AUSTRALIA ZOO TRANSFERS AND COMBOS

All our Australia Zoo Transfers include the Entry Ticket to the zoo and we pick up direct from your accommodation between Noosa, Coolum, Marcoola, and Twin Waters. We offer two great options to see Australia Zoo. You can either spend a whole day at the zoo or you can combine your Australia Zoo experience with a tour around the Glass House Mountains with lunch included. Private transfers are also available daily, and can be found under ‘Transfers’ in the menu.

AUSTRALIA ZOO TRANSFER

From noosa, coolum, marcoola, twin waters regions including entry to australia zoo.

$159/adult | $119/Child

Private Transfers Available Daily

AUSTRALIA ZOO - GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS TOUR COMBO

With lunch, lookouts and zoo entry.

$269/adult | $159/Child

Private Combo Available Daily

PRIVATE DAY TOURS

We offer a range of private Noosa tours and Sunshine Coast tours for up to 24 guests to the must see and lesser known locations in and around Noosa, the Sunshine Coast, Mary Valley, Rainbow Beach, and Glass House Mountains. The local knowledge of our experienced guide will ensure you’ll discover places you never knew existed, and absorb the natural beauty of the surroundings along the way. Click on any of the private tours below for more details and to book. 

GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS PRIVATE TOUR

from $219/adult | $109/child

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NOOSA COUNTRY PRIVATE TOUR

With lunch, ginger factory, eumundi, cooroy, botanic gardens & tinbeerwah.

EUMUNDI DELUXE PRIVATE TOUR

With eumundi markets, coffee roasters, lookout & gourmet lunch.

WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY

SECRETS OF NOOSA PRIVATE TOUR

from $239/adult | $109/child

SUNSHINE COAST NORTH PRIVATE TOUR

With lunch, coolum, peregian, coastal beaches, mountains, islands, villages.

NOOSA HINTERLAND DRINKS PRIVATE TOUR

With a brewery, distillery, meadery & winery, and a tasting at each.

from $249/adult | $109/child

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MALENY AND MONTVILLE PRIVATE TOUR

NOOSA HINTERLAND PRIVATE TOUR

from $259/adult | $109/child

MARY VALLEY PRIVATE TOUR

$269/adult | $109/child

RAINBOW BEACH PRIVATE TOUR

from $289/adult | $109/child

CREATE YOUR OWN TOUR OR ADVENTURE

Prefer to create your own Noosa tour, Sunshine Coast tour, or a tour further afield? Joel’s Journeys offers the opportunity to create your own tour/adventure for up to 24 guests. We offer a range of options that give you the flexibility and freedom to best utilise your budget and available time, to help you see the most beautiful, picturesque and adventurous locations in and around the Noosa Region, Sunshine Coast and Hinterland, and South East Queensland. 

By creating your own tours or adventures you can include sightseeing, activities, adventure, accommodation, meals and more. If you book us for 2+ days, you have the opportunity to overnight at some of Australia’s most treasured locations. 

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Discover all the great factory and maker tours around you in Colorado (CO). Industrial and food factories, farm and maker tours are becoming more popular as they provide hours of entertainment and are cheap and often free. Tours are great for creative date ideas and family adventures with many factory production lines surprisingly kid friendly and educational.

01. Denver Mint Tour

Denver, colorado.

Learn the rich history of the United States Mint and how we produce billions of coins each year for the American public with a free, guided tour of the Denver facility. Tours are in high demand and extremely limited. 

02. Morning Fresh Dairy Farm Tour

Bellvue, co.

Fifth-generation family dairy that loves showing people how their milk is made and delivered to milkboxes across Northern Colorado every week.Sign up online! Tours are $6 and will last up to an hour and a half. They will start and end at the Howling Cow Café where you can sample Morning Fresh milk and receive a free noosa yoghurt! The cows don’t expect you to dress up, so wear comfortable shoes and be ready for a walking tour of our farm!

03. Coors Brewery Tour

St. golden, co.

See and taste traditional brewing at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in the largest single-site brewery in the world! Since 1873 the Coors Brewery has thrived on a legacy of quality, innovation and customer service.

The Coors Brewery Tour showcases their history and passion for brewing in a 30-minute look at our malting, brewing and packaging processes. They also share old photos, neon signs, historical beer cans, bottles and memorabilia from our archives.

Brewery Tours (includes sampling and shopping) are available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at various times 10:10 AM – 3:40 PM 

04. Phoenix gold mine tours

Idaho springs, co.

Take a gold mine tour and learn about the history of the Phoenix Gold Mine and the area. Their guides will tell you about the old time prospectors and show the mining equipment they used. Learn how the gold ore is processed. The guides are entertaining and knowledgeable. The tour is fun for all ages and abilities! We are family friendly and dog friendly!

They teach you how to find the gold and lend you a gold pan to use.  You get to keep what you find. Some find gold, some find garnets.

05. Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour

Silverton, co.

The Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour is a guided mine tour that takes you 1/3 mile into the heart of 13,000 foot Galena Mountain where you can follow the vein and see real mining equipment in action! Go underground and experience the secret world of the gold miner!

Located just minutes from the historic town of Silverton, the Mine Tour is easily accessible by car and RV.

Pan for real silver, copper, and even gold – and keep what you find! Best of all, panning is  FREE  with your ticket purchase!

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The Ginger Factory

The iconic Ginger Factory offers plenty of unique retail shops and fascinating tours for all to enjoy, a variety of great activities and a café surrounded by beautiful sub-tropical gardens. Enjoy lunch at The Ginger Kitchen with a menu showcasing seasonal produce.

• Opening hours: Open every day (excluding Christmas Day).
• Tour details: Historic 120-year-old Ginger Train ride; Factory Tour on the history of Buderim Ginger; Live Bee Show and Tasting; Overboard Boat Ride with the Gingerbread Man; Gruffalo Trail augmented reality experience in the rainforest.
• Available facilities: Unique shopping, fully licensed café, gelateria. Little Explorers soft play centre and The Potting Shed nursery. Off street parking. Clean amenities. EFTPOS, Union Pay. Free Wi-Fi.
• Accessible facilities: All access site and accessible amenities.
• 50 Pioneer Road, Yandina Queensland 4561, Australia
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The Ginger Factory Yandina

Embark on an unforgettable adventure at The Ginger Factory, located just a 30-minute drive from Noosa Heads . This beloved destination is a vibrant playground where discovery meets taste and play. It presents many activities tailored to captivate visitors of all ages, particularly delighting younger children. Tickets are free, and you pay for experiences separately.

Endless Discoveries Await

Step into a world where the magic of ginger comes to life. The Ginger Factory is not just about the zesty spice. It’s a place where you can explore, learn, and have fun. Each corner tells a story, from the serene Garden Gazebo to the enlightening Heritage Centre. Visitors are invited to explore the intricate world of ginger cultivation and production. This practice has been significant in the area since around 1885, weaving a rich historical tapestry.

A Taste Sensation

If you like ginger this is the place for you! The Buderim Ginger Beer Garden offers a serene escape for visitors seeking to relax with a cool, refreshing drink. Meanwhile, the Ginger Kitchen delights with its array of mouthwatering dishes, emphasizing fresh, seasonal produce. For dessert enthusiasts, the homemade gelato and sorbets are an essential treat. And no visit is complete without savouring the iconic Gingerbread Man! Children can even decorate their own Gingerbread man, which is often a huge hit for the little ones.

Playful Adventures

Children and the young at heart will find joy in the array of play areas designed for imagination and adventure. The Little Explorer’s soft play space and the secure Kids Playgrounds provide safe environments for children to frolic and play. Meanwhile, chase the gingerbread man across the globe on the Overboard Boat Ride. Relax whilst sailing through a show of puppetry portraying different locations and customs. Finally, the iconic ‘Moreton’ Ginger Train promise delightful journeys that captivate with stories and scenic views through the grounds of The Ginger Factory.

Resident Cane Train – Moreton

Moreton the train is 120 years old; his working life as a steam train was spent at Moreton Sugar Mill, transporting sugar cane. In 1988, he found a new role at the Ginger Factory, transporting excited children around the tropical gardens and theme park. Moreton has been adapted to use diesel there for there’s no steam but this doesn’t take away from anything where the kids are concerned.

The Gruffalo Spotters Trail

Among the highlights is The Gruffalo Spotters Trail, a unique attraction that brings the beloved children’s book character to life. Families can embark on this interactive trail, engaging with the story and characters in a fun, new way. The trail leads to the Gruffalo House, which is fully equipped with everything a Gruffalo needs. Kids use their imagination to play in the Gruffalo kitchen or perhaps make some noise with the Gruffalo piano!

Engaging Tours and More

For those keen on learning, The Ginger Factory offers captivating tours that delve into the world of bees, the art of ginger growing, and the intricate process behind ginger production. Each tour is an opportunity to gain insight into the natural world and the meticulous craft behind some of the factory’s most famous products.

A Botanical Wonderland

Nature lovers will be enchanted by the lush landscapes that surround The Ginger Factory. The grounds are a botanical wonderland where tropical and native plants coalesce to form a vibrant, green oasis. The Rainbrella Project, with its rainbow of umbrellas suspended in the canopy, adds a touch of colour, making every stroll through the gardens an uplifting experience.

Unique Retail and Treasures

The Ginger Factory is also home to a variety of retail experiences. From The Potting Shed’s garden treasures to The Ginger Shop’s delectable range of Buderim Ginger products, there’s something to delight every visitor. The charming old-world boutique shops in Ginger Town offer unique gifts and souvenirs, perfect for taking a piece of the Sunshine Coast home with you.

Address: 50 Pioneer Rd, Yandina, 4561

Pricing: https://www.gingerfactory.com.au/attractions/

Opening Hours: Free Admission , Open 7 Days | 9 am to 5 pm (Closed Christmas Day)

Check out our article: https://www.noosa.com/top-things-to-do-in-noosa-with-kids/ for more ideas on things to do with kids in the area.