Kuranga
EAT. SHOP. DISCOVER.
Open everyday 8.30am – 4.30pm.
Kitchen closes 3pm (Coffee & Cake 3pm-4.30pm)
Trading hours may vary according to seasonal demand.
At our Cafe Native Nursery, visitors experience Australia’s unique culinary heritage through seasonal menus crafted with locally-sourced ingredients. Our qualified chefs enhance dishes with distinctive flavors of Australian bush foods like lemon myrtle and wattleseed.
Since 1969, Paperbark Café has complemented Kuranga’s extensive native plant collection, offering a true taste of Australian botanical heritage in every dish.
Location
Nestled in the scenic foothills of Dandenong Ranges is highly acclaimed Paperbark Café that celebrates the flavours and nutritious qualities of Australian bush foods.
Paperbark Café will provide you with a warm and friendly retreat where you can enjoy an indulgent breakfast, lunch, morning or afternoon tea.
Explore our native plant collection before or after your meal
Native Flavours
Since 2004, Paperbark Café has curated a menu that celebrates the unique flavors and exceptional nutritional qualities of Australian bush foods. Our team of qualified chefs at this Cafe Native Nursery destination brings decades of culinary expertise, specialising in native ingredients like lemon myrtle, wattleseed, and mountain pepper.
Furthermore, these talented professionals create seasonal menus that showcase the diverse palette of native Australian cuisine, offering visitors a true taste of the bush while enjoying views of Australia’s largest collection of native plants.
Why no visit our Gift Shop whilst you are at Paperbark and check out some bushfoods for you to take home and try in your own cooking.
