GIQ Nursery Tour – Rutters Road Nursery

Join Greenlife Industry Queensland and Fernland at Rutters Road Nursery for a structured, behind-the-scenes production tour.

Designed only for GIQ members, this unique tour offers growers, nursery professionals and industry suppliers behind-the-scenes access and valuable insights into production practices, business operations and innovation within a working nursery environment.

Based in Elimbah QLD, Rutters Road Nursery are a trusted nursery for retail customers, landscapers, developers, and councils, offering reliable plant supply backed by over 25 years of industry experience and horticulture accreditation.

They specialise in growing and supplying a wide range of plants suited to Australian conditions, including natives, trees, shrubs, grasses, and more.

Rutters Road Nursery are passionate about growing and supplying quality plants for both home gardens and large-scale projects across Queensland and the East Coast of Australia, and producing healthy, well-established plants that perform in real-world environments.

The Tour Includes:
☕ Barista coffee on arrival

🥐 Morning tea provided

🪴 Behind-the-scenes nursery tour

🌿 Practical production insights from experienced growers

🤝Networking opportunities with greenlife professionals

✔ Free for Thrive members

✔ $50 for Nurture members

✔ $50 for Seed members

✔ $25 for Seed members under 30

Proudly Sponsored By

This Far North QLD Nursery Tour Series is proudly sponsored by Fernland, GIQ's 2026 Horticultural Production Partner — standing beside growers where it matters most.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your production knowledge, discover new growing techniques or build valuable industry connections, the Rutters Road Nursery Tour offers an outstanding opportunity to experience the operations of a working nursery firsthand.