Wattleseed Orchard
& Studio BnB Accommodation
Nestled in South Australia's Clare Valley, Little Bunyip Farm combines a native Australian wattleseed orchard and self-contained studio accommodation.
Wattles are a perennial, drought tolerant tree species that produce a prolific quantity of delicious and nutritious seed.
Wattleseed is harvested from selected Australian acacia trees. The seed grows in leguminous pods which are green when young and become dry and brown as the seed reaches maturity. The pods gradually split apart exposing the small, black seeds inside. Cleaned seed is roasted before eating.
(Australian for acacia trees!)
Rich, Distinctive Flavour
Wattleseed is truly delicious! Nutty, chocolatey, coffee, dark roast, earthy – wattleseed has a distinctively rich and warming flavour. Sweet or savoury, wattleseed makes ordinary meals into something special.
Highly Nutritious
Wattleseed is rich in dietary fibre and essential fatty acids, a source of micro-nutrients and high in protein – up to 30% of its weight. Due to it’s protein content it is very satisfying and it also has a low glycemic index.
A Roasted Drink
Roasted and ground wattleseed can be used as a tasty, caffeine-free coffee alternative. Try it with a generous splash of pouring cream for a breakfast drink that will keep you going till morning tea!
Native Australian Food
Wattleseed has been enjoyed and managed as a crop by Indigenous Australians for many, many thousands of years. It a resilient crop with the capacity to help restore degraded landscapes.
