Mareeba

Mareeba, the 'Shire of Diversity', is the second largest Shire in Queensland. It is rich in agriculture, mining, cattle as well as horticulture and offers visitors friendly country hospitality and a wealth of options for exploring this beautiful rugged land.

Expert travel and tourist information can be found at the Mareeba Heritage Museum and Tourist Information Centre in Centenary Park, Mareeba, enhancing an opportunity to explore Mareeba's history and heritage.

Experiences range from the delight of a cableway ride over the top of the Kuranda Rainforest, to the bustle of the famous Kuranda Markets. Hot Air Ballooning at sunrise to camping in the outback, watching a western sunset outline the horizon of this vast country are all within easy reach. The Annual Rodeo in July draws cowboys from all over Australia, and is a truly unique experience.

Mareeba is about an hour's drive west of Cairns.

Nearest Highway: Peninsular Development Road - North/Kennedy HWY - East to Cairns and South to Atherton/Gulf Savannah Way - West to Chillagoe and the outback.
Nearest Airport: Cairns ( 70 Kilometres )