Things To See and Do
Mareeba Tropical Savanna and Wetland Reserve
Mareeba
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The Mareeba Tropical Savanna and Wetland Reserve and Jabiru Safari Lodge provides a sanctuary for outback wildlife, including a number of Australia's rarest bird species. It protects over 5,000 acres of open Savanna woodland, including 350 acres of regionally important wetlands. Income from sustainable tourism is reinvested in the Reserve to manage and research its exceptional biodiversity.
The tourism operations are now managed by Tourism Naturally in a profit share relationship for the Wildlife Conservancy of Tropical Queensland, a not for profit conservation company. This tourism joint venture is unique in that it combines the roles of both sustainable tourism management and show casing a treasured resource - Australia's wild native fauna and flora.
The Wetlands were created to use water 'leftover' from the region's agricultural irrigation, and has transformed a tract of land into a haven that attracts the highest concentration of the area's wildlife. Here visitors can see at first hand native birds such as Brolga, Sarus Crane, Red Tailed Black Cockatoo and the magnificent Jabiru.
The animals of the savanna are also at home on the reserve with Eastern Grey Kangaroos, Wallaroos, snakes, frogs, fish and freshwater crocodiles all make use of this safe haven.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 4093 2514
Tollfree:
1800 788 755
Email: bookings@mareebawetlands.com
Web:
www.mareebawetlands.com
ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
Open seven days a week from 0900 to 1630. Closed February and March and Christmas Day.
Entry Costs:
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $10.00 | 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | |
| Adult | $12.50 | 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Interpretive Guided Boat Cruise. |
| Adult | $19.50 | 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Wetlands Pass. |
| Adult | $55.00 | 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Sunset Reserve Safari. |
| Adult | $15.00 | 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Canoe Hire - per hour. |
| Child (Aged 4-14) | $5.00 | 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | MV 'Buralga' Lagoon Cruise and Wetlands Experiene have additional costs. |
| Child (Aged 4-14) | $6.00 | 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Interpretive Guided Boat Cruise. |
| Child (Aged 4-14) | $9.00 | 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Wetlands Pass. |
| Child (Aged 4-14) | $22.50 | 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Sunset Reserve Safari. |
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children are welcome and child rates apply for children aged 4 to 14 years. Children under four are free.
Disabled: Clancy's Lagoon Visitor Centre offers a unique opportunity for people of limited mobility to get close to nature and enjoy the wildlife and vistas from the viewing gallery. A specially created access route from the wetlands carpark to the Visitor's Centre enables visitors with limited mobility and wheelchairs to easily access the centre. Both the boardwalk across the lagoon into the Visitor Centre, and the disability friendly toilet facility were specifically provided to allow ease of access. Wide doors and a ramp into the Visitor Centre complete the access arrangements.
Access Car
Self drive visitors will discover the Mareeba Wetlands just north of the Atherton Tablelands town of Mareeba, itself a one hour drive from Cairns or Port Douglas. From Mareeba, drive seven kilometres north to Biboohra township, then take the Pickford Road turn off into the Mareeba Wetlands Visitors Centre and the Reserve. Local tours from Cairns and the Northern Beaches also bring guests to the Reserve - ask at your local Visitor Information Centre or Tour Desk.
Entity Facilities
The Visitor Centre located on Clancy's Lagoon is the ideal spot to relax over freshly brewed, locally grown coffee or enjoy a cool drink. Morning and afternoon teas are featured, as is the Aussie 'billy-tea' which is available during the guided tour of the Reserve. Catering for groups including, light lunches or sunset cheese and wine can be provided if arranged in advance.
The Visitor Centre located on Clancy's Lagoon is the ideal spot to relax over freshly brewed, locally grown coffee or enjoy a cool drink. Morning, afternoon teas and light lunches are featured, as is the Aussie 'billy-tea' which is available during the guided tour of the Reserve. Catering for groups including, light lunches or sunset cheese and wine can be provided if arranged in advance.
Self drive visitors will discover the Mareeba Wetlands six kilometres north of the Cairns Highlands town of Mareeba, itself about one hours drive from Cairns or Port Douglas. From Mareeba drive north to Biboohra and turn left into Pickford Road. Travel seven kilometres down Pickford Road to arrive at the Clancy's Lagoon Visitor Centre.
AWARDS
2006: Tropical North Queensland Tourism Award - Finalist.
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