Mareeba is a busy town atop the Atherton Tablelands, surrounded by coffee plantations, tropical fruit orchards and national parks. In fact, it is the biggest regional Centre north of Townsville, located 1781 kilometres north of Brisbane and 64 kilometres west of Cairns. The township offers an ideal sunny climate with its mild winters providing the perfect escape from the chill. Mareeba has an average minimum temperature of 11.2c with an average maximum temperature of 31.1c and approximately 56 days of rain per year.

Visitors are able to explore and learn what to do in the region at the Mareeba Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre and also discover Mareeba’s fascinating history in the Museum co-located with the accredited VIC.

On the cusp of the Queensland Outback, gateway to the wilds of Cape York and right at the doorstep of World Heritage listed rainforest, Mareeba is the perfect base from which to explore the many experiences and stories of the region. With an adventure for everyone!

Tourist/Visitor Information Centre

Mareeba VIC, 345 Byrnes St, Mareeba

Ph: 07 4092 5674

visit@mareebaheritagecentre.com.au

www.mareebaheritagecentre.com.au

Casual Parking (near retail centre)

Railway Ave, Byrnes St (across the road from Coles shopping centre), Behind KFC and the Post Office Centre,

Byrnes St (north-west) to the Caltex Service Station, Byrnes St (north west)

Short & Long Term Parking

Kerribee Park Rodeo Ground, Dimbulah Rd, min $12 max $25

Dump Point

Doyle St, behind Davies Park

Lat: -16.9951 Long: 145.41397

Potable Water

Eales Park, Doyle St,

Lions Park, Byrnes St (near BP Service Station),

Firth Park, Riordan St

Hospital

21 Lloyd St, Ph: 07 4092 9333

Medical Centre

Mareeba Medical Clinic, 2 Lloyd St, Ph: 07 4092 2877,

Amaroo Medical Centre, 10 Karobean St, Ph: 07 4092 4632

Dentist

My Mareeba Dentist, 190 Byrnes St, Ph: 07 4092 2007;

Distinctive Dental, 225 Byrnes St, Ph: 07 4092 2363

Pharmacy

Price Line, 139 Byrnes St, Mareeba Plaza, Ph: 07 4092 5888;

Discount Drug Store, Mareeba Plaza, 249 Byrnes St, Ph: 07 4092 2344

Supermarket

Coles, Byrnes St, Ph: 07 4092 2566;

IGA, 135 Byrne St, Ph: 07 4092 2344;

Essence Wholefood Supermarket Byrnes St, Ph: 07 4092 5905