DESTINATION: Mareeba
The largest town on the Atherton Tableland, Mareeba serves as the region's administrative centre and is the beginning of the Outback. It is a town of many cultures, reflected in its cafes and delicatessens; it is also a great place to shop. Crops grown include sugarcane, mangos, tea-trees and coffee; mining and horticulture are also important to the local economy. Main Attractions
Mareeba is famous for its annual rodeo in July that draws crowds from all over Australia. Bicentennial Lakes is a recreation area offering walking tracks, picnic areas, parklands and gardens. Brochures are available on the self-guided historic town walk. Mareeba Heritage Museum has displays tracing local history and features a rail ambulance. Coffee Works offer guided tours explaining how coffee is processed, from the bean to the cup. Tastings of several exotic coffees is included in the tour. |
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Nearby attractionsBeck's Aviation and Military Museum, 5km south, is the largest privately owned collection of its type in Queensland. Davies Creek NP, 15km east, has a camping area with picnic tables and toilet facilities. A permit is required for overnight stays. Emerald Creek Falls is a 20min drive from town. The return walk along a well-maintained path to the lookout over the falls is 1.9km. There is also a large grassy area beside a shallow creek which is ideal for picnics. The WetLands offer tours of the 120ha park, popular for birdwatching and observing native wildlife. Hot-air balloon flights over the Tablelands are available. latest stories
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