Mareeba Heritage Museum & Tourist Information Centre
Mareeba Heritage Museum & Tourist Information Centre
345 Byrnes Street
Mareeba
Queensland
Australia
4880
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Mareeba is the accessible outback. Within an hour of Cairns International Airport the visitor is transported to another world. Up the range through the rainforest and then into the open savannah land and rich agricultural lands of the region.
The region is a food-lover's delight. The range of crops grown is truly amazing. Mareeba district produces over 70% of Australia's coffee. Visitors have many options to choose from to discover the world of coffee from meeting the producers and learning all about coffee - from plant to pot through to discovering the history of coffee and savouring the many different coffee flavours. Tropical fruit wines and liqueurs will surprise and delight any visitor's taste buds.
Mareeba has a rich culture and heritage which can be experienced at Museums such as Mareeba Heritage Centre. Mareeba is the hot-air ballooning capital of Australia. Visitors can experience the delight of drifting across the landscape with the early morning light or take a flight in a warbird.
The region is world-renowned for the variety of bird species that are found in the region. Bird watching opportunities abound, especially at the Mareeba Tropical Savannah and Wetland Reserve which has established a successful captive breeding programme for the highly endangered Gouldian Finch.
The altitude of the Tablelands and Mareeba district moderates the tropical climate which means that the region enjoys cool, dry winters and warm, wet summers. Mareeba is also the gateway to experience the more remote parts of the Gulf country and Cape York Peninsula.