Local Attractions
Mareeba - an Aboriginal word meaning "Meeting of Waters"
We have approximately 300 sunny days a year, making it an ideal holiday destination for individuals, couples, families and groups. The Jackaroo Motel is centrally located in Mareeba making easy access to:
Mareeba Attractions
The Mareeba Information Centre
A great place for first-time visitors where you can learn some local history and pick up some souvenirs.
Heritage Arts Complex
This showcases many antiques, gemstones, fine arts and crafts.
Heritage Museum
Gain an insight into the region's collection of social history. Entry to the Museum is free of charge and is open 7 days a week from 9am - 5pm.
Maco Trac
A go-kart track that is a must for the keen racer, or if you simply want to have fun with the family. It is a fully supervised world-class facility.
Beck's Aviation and Military Museum
A great excursion for adults or children interested in military history.
Hot Air Ballooning
Pick up and drop off opposite The Jackaroo Motel.
Mareeba Golf Course
Serene, perfectly landscaped gardens mean this is a great choice for playing a round of golf. You may even spot a kangaroo or two!
Mareeba Main Street
Wander through and absorb the cosmopolitan atmosphere that Main Street Mareeba has to offer.
Mareeba Drive-In Theatre
Old-school outdoor cinema and cafe.
Food & Wine
The Coffee Works
Which offers guided tours and taste testing, boutique roastery, chocolaterie and gift shop.
The Golden Pride Mango Winery
Where you can take a tour and taste their famous 'Golden Drop' mango wines.
Jacques Coffee Plantation
The plantation offers tours, ranging from coffee bus tour, segway rides, ultra-light or gyro flights and cafe.
De Bruey's Winery
Experience and taste the selection of boutique wines.
Emerald Creek Ice-Creamery
Manufactures world class ice-cream, sorbet and fresh fudge.
Skybury - The Australian Coffee Centre
Mt Uncle Distillery and Cafe
North Queensland's first and only distillery, fully licensed and air-conditioned cafe.
Wildlife & Nature
The Wetlands
(April through December)
Where you can opt for a guided tour, or simply walk around at your own leisure. It is well known for its magnificent array of wildlife, and is a favourite for avid birdwatchers (more than 330 species of bird have been noted in the Mareeba Shire).
Where you can opt for a guided tour, or simply walk around at your own leisure. It is well known for its magnificent array of wildlife, and is a favourite for avid birdwatchers (more than 330 species of bird have been noted in the Mareeba Shire).
Granite Gorge Nature Park
A great spot for a fun day out, where you can go for a hike and if you're lucky, feed the rock wallabies!
Emerald Creek Falls
The perfect place for a picnic and swim.
Davies Creek National Park
Davies Creek Falls, huge Granite Boulders and the impressive Clohesy River Fig Tree.
Events & Festivals
Mareeba Markets
MONTHLY
2nd and 5th Saturday of the month, opposite The Jackaroo Motel at the 100 Park. Open from 6am - 12 noon.
The Great Wheelbarrow Race
MAY
Mareeba to Chillagoe.
Christmas in July
JULY
Davies Park, Mareeba. Hosted by the Far North Nomads Chapter of the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia and supported by Mareeba Shire Council.
Famous Mareeba Rodeo
JULY
Complete with sideshow.
The Warbirds Airshow
AUGUST
Mareeba Airport
Mareeba Multicultural Festival
AUGUST
A festival not to be missed. Attracts around 6,000 people from more than 30 cultures.
Country Music Festival
OCTOBER
A festival that simply cannot be missed for country music fans.
Tastes of the Tablelands Festival
OCTOBER
Chinese Temple Grounds, Atherton.
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