Visit Mareeba Shire

Visit Mareeba Shire In Tropical North Queensland, the Mareeba Shire is Where Rainforest Meets the Outback.

Starting 40 mins from Cairns – Explore Mareeba, Kuranda, Chillagoe, Irvinebank, Mt Molloy & Julatten for sunshine, wildlife, culture and incredible inland adventures.

03/09/2026

We all talk about the Mareeba rock wallabies at Granite Gorge, but the walking tracks are just as impressive 🥾🌿

Explore Granite Gorge Nature Park on a self-guided walk from 20 minutes to 2 hours, scrambling across giant boulders, finding freshwater swimming holes and stopping for a picnic along the way.

📍 Granite Gorge, Mareeba Shire, Tropical North Queensland 🐠

Save this one for your next North Queensland road trip!

Looking for the perfect way to spend Father’s Day? Save this itinerary and make a day, or a whole weekend of exploring T...
02/09/2026

Looking for the perfect way to spend Father’s Day? Save this itinerary and make a day, or a whole weekend of exploring Tropical North Queensland with Dad.

From rainforest adventures and underground caves to classic cars, farm animals and locally grown Australian coffee, there’s plenty to discover across the Shire.

🌿 Wander through Kuranda and discover local produce, markets and rainforest experiences.
🦇 Head underground at Chillagoe-Mungana Caves in Chillagoe.
🚗 Step back in time at blundellclassicfordmuseum in Mareeba, home to more than 40 classic Ford cars and a collection of vintage tractors.
🐪 Meet camels, water buffalo, goats, sheep and more at Kirsty Weir with bush camping available if you want to make a weekend of it.
☕ Discover how coffee goes from tree to cup at Jack Murat Coffee, home to one of Australia’s largest coffee-growing operations.
🦆 Explore the Kuranda rainforest aboard an Army Duck, meet Australian wildlife and experience Indigenous culture at Rainforestation Nature Park Nature Park.
🏛️ Discover the region’s history at the Mareeba Heritage Museum & Visitor Information Centre, then stop for a bite at the Savannah Café | Mareeba, QLD
🚌 Or leave the driving to someone else and explore Tropical North Queensland with Tropic Wings

Whether Dad loves history, wildlife, road trips, good coffee or getting out into nature, there’s a Father’s Day adventure waiting in Mareeba Shire, Queensland.

📌 Save this post for Dad this Father’s Day and start planning your Mareeba Shire getaway.

30/08/2026

A little reminder from Dolly to slow down and make time for the good stuff. 🌿💛

📍 Davies Creek National Park, Mareeba Shire

25/08/2026

Where rainforest-covered mountains meet wide-open outback landscapes, waterfalls, granite country and endless horizons. Just inland from Cairns, Mareeba Shire is made for weekends spent a little further off the beaten track. ✨

📍 Mareeba Shire, Tropical North Queensland
🚗 An easy day trip from Cairns
🌿 Rainforest • Outback • Waterfalls • Wildlife • Adventure

Save this for your next Tropical North Queensland road trip and tag someone you’d escape to Mareeba Shire with. 🤎

20/08/2026

Your reminder that Tropical North Queensland 🐠 is vast, diverse and full of surprises 💛

From the reef to the rainforest and outback, you can experience it all in a single day. Go a little further off the beaten track and you’ll discover even more reasons to fall in love with this region.

📍 Arnold Park, Mareeba 🎟️ FREE ENTRYJust over an hour’s drive from Cairns.Save this post + tag who you’re bringing.🌏 Exp...
18/08/2026

📍 Arnold Park, Mareeba
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Just over an hour’s drive from Cairns.

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🌏 Experience the world in Mareeba this August!

The Mareeba Multicultural Festival returns to Arnold Park on Saturday 29 August 2026, bringing together the incredible cultures, flavours, music and traditions that make Mareeba Shire so unique.

Expect 💃 non-stop cultural performances, 🌮 20+ incredible food stalls, 🎶 music and entertainment, and a celebration of the 75+ nationalities and cultural backgrounds that call Mareeba Shire home.

Best of all? Entry is FREE.

📍 Arnold Park, Mareeba, Far North Queensland
📅 Saturday 29 August 2026
⏰ 10am–4pm
🚗 Just over an hour from Cairns
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

If you’re looking for things to do near Cairns, an Atherton Tablelands day trip, or events in Mareeba and Tropical North Queensland, add this one to your August calendar.

Mareeba Shire’s Top Picnic Spots 🧺Pack the snacks, grab the picnic rug and discover some of the best places for a picnic...
13/08/2026

Mareeba Shire’s Top Picnic Spots 🧺
Pack the snacks, grab the picnic rug and discover some of the best places for a picnic in Mareeba Shire.



📍 Mareeba Drive-In
🚗 Approx. 1 hr 10 mins from Cairns

Picnic with a difference! 🎬 Visit Mareeba and grab some local produce, before settling in under the stars for an old-school movie night at one of Queensland’s classic drive-in cinemas.

✨ Outdoor movies
🌅 Sunset vibes
🍿 Perfect for a relaxed evening out



📍 Kuranda River Walk
🚗 Approx. 45 mins from Cairns

Rainforest, river views and plenty of shady spots 🌿 Wander along the Barron River before finding the perfect place to slow down and enjoy a picnic surrounded by tropical greenery.

🌿 Tropical rainforest
🚶 Riverside walks
🧺 Shady picnic spots



📍 Davies Creek National Park
🚗 Approx. 1 hr from Cairns

Granite boulders, clear freshwater and shady bushland…Davies Creek is made for picnic days. 🧺🌿 Pair your picnic with a swim, bushwalk or mountain bike adventure.

💦 Freshwater swimming
🥾 Walking trails
🚵 Mountain biking
🌿 Shady picnic areas



📍 Emerald Creek Falls
🚗 Approx. 1 hr 15 mins from Cairns

Picnic first, waterfall views after! 🌿 Stop through Kuranda or Mareeba, grab a sweet or savoury treat and enjoy the peaceful bush setting before taking the walking track to spectacular views over Emerald Creek Falls.

🥾 Scenic bushwalk
💦 Waterfall views
🧺 Picnic facilities
⛰️ Beautiful granite landscape



There is always somewhere beautiful to roll out the picnic rug in Mareeba Shire. Tag someone you would spend the day exploring with 🤍

As if the Mareeba Drive In needed one more reason to visit... 🌅Arrive when the gates open, secure your favourite spot, o...
12/08/2026

As if the Mareeba Drive In needed one more reason to visit... 🌅

Arrive when the gates open, secure your favourite spot, order classic movie-night favourites from the café and dine from the comfort of your car setup as the sky puts on a show before the screen lights up.

📍 Friday & Saturday nights at Mareeba Drive-In Theatre, Mareeba, Tropical North Queensland 🐠

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