Mareeba Shire district, Queensland, Australia

Places to visit near Julatten

Julatten is a town in Mareeba Shire district, Queensland, Australia, home to about 1,095 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 beaches & coast, 11 waterfalls and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mowbray National Park (16 km), Church of St David (21 km) and Mount Lewis National Park (22 km).

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Julatten, Queensland
Julatten, Mareeba Shire district, Queensland, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Julatten at a glance

Location
Mareeba Shire district, Queensland, Australia
Population
about 1,095
Coordinates
16.6072° S, 145.3412° E
Places within 50 km
67 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Julatten

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Julatten

53 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Julatten. The closest is Thylogale Nature Refuge (5 km); the best-known is Mowbray National Park (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Julatten

42 beaches & coast within 100 km of Julatten. The closest is Four Mile Beach (22 km); the best-known is Newell Beach (27 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Julatten

39 waterfalls within 100 km of Julatten. The closest is Big Mowbray Falls (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Julatten

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Julatten. The closest is Mount Fraser (7 km); the best-known is Mount Carbine Tableland (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Julatten

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Julatten. The closest is Carstens Memorial (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Julatten

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Julatten. The closest is Low Island (43 km); the best-known is Double Island (48 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Julatten

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 89 km on the road.

  1. Start in Julatten
  2. 16 km Mowbray National Park · national park, Douglas Shire
  3. 21 km Newell Beach · beach, Douglas Shire
  4. 7 km Church of St David · church, Douglas Shire
  5. 18 km Mount Carbine Tableland · viewpoint, Mareeba Shire
  6. 5 km Mount Lewis National Park · national park, Mareeba Shire
  7. 22 km Back to Julatten

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Julatten by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2053Thylogale Nature Refuge (5 km)
    Beaches & coast1242Four Mile Beach (22 km)
    Waterfalls1139Big Mowbray Falls (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints935Mount Fraser (7 km)
    Forts & heritage213Carstens Memorial (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves59Low Island (43 km)
    Museums27Port Douglas Court House Museum (24 km)
    Parks35Abattoir Swamp Environmental Park (4 km)
    Churches13Church of St David (21 km)
    Other attractions23St Mary's by the Sea (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mareeba Mosque (54 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Lake Placid (58 km)
    Caves02Chillagoe Caves (73 km)

    Julatten: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Julatten?

    Mowbray National Park (national park, about 16 km), Church of St David (church, about 21 km), Mount Lewis National Park (national park, about 22 km), Newell Beach (beach, about 27 km), Mount Carbine Tableland (viewpoint, about 27 km), Macalister Range Forest Reserve (nature spot, about 28 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Julatten?

    67 places on Spotwander: 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 beaches & coast, 11 waterfalls, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Julatten?

    Thylogale Nature Refuge, about 5 km by road; Pademelon Haven Nature Refuge (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Julatten?

    Four Mile Beach, about 22 km by road; Pebbly Beach (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Julatten?

    Big Mowbray Falls, about 13 km by road; Robbins Falls (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Julatten?

    Start in Julatten, visit Mowbray National Park, then Newell Beach, then Church of St David, then Mount Carbine Tableland, then Mount Lewis National Park, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Julatten?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Julatten

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Julatten’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Julatten on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.