Mareeba Shire district, Queensland, Australia

Places to visit near Mareeba

Mareeba is a town in Mareeba Shire district, Queensland, Australia, home to about 11,339 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit — 25 waterfalls, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Davies Creek Falls (21 km), Tinaroo Falls (29 km) and Danbulla National Park (30 km).

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

Mareeba at a glance

Location
Mareeba Shire district, Queensland, Australia
Population
about 11,339
Coordinates
16.9910° S, 145.4231° E
Places within 50 km
107 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens

Top places to visit near Mareeba

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Waterfalls near Mareeba

72 waterfalls within 100 km of Mareeba. The closest is Emerald Creek Falls (18 km); the best-known is Davies Creek Falls (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mareeba

63 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mareeba. The closest is Mareeba Tropical Savanna and Wetland Reserve Nature Refuge (13 km); the best-known is Danbulla National Park (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mareeba

54 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mareeba. The closest is Four Mile Ridge (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Mareeba

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mareeba. The closest is Trinity Beach (47 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Mareeba

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mareeba. The closest is Kadimakara, Giant Lizard of the Dreamtime (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Mareeba

10 museums within 100 km of Mareeba. The closest is Didi La Baysse Art Studio & Gallery (37 km); the best-known is Hou Wang Temple (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mareeba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mareeba
  2. 1 km Mareeba Mosque · mosque, Mareeba Shire
  3. 10 km Four Mile Ridge · viewpoint, Mareeba Shire
  4. 11 km Davies Creek Falls · waterfall, Mareeba Shire
  5. 18 km Danbulla National Park · national park, Tablelands Regional
  6. 8 km Tinaroo Falls · waterfall, Tablelands Regional
  7. 29 km Back to Mareeba

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mareeba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls2572Emerald Creek Falls (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2763Mareeba Tropical Savanna and Wetland Reserve Nature Refuge (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1854Four Mile Ridge (10 km)
    Beaches & coast826Trinity Beach (47 km)
    Forts & heritage920Kadimakara, Giant Lizard of the Dreamtime (12 km)
    Museums510Didi La Baysse Art Studio & Gallery (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves110Redden Island (48 km)
    Churches25St Patrick's Catholic Church (44 km)
    Parks44Shambala Animal Kingdom (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Euramoo Crater (36 km)
    Other attractions13Curtain Fig Tree (46 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mareeba Mosque (1 km)
    Caves22The Crystal Caves (39 km)

    Mareeba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mareeba?

    Mareeba Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Davies Creek Falls (waterfall, about 21 km), Tinaroo Falls (waterfall, about 29 km), Danbulla National Park (national park, about 30 km), Four Mile Ridge (viewpoint, about 10 km), Hann Tableland National Park (national park, about 31 km).

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

    107 places on Spotwander: 25 waterfalls, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 beaches & coast, 9 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Mareeba?

    Emerald Creek Falls, about 18 km by road; Davies Creek Falls (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Mareeba?

    Mareeba Tropical Savanna and Wetland Reserve Nature Refuge, about 13 km by road; Dinden West Forest Reserve (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mareeba?

    Four Mile Ridge, about 10 km by road; Dinosaur Foot Print (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mareeba?

    Start in Mareeba, visit Mareeba Mosque, then Four Mile Ridge, then Davies Creek Falls, then Danbulla National Park, then Tinaroo Falls, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mareeba?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Mareeba

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