Mareeba is a rural service centre and tourist hub that provides the northern gateway to the
magnificent Atherton Tablelands in far North Queensland. It has a rich history and many heritage building that date from the gold mining days. The thriving local community has a rich and varied calendar of community events with the annual Mareeba Rodeo one of the featured events. Local activities include: # Mareeba Heritage Centre #Hot Air Ballooning # Gourmet Tastes & Tours # Warbird Adventures # The famous birds and wildlife in the Mareeba Wetlands. Modern Mareeba is famous for its coffee and local tropical wines. Visit the Coffee Works at Mareeba to learn about the process from from plant to cup. At de Brueys Boutique Winery, you can taste the fabulous fruit wines and liquers made from lychee, mulberry, passionfruit, jaboticaba, mango and bush cherry. Stay at the Jabiru Safari Lodge to experience the local birds, wildlife and habitat. See the guide below to local entertainment venues, gigs and events.