Historic Village Herberton There’s acres and acres of space at Historic Village Herberton for kids to let off steam and have a ball these holidays. This is not your typical museum – it’s an outdoor adventure playground combined with live learning exploration that will have all the family entertained for hours. The “Village” town setting is as beautiful as the …
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Top Hikes Near Mareeba
Lambs Head/Kahlpahlim Rock Loop This climb is not for the inexperienced but if you are a fit and skilled hiker, the rewards are spectacular. Just shy of 13km long, the circuit takes in both rainforest and woodland on the 721m climb. Try to go on a clear day to make the most of the lookouts and the summit. It will …
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The Great Wheelbarrow Race
On the third weekend in May, Mareeba Shire Council is the host to the ‘Great Wheelbarrow Race’. This is an event where competitors push an empty wheelbarrow along the ‘Wheelbarrow Way’ between Mareeba and Chillagoe in three stages. The 2018 event smashed the $2M mark raising funds for charity since the race began. Here are the highlights from the 3 day …
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May Event Madness
Pioneer Weekend – Historic Village Herberton Step back in time as pioneers climb out of the history books and on to the streets. Pioneer Weekend at the Historic Village Herberton makes the past come alive with lots of costumes, demonstrations of days gone by with blacksmithing and tin panning, as well as train rides and plenty of fun for the …
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Flying High
Sliding along hundreds of metres above the earth is one of the best ways to start the day on the Atherton Tablelands. It’s an early start and probably a strong coffee to prep for hot air ballooning. But the reward for getting up in the dark is a smooth ride over riveting scenery: most days a cloudless sky makes for …
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Christmas in July Celebrations
There is a buzz happening among the motorhome and grey nomad population as they prepare for the annual pilgrimage to Mareeba for our famous Christmas in July festivities. Visitors from throughout the region will be joined by old friends and new from across Australia and internationally for this festive and fun celebration in our northern winter. This year the Far …
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