Comprehensive museum filled with displays on the area’s past and present commercial industries, as well as its natural surrounds; there are loads of interactive exhibits designed for kids and the excellent Heritage Cafe on an alfresco deck. Guided tours are available ($3.50, Monday to Wednesday) by appointment.
Mareeba Heritage Museum & Visitor Information Centre
Cairns & Far North Queensland
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