Mareeba Lions Park Rest Area

Mareeba, QLD

Mareeba, QLD

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Rest AreaToiletsPets WelcomeFire PlaceDrinking Water

About this rest area

Mareeba Lions Park Rest Area is a tranquil space that presents an excellent spot for relaxation and recreation. Noted for its cleanliness, it offers ample shady spots for protection from the sun. It boasts essential facilities enhancing the comfort of your visit. The park is a great place to take a break, enjoy a picnic, and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, attracting both locals and visitors alike.

Mareeba Lions Park Rest Area is an inviting destination offering ample shade and excellent amenities. Nestled in an idyllic location, it is perfect for day trips or short breaks. It's an excellent location to relax, enjoy nature, and take a break from travelling. The park's facilities ensure visitors' comfort, resulting in a pleasant and memorable outdoor experience. Engage with local wildlife, soak in the serene ambiance, and embrace the benefits of outdoor recreation at Mareeba Lions Park Rest Area. Accessible and well-maintained, this rest area stands as a testament to community spirit and dedication to nature preservation.

How to Get There

North-western side of Kennedy Highway, north-eastern bank of Barron River.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Drinking Water

Facilities

Shade

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Information

Information Board

Unknown feature

Bin

Adjacent to the Barron River

Fire Place

Mobile Phone Coverage

Day Use Area

Day Rest Area

Location

Mareeba Lions Park Rest Area•Kennedy Highway, Mareeba, QLD, 4880

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Common questions about Mareeba Lions Park Rest Area

Is Mareeba Lions Park Rest Area free to camp at?

Yes. Mareeba Lions Park Rest Area in Mareeba, QLD is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: shade, information, information board and toilets.

What facilities does Mareeba Lions Park Rest Area have?

Mareeba Lions Park Rest Area has shade, information, information board, toilets, pets welcome and bin. That is the short list; 13 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Mareeba Lions Park Rest Area?

The record for Mareeba Lions Park Rest Area lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Mareeba Lions Park Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Mareeba Lions Park Rest Area, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Mareeba Lions Park Rest Area?

Mareeba Lions Park Rest Area sits in Mareeba, QLD. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Mareeba Lions Park Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Mareeba Lions Park Rest Area
Facility	On site
Shade	Yes
Information	Yes
Information Board	Yes
Toilets	Yes
	Yes
Pets Welcome	Yes
Bin	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Adjacent to the Barron River	Yes
Fire Place	Yes
Mobile Phone Coverage	Yes
Day Use Area	Yes
Day Rest Area	Yes
Drinking Water	Yes

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