MAREEBA COFFEE CAPITAL DRIVE

Mareeba Heritage Museum/ Domigo Coffee/ Coffee Works Mareeba/ Skybury Café and Roastery/ Jaques Coffee Plantation
Total Distance - 43.2 km

Calling all coffee lovers! Wake up and smell the locally roasted goodness.

Mareeba Shire is the Coffee Capital of Tropical North Queensland, with more boutique coffee producers, plantations, and roasters than anywhere else in the region. This easy self-drive itinerary takes you on a caffeine-fuelled adventure through rolling hills, farm gate experiences, and laid-back country hospitality—where every cup tells a local story.

Why the Mareeba Shire is the Coffee Capital

  • Ideal altitude and rich volcanic soil for growing premium beans
  • Multiple working coffee plantations and small-batch roasters
  • Long-standing coffee-growing heritage in Tropical North Queensland
  • Coffee culture woven into everyday life

Mareeba Heritage Museum

Before you hit the plantations, discover the story behind the brew. Just $5 entry gives you access to one of Tropical North Queensland’s most engaging local museums – where Mareeba’s deep-rooted connection to coffee, agriculture and community comes to life. And yes, there’s coffee too! Grab a locally roasted cup from Savannah Café on the deck, where proceeds help fund the museum’s community-run efforts. This is the perfect pre-coffee stop to appreciate just how much history goes into every cup in Mareeba Shire.

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2.5 km

Domigo Coffee

Open 9.30am – 4.30pm | Monday to Friday

Your first official coffee stop is Domigo Coffee, a local favourite tucked into a bright laneway filled with colour and charm. Domigo is all about small-batch, single-origin roasts brewed to perfection. Whether you’re after an espresso, pour-over or creamy flat white, this is a local gem not to be missed. It’s a great spot to grab beans to take home and support a true boutique roaster.

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1.8 km

Coffee Works Mareeba

Open 8am-3pm | 7 days a week

This long-standing local favourite offers a full sensory experience — freshly roasted coffee, handmade chocolates, liqueur tastings, and a boutique roastery all in one place. It’s the perfect stop for gifts, gourmet treats, and a deeper look at Mareeba’s proud coffee culture. The on-site café serves up classic favourites and locally inspired dishes, making it an ideal spot to relax, recharge, and soak in the aroma of freshly brewed Mareeba coffee.

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13.6 km

Skybury Café and Roastery

Open 10am-4pm | Monday to Friday

Just outside town, Skybury is a must-visit for coffee lovers. This is Australia’s oldest commercial coffee plantation, now paired with a café, roastery and award-winning papaya products. Sip estate-grown coffee on their deck overlooking the rolling hills of Mareeba, and if you’re feeling adventurous, sample the Papaya Vodka or their signature breakfast Papaya Boat. Skybury also leads in sustainable, regenerative farming – so it tastes good and feels good too.

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25.3 km

Jaques Coffee Plantation

Open 9am-4pm | Monday to Friday

Wrap up your trail at Jaques, where you’ll discover the largest plantation-style operation in the region, with over 85,000 coffee trees. Enjoy a full café menu, take a guided or self-guided tour and watch a short film about the family farm’s history. Their Nitro Espresso Martini is a fan favourite, and the perfect end to a delicious day.

 

Tip: 4WDs can take the back road via Shanty Creek, otherwise return through town for a scenic drive.

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