Thursday, August 18, 2011

Mareeba Wetlands


During our June trip to Nth Queensland stayed at the Jabiru Safari Park located in the Mareeba wetlands.

The Mareeba Tropical Savanna and Wetland Reserve is an hour and 15 minutes drive west of Cairns, on the northern edge of the Atherton Tablelands (Cairns Highlands). The 2000ha reserve consists of open savanna woodland, grassland, and freshwater wetlands. The wetlands are man made and the whole area is a Conservancy dedicated to the conservation of wetlands and savannah flora and fauna. 

Jabiru Safari Park has deluxe tented accommodation and the main lodge is located on the edge of Clancy's lagoon.

Sunset over Clancy's lagoon

Water lilies in Clancy's lagoon