Yungaburra
The picturesque village of Yungaburra is nestled amongst rolling green hills, with many outstanding beautiful natural attractions such as crater lakes, waterfalls and World Heritage Rainforests within easy reach of this lovely village. A stroll around Yungaburra offers a glimpse of a fascinating past, where wide verandahs and heritage shop fronts line the tranquil streets. A classic country pub, quaint coffee shops and award winning restaurants will tempt your tastebuds, or browse the craft and antique shops. Heritage cottages, romantic B&Bs, friendly motels and boutique resorts are some of the varied options available when you choose to stay in and around Yungaburra.
Things to do
Platypus Viewing Platform
Wander down to the viewing platform at Peterson Creek at the edge of Yungaburra, or the Allumbah Pocket at the bottom end of Penda Street. The best viewing times for platypus are early morning or late afternoon although you can sometimes see them on cloudy, overcast days. For more information on the Platypus, visit our Wildlife Page.
Peterson Creek - Allumbah Pocket - Frawleys Pool
Take a wildlife walk on the edge of the Yungaburra Village. Pick up the Peterson Creek Wildlife Walk map from the Information Centre on Cedar Street. Start at the Platypus viewing platform and walk along Peterson creek to Allumbah Pocket. You can stop there, or you can continue on to do the whole walk, pausing to take in the pretty Frawleys Pool. Watch carefully for platypus anywhere along the creek, and in the forests here and around Yungaburra you may also spot the rare tree kangaroo.
Old Town Loop Heritage Walk
With 18 buildings listed by the National Trust of Queensland, Yungaburra has the highest proportion of heritage listed buildings outside of regional centres in Queensland. Pick up a "Old town Loop" map from the Visitors Centre in Cedar Street or a local business, and take a stroll back in time, around the historic heart of Yungaburra Village.
Yungaburra Markets
Experience a true country market. The Tablelands largest and most popular with arts and craft, local produce, food and even livestock. It is a great morning out, hunting for the perfect gift, and catching up with old friends. The 4th Saturday morning of each month (except December when the day is changed), 7.30am to 12.30pm. These markets are run by the P&C of the Yungaburra State School, and profits from the stalls benefit the local children.
Curtain Fig Tree Walk
If you would like to do the 20 min walk from Yungaburra to the Curtin Fig Tree, Start at the Platypus viewing platform. Follow the path across the bridge, and then follow the markers to the Curtain Fig Forest Reserve. It is a 50m rainforest walk in to see Tablelands most famous tree, the Curtain Fig. This tree has been formed when seeds were deposited high in a host tree by birds. The fig tree has sent down aerial roots to the ground, and in time the host tree has died, leaving a huge curtain of aerial roots. You can also take a short drive to the Forest Reserve if you prefer. The walk into the tree is wheelchair accessible.
Lake Barrine
From Yungaburra drive 15 mins down the Gillies Highway towards the coast. Lake Barrine National Park is on the left and well signposted. The larger of the twin crater lakes, Lake Barrine has been operating as a tourist destination since the 1920s. Enjoy a lake cruise and a devonshire tea at the Tea House on the waters edge. Spot the sunbathing pythons, eels, turtles, ducks and other water birds. Experience remnant Tableland Rainforest on the 6.5km walk around the lake. There is a short walk to the 1,100 year old Twin Kauri Pines. Picnic and toilet facilities
Lake Eacham
From Yungaburra, drive 5 mins down the Gillies Highway towards the coast, turn right at the Malanda Road, and then 300m along, turn left into the Crater Lakes National Park - Lake Eacham Section. It is a short but beautiful drive through the rainforest to a superb volcanic crater lake with deep emerald waters. Perfect for swimming and a picnic on the grassy bank. The lake is surrounded by World Heritage Rainforest, with a 4.5km walking track around its perimeter. You may spot a musky rat kangaroo dart in front of you, or see the Boyds forest dragon sitting motionless on a tree limb, perfectly camouflaged. The brush turkeys stalk the picnic areas, and turtles and fish are seen in the lake. BBQ and Toilet facilities.
How to get here
Yungaburra is just over an hours drive from Cairns if you drive up the the Gillies Highway. Yungaburra is within a 10 min drive of Atherton and Malanda. There is no bus service to the town.
Map of the township
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History
Yungaburra was originally called Allumbah Pocket. The district was developed in the early 1880s as an overnight stop for miners and settlers who came from the coast on their way to the tin and gold fields farther west. In 1886 the land around Allumbah Pocket and Lake Eacham was surveyed for settlement. In 1891 the settlers moved in. A small commercial area was developing in Allumbah to serve the new settlers. 1910 was a very significant year for our town. The railway line linking Cairns with the Tablelands reached Allumbah, which was then renamed Yungaburra to avoid confusion with another town.
A period of rapid development then began with the construction of a sawmill, a hotel and a number of shops and houses near the railway station. Three churches and the Bank of NSW were built, the school was moved to the present site and a Police Station was established. Yungaburra remains largely unchanged since those early days.
Services:
Fuel: Yungaburra Fuel - 11 Fig Street. Phone: 4095 3090
Food: Yungaburra AUR Foodmarket & News - 19 Eacham Road. Phone: 4095 2177
Cafe - Quincan Cottage, Cedars
Restaurants - Burra Inn, Flynns Licensed Restaurant, Eden House Heritage Restaurant, Nicks Swiss Italian, Yungaburra Pub
Takeaway food - Keddies
Groceries : Yungaburra Foodmarket, Open 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week.
Pubs: Yungaburra Pub (formerly Lake Eacham Hotel)
Police Station: Yes
Medical: Yungaburra Medical Centre - 30 Eacham Road. Phone: 4095 3664
Information Centre: Yungaburra Visitors Centre, Cedar Street
RACQ Road Assistance: Atherton
Public Toilets: Yes
Public Phone Boxes: Yes, across the road from the Pub
Post Office: Australia Post, Cedar Street
Banking: No
ATM: Located inside the Yungaburra Foodmarket
Accommodation Styles: B&B, Self Contained, Caravan Park, Backpackers, Motel, Pub
Other
Yungaburra Butchery - 53 Eacham Road. Phone: 4095 3592
Yungaburra After School & Vacation Care - 4 Maple Street. Phone: 4095 3566
Yungaburra Bowls Club - Cedar Street. Phone: 4093 5596
Yungaburra Library - Maude Keogh Park. Phone: 4095 2196
Yungaburra Markets Parents & Citizens Assoc - 4 Maple Street. Phone: 4095 2111
Yungaburra Real Estate - Cnr Beech St & Gillies Hway. Phone: 4095 3604
Yungaburra Village Chapel - 33 Gillies Hway. Phone: 4095 3111
Note: Information is correct at time of publication but may be subject to change.
Images from top - St Patricks Church, Heritage Buildings in Cedar Street, Centre of the village, Allumbah Pocket Walk, Frawleys Pool.
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