GETTING HERE Tropical North Queensland has rightfully earned its reputation as one of the most beautiful and diverse localities to visit in the world and finding your way around has never been easier, with some fantastic tried and tested drive routes that all lead to the Atherton Tablelands and beyond. COOKTOWN CHILLAGOE AND THE THE GREAT AND CAPE YORK WHEELBARROW WAY BARRIER REEF DRIVE The push to the tip of Australia is a The Wheelbarrow Way encompasses This drive takes in 140km of must for the intrepid road warrior. some of the richest and most important spectacular scenery, hugging the Visit amazing Aboriginal rock art and history of our national heritage rugged coastline from Ellis Beach pioneer relics, marvel at nature in the between Mareeba and Chillagoe. to Port Douglas, passing through national parks or try your luck sport Drive through ancient landscapes with Mossman and over the Daintree River fishing. The Palmer River Gold Fields, spectacular escarpment formations before meandering through the World and be sure not to miss the beautiful Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest on Lakeland Downs, the Annan Gorge, limestone caves at Chillagoe. Also the way to Cape Tribulation. Enjoy the the mysterious Black Mountain and spend some time in Chillagoe touring brief ferry ride across the crocodile- historic Cooktown all warrant further the historic copper mines of the Old filled Daintree River and prepare for the exploration. State Smelters. wild and untamed beauty that awaits. WATCH VIDEO WATCH VIDEO WATCH VIDEO CHECK OUT OUR TOWN BY TOWN GUIDE > PAGE 13 - 46 HERITAGE • MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES • GEOLOGICAL WONDERS • LANDSCAPES AND WILDLIFE 12 www.athertontablelands.com.au