WATCH VIDEO Welcome to the ATHERTON TABLELANDS CONTENTS Tropical North Queensland is HIGHLIGHTS undeniably one of the most exciting 4 Food and Wine and diverse regions to visit in Australia 6 Birding and Wildlife and the Atherton Tablelands sits at the ► HISTORY page 30 8 Touring very heart of it. With its breathtaking waterfalls, scenic vistas at every turn, 10 National Parks Guide impressive lakes, lush rainforest and ► TOURING page 8 11 Ancient Rainforests rugged outback, a visit to this region 12 Getting Here promises to be one of great contrast, ► WILDLIFE page 6 13 Lake Tinaroo beauty and exploration. 14 Crater Lakes People often ask what is the best ► WATERFALLS 20 page 16 Yungaburra thing about the Atherton Tablelands. 19 Malanda If you have ever visited the region, 20 Millaa Millaa you will have discovered there is more ► SAVANNAH WAY page 40 than one. Visitors love to spend their 22 Atherton days enjoying scenic country drives, 26 REGIONAL MAPS leisurely boat cruises, wildlife spotting, 30 Herberton and Irvinebank enjoying local food and unearthing the WELCOME TO COUNTRY 31 Kuranda fascinating geological history. Tropical Tablelands Tourism would 34 Tolga and Walkamin Plan to stay at least five days, as like to acknowledge the Traditional 35 Ravenshoe, Innot Hot there is so much to see and do. Divide Owners of the land on which we Springs and Mt Garnet your time between the Southern and meet. It would also like to pay 36 Mareeba Northern Tablelands on what will be an respect to Elders past and present. 38 Mt Molloy and Julatten unforgettable self-drive journey and see for yourself the changing landscape of During your stay, please 39 Chillagoe and Petford this diverse region. acknowledge the traditional owners 40 Savannah Way of this amazing region and learn For more information once you are more of their ways. Enjoy your 44 Cassowary Coast here, be sure to consult one of the holiday and thanks for visiting. 48 Directory friendly volunteers at the accredited 51 Regional Events & Markets Visitor Information Centres with an . PUBLISHER: Tropical Tablelands Tourism ADDRESS: PO Box 257 Atherton QLD 4883 PHONE: 1300 072 240 EMAIL: office@tropicaltablelandstourism.com.au AthertonTablelands SALES & EDITORIAL: Tanya Snelling ADMIN: www.smartdata.net.au @AthertonTablelands GRAPHIC DESIGN: Sheryn Bewert IMAGES: TEQ, TTNQ, TTT, WTMA, Michael Petersen, AthertonTablelands Stephen R othwell, Mal Mckaskill Photography COVER: Lower Nandroy a Falls www.tropicaltablelandstourism.com.au COVER PHOTO: An Watson drew www.athertontablelands.com.au 3