1. Kuranda Scenic Railway Start your Kuranda adventure aboard the iconic Kuranda Scenic Railway. This historic railway journey winds its way through the World Heritage listed Barron Gorge National Park, offering breathtaking views of cascading waterfalls and towering peaks. It is a ride through history and nature that sets the tone for your Kuranda experience. 2. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway For …
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Atherton Tablelands Tripping: 4-Day Adventure
Day 1: Into the Rainforest Morning: Pack your sense of wonder and head out from Cairns to the Atherton Tablelands via the Gillies Highway. This winding 19-kilometre range road is a true marvel, ascending to an elevation of 800 meters and boasting 263 corners. Follow the speed limits, prioritise safety, and savour every moment of this picturesque journey, which typically …
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Going Off the Beaten Track…
1. Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park Imagine camping amidst a landscape filled with limestone caves and rugged outcrops. Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park is your gateway to this unique adventure. While you can’t camp inside the caves themselves, there are excellent campgrounds in the vicinity where you can pitch your tent or park your caravan. During the day, explore the mysterious caves …
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Adventures for all at Lake Tinaroo
From hooking a mighty barramundi to paddling a kayak through morning mist on the lake, there’s plenty of adventures to choose from when you stay around Lake Tinaroo on the central Atherton Tablelands.
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Christmas Events on the Atherton Tablelands
Come along and enjoy the merry atmosphere before checking out what else the gorgeous Atherton Tablelands region has to offer. Sunday, December 4 Tolga Markets Held on the first Sunday of each month, the Tolga Markets offers loads of fresh local produce, crafts, plants, homemade goodies and more. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the race grounds …
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The Best Waterfalls on the Atherton Tablelands
Talk about power. One of our famous Atherton Tablelands waterfalls, did you know that in addition to viewing Zillie Falls from the dedicated lookout beside the top of the falls, you can also make the rainforest trek down to the bottom? Take in the full force of these magnificent falls (heads up: prepare to come away quite wet from the …
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Road Trip the Northern Atherton Tablelands
Discover the best of the northern Atherton Tablelands with this one-day road trip itinerary. From hanging out with the koalas in Kuranda, swimming atop of magical waterfalls in Mareeba and enjoying the tastiest coffee in all of Tropical North Queensland, a road trip into the Northern Atherton Tablelands is a must do for everyone visiting the region. Kuranda, the …
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Unforgettable Atherton Tablelands Attractions with Kids
Whether you’re visiting Atherton Tablelands in the school holidays or looking for some weekend family fun, there is no doubt there is a wealth of kid friendly attractions at your disposal on the Atherton Tablelands. Read on to discover seven of our unforgettable Atherton Tablelands attractions for kids. Birdworld Kuranda Starting off with our list of unforgettable Atherton Tablelands …
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The Top Five Spots for Stargazing on the Atherton Tablelands
Starry, starry night …. Winter season is the best time to get some clear night sky views, so pack your thermos, blanket and zoom lenses and head out for some spectacularly sparkly views of the universe. Bonus tip: select nights around the new moon as it will be easier to see nebulas, star formations and planets without the moon’s shine. …
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Nine Steps to Self-Care on the Atherton Tablelands
There’s more to discover on the Atherton Tablelands than just a beautiful holiday destination. Read our nine steps to self-care the Atherton Tablelands way and uncover how a visit to the Atherton Tablelands could be just what the wellness doctor ordered. Disconnect from daily life at the Canopy Treehouses Leave the hustle and bustle of daily life behind as …
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