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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The 5 most Beautiful Butterflies on the Atherton Tablelands
Iridescent blues, greens and yellows catch the eye as these “magical” creatures’ flutter in the sky, oblivious to their own beauty. We compiled a list of our top 5 most beautiful butterflies on the Atherton Tablelands – just keep your eyes open and find fluttering specks of color almost anywhere you look. Blue Ulysses As the Blue Ulysses open …
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3 Easy Rainforest Walks & Waterholes on the Southern Tablelands
There are lots of wonderful walks round the Atherton Tablelands taking in the beautiful views, exceptional rainforest and stunning waterways. On your marks, get set, saunter…. Lake Eacham Lake Eacham Image Credit @farnorthshiddentreasures Take a stroll round Lake Eacham’s 3km perimeter through lush rainforest overlooking a clear blue crater lake. Malanda Malanda Falls Image Credit …
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Add These Stops to your ‘Chillagoe’ Road Trip
One of the best out west experiences is the road to Chillagoe, aka the Wheelbarrow Way, named after the Chinese miners of the late 1800s who transported all their belongings in a handcart on the 143km route you will retrace. A signpost outside Mareeba tells the story. Next stop – Dimbulah’s Camp 64, a café / museum with a …
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A Couples Guide to a Long Weekend in the Lakes District of the Atherton Tablelands
Cross the charm of the English Lakes District with the wilds of the Amazonian Forest and add a dash of Parisian flair and you have the couple’s paradise of Yungaburra on the Central Atherton Tablelands. Just over an hour from Cairns (70km) Yungaburra village is as pretty as a picture, chocka block with heritage listed buildings. A charming destination …
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Bush Vacays off the beaten track
Tolga Allawah Retreat Soak up peace and luxury in these private lodges surrounded by wilderness and wildlife. Allawah means sit, stay here, rest awhile and who could refuse. Mt Molloy Sweetwater Lodge (pictured) is set on 160 gorgeous acres (64ha) of prime country for birdwatching, walking or just doing nothing. With just four guests at a time, you’ll be …
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8 Affordable Adventures to Bust Boredom
1) Dig into Herberton’s Mining History Built on the site of Herberton’s first profitable tin find, fossick around in the region’s extensive mining history at the Herberton Mining Museum and Information Centre for the low down on this inaugural industry. Then visit Historic Village Herberton and enjoy the largest collection of Australiana in Queensland. 2) Hop a ride on a rainforest gondola …
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Eat Your Way Around the Atherton Tablelands
The Atherton Tablelands area is a literal smorgasbord of fabulous food options from roadside stalls to first class cafes. *Pick up some goodies at a country town market – they are dotted all over the region on a Saturday or Sunday. You know they will be good – you will probably have had a yarn with the grower or …
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