Let someone else do the driving on a train journey through jungle or savannah. Kuranda Scenic Rail This may be one of the loveliest stretches of rail in the world and every morning and afternoon Kuranda Scenic Rail takes passengers along this amazing 37km route. Setting out from Cairns the train ascends the Great Dividing Range to Kuranda at the …
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July Impressions of the Atherton Tablelands
The beauty and variety of the Atherton Tablelands might be well known, but have you discovered its wild life yet? If there ever was a contest in cutest animals, there’s a good chance the Atherton Tablelands would win a few prizes – check out our adorable selection for July below. Thank you all for #hashtagging – please keep tagging @athertontablelands or #athertontablelands …
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Travelling the Savannah Way
The Savannah Way is a road journey from the heart of two wilderness wonders – the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics rainforest through the extraordinary Atherton Tablelands to the Northern Territory’s Top End and ultimately the historic coastal pearl that is Broome. It’s called Australia’s Adventure Ride and the Atherton Tablelands is at its exciting start…or fascinating finish. …
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June Impressions of the Atherton Tablelands
If you thought, the Atherton Tablelands are “just” waterfalls, think again. There is wild life action left right and center, just keep your eyes peeled into the trees. Ok, and there are a few waterfalls as well … enjoy our June favourites! Thank you all for #hashtagging – please keep tagging @athertontablelands or #athertontablelands for us to discover your images and repost …
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Atherton Tablelands Food Trail
The Atherton Tablelands is just one big picnic basket. Here’s how to fill it up: Ever wondered about all that sugar cane growing in the Tropical Far North? What does it taste like – well now’s your chance. Sweet Farm Tours is on a working sugarcane farm and takes guests way beyond the farmgate on a personalised farmer guided tour. …
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May Impressions of the Atherton Tablelands
There are some pretty special places to be found around the Atherton Tablelands, taking you from lush rainforests and waterfalls across natural hot springs to the dry lands of volcanic tubes and Bearded Dragons. Thank you all for #hashtagging – please keep tagging @athertontablelands or #athertontablelands for us to discover your images and repost them. Innot Hot Springs Image by @pixs_pics_ Windin …
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Beach To Boardwalks
Leave the beach behind for the rainforest… Tropical North Queensland is a beach paradise but a day in the rainforest is equally blissful. Try these day trips into the lush jungle… SkyRail SkyRail is one of the most magical outings in Tropical North Queensland. From its base in Smithfield, Cairns you will be scooped up and carried over the luxuriant …
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The picturesque Atherton Tablelands offers inspiration for many artists. Here are a few stops on an Atherton Tablelands arts and culture tour: Spectacular photography Kuranda itself could be considered a work of art – or a performance piece – as anyone who has enjoyed a meander through its funky streets knows. The Peter Jarver Gallery features the owner’s striking landscape …
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April Impressions of the Atherton Tablelands
Did you know that over 300 bird species, including the 13 Wet Tropics endemics have been recorded within the Atherton Tablelands area? Here are some of our favourites – thank you all for #hashtagging! Tag @athertontablelands or #athertontablelands to get your images reposted by us as well. Chestnut-breasted Mannikin at Julatten Image by @janenedevereux Victoria’s Rifle Bird at Lake Eacham Image by @polly_fenton …
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Going Green
Looking for a travel experience that looks after the planet as well as your pleasure? Look no further. These three companies are leading the way in keeping the tropical Atherton Tablelands pristine and giving back to the environment On the Wallaby On the Wallaby not only has a great name but a great ethos – its Green Wally project intends …
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