Have you discovered all shapes and forms around the Atherton Tablelands, from canyons and gorges to labyrinths and caves? Plus, we may have just found the cutest wildlife ever. Thank you all for #hashtagging – please keep tagging @athertontablelands and #athertontablelands for us to discover your images and repost them. Glass Bridge at Cobbold Gorge Image by @phlipvids Forest Kingfisher at Mount …
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Street Eats at the Original Kuranda Markets
Bring your hunger to the Original Kuranda markets – you’re gonna need it! The markets have a tasty range of Aussie favs and international cuisine, and it’s ideal for those who like a big blow out as well as the clean and green eating advocates. Meander down the hill and back up again to window shop the huge choice of …
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February Impressions of the Atherton Tablelands
This month we had a closer look at all the fauna on the Atherton Tablelands – there is life to be found wherever you turn your head. Thank you all for #hashtagging – please keep tagging @athertontablelands and #athertontablelands for us to discover your images and repost them. Northern Laughing Tree Frog Image by @jakub.hod Spectacled Monarch Image by @earthdreaming Metallic Pony Ant …
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Top 10 ‘Must Do’s on the Atherton Tablelands
Here are the top 10 things to do on the Atherton Tablelands. Some are action packed; others are like a walk in the park – but they are all unforgettable *Start your day with a spectacular sunrise hot air balloon flight – float over a country collage of forest, fields and small towns. It could be the ride of your …
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Escape the Heat – Summer on the Atherton Tablelands
As the hot sultry conditions of a Far North summer begin to bite, it’s time to head to the mountains and an altitude with less attitude. An Atherton Tablelands summer looks a little like this: ✓ Beautiful lakes ✓ Waterfalls to swim in ✓ Glorious shad under ancient trees ✓ Rainforest ✓ Cooler nights ✓ Awesome wildlife ✓ Tropical Icecream …
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Exploring Lake Tinaroo
Lake Tinaroo in the centre of the Atherton Tablelands is a huge man-made lake set in lush bush with tons of things to do. The lake has lots of fingers and bays to explore and is surrounded by the 12,000-hectare Dunbulla National Park and State Forest, rich in history, wildlife and recreational choices. Look out for camping areas off Dunbulla …
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January Impressions of the Atherton Tablelands
January had us diving into a new decade and new adventures all across the Atherton Tablelands, with refreshing dips in waterfalls, lakes and natural infinity pools. Thank you all for #hashtagging – please keep tagging @athertontablelands and #athertontablelands for us to discover your images and repost them. Serenity at Lake Eacham Image by @makinglifeatrip Holding on to the weekend like this Goanna …
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December Impressions of the Atherton Tablelands
Summer beginnings with lots of sunny road trips chasing waterfalls all over the Atherton Tablelands while discovering hidden gems – what a remarkable way to end the year. Merry Christmas and a joyful 2020 everyone. Thank you all for #hashtagging – please keep tagging @athertontablelands and #athertontablelands for us to discover your images and repost them. Hidden gems around Lake Eacham …
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Visiting family and friends – What’s open over the Christmas period
The Atherton Tablelands are a wonderful place to go over the Christmas holidays with plenty of things to do and see. Being such a natural wonderland all the scenic spots are open, including Christmas Day and most other attractions are open over the holiday season and only close on the day itself. If you have visiting family and friends on …
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In the North
The north of the Atherton Tablelands is dominated by magnificent national parks filled with soaring mountain ranges, clear highland creeks, tracts of lush rainforest interspersed with eucalypts and rocky outcrops with gob-smacking views. It can be both a walk in the park or a grand challenge to get the best of this area. Take the 20-minute easy track around Davies …
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