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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Five Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls You Haven’t Heard of Yet
Visiting the Atherton Tablelands and looking for the best waterfalls to see in the area? If you’ve already started researching your Tropical North Queensland adventure, it’s likely you’ll have a few big waterfall names added to your must-see list. Millaa Millaa Falls, Ellinjaa Falls and Zillie Falls make up the world-famous Atherton Tablelands waterfall circuit and draw thousands of visitors …
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Chasing Waterfalls on the Atherton Tablelands
There’s nothing better than the impressive view of the magnificent waterfalls the Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls and surrounds offer. There are so many, you can even follow the official ‘Waterfalls Circuit’. These are nine waterfalls worth chasing on the Atherton Tablelands. Thank you all for #hashtagging – please keep tagging @athertontablelands and #athertontablelands for us to discover your images and repost them. Image Credits: Millaa …
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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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March Impressions of the Atherton Tablelands
How incredible are all the waterfalls after the rains of this wet season? This month we are absolutely in love with all the lush gorges and views the Atherton Tablelands have to offer. Thank you all for #hashtagging us! Tag @athertontablelands or #athertontablelands to allow us to repost your images as well. Tarzali Rainbows Image by @rodpaynephotography Walsh’s Pyramid Image by @goldykilner Wallaman Falls Image by @goldykilner …
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The Top 5 Picnic Spots on the Atherton Tablelands
Lake Eacham This beautiful crater lake is a picnicker’s paradise. The large grass area on the lake front gives stunning views of the water and is the perfect spot to settle down on a rug, unpack the hamper and relax. There’s lots of picnic tables if you would prefer and day use barbecues. If you are feeling more active there’s …
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Lake Barrine
The teahouse at Lake Barrine may be 80 years old but the Devonshire teas it serves are as fresh and inviting as the crisp Atherton Tablelands air around this charming landmark. The teahouse juts out over the clean, clear waters of Lake Barrine, which sits right in the middle of tropical rainforest and is protected within the Crater Lakes National …
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