Activities & Tours, Atherton Tablelands, Tropical North Queensland

Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park

Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park offers walking opportunities ranging from 440m to 9km. The times are calculated for people of average fitness who are wearing the correct footwear. If you are...

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Mount Lewis

Many of the highest rainforest-clad mountains of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area are, for the most part, inaccessible. The 28 km Mount Lewis drive is a notable exception. Winding...

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Spy & Camera Museum

Shop 1/49 Grace Street, Herberton

What you will see , one of the world's largest and rarest camera collections. We have Russian KGB police cameras, 100 year old spy cameras, rare press cameras, and much...

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Avenue of Honour

The Afghanistan Avenue of Honour is a living memorial dedicated to the memory of all who served in the fight against terror in Afghanistan and to those brave and selfless...

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Old Mates Farm

238 Hemmings Lane, Upper Barron

Old Mates Farm is a recreational Nature Based Tourism destination for families to camp on the Atherton Tablelands. Old Mates Farm is conveniently located only 15 minutes from Atherton, or...

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Nature Navigators

239 Glendinning Rd, Ravenshoe, Qld

Guided nature tours into the high-altitude cloud forests, home to fascinating animals and plants, many of which are found nowhere else on earth. We have a range of tour options...

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Tait’s Wongabel Stables

Atherton

Tait’s Wongabel Stables started operating in 1987. Sheila Tait continues the tradition of bush riding established by her late husband. She is assisted by friendly, experienced instructors. Safety is our first...

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Yungaburra Tours

25 Wensley Avenue Yungaburra

We at Yungaburra Tours are proud of our country and are committed to its preservation and ongoing sustainability. To capture a memorable appreciation of our local area we would recommend...

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Cassowary Tours

Atherton Tablelands. Cape York. Outback Queensland.

Do you want to make the most of your time on the Atherton Tablelands? Let our experienced bird and wildlife guides show you the natural wonders that it has to...

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Atherton Herberton Historic Railway

Train rides between Herberton Station and Historic Village Herberton. The ride currently uses section cars and starts from Herberton Station and travels roughly parallel to the Wild River. It crosses the main highway...

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Chillagoe Smelters

The Chillagoe Smelters site is an excellent demonstration of the technology of mineral (copper, silver, lead and gold) smelting at the turn of the 20th century. An up-to-date plant was assembled...

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Night Sky Secrets

Meeting point - Corner Kay Rd and Kennedy Highway, Emerald Creek

Our Astronomy tours are conducted from our dark sky outback location on the beautiful 5000 acre property "Kanjini", 1hr from Cairns CBD. A meal shared at sunset, over astronomical discussion...

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Bretts Outback Tasting Adventures

Atherton Tablelands

BRETT’S OUTBACK TASTING ADVENTURES –CAIRNS TOUR Gourmet Food & Wine Tour – 8 Courses & More! Inclusions: Entertaining and fascinating commentary by experienced guide to teach you all about the...

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Billy Tea Safaris

289 Draper Street, Cairns

Billy Tea Safaris operates small personalised day tours to Daintree Cape Tribulation 4WD Tours to Bloomfield Track and Chillagoe Caves and Outback. Also, taylor made private charters. Billy Tea Safaris prides...

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Coffee Works

136 Mason Street, Mareeba

Indulge a Little, Discover a Lot at Coffee Works, the original boutique Roastery and Chocolaterie of the Tropics. This feast for the senses offers an all day, unlimited tasting experience...

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Atherton Park Run

Atherton parkrun takes place every Saturday morning at 7am on the Atherton Tablelands Railtrail (opposite Platypus Park, Corner of Weaver St and Atherton-Herbeton Road, Atherton). This is a FREE event,...

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Chillagoe Caves

Visitors can explore Donna, Trezkinn and Royal Arch caves on ranger-guided cave tours, which run daily except Christmas Day. Tickets must be purchased in advance from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service...

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Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

8 Rob Veivers Drive Kuranda

You’ll be enchanted by these elusive wonders of nature as you wander through the aviary’s boardwalks and gardens with a picturesque rainforest backdrop. Our knowledgeable guides offer free 30-minute tours...

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Bat Hospital Visitor Centre

134 Carrington Road, Carrington (Atherton)

Have you ever looked a flying-fox in the eye? Seen and heard the echolocation calls of a microbat on a bat detector? Come meet our bats, watch them feed and...

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Historic Village Herberton

Set on 16 acres, the Historic Village Herberton is a tin mining town with shops, pub, bank, chemist, grocer, printer and garage. There are more than 50 restored period buildings...

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Dine on the Divide

16 Gibbs Lane, Irvinebank QLD 4887

Fully escorted 4wd tag-along tour on the Great Dividing Range, culminating in a dining experience like no other, as you watch the sun set over the Gulf of Carpentaria. Sunset...

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Kur-Cow Farm

112 Barnwell Road, Kuranda QLD 4881

Looking for a fun day out for the family? Welcome to KUR-Cow Barnwell Farm - a working cattle station located in tropical North Queensland. We've got activities to entertain the...

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Atherton Exercise Park

Welcome to the Atherton - Exercise Park camp, which is located in the suburb of Atherton, part of the Tablelands (Regional Council) Local Government Area. The camp is funded by...

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Tablelands Trails

Atherton Tablelands, Tropical North Queensland, offers some of the best mountain bike and road cycling adventures in Queensland. Magnificent flowing single tracks, family trails, mountain bike parks and scenic back country...

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Rainforestation Nature Park

1030 Kennedy Highway, Kuranda.

Board an amphibious World War II Army Duck for a unique rainforest tour on both land and water, where your guide will identify and explain fascinating plants and wildlife as...

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The Crystal Caves

69 Main Street Atherton

Share one man’s passion for crystals and fossils at the Crystal Caves. Journey through 300m2 of tunnels and grottos that Rene built to feature his million year old natural crystals...

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Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets

Kuranda

The Original Markets are located in the market precinct of Kuranda, Therwine Street, adjacent to Centenary Park and the Kuranda Visitor Information Centre. You will find locally designed and produced...

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Kuranda Koala Gardens

2-4 Rob Veivers Dr, Kuranda

Situated in the heart of Kuranda, this attraction gives you the opportunity to see some of Australia's most unique wildlife up close. We have a variety of wildlife for you...

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Hot Air Balloon

Pick up from Cairns

Experience the fun & unique sensation of being in a Hot Air Balloon, flying gently high above the Atherton Tablelands, Australia.The balloon takes off from Mareeba on the Atherton Tablelands....

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Hou Wang Temple and Chinese Museum

86 Herberton Road
Atherton

Donated to National Trust of Australia (Queensland) [NTAQ] in 1979, the Hou Wang Chinese Temple has undergone meticulous conservation of its unique, historical integrity. Locals and tourists alike can explore...

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Lake Eacham, Crater Lake National Park

A serene blue lake surrounded by lush rainforest, Lake Eacham in part of Crater Lakes National Park. Take a refreshing dip and then relax in the shade, or wander along...

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MakoTrac

52 Springs Road, Mareeba

MakoTrac is a world class go kart facility situated 1 hours drive from Cairns. Go Kart Action is 411m long and 7m wide track open for the public, from young...

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Millaa Millaa Lookout

One of the most superb vistas in the region unfolds from the Millaa Millaa Lookout, East Evelyn Road, Millaa Millaa.

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Tropic Tours

5 Mahab Street
Kewarra Beach QLD 4879

Family-owned and operated, Simon & Renae Vicic specialise in unique, personalised small group adventures exploring the Tropical Far North Queensland region, getting you to the heart of every destination. Showcasing...

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Kuranda Wildlife Experience

COMBINING 3 OUTSTANDING WILDLIFE ATTRACTIONS VISIT ALL 3 GREAT ATTRACTIONS & SAVE BE BEDAZZLED BY BUTTERFLIES Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly flight aviary and exhibit in Australia. Home...

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Lake Barrine, Crater Lakes National Park

This popular park features a deep crater lake surrounded by cool lush rainforest. Lake Barrine, part of Crater Lakes National Park, is a maar—a crater lake formed by two massive...

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Eyes on Wildlife

Atherton Tablelands

Whether it's a half day, full day, multi day and/or spotlighting tour, your guide Patrick will make sure you have the best wildlife experience you can get on the Atherton...

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Kuranda Birdworld

Heritage Markets, Kuranda

Immerse yourself in one of the most unique wildlife attractions of Tropical North Queensland. Join the birds in their beautiful rainforest habitat. Flying around you are species from the vanishing...

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Curtain Fig, Yungaburra

View a spectacular curtain fig tree from different vantage points along a boardwalk in this small but popular national park. This large fig tree in Curtain Fig Tree National Park...

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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

6 Skyrail Drive,
Smithfield

A 7.5 km cableway, Skyrail glides just metres over the canopy of Australia's World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforests. Two mid-stations, Red Peak and Barron Falls, provide the perfect opportunity to...

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Rainforest To Bush Cultural Experiences

9 Toft Street, Herberton, QLD, 4887

Rainforest To Bush Cultural Experiences is an Indigenous, family-owned and operated tour business offering bus tours, camps and activities that showcase the amazing volcanic landscapes and the variety of habitats...

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Kuranda Scenic Railway

126-144 Bunda Street,
Cairns City

Far North Queensland’s World Heritage-listed rainforest, the Wet Tropics, are among the oldest on earth. Thousands of species of plants and hundreds of unique creatures inhabit this lush green world....

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Atherton Tablelands

Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park

Mount Lewis

Spy & Camera Museum

Avenue of Honour

Old Mates Farm

Nature Navigators

Tait’s Wongabel Stables

Yungaburra Tours

Cassowary Tours

Atherton Herberton Historic Railway

Chillagoe Smelters

Night Sky Secrets

Bretts Outback Tasting Adventures

Billy Tea Safaris

Coffee Works

Atherton Park Run

Chillagoe Caves

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Bat Hospital Visitor Centre

Historic Village Herberton

Dine on the Divide

Kur-Cow Farm

Atherton Exercise Park

Tablelands Trails

Rainforestation Nature Park

The Crystal Caves

Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets

Kuranda Koala Gardens

Hot Air Balloon

Hou Wang Temple and Chinese Museum

Lake Eacham, Crater Lake National Park

MakoTrac

Millaa Millaa Lookout

Tropic Tours

Kuranda Wildlife Experience

Lake Barrine, Crater Lakes National Park

Eyes on Wildlife

Kuranda Birdworld

Curtain Fig, Yungaburra

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Rainforest To Bush Cultural Experiences

Kuranda Scenic Railway

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