Take the road between towns
The towns and districts of the Atherton Tablelands are spread across rainforest, farming country and the higher country west of the ranges. Each makes a useful stopping point, whether you are looking for somewhere to stay, a country café, local history or a base for exploring nearby waterfalls, lakes and walking trails.
Spend time in Atherton, wander the heritage streets of Yungaburra and Herberton, or travel south through Malanda, Millaa Millaa and Ravenshoe. Further west, the landscape opens out towards Mount Garnet, Irvinebank and Chillagoe, where mining history and geological landscapes tell another part of the region’s story.
Take your time between stops. Some of the best days on the Atherton Tablelands are simply spent following the road from one town to the next.
