There is so much to see, discover and explore on the Atherton Tablelands, it will keep you busy from sunrise until after sunset – hot air ballooning while the sun comes up, chasing waterfalls, dipping into a volcanic crater lake, spotting platypus, stepping on a glass bridge, marveling at winding rivers, encountering dragons (ok, it’s a Frilled Neck Lizard), enjoying …
Continue reading
8 Affordable Adventures to Bust Boredom
1) Dig into Herberton’s Mining History Built on the site of Herberton’s first profitable tin find, fossick around in the region’s extensive mining history at the Herberton Mining Museum and Information Centre for the low down on this inaugural industry. Then visit Historic Village Herberton and enjoy the largest collection of Australiana in Queensland. 2) Hop a ride on a rainforest gondola …
Continue reading
November Impressions of the Atherton Tablelands
November on the Atherton Tablelands was all about spontaneous adventures, mesmerising waterfalls and cute animal encounters. Which one is your favorite impression this month? Thank you all for #hashtagging – please keep tagging @athertontablelands and #athertontablelands for us to discover your images and repost them. Chillagoe Boulders Mareeba Local Camping with Mountain Top Views Cute Rock Wallaby at Granite Gorge Millaa …
Continue reading
Can’t Miss Markets
Being able to rummage round a market on holiday is a real joy. It’s a leisurely stroll while shopping, taking a golden opportunity to meet local people, buy food and beverages grown in the area and just absorb the individual character of each town. And for those who like a second hand bargain you never know what gems you’ll find! …
Continue reading
October Impressions of the Atherton Tablelands
Who else could wander all across the Atherton Tablelands forever? The beauty of this region never ceases to amaze, no matter how often you’ve spent time there. Enjoy are our favourite moments on the Atherton Tablelands for this month. Thank you all for #hashtagging – please keep tagging @athertontablelands and #athertontablelands for us to discover your images and repost them. Halls Falls Rock Wallaby …
Continue reading
Eat Your Way Around the Atherton Tablelands
The Atherton Tablelands area is a literal smorgasbord of fabulous food options from roadside stalls to first class cafes. *Pick up some goodies at a country town market – they are dotted all over the region on a Saturday or Sunday. You know they will be good – you will probably have had a yarn with the grower or …
Continue reading
September Impressions of the Atherton Tablelands
Whether you head out to explore its lush rainforests, volcanic craters, hills and valleys, dusty savanna plains or quirky towns, winter on the Atherton Tablelands is just lovely. Enjoy our September highlights of the Atherton Tablelands. Thank you all for #hashtagging – please keep tagging @athertontablelands and #athertontablelands for us to discover your images and repost them. Countless stars at Fong On Bay, Lake …
Continue reading
What to Pack: The Ultimate Travel Packing Guide for the Atherton Tablelands
Whether this is your first trip or you’re a seasoned globetrotter, it’s always helpful to have a rundown of the travel essentials you may want to pack for your impending holiday. So what are the necessary items for a holiday on the Atherton Tablelands? Is it too cold for the bikini, or too country for the Hawaiian shirt? What are …
Continue reading
Top 10 Things to Do Around Lake Tinaroo
Tinaroo is a destination in itself but it is also surrounded by things to do and see. We’ve put together 10 highlights that you simply must do… *Check out Lake Barrine. This lovely lake is one of the jewels of the Atherton Tablelands for several reasons. Its pristine waters are fringed by rainforest and a visit can include a slow …
Continue reading
August Impressions of the Atherton Tablelands
We hope you were able to take time and explore the outdoors these past few weeks; once again nature was showing off its beauty in all forms and shapes all over the Atherton Tablelands. Enjoy our favorite August moments on the Atherton Tablelands. Thank you all for #hashtagging – please keep tagging @athertontablelands and #athertontablelands for us to discover your images and repost them. …
Continue reading