The Atherton Tablelands is a treasure trove of geological wonders from underground caverns to volcanic lakes to fossil fields. These are a few of the finds: Crater lakes Thousands of years ago the earth got busy creating Lakes Eacham and Barrine. Molten magma broke through to the water table and steam from the super-heated water triggered explosions. After things quietened …
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September Impressions of the Atherton Tablelands
Sunshine and views for days – what else can you wish for on a road trip all across the Atherton Tablelands. This month got us excited about colors and creativity – gorgeous little critters, sunset skies and unsual perspectives. Thank you all for #hashtagging – please keep tagging @athertontablelands and #athertontablelands for us to discover your images and repost them. Hypsidia …
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5 Family Friendly Things To Do With Kids
The Atherton Tablelands are a brilliant place to holiday with kids with a big choice of both indoor and outdoor activities and some true “wow” moments. Here are a couple of ideas: Rainforestation Rainforestation is great for kids because it is three attractions in one. On the outskirts of Kuranda, the park has a mini zoo, a cultural experience and …
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Rail to Trail – Mountain Biking Adventures
Mountain biking on the Atherton Tablelands is a joy – the variety of trails, amazing scenery and specialist facilities make getting out on your bike wheelie easy. Here are some of the best: Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park This is the gold standard for mountain biking – 17 purpose-built tracks for mountain biking with rides from easy to difficult. Up …
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August Impressions of the Atherton Tablelands
We’re in the deepest of winter up here on the Atherton Tablelands and absolutely loving it. The Atherton Tablelands have lots of sunny days all year round anyways but winter is truly the season of blue skies, sunny days and cool nights – so beautiful. With waterfalls, cute animals and views for days, we just fell head over heels for …
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Rail Travel
Let someone else do the driving on a train journey through jungle or savannah. Kuranda Scenic Rail This may be one of the loveliest stretches of rail in the world and every morning and afternoon Kuranda Scenic Rail takes passengers along this amazing 37km route. Setting out from Cairns the train ascends the Great Dividing Range to Kuranda at the …
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Pet Friendly Holidays on the Atherton Tablelands
If you want to take your four-legged friend on holiday with you here are some pet friendly places: Loads of Character The Curtain Fig Motel in Yungaburra in the heart of this character village is an oasis for both you and your pet. The owners have two little dogs and yours are welcome to join the fun. There’s plenty of …
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July Impressions of the Atherton Tablelands
The beauty and variety of the Atherton Tablelands might be well known, but have you discovered its wild life yet? If there ever was a contest in cutest animals, there’s a good chance the Atherton Tablelands would win a few prizes – check out our adorable selection for July below. Thank you all for #hashtagging – please keep tagging @athertontablelands or #athertontablelands …
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RV & Caravan Travel on the Atherton Tablelands
It’s the great Australian dream to travel the country in our very own RV or caravan, but at some point, the conveniences of wash down and sewer facilities will be requires. Here is a quick guide for the Atherton Tablelands, to make convenient the inconveniences of owning / driving the great Australian travelling home. Public RV sanitary point dumps The …
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Travelling the Savannah Way
The Savannah Way is a road journey from the heart of two wilderness wonders – the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics rainforest through the extraordinary Atherton Tablelands to the Northern Territory’s Top End and ultimately the historic coastal pearl that is Broome. It’s called Australia’s Adventure Ride and the Atherton Tablelands is at its exciting start…or fascinating finish. …
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