If you thought, the Atherton Tablelands are “just” waterfalls, think again. There is wild life action left right and center, just keep your eyes peeled into the trees. Ok, and there are a few waterfalls as well … enjoy our June favourites! Thank you all for #hashtagging – please keep tagging @athertontablelands or #athertontablelands for us to discover your images and repost …
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Christmas in July
A tropical Christmas with all the trimmings in July? This is a very special event held in Mareeba that brings Far North Nomads and residents of this Atherton Tablelands town together in a yuletide celebration. The event is hosted by the Campervan and Motorhome Club (CMCA) of Australia and is three nights and days of Christmas festivities. With night …
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Atherton Tablelands Food Trail
The Atherton Tablelands is just one big picnic basket. Here’s how to fill it up: Ever wondered about all that sugar cane growing in the Tropical Far North? What does it taste like – well now’s your chance. Sweet Farm Tours is on a working sugarcane farm and takes guests way beyond the farmgate on a personalised farmer guided tour. …
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May Impressions of the Atherton Tablelands
There are some pretty special places to be found around the Atherton Tablelands, taking you from lush rainforests and waterfalls across natural hot springs to the dry lands of volcanic tubes and Bearded Dragons. Thank you all for #hashtagging – please keep tagging @athertontablelands or #athertontablelands for us to discover your images and repost them. Innot Hot Springs Image by @pixs_pics_ Windin …
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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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The picturesque Atherton Tablelands offers inspiration for many artists. Here are a few stops on an Atherton Tablelands arts and culture tour: Spectacular photography Kuranda itself could be considered a work of art – or a performance piece – as anyone who has enjoyed a meander through its funky streets knows. The Peter Jarver Gallery features the owner’s striking landscape …
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April Impressions of the Atherton Tablelands
Did you know that over 300 bird species, including the 13 Wet Tropics endemics have been recorded within the Atherton Tablelands area? Here are some of our favourites – thank you all for #hashtagging! Tag @athertontablelands or #athertontablelands to get your images reposted by us as well. Chestnut-breasted Mannikin at Julatten Image by @janenedevereux Victoria’s Rifle Bird at Lake Eacham Image by @polly_fenton …
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Going Green
Looking for a travel experience that looks after the planet as well as your pleasure? Look no further. These three companies are leading the way in keeping the tropical Atherton Tablelands pristine and giving back to the environment On the Wallaby On the Wallaby not only has a great name but a great ethos – its Green Wally project intends …
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Kuranda Easter And Other Events
Kuranda is a buzzing town, no more so at Easter when the Great Easter Egg Drop breaks records – not eggs. Fifteen thousand chocolate Easter eggs rain down on the rainforest town, the climax of Easter in the Park, which sees the tourism mecca open throughout the holiday weekend. The 15,000 Easter eggs are a sight to behold and for …
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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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