Pioneer Weekend – Historic Village Herberton Step back in time as pioneers climb out of the history books and on to the streets. Pioneer Weekend at the Historic Village Herberton makes the past come alive with lots of costumes, demonstrations of days gone by with blacksmithing and tin panning, as well as train rides and plenty of fun for the …
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Geological Wonders of the Savannah Way
One of the most unique trails on offer for the Atherton Tablelands is Geological Wonders that extends through to the Savannah Way. The geological wonders of Undara Lava Tubes, Cobbold Gorge through to the Atherton Tablelands crater lakes and limestone caves are a bucket list experience, for all ages. Undara Experience Cobbold Gorge Experience more Atherton Tablelands Geological Wonders Trail
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All Roads Lead to the Atherton Tablelands
There is a common saying around here that all roads lead to the Atherton Tablelands and this could not be truer. From dusty bush roads to spectacular coastal and rainforest areas, your adventure to the Atherton Tablelands promises to be one of the most unforgettable journeys you will encounter. The Cassowary Coast region acts as one of the most important …
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Atherton Tablelands has full spread of events
Whether you like a rodeo, rock concert, the races or a regatta, there is something for everyone, set against some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in Australia. Tropical Tablelands Tourism chair Ghis Gallo said the full season of events officially kicks off in Kuranda with Easter in the Park, a free event for children of all ages. On …
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Wurrumba Swamp
Wurrumba Swamp just near Mount Garnet is a bucket list experience for bird-watchers and wildlife enthusiasts. Wurrumba Swamp attracts an amazing range of bird life and at certain times of the year there are literally thousands of blacks swans on the waters. Just before entering the town of Mount Garnet from the north, there is a dirt road which heads …
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Mount Emerald Windfarm
Mount Emerald Wind Farm is a wind power station currently under construction on Mount Emerald approximately half way between Mareeba and Atherton and 5 kms from the township of Walkamin. Once completed, Mount Emerald Wind Farm will include 53 wind turbines generating up to 180.5 MW of power. Mount Emerald has always been a favourite sunset photo opportunity and now with the …
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Millaa Millaa Waterfalls
The hard columnar basalt from lava flows solidified in drainage valleys. Subsequent water erosion of softer rocks cut into these valleys eventually forming the many spectacular waterfall through this region. Millaa Millaa Falls Head south of Millaa Millaa on Highway and turn left on Theresa Creek Rd – after l km left to Millaa Millaa Falls. Most Photographed Falls in …
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Kuranda Easter Celebration
On Easter Sunday, Kuranda will host the inaugural Great Easter Egg Drop, showering people visiting the Village in the Rainforest with thousands of Easter eggs. It will literally be raining chocolate eggs – the Easter Bunny is said to be up on a raised mobile platform, dropping hundreds of eggs every hour throughout the day. Easter in the Park has …
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Great Tropical Drive
The Great Tropical Drive offers ever changing landscapes as it passes through unique regions of North Queensland including Cooktown, Port Douglas and Daintree, Cairns and its beaches, Mission Beach and the Cassowary Coast, the Atherton Tablelands, the Gulf Savannah, Townsville, Charters Towers and Hinchinbrook. Drive from Cairns to Townsville, through World Heritage-listed reef and rainforests to golden outback savannah. On …
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Torimba Festival
The Torimba Festival is Ravenshoe’s biggest community event held in October every year, and this year marks 50 years of the festival. The word Torimba is derived from Tourism and Timber. The Torimba Festival which includes the timber craft exhibition known as the Festival of the Forest promotes Ravenshoe’s heritage as a former timber town. Torimba fosters community spirit and …
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