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WHY VISIT.....
The "Tablelands" has a beautiful temperate climate, which makes it a January to December Destination. Avoid the rush, and come in the "Low Season" (Dec-April), the climate is comfortable, free of coastal humidity but still accessible to those coastal areas. Alternatively, come in the "High Season" (July-Nov), and feel the warmth of our "Tropical" sun. A three minute drive, brings you to Hastie Swamp, a Two level bird hide that views thousands of birds in their natural habitat, or visit Crystal Caves in the Main Street of Atherton. Mt Mulligan Escarpment (see picture), is a must see. The region also hosts a number of antique and arts & craft shops, as well as art studio's & galleries.
A beautiful, scenic and unspoilt, undulating tableland between 500 and 1000 metres above the "The Great Barrier Reef" perfect for self driving tours.
Ancient Rainforest, Volcanic lakes , Waterfall Circuit (including Millaa Millaa Falls), Mareeba Wetlands, National Parks, "World Heritage Listed - Wet Tropic" Rainforest areas, and an abundance and diversity of flora and fauna. - (Tree Kangaroos, Platypus, Brolga, Rock Wallabies, Kangaroo, Bandicoot, Quolls, Bird life etc- guided night spotting tours can be arranged when you stay at Atherton Blue Gum or use Atherton Blue Gum tours ... check rates )
Atherton Tablelands Adventure Activities include: Hot Air Ballooning, Free Flying, Horse Riding, Barramundi fishing, Bungy Jumping, Pioneer walking trails with Donkeys and Go-Kart Racing.
The Dream Continues at Paronella Park, "...The surprise of your Travels".
Be assured of a "catch" at the Tablelands best fishing park, "Tarzali Lakes", or just feed and watch.
Visit working Coffee & Tea Plantations, Mango Wineries, Gourmet Dairy food tasting and other agricultural pursuits. Self Drive the Tropical Food Trails or let Atherton Blue Gum do the driving for you.
"Rainforestation Nature Park", Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, Koala's and amphibious Army Ducks, restaurants and gift shops.
Historical towns of Yungaburra, Atherton, Herberton & Irvinebank - the regions heart from 1880 - 1920.
Gemstone fossicking and Gold panning, off the normal tourist track.
The Hou Wang Miau Chinese Temple, the last surviving structure of what was Cedar Camp, the Atherton Chinatown, established in the mid 1880's.
Indulge yourself in sampling the exotic dairy products of the Mungalli Creek Bio-Dynamic Dairy.
Historic Steam Train journeys, up the steepest grades in Queensland.
Granite Gorge, feed the Rock Wallabies in their natural habitat and get a feel for the very Australian landscape.
Aviation and Military Museum as well as camp sites, recording the Atherton Tablelands role in WWII.
Lake Tinaroo and Tinaroo Dam, - Tours, Cruises and Water sports with boat and canoe hire, as well as the peaceful Danbulla State Forest Drive around its foreshores.
A Variety of bushwalking tracks, ranging from easy to strenuous, rainforest to savannah, mountains to wetlands, and circum-navigating volcanic lakes to volcanic craters.
The Curtain and Cathedral Fig Trees, both over 500 year old Strangler Fig Trees. The Giant Red Cedar Tree, once known as "Red Gold" and the Twin Kauri Pines at Lake Barrine are all testament to the Atherton Tableland origins.
Master a selection of Golf Courses, in beautiful fresh mountain air, individually or as part of an organised Golf Tour.
Cairns, Kuranda, Mission Beach and Port Douglas are all accessible to and from Atherton, within a 1.5 hours drive.
Short drives to Tropical beaches, Outback, (see our Swagman's Trail) and/or Savannah areas, makes our establishment central to the attractions of the entire region.
Atherton Blue Gum can be used to break the trip from the Coast to Undara Lava tubes and Cobbold Gorge, or Charter our 4WD vehicle to explore the Outback town of Chillagoe and other remote areas.
The Atherton Tablelands can be divided into three parts, "The Southern, Central and Northern sections", a day of exploring is needed in each section. If you wish to do some of those other things then allow more than 3 days.
Southern Section Attractions
Innot Hot Springs
Millstream Falls (Widest Waterfall in Australia)
Tully Gorge
Ravenshoe (highest town in Queensland)
Millaa Millaa Falls & a variety of other waterfall circuits
Windfarm (wind generated electricity)
Central Section Attractions
Irvinebank & Herberton (Historical Mining towns, regions heart in the years 1890-1920).
Volcanic Lakes Eacham & Barrine.
Lake Tinaroo & Tinaroo Dam.
Towns of Atherton, Malanda & Yungaburra.
"The Crater" & Dinner Falls.
Bromfield & Hasties swamps (World class bird watching).
Curtain & Cathedral Strangler fig trees & Giant Red Cedar Tree (All over 500 years old).
Interpretative centres (Geological, Fauna/Flora, Indigenous & Timber Cutting ).
Chinese historical and interpretative sites.
Historic North Queensland Aussie pubs.
Mt Bartle Frere & Mt Bellenden Ker (The two Highest Mountains in Queensland, approx 1600 metres) and other Mountain hikes.
State Forest Drives and World Heritage Rainforest.
Arts & Crafts, Woodwork, Antiques, paintings, sculptures, Queensland Architecture, fossils, minerals, artifacts all to be seen in Exhibitions & Galleries.
Diverse working farms
Northern Section Attractions
Towns of Mareeba, Chillagoe, Kuranda & Mt Molloy
Granite Gorge
Mareeba Wetlands
Mango Winery
The "Coffee Works" (Coffee Interpretative & Tasting Attraction) and working
Coffee Plantations to tour
Mt Mulligan Escarpment
Tyrconnell Gold Mine
National Parks at Davies & Emerald Creeks
Lush scenic beauty and magnificent Lookouts |
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