Atherton Tablelands

The Tablelands has a beautiful temperate climate making it an ideal January to December destination. Avoid the rush, and go 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.

Visit Hastie Swamp, a two level bird hide that views thousands of birds in their natural habitat, or Crystal Caves in the Main Street of Atherton. Mt Mulligan Escarpment is a must see. The region also hosts a number of antique and arts and craft shops, as well as art studios and 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 including 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.

• Atherton Tablelands Adventure Activities
• Atherton Tablelands Main Attractions
• Northern Atherton Tablelands Attractions
• Central Atherton Tablelands Attractions
• Southern Atherton Tablelands Attractions

More Atherton Tablelands Information

• Tropical Tablelands Tourism - the approved local tourism organisation for the area
• Atherton Tablelands Travel Guide
• Atherton Tablelands Wiki entry
• Atherton Tablelands "The Waterfalls & Crater Lakes District" - Tropical North Queensland, Australia