ATHERTON TABLELANDS
AUSTRALIA
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The Atherton Tablelands also known as the
Cairns Highlands is but a one hours drive
west of
Cairns
or
Port Douglas. A mountainous plain, nestled
between the Bellenden Ker Range and the
Great Dividing Range with an altitude
ranging from 600m to 1100m the air is fresh,
the flora is green and lush.
Every bit as special as the coastal strip of
the tropical north, the Atherton Tablelands
has a lot to offer for the day visitor. The
Atherton Tablelands are home to World
Heritage listed rainforests, national parks,
mountains, rivers, lakes and waterfalls. It
is also one of the richest agricultural
plains in Australia.
Special attractions include:
- The Rainforest village
of Kuranda with its
Rainforestation, Kuranda
markets and the Pamagirri
Aboriginal Dancers,
- Millaa Millaa with its
waterfall circuit and the
ferny green Millaa Millaa
Falls as the highlight,
- Yungaburra with its
expansive monthly market
selling fresh fruits,
vegetables, local arts &
crafts and the famous
Curtain Fig Tree
- Atherton’s crystal caves
and Lake Tinaroo
- Mareeba’s annual rodeo
and it’s wetlands reserve,
- Malanda in the heart of
the Tableland’s tempting
taste buds with delicious,
locally grown produce, dairy
products
- The twin crater lakes of
Lake Barrine & Lake Eacham,
- Heberton’s historic
village,
- Chillagoe’s ancient
limestone caves
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and more – all within an
easy day’s visit.
Experience adventures & activities
such as:
Wildlife tours, bird watching, hot air
ballooning, water skiing, fishing, bush
walking, cave exploring, fine dining,
shopping and more
CONTACT US
for either a tour option to the Atherton
Tablelands or a self-drive adventure and
we are happy to assist you with the tour
booking or car hire.
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