Atherton Tableland Local Knowledge

• Activities (0)
• Tourist Attractions (4)
• Restaurants (1)
• Entertainment (1)
• Things To Do (11)
• Sightseeing (3)
• Local History (1)

Activities in Atherton Tableland

Tourist Attractions in Atherton Tableland

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  Mt Hypipamie Crater

  A unique geological oddity that must be seen to be believed. Rainforest walk includes Dinner Falls and the Barron River.
   
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  Hallorans Hill Lookout

  A lovely spot for a BBQ and nature walk
   
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  Atherton Tablelands and Yungaburra Markets

  See our list of Atherton Tablelands and Yungaburra Markets dates and pictures of the fantastic Yungaburra market stalls.

  07 4095 8455

   
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  Lake Tinaroo Dam

  Lake Tinaroo Dam is one of the main attractions on the Atherton Tablelands. See our aerial slide show of Lake Tinaroo Dam and surrounding farming land.

  07 4095 8455

   

Restaurants in Atherton Tableland

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  Mungali BioDynamic Dairy

  North Queensland's only Boutique Farmhouse Cheesery & Tea House. Certified organic/bio-dynamic farm and see cheese & yoghurt being made on the premises. Free tastings

  Homepage

  07 4097 2232

   

Entertainment in Atherton Tableland

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  Majestic Theatre Malanda

  one of the oldest continually operating picture theatres in Australia. Weekly screenings of current titles. Two movies per session. Very reasonable ticket prices. Only 8 minutes from Grandview.

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Things To Do in Atherton Tableland

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  Malanda Dairy Centre

  Musem, guided tours, restaurant, gift shop

  4095 1234

   
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  Malanda Conservation Park

  Guided Rainforest Walks - through the Malanda Conservation Park with an Aboriginal Elder.
   
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  Malanda Markets

  Markets held on the 3rd Saturday of every month
   
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  Crater Lakes Rainforest & Waterfalls

  Many spectacular Crater Lakes (Lake Barrine & Lake Eacham) surrounded by World Heritage rainforest and National Parks. Many walks from easy to difficult.
   
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  Self Drive Itineraries

  The Atherton Tablelands can be split into 3 regions - northern, central & southern, there is a very full day of things to do and see in each of these regions. Please contact by email or phone for the self drive itineraries.

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  07 40915149

   
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  Nerada Tea

  Enjoy a cup of locally produced tea and a guided tour of the processing factory.
   
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  Tarzali Lakes Fishing & Leisure Park

  Fishing fun for all the family. Platypus viewing
   
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  Hillside Eden at Tarzali

  Award winning gardens and Camelia Teahouse
   
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  Birdwatching

  Nyleta Wetlands (Hastie's Swamp), Bromfield Swamp and many other areas within an easy drive of Grandview
   
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  Yunguburra boat ramp & water sports

  Directions Yungaburra boat ramp is at the end of Tinaburra drive. Click here for Google Map Cordinates are: Lattitude -17.249996451833127 Longitude 145.5815452337265 From Cairns is the Gilles Highway, accessed from the town of Gordonvale just 25kms south. Turn right at the Caltex Service Station follow this all the way up the Gilles Range till you get to Yungaburra. The boat ramp is signposted. ` Travelling north from Innisfail on the Bruce Highway, turn off to the Palmerston Highway. This southern gateway takes you through rainforests and arrive at the picturesque town of Millaa Millaa. Yungaburra is signposted. Travel up the Kuranda Range from Smithfield north of Cairns follow this road till you get to Kennedy Highway follow this to Atherton. Yungaburra is about 10 mins from Atherton and is signposted.

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  (07) 4036 0134

   
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  Atherton Tablelands Fishing

  Atherton Tablelands fishing can be enjoyed not only at Lake Tinaroo Dam but also at private dams stocked with Sooty Grunter (Black Bream).

  07 4095 8455

   

Sightseeing in Atherton Tableland

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  Yungaburra

  Monthly markets. Historic village with arts and crafts, wineries and restaurants.
   
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  Lakes

  For a great place to swim and BBQ, you must visit Lake Eacham. To learn more about the geological reasons for the Crater lakes, you must do a boat tour of Lake Barrine.
   
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  Atherton Tablelands Birdwatching

  Enjoy Birdwatching on the Atherton Tablelands with the most beautiful birds such as the Red-backed Fairy Wren, Red-browed Finch, Barking Owl, Tawny Frog-mouth, Eastern Yellow Robin, and more.

  07 4095 8455

   

Local History in Atherton Tableland

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  Malanda Mosaic Trail

  Nine Vibrant Artworks which commemrate the rich history of Malanda's community.