Atherton Tableland Local Knowledge
- Activities (1)
- Must do/see (2)
- Eating out (1)
- Entertainment (1)
- What to do (10)
- What to see (2)
- Local history (1)
Activities
Discover the Great Barrier Reef as you join our luxury day cruise to the outer edge by fast, air-conditioned catamaran. On Day 2, experience the Kuranda Scenic Railway, the award winning Rainforestation Nature Park and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
The Ultimate 2 Day Cairns experience !!
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Hallorans Hill LookoutA lovely spot for a BBQ and nature walk |
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Mt Hypipamie CraterA unique geological oddity that must be seen to be believed. Rainforest walk includes Dinner Falls and the Barron River. |
Eating out
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Mungali BioDynamic DairyNorth Queensland's only Boutique Farmhouse Cheesery & Tea House. Certified organic/bio-dynamic farm and see cheese & yoghurt being made on the premises. Free tastings |
07 4097 2232 |
Entertainment
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Majestic Theatre Malandaone 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. |
What to do
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BirdwatchingNyleta Wetlands (Hastie's Swamp), Bromfield Swamp and many other areas within an easy drive of Grandview |
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Crater Lakes Rainforest & WaterfallsMany 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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Hillside Eden at TarzaliAward winning gardens and Camelia Teahouse |
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Malanda Conservation ParkGuided Rainforest Walks - through the Malanda Conservation Park with an Aboriginal Elder. |
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Malanda Dairy CentreMusem, guided tours, restaurant, gift shop |
4095 1234 |
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Malanda MarketsMarkets held on the 3rd Saturday of every month |
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Nerada TeaEnjoy a cup of locally produced tea and a guided tour of the processing factory. |
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Self Drive ItinerariesThe 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. |
07 40915149 |
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Tarzali Lakes Fishing & Leisure ParkFishing fun for all the family. Platypus viewing |
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Yunguburra boat ramp & water sportsDirections 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. |
(07) 4036 0134 |
What to see
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LakesFor 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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YungaburraMonthly markets. Historic village with arts and crafts, wineries and restaurants. |
Local history
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Malanda Mosaic TrailNine Vibrant Artworks which commemrate the rich history of Malanda's community. |