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Atherton Tablelands Attractions


Curtain Fig National Park : Attraction

Curtain Fig National Park - Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, AustraliaPart of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, Curtain Fig National Park contains an endangered type of rainforest called mabi forest. A semi-deciduous canopy allows more sunlight to reach the ground than in other rainforest types. This promotes a well-developed shrub layer. The highlight of this park is a huge, unique fig tree called the Curtain Fig with extended aerial roots dropping 15 metres to ...

Curtain Fig Tree : Attraction

Curtain Fig Tree - Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, AustraliaThe Curtain Fig National Park contains the renowned Curtain Fig Tree, an enormous strangler fig tree. Located a short drive out of Yungaburra, a small town in the Atherton Tableland, the giant tree has several aerial roots hanging down from its branches that look like curtains. It's over 500 years old and definitely worth a look! There's a short boardwalk around the base of the tree that is wheelc ...

Danbulla National Park and State Forest : Attraction

Danbulla National Park and State Forest - Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, AustraliaDanbulla National Park and State Forest is a spectacular part of the Atherton Tableland, encompassing eucalypt and acacia forests, pine plantations and rainforest; also crater lakes, walks and places of local history and interest. The park and State forest covers 12,000 hectares between Tinaroo and Lamb ranges and borders Lake Tinaroo. Choose a camp site at one of six camping areas. Enjoy a short ...

Dinden National Park : Attraction

Dinden National Park - Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, AustraliaHigh in the Lamb Range, Dinden National Park protects rainforest and eucalypt woodland. The clear waters of Davies Creek flow over smooth granite boulders and make a refreshing place to relax. Picnic or bush camp beside Davies Creek. Spend a day climbing to Kahlpahlim Rock (Lamb Range's highest point) for views over Cairns and the Atherton Tableland or take a hike on the eight kilometre Tu ...

Ellinjaa Falls : Attraction

Ellinjaa Falls - Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, AustraliaEllinjaa Falls are picturesque falls that are part of the Waterfalls Circuit along with Millaa Millaa and Zilzie Falls. Enjoy the sound of the water rushing over a series of lava columns as you have a picnic lunch. There's a 200 metre walkway to the base of the falls where turtles and platypus are often spotted. The falls are a great spot for swimming. There's also a little ledge hidden behind the ...

Emerald Creek, Dinden State Forest : Attraction

Emerald Creek, Dinden State Forest - Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, AustraliaAt Emerald Creek, Dinden State Forest, the waters of Emerald Creek tumble down a granite rock face, forming the picturesque Emerald Creek Falls. Smooth-barked water gums with graphically twisted trunks create a natural arch above the creek. Bottlebrush trees, with red flowers in season, sprout from between the rocks. Dragonflies and damselflies hover around the water. Picnic in the day-use area be ...

Hallorans Hill : Attraction

Hallorans Hill - Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, AustraliaHallorans Hill Lookout is an ideal spot for a barbecue or picnic, watching the sunset or just enjoying the view of the surrounding areas, farmland and rolling hills. The best way to enjoy this is to start from the Environmental Park on Louise Street, follow the walking track right to the top of the hill. Best times are early morning or late afternoon when you can watch the sun set. Walking track t ...

Hallorans Hill Conservation Park : Attraction

Hallorans Hill Conservation Park - Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, AustraliaHallorans Hills Conservation Park protects eucalypt forest and a remnant of the endangered mabi forest on an extinct volcanic cone. The cone is part of the legacy of the tableland's fiery geological past. Enjoy the 1.4 kilometres walk to the top of the hill or drive there through suburban Atherton. The expansive views from the summit exhibit the tableland's mosaic of land use and geological for ...

Hasties Swamp National Park : Attraction

Hasties Swamp National Park - Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, AustraliaHasties Swamp is a large seasonal wetland renowned for its diverse range of resident and migratory birds. A two-storey bird hide has wheelchair access and is big enough to hold a school group. Observe the birds from the comfort of the hide, using the signs as a guide to species identification. At least 220 bird species have been recorded, mainly in the wetland and open woodland. ...

Herberton Historic Village : Attraction

Herberton Historic Village - Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, AustraliaLive the folklore and romance of yesterday's Australia in every piece of the eye-opening collection at Herberton Historic Village, and entire village of shops and stores recreated as they were over 100 years ago. Sit in the old schoolhouse. Stand at the bar of the antique pub. Enjoy a cuppa or a latte in the Bakerville Tearooms. The award-winning Herberton Historic Village is more than a vinta ...

Hou Wang Chinese Temple and Museum : Attraction

Hou Wang Chinese Temple and Museum - Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, AustraliaAtherton Chinatown is the Award-winning site of the unique Hou Wang Temple and interpretive museum. Located just over a scenic hours drive south west of Cairns, the National Trust of Queensland property ensures visitors of a fascinating insight into part of North Queensland's history and heritage. The site was chosen by the Chinese settlers during the 1800s. The temple is the only one of its type ...

Kahlpahlim Rock (Lambs Head) : Attraction

Kahlpahlim Rock (Lambs Head) - Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, AustraliaKahlpahlim Rock, also known as Lambs Head, is the highest point in the Lamb Range and presents a challenging adventure for the experienced bushwalker. The sheer size of the rocks and the views over the Davies Creek catchment, if the weather is clear, are impressive. The steep, but beautiful, trail follows a former logging track through rainforest with impressive kauri pines before entering casu ...

Lake Barrine circuit track : Attraction

Lake Barrine circuit track - Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, AustraliaLake Barrine is a volcanic maar surrounded by rainforest. The five kilometre track around the lake allows for forest-fringed views of the lake and its wildlife. Look for saw-shelled turtles and eastern water dragons in and around the water. In the rainforest, keep an eye out for musky rat-kangaroos and the colourful Boyd's forest dragon. More than 180 bird species have been recorded in the park ...

Lake Barrine, Crater Lakes National Park : Attraction

Lake Barrine, Crater Lakes National Park - Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, AustraliaLake Barrine, in Crater Lakes National Park, is a maar: a crater lake formed by volcanic explosions. The surrounding rainforest is typical of that found on fertile red basalt soils in high rainfall areas. In several places, large kauri pines emerge through the canopy - a species that dominated the tableland forests over thousands of years. Take the five kilometre track around the lake, pausing to ...

Lake Eacham circuit track : Attraction

Lake Eacham circuit track - Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, AustraliaA clear, blue lake surrounded by cool rainforest, Lake Eacham offers swimming, birdwatching, picnic areas and shady walking tracks. In geological terms, the lake is a maar - a volcanic crater formed by massive explosions resulting from superheating of groundwater. The crater has filled with water, forming a lake 65 metres deep. A number of rainforest communities can be seen along the three kilo ...



Other destinations to consider when booking Atherton Tablelands Attractions:

* Atherton Attractions : Atherton Tablelands * Bramston Beach Attractions
* Cairns Attractions * Cairns North Attractions : Cairns
* Cape Tribulation Attractions : Daintree National Park * Chillagoe Attractions
* Clifton Beach Attractions : Cairns * Coen Attractions
* Cooktown Attractions * Daintree Attractions : Daintree National Park
* Dimbulah Attractions : Cairns * Edge Hill Attractions : Cairns
* Fitzroy Island Attractions : Great Barrier Reef * Georgetown Attractions
* Gordonvale Attractions * Green Island Attractions : Great Barrier Reef
* Helenvale Attractions * Herberton Attractions : Atherton Tablelands
* Koah Attractions * Kuranda Attractions
* Lake Eacham Attractions : Atherton Tablelands * Lake Tinaroo Attractions : Cairns
* Laura Attractions * Lizard Island Attractions : Great Barrier Reef
* Malanda Attractions : Atherton Tablelands * Mareeba Attractions
* Mena Creek Attractions * Millaa Millaa Attractions : Atherton Tablelands
* Miriwinni Attractions * Mossman Attractions : Daintree National Park
* Mount Garnet Attractions : Cairns * Mount Surprise Attractions
* Palm Cove Attractions : Cairns * Port Douglas Attractions
* Smithfield Attractions : Cairns * Thursday Island Attractions : Torres Strait Islands
* Wongabel Attractions : Atherton Tablelands * Yungaburra Attractions : Atherton Tablelands
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