Your guide to tropical Atherton Tablelands, the highlands of North Queensland Australia.

Atherton Tablelands Holiday Guide

Welcome to The Atherton Tableland's Holiday Guide

Atherton Tablelands scenery


Attractions
Accommodation
Tours
Market Dates
Local Conditions
Travel Guide
Bus Services


 

Local Conditions

Attractions

Temperature

temperature on the tablelands today
On the Tablelands Today

Weather Links & Maps

Australia Satellite Weather Map
Radar Map of Cairns/Atherton

Travel Guide

RACQ Travel Planner
A great way to plan your holiday and find out about local road conditions.

Chillagoe Creek Homestead
"The Fossil House"


Local guide and hostess, Mary Bolam, offers a personalized one hour 'Walk through the Aeons of Time', which explores Chillagoe's timeless past, down to the present day. A fascinating hands-on experience.

Tyrconnell Outback Experience & Gold Mine
A fascinating nature-based living museum. Personalized tours of the mine site and pioneer cemetery.
Your Hosts: Kate Harley & Andrew Bell

 

 

Horse Riding at Tait's Wongabel Stables


horse riding

Riders of no matter what ability are provided with the type of ride which they require.
Beginners of all ages enjoy the one hour lesson/ride which teaches them to handle a horse on varied terrain.

trail ridesMore experienced riders, or those who are fit enough to attempt an adventure activity, enjoy a half-day ride in a scenic mountain setting. This includes boiling the billy at a creek for a morning tea break.

Whole day rides can be arranged if sufficient riders are available and if advance notice is given.Horse riding holidays are also available.

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Things to See and Do

Xanthin Australian Trees


XANTHIN is along the Wheelbarrow Way which runs from Mareeba to Chillagoe. Our farm has used native plants from tropical Australia. to create a habitat in the drier zone of the Atherton Tablelands. Over 5000 plants now grow in land that ten years ago was neglected grass and weeds. It is now a created flora/fauna environment.

Guided walks, an art gallery,displays.
Your Hosts: Marion & Athol Durre


Fascinating Facets
& The Crystal Caves


worlds largest geode

One of Australia's most spectacular mineralogical collections on display in an underground fantasy-cave setting.

Hosts Contact: René & Nelleke Boissevain


 


Inside the Crystal Caves

 

Accommodation Guide - Atherton Tablelands - Cairns Outback

Atherton - Tolga

Yungaburra-/ Crater Lakes

Lake Tinaroo

Allawah RetreatAllawah Retreat
The award winning hilltop spa retreat for couples nestles on 150 acres of Australian native bush high on a ridge overlooking the Atherton Tablelands. The four spacious lodges are individual in design and offer guests maximum privacy and breathtaking views.

Atherton Blue Gum Bed & Breakfast
In a quiet area of Atherton, enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and township from this high-set timber pole home.

Grand Hotel Atherton
Old World Charm - New World Warmth.
In the Centre of Atherton

Summit - Rainforest Retreat
The Summit Rainforest Retreat is located on the Cairns Highlands, also known as the Atherton Tablelands, in Far North Queensland, Australia. The retreat is situated on the lip of an extinct volcano and commands the highest point in Atherton.

Woodlands Tourist Park
Tranquil Caravan Park with a choice of self-contained cabins, caravans and camping sites, good walking distance to Atherton Town Centre.

Crater Lakes Rainforest Cottages
Your cottage nestled in the rainforest, king size bed, spa, wood fire and abundant wildlife, complimentary breakfast hamper.

Gumtree Getaway
Nestled amid the tropical rainforest of Far North Queensland, this 40 acre farm offers a private world of accommodation set in the most idyllic surrounds imaginable.

Mt Quincan Crater Retreat
Romantic isolation on the rainforest slopes of an extinct volcano. Private luxury in self-contained pole tree cabins for couples, double spa with magnificent Tableland and Crater Views.

Herberton

Herberton Heritage Cottage Bed & Breakfast
Herberton Heritage Cottage is truly a step back in time. Enjoy the pre-war architecture and pretty little town set in the rolling hills of the Atherton Tablelands. A perfect base from which to explore all the tropical north and outback can offer

Royal Hotel Herberton
The historic Royal Hotel was first established in 1880, today it is the oldest continually licensed hotel in Queensland. Located in the centre of town on the hertiage walk, close to all facilities. We offer comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation and dining in the garden bar or Hotel Dining room.
Ph/Fx: (07) 4096 2231
email- rayboulds.royal@bigpond.com

Calmwaterlanding (temporarily closed)
CALM WATER LANDING is the perfect couple's getaway with so much to do including nothing at all. Les and Carol Rowell will ensure your stay is everything you wish it to be.

Lavender HillLavender Hill
One studio available with ensuite, fridge, barbecue, tv lounge, nestled by the foreshore of the Barron River arm of Lake Tinaroo.

Tinaroo Haven Holiday Lodge
Spoil yourself in heavenly surroundings in exclusive self-contained accommodation in a 2 storey Pole House Lodge, 200 metres from Lake Tinaroo, for up to 8 persons. Wheelchair access.

Tinaroo Tropical Houseboats
Luxury and Economy fully self-contained cruising houseboats for couples, 2 couples sharing or families. Cruise, fish, swim, bushwalk, or relax on Australia's most scenic freshwater lake.

Tinaroo Terraces
Self contained units close to the shores of Lake Tinaroo, Barramundi and Redclaw all year, heated swimming pool, self contained accommodation, linen supplied..

 

 

Ravenshoe - Malanda- Millaa Millaa

Lake Eacham

Jullatten/Mossman

Fur'n'Feathers Rainforest Tree Houses
Pole homes set in spectacular rainforest overlooking the river, wildlife sanctuary, walking tracks, private spas, king-size beds, restaurants close by, a cottage is also available.

Grandview Country Accommodation - Friendly, relaxed fully self-contained luxury b&b country retreat. 5 acres of unique tropical gardens with spa, tennis, private bbqs, bar, games room, birdwatching & spectacular views.

Roxburgs
Cosy cottages set right on the banks of the Millstream. Watch the platypus play from your verandah or join them in their sport whilst paddling our canoe. The cottages are fully equipped for self catering, however, if cooking is a chore then evening meals and breakfast are available in our restaurant “Roxburghs”

The Old Convent Bed & Breakfast
The Old Convent Link TileA graceful residence of grand proportions, boasting 10 bedrooms, formal dining room, Chapel and open fireplace all housed under soaring twelve foot ceilings, nestled amongst fragrant English gardens and box hedges.

Possum Valley Rainforest Cottages
Two fully self-contained 3-bedroom cottages, suitable for up to 6 people each. Linen and towels provided. Eco-tourism accredited, constructed from local timbers.

The Pond Cottage
Self contained pet friendly cottage 950 metres above sea level, pot belly stove, fully appointed kitchen, heated spa pool on the verandah. Peaceful, private location far from traffic noise.

Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodge
Fully self-contained holiday lodges hidden in 1200 acres of lush tropical highland rainforest. Bird and nocturnal animal viewing, swim in crystal clear Lake Eacham.

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat
Self-contained, private timber & pole chalet style, features spa, fireplace, spectacular mountain views, rainforest streams, waterfall and birds and wildlife, children welcome.

Daintree - Cape Tribulation


Heritage Lodge Rainforest Resort
Daintree Cape Tribulation Heritage Lodge
An Australian rainforest spa resort offering luxury boutique cabins for that perfect getaway or retreat.


MillaaMillaa Falls
Millaa Millaa Falls

Cairns Rainforest Retreat, Mossman
Romantic Luxurious Cairns Rainforest Accommodation.
Total seclucion & privacy for a couples hideway.

Julatten Retreat
The retreat specializes in REST and RELAXATION, Pampering, Mudbaths, Body Scrubs, Massage, Essential Oil Baths, Spa,Sauna and more..

Kuranda

Cedar Park Rainforest Resort
20 Min from Mareeba towards Kuranda.
Relax in a romantic and peaceful Rainforest Retreat. Bird watching, bush walks and wildlife spotting.
Al fresco Restaurant on side.

More Tablelands Accommodation

Lumholtz Lodge
European style homestay on 60ha of private rainforest, guaranteed wildlife experience. German-speaking host, fully catered delicious meals, sauna, extensive natural history library.

Deutscher Tourtip
australien-info,de Tourtip

Ein felsiges Hochland in den nördlichen Ausläufern des australischen Nord-Süd-Gebirges - der Great Dividing Range.

Tours


Market Dates

Wilderness Expeditions
sunrise on the tablelands

PACK DONKEY WALKS, TREKS & SAFARIS

Follow explorer's routes, rainforest circuits & outback safaris.
Trips are day, overnight, or longer and enable you to re-discover explorer's trails, experience early mining history, learn pioneer skills and see wildlife.

Host Contact: Tim Daniel






Walsh River

Atherton - 1st Saturday of the month
Tolga - 1st Sunday of the month
Mareeba - 2nd Saturday of the month
Malanda - 3rd Saturday of the month
Wondecla - 3rd Sunday of the month
Yungaburra - 4th Saturday of the month
Kairi - 4th Sunday of the month
Ravenshoe - 4th Sunday of the month
Kuranda - Every Sun,Wed,Thurs,and Friday

Bus Services

Whitecar Coaches
Website

Chillagoe Bus Service
Paul & Susan Presant

Mt Carbine - Coral Reef Coaches
info@coralreefcoaches.com

Chillagoe Creek Homestead and Fossil House invites you to travel back in time. Take an extraordinary journey through an ever-changing landscape. Learn of the ancient coral reef, the remnants of which can still be seen today. top

 

 

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