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Atherton Tablelands / Cairns Highlands and Gulf Savannah
The mountain retreat of the Atherton Tablelands is only a one hour drive from Cairns, but remains unspoilt, friendly and natural. Look at what we have to offer: Natures Wonderland – Atherton Tablelands has World Heritage Rainforests, Waterfalls, National Parks, Crater Lakes and Volcanic formations with a backdrop of rolling green hills. Wildlife Paradise – abundant birds, rare and endangered mammals such as the platypus, tree kangaroo and the cassowary can be found on the Atherton Tablelands. Historic Villages - quaint villages...
read moreAtherton Tableland Food Tours
On the Atherton Tableland, agriculture continues to be the region’s main industry but with a downturn in some prices many farmers and primary producers have turned to tourism and production to add value to their products. If you enjoy wine and spirits, it is worth visiting some of the great wineries, particularly the exotic Golden Drop Winery that produces wines and spirits from mangos. For coffee lovers, there are a number of coffee plantations around the Mareeba area that offer fantastic products and tours of their facilities. And further...
read moreWeather to Expect during an Atherton Tablelands Visit
International tourists are always very interest in the climate of other cities, states and countries when they plan an International trip. It is very valuable to know what to expect as you will be able to carefully pack and plan excursions. This article will give you more information on what to expect during a visit to Atherton Tablelands. International and interstate tourists will describe the weather when they visit Atherton Tablelands extremely hot during summer months and during the winter months as warm. It is basically a matter of...
read moreValuable Information about Atherton Tablelands
The Atherton Tablelands has pleasant temperatures with sunny winter days, cool summer nights and no high humidity with its mild tropical climate. The range of tourist attractions and opportunities is diverse and includes wildlife, boat cruises, rainforest walks, scenic drives, and much more during an Atherton Tablelands vacation. When tourists visit Atherton Tablelands they should not miss the historic Malanda swimming pool for a swim in the lovely water that falls directly from the picturesque Malanda Falls. Another superb waterfall is the...
read morePlaces to Stay and Attractions When You Visit Atherton Tablelands
Top Places to Stay Tablelands Motor Inn is lovely to stay at for its proximity and excellent food and great value. Barking Owl Retreat is from $217 per night and up. Great location is number one, with great food, good service, clean and value for money. Big4 Atherton Woodlands is from $118 and up per night. Lovely cabins and camping facilities in a natural bush setting. The ideal breakaway and value for money when you visit Atherton Tablelands, with immaculate ground and amenities, lovely pool and close to everything. Atherton Motel is...
read moreThe Atherton Tablelands Accommodation
The Atherton Tablelands is filled with the most beautiful accommodation from private luxury self contained, cottages, cabins, chalets, lodges, tree houses, bed and breakfast (B&B or BNB), retreats, farm stays, to holiday houses in Tropical Far North Queensland Australia. There are atherton tablelands accommodation Tariffs and Packages to suit every visitor to the Atherton Tableland. Accommodation that also caters for everyone, from family friendly with children, pet friendly, romantic couples escapes, wedding honeymoon getaways to farm...
read moreTHINGS TO DO ON THE ATHERTON TABLELANDS
A beautiful, scenic and unspoilt, undulating tableland between 500 and 1000 metres above the “The Great Barrier Reef” perfect for self driving tours. See our Self Drive Itineraries for the Northern, Central & Southern Sections of The Atherton Tablelands, allow a full day in each section. Ancient Rainforest, Volcanic lakes , Waterfall Circuit (including Millaa Millaa Falls), Mareeba Wetlands, National Parks, “World Heritage Listed – Wet Tropics” and Mabi Rainforest areas and an abundance and diversity of...
read moreAtherton Tableland
The Atherton Tableland is a fertile plateau which is part of the Great Dividing Range in Queensland, Australia. It is located west to south-south-west inland from Cairns, well into the tropics, but its elevated position provides a climate suitable for dairy farming. It has an area of around 32,000 km² with an altitude ranging between 500 and 1,280 m (1,600 and 4,200 ft).[1] The fertility of the soils in the region can be attributed to the volcanic origins of the land. The principal river flowing across the plateau is the Barron River, which...
read moreAtherton Tablelands / Cairns Highlands and Gulf Savannah
The mountain retreat of the Atherton Tablelands is only a one hour drive from Cairns, but remains unspoilt, friendly and natural. Look at what we have to offer: Natures Wonderland – Atherton Tablelands has World Heritage Rainforests, Waterfalls, National Parks, Crater Lakes and Volcanic formations with a backdrop of rolling green hills. Wildlife Paradise – abundant birds, rare and endangered mammals such as the platypus, tree kangaroo and the cassowary can be found on the Atherton Tablelands. Historic Villages - quaint villages...
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