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Atherton Tablelands , Mareeba Outback and Gulf Savannah
WELCOME TO
Atherton Tablelands, Mareeba Outback and Gulf Savannah
Tucked between World Heritage Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns is the perfect starting point for your tropical adventure with all the shopping, dining, entertainment, sporting events, adrenalin-pumping adventures and cultural experiences on offer. In less than an hour by boat you can be snorkelling or diving in the Great Barrier Reef and its islands, swim at the Esplanade Lagoon, sample tropical produce at a farmer’s market, shop ‘til you drop, or cruise around the marina. Glide over the rainforest on a Skyrail adventure or step back in time with a train ride to Kuranda, the village in the rainforest.
Don't miss these bucket list experiences
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, smells and tranquillity of one of the world’s most botanically fascinating areas that has remained relatively unchanged for 130 million years.
Hartleys Crocodile Adventures
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures is a 10-hectare wildlife sanctuary and ecotourism park. It is one of the longest continually operating tourist attractions in Australia.
Carpentaria Shire Council – Barramundi Discovery Centre
Interactive and state of the art Interpretive Centre provides the history, stories, lifecycle and habits of these sought-after fish. Discover the wetlands and mangroves and learn about the incredible birdlife and stunning southern Gulf flora.
Gallo’s Dairyland – Malanda
On the lush tropical Atherton Tablelands, you will find a dairy farm that has opened their gates to the public. Fully operational dairy farm; a gourmet cheese factory; a café/restaurant; and hand-crafted chocolates.
Golden Drop Winery
Open 10am - 4pm. Call 07 4093 2750 if you wish to confirm. Purchase Mango and Fruit Wine, Liqueurs and Sparkling Wine from the winery, from our retailers or from our website.
Mt Uncle Distillery
Located in the foothills of a banana plantation in Tropical North Tropical Queensland, Mt Uncle Distillery has built an impeccable and unrivalled reputation in producing award winning premium spirits and liqueurs.
Coffee Works
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, smells and tranquillity of one of the world’s most botanically fascinating areas that has remained relatively unchanged for 130 million years.
Eventide Distillery
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures is a 10-hectare wildlife sanctuary and ecotourism park. It is one of the longest continually operating tourist attractions in Australia.
Billycart Brewing Co
A locally owned and independent brewery in Atherton. It is a local hub for people to enjoy freshly crafted beer in a relaxing space. The taproom caters for the adventurous craft beer drinker as well as those who just love a cold beer at the end of the day.
Mareeba Heritage Museum and Information Centre
The Mareeba Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre is your entry to a beautiful region and your pathway to understanding the rich and varied history of Mareeba.
Brett’s Outback Tasting Adventures
Sit back and relax, take in the beautiful views as they take you on a fascinating and tasty journey through another gem of Far North Queensland.
Crystal Caves – Atherton
The Crystal Caves will rock your world! One hour from Cairns on the Atherton Tablelands, share one man’s passion for crystals and fossils at the Crystal Caves.
Birdworld Kuranda
Surround yourself with living colour at Birdworld Kuranda, one of Australia’s largest collections of free-flying birds.
Rainforestation Nature Park
An all-weather attraction, home to the Army Duck Rainforest tours on land and water, the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience and the iconic Koala & Wildlife Park.
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly flight aviary and exhibit in the Southern Hemisphere. Located in the heart of Kuranda.
Kuranda Koala Gardens
Boutique wildlife attraction, located in the Kuranda Rainforest Village. The wildlife park is home to an amazing array of Australian animals. Cuddle a Koala or visit the nocturnal exhibit.
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Experience one of the most unique rail journeys in Australia. Discover the living colour and natural beauty of a World Heritage-Listed Rainforest that is millions of years old.
Blundell Classic Ford Museum
Nerada Tea is the largest grower and manufacturer of tea in Australia. Nerada Tea’s visitors’ centre is open to the public seven days. Visitors can discover how tea is grown and processed, take a tour of the factory, buy fresh tea or a special gift or simply relax and enjoy a Devonshire tea.
Tablelands Council – Regional Galleries
Operating three galleries in the Tablelands Region. Exhibitions are constantly changing and include artworks from local artists, travelling exhibitions, and school and community groups.
Artistree Gallery
Located inside the Mareeba Heritage Museum the coffee house has locally sourced coffee with guilt free cakes or slices. So come in to enjoy great food and coffee in heritage surrounds.
Mareeba Shire Council – Heritage Museum
They serve decadent meals made from their biodynamic dairy products and locally sourced organic produce. They also serve fresh scones still warm from the oven, cheesecakes, ice-creams and yoghurt for morning and afternoon tea.
The local's favourite dining
Rainforest View Restaurant
A dining experience in a relaxed casual atmosphere, overlooking the rainforest from the open deck in the heart of Kuranda Village.
Mareeba Heritage Coffee House
Located inside the Mareeba Heritage Museum the coffee house has locally sourced coffee with guilt free cakes or slices. So come in to enjoy great food and coffee in heritage surrounds.
Mungalli Creek Dairy
They serve decadent meals made from their biodynamic dairy products and locally sourced organic produce. They also serve fresh scones still warm from the oven, cheesecakes, ice-creams and yoghurt for morning and afternoon tea.
Accommodation
Bird’s in Bloom - Yungaburra
Birds ‘n’ Bloom Cottages are award winning, luxury Yungaburra accommodation, suitable for couples, families, groups and corporate guests.
Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges
Hidden in 1200 acres of Lake Eacham's lush, tropical highland rainforest in the beautiful Waterfalls and Crater Lakes district of the Atherton Tablelands. Specifically catering for birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts, naturalists, photographers, film crews and all those who want to have a true rainforest experience.
Chillagoe Tourist Village
Travelling through the Savannah Districts, The Chillagoe Tourist Village should be on your itinerary. Offering a friendly outback experience, home to the renowned Chillagoe caves and the equally famous Chillagoe rodeo.
Blue Summit Hideaway
The Curtain Fig Motel is a heritage style motel, centrally located in the heart of the historic village of Yungaburra. Your hosts, Mark and Jane Johnson, offer a warm welcome to an affordable, friendly, country style accommodation.
Jackaroo Motel
The Kookaburra Lodge Motel is your quiet place in paradise, set amongst fragrant gardens in the Heritage Listed Village of Yungaburra, Tropical North Queensland and on the Atherton Tablelands. Unwind and truly relax in carefree style.
Lakes Edge - Yungaburra
Lakes Edge Retreat is a fully self-contained one-bedroom studio on lake frontage, just four minutes’ drive from Yungaburra village.
Malanda Hotel Motel
Visit Malanda Hotel Motel 1911 Restaurant. Stay the night or just play in the gaming room. Venue Hire and annual event entertainment. Come visit us soon in the heart of Malanda.
Yungaburra Park Motel
Situated in Yungaburra hosting 10 spacious rooms for 1-6 people. Two of the self-contained family units have full cooking facilities or enjoy a midday picnic under the gazebo and have a family BBQ in the garden.
Malanda Lodge
Centrally located in the Atherton Tablelands and boasts Pickle & Smoke on site restaurant, a licensed bar and resort pool all set on 11 acres of landscaped grounds. The perfect location for country weddings or private functions.
Shopping
Atherton Antiques
Antiques and collectables all sourced in North Queensland. Stock anything old and unusual, furniture, china, silver, tools, toys, jewellery and much more.
Coffee Works - Mareeba
ESPRESSO BAR. 8.00am-3.00pm Mon-Sun. Freshly made locally sourced, Chocolate Shop, Gift Shop - Gourmet to Gorgeous. Liqueurs. Post mail order service is available online!
Croctique
Like the pattern on a Zebra or Leopard, no two crocodile skins are the same. Each skin has an individual scale pattern making every genuine crocodile leather product unique.
Tours & Information
Atherton Visitor Centre
Antiques and collectables all sourced in North Queensland. Stock anything old and unusual, furniture, china, silver, tools, toys, jewellery and much more.
Mareeba Visitor Information Centre
The Visitor Information Centre will help turn your holiday and visit into an exciting journey of discovery, where you’ll experience the true character of our region’s beauty and charm.
Billy Tea Safaris
Billy Tea Safaris is a true local company, having been locally owned and operated for over 40 years! As an Advanced Eco-Certified tour company, they operate small, personalised day tours in custom-built 4WD vehicles with accredited local guides to Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation, Chillagoe Caves and Outback.
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