A Line-Up You Can’t Miss With four stages jam-packed each day, there is no shortage of entertainment. From international stars to Aussie legends, there is something for every music lover. Friday, 11 October kicks off with The Wolfe Brothers, followed by Troy Cassar-Daley, Lee Kernaghan and Tyler Hubbard, before The Living End takes the stage to close out the night. …
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Christmas Events on the Atherton Tablelands
Come along and enjoy the merry atmosphere before checking out what else the gorgeous Atherton Tablelands region has to offer. Sunday, December 4 Tolga Markets Held on the first Sunday of each month, the Tolga Markets offers loads of fresh local produce, crafts, plants, homemade goodies and more. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the race grounds …
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Christmas Markets
Yuletide Yungaburra is one of the merriest places to be during the Christmas season. The little town of Yungaburra’s Christmas market unwraps all the sparkle and fun of Christmas with lots of tasty treats, gift ideas and colour and good cheer. Each year the monthly markets have a unique event for Christmas with Christmas decorations and festive treats. The market …
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Christmas in July
A tropical Christmas with all the trimmings in July? This is a very special event held in Mareeba that brings Far North Nomads and residents of this Atherton Tablelands town together in a yuletide celebration. The event is hosted by the Campervan and Motorhome Club (CMCA) of Australia and is three nights and days of Christmas festivities. With night …
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Kuranda Easter And Other Events
Kuranda is a buzzing town, no more so at Easter when the Great Easter Egg Drop breaks records – not eggs. Fifteen thousand chocolate Easter eggs rain down on the rainforest town, the climax of Easter in the Park, which sees the tourism mecca open throughout the holiday weekend. The 15,000 Easter eggs are a sight to behold and for …
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Haunted Houses of the Atherton Tablelands
Looking for a haunted house on October 31? Will a haunted motel room do? Room 17 at the Malanda Lodge Motel in Atherton has been fully booked by a ghost since the motel opened 13 years ago. Staff tell of footprints belonging to no-one living and weird noises in the room when it is empty. The motel was apparently built …
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Your Guide to Tastes of the Tablelands
Taste of the Tablelands Festival is on October 14 and it’s an annual homage to all that is good in this part of Tropical North Queensland, especially the produce that comes from its rich, red fertile soil. In the past the event has put politicians behind bars (serving drinks), racked up visitor numbers in the thousands and raised thousands more …
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May Event Madness
Pioneer Weekend – Historic Village Herberton Step back in time as pioneers climb out of the history books and on to the streets. Pioneer Weekend at the Historic Village Herberton makes the past come alive with lots of costumes, demonstrations of days gone by with blacksmithing and tin panning, as well as train rides and plenty of fun for the …
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Atherton Tablelands has full spread of events
Whether you like a rodeo, rock concert, the races or a regatta, there is something for everyone, set against some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in Australia. Tropical Tablelands Tourism chair Ghis Gallo said the full season of events officially kicks off in Kuranda with Easter in the Park, a free event for children of all ages. On …
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Yungaburra Christmas Markets
Still looking for Christmas gifts? Have a stroll through the Yungaburra Christmas Market and you might be able to tick off that box! The Yungaburra Market is the biggest and oldest market on the Atherton Tablelands. Local producers gather on the commons in the middle of the historic village of Yungaburra to sell fresh produce, flowers, home made crafts, local …
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