The Atherton Tablelands are a brilliant place to holiday with kids with a big choice of both indoor and outdoor activities and some true “wow” moments. Here are a couple of ideas: Rainforestation Rainforestation is great for kids because it is three attractions in one. On the outskirts of Kuranda, the park has a mini zoo, a cultural experience and …
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Rail to Trail – Mountain Biking Adventures
Mountain biking on the Atherton Tablelands is a joy – the variety of trails, amazing scenery and specialist facilities make getting out on your bike wheelie easy. Here are some of the best: Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park This is the gold standard for mountain biking – 17 purpose-built tracks for mountain biking with rides from easy to difficult. Up …
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RV & Caravan Travel on the Atherton Tablelands
It’s the great Australian dream to travel the country in our very own RV or caravan, but at some point, the conveniences of wash down and sewer facilities will be requires. Here is a quick guide for the Atherton Tablelands, to make convenient the inconveniences of owning / driving the great Australian travelling home. Public RV sanitary point dumps The …
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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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The Top 5 Picnic Spots on the Atherton Tablelands
Lake Eacham This beautiful crater lake is a picnicker’s paradise. The large grass area on the lake front gives stunning views of the water and is the perfect spot to settle down on a rug, unpack the hamper and relax. There’s lots of picnic tables if you would prefer and day use barbecues. If you are feeling more active there’s …
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Unique animals of the Atherton Tablelands
To see them get out in the bush or outback on your own, particularly at night with a torch (as many are nocturnal), stay in a wilderness lodge or take a guided tour with a wildlife guide. Here is the best place in Australia to see many of these rare or native animals in their own backyard. It’s a truly …
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4 Freshwater streams to dip your toes in
Davies Creek Davies Creek has its own national park and there are plenty of places to test the cool waters in this granite gorge. There are lots of small rock pools for kids and big boulders to climb over or just rest on top of in this scenic hot spot. If you are feeling energetic, a scramble over some of …
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Mountain Lakes: Barrine & Eacham
Formed by volcanic action thousands of years ago they are forest-fringed, cool-watered oasis’ for the enthusiastic adventurer and Sunday-drive traveller alike in Crater Lakes National Park. Both lakes are maars – volcanic craters formed by a massive explosion from the superheating of groundwater. The lakes are clear and often bright blue/green in colour because they are only filled by rainwater; …
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7 Family Friendly Things to Do on the Atherton Tablelands
Koala Gardens/Birdworld Set in lush Kuranda, Koala Gardens and Birdworld are neighbours. A sanctuary for kangaroos, wallabies, wombats and other animals as well as koalas, Koala Gardens is your chance to cuddle Australia’s native teddy bear. As well as having the ultimate selfie with this sweet and gentle marsupial, you can mix and mingle with the other residents. It’s a …
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