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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February Impressions of the Atherton Tablelands
This month brought back the sun and we were all loving it! There were sunday fundays, jungle strolls, motorbike tours, Skyrail trips, waterfall chasing, scenic train trips and sunset magic, all across the Atherton Tablelands. Thank you all for #hashtagging us! Tag @athertontablelands or #athertontablelands to allow us to repost your images as well. Mount Hypipamee National Park Image by @kaleighhb Sunset at Lake Tinaroo …
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Loving it up on the Atherton Tablelands
Wildlife lodges Wildlife lodges are dotted around the Atherton Tablelands offering privacy in a romantic rainforest setting. Think gourmet food, a bottle of wine to sip overlooking stunning views and the peace and quiet to concentrate on love. Bring some rose petals to scatter – or hibiscus for tropical décor. Declare your love under the stars, in a big, bubbly …
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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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Four-wheel Drive Adventures Beyond Mareeba
RUGGED BEAUTY The Mount Haig Circuit aka the Tinaroo Range Roads takes to some magnificent bush country and several sweet swimming spots. Find Emerald Creek Falls Rd via Tinaroo Creek Rd and Cobra Rd. Stop at the falls if its swim time; soon afterwards you will start to ascend the Tinaroo Ranges. After 12km take Mount Edith Rd, which undulates …
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6 Top Spots: Lookouts To Look For
Millaa Millaa Lookout Photo: @andrewwatsonphoto The peaceful and simply stunning Milla Milla Lookout will take your eyes from the Atherton Tablelands to the coast on a really clear day. At 1070m its one of the best places to take in the beauty of the Tablelands with a 180 degree sweep from northwest to southeast. On McHugh Road, just a short …
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All Roads Lead to the Atherton Tablelands
There is a common saying around here that all roads lead to the Atherton Tablelands and this could not be truer. From dusty bush roads to spectacular coastal and rainforest areas, your adventure to the Atherton Tablelands promises to be one of the most unforgettable journeys you will encounter. The Cassowary Coast region acts as one of the most important …
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Great Tropical Drive
The Great Tropical Drive offers ever changing landscapes as it passes through unique regions of North Queensland including Cooktown, Port Douglas and Daintree, Cairns and its beaches, Mission Beach and the Cassowary Coast, the Atherton Tablelands, the Gulf Savannah, Townsville, Charters Towers and Hinchinbrook. Drive from Cairns to Townsville, through World Heritage-listed reef and rainforests to golden outback savannah. On …
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