HIKING & WALKING Archives - Atherton Tablelands

Millstream Falls WWII Track

Millstream Falls National Park has a rich World War II history. Camp sites were constructed for the Battalions of the 7th and 9th Divisions between 1943 and 1945. The campsites...

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Little Millstream Falls, Ravenshoe

Plunging over the edge of a columnar basalt lava flow, Big Millstream Falls is reputedly the widest single-drop waterfall in Australia. A walking track leads to a viewing area over...

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Hallorans Hill, Atherton

Hallorans Hills Conservation Park protects eucalypt forest and a remnant of the endangered mabi forest on an extinct volcanic cone. The cone is part of the legacy of the tableland's fiery...

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Davies Creek Falls, Mareeba

Welcome The Buluwai people have a long-standing and continuous connection with this land. They welcome you to their country and ask that you respect this special place. Meet Willie Brim,...

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Mount Bartle Frere

Climbing the summit of Queensland's highest mountain offers a challenging way to explore part of the World Heritage-listed rainforest of the Bellenden Ker Range. Only experienced and very fit bushwalkers...

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Yabi Mountain Mount Baldy

Three woodland walks guaranteed to get your heart pumping, located within 2km of Atherton town centre, offering good views and birdwatching opportunities. The walks may be undertaken in sections or as a...

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Lake Eacham, Crater Lake National Park

A serene blue lake surrounded by lush rainforest, Lake Eacham in part of Crater Lakes National Park. Take a refreshing dip and then relax in the shade, or wander along...

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Jumrum Creek Conservation Park

This park features a pleasant walk on boardwalks and graded paths through vine-entwined rainforest to a small creek. Climbing palms twist to the forest canopy, creating a green curtain of...

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Lake Barrine, Crater Lakes National Park

This popular park features a deep crater lake surrounded by cool lush rainforest. Lake Barrine, part of Crater Lakes National Park, is a maar—a crater lake formed by two massive...

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Tulip Oak Walk & Rainforest Walk Malanda

Allow 30 to 40 minutes for the Tulip Oak and Rainforest walks. Both circuit walks are approximately 1 klm return. Please stay on the track, do not eat rainforest fruits...

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Peterson Creek Walking Track

Peterson Creek Wildlife & Botanical Walking Track is located in the heart of Yungaburra where you may be able to view platypus, a rare Lumholtz Tree-Kangaroo, the unique ‘Lloyd’s Suspension...

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Barron Gorge National Park

Rugged peaks, steep gorges, tumbling waterfalls, lush rainforest, varied wildlife, easy access, a colourful history and a range of recreational opportunities make this one of Queensland’s most popular national parks....

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Mt Hypipamee

The Hypipamee crater is referred to as a volcanic pipe. The pipe was opened upward through surface rocks by gas produced from molten rock below and as a result of...

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Kauri Creek Walking Trail

Rainforest-shaded 5 klms circuit walk that follows and crosses the beautiful Kauri Creek. Facilities include toilets, picnic shelters, BBQ, tables, interpretive signage, car parking at trailhead. Start at Kauri Creek day-use area,...

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Speewah Conservation Park

The 1.5 klm return (1 hour) track at the Speewah camping and day use area is just a 6.5 klm drive from Kuranda. Step into the cool shade of lush...

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Herberton Walking Trails

Herberton Walking Trails commence from the Herberton Mining Museum and Visitor Information Centre. The trails vary from 1km easy to 12km moderate to difficult. Trails range from shorter walks that...

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Nandroya Falls

The 6.6 kilometre Nandroya Falls Circuit begins to the west of the Henrietta Creek camping area, Palmerston Highway. You can either cross the creek or walk along the highway and across the bridge...

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Malanda Falls

The Aboriginal Traditional Owners of this area, the Ngadjon-Jii, welcome you to Tutamonlin (Malanda Falls). Please take care of their sacred country when you venture into the forest to experience...

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Malanda Mosaic Trail

Take a walk through beautiful Malanda on the Mosaic Trail starting from the Malanda Falls. There are 10 mosaics on the circuit walk. The Story of the Mosaics In 1998...

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Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park

Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park offers walking opportunities ranging from 440m to 9km. The times are calculated for people of average fitness who are wearing the correct footwear. If you are...

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Atherton Tablelands Rail Trail

Atherton Rail Trail is an easy grade ride along the old Atherton to Mareeba railway line. This ride is currently open between Hastie Swamp Bird Hide Atherton, through to Mareeba....

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Misty Mountains Wilderness Tracks

The Misty Mountains wilderness tracks are located in an area bounded by Tully, Innisfail, Mena Creek, Millaa Millaa and Ravenshoe traversing Tully Falls, Tully Gorge and Wooroonooran national parks. A...

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Curtain Fig, Yungaburra

View a spectacular curtain fig tree from different vantage points along a boardwalk in this small but popular national park. This large fig tree in Curtain Fig Tree National Park...

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Cathedral Fig Tree

This is one of the most impressive fig trees you will ever see. Bring your binoculars and greet the sun to experience a dawn chorus like no other. Allow 10 minutes...

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Emerald Creek Falls, Mareeba

Emerald creek has a series of cascading waterfalls over granite boulders. A walking track takes you alongside the creek to the numerous falls and lagoons, up to the lookout with...

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Short Walks

September 12, 2018

Two quick walks that entice a long slow WOW out of visitors are strolls to the Curtain and Cathedral fig trees. They are both massive and they are both near Yungaburra. Curtain Fig Tree – image by @therawphoto The Curtain Fig is on the handily named Curtain Fig Road off Gillies Highway on the way to Atherton. It’s a 10 …

6 Top Spots: Lookouts To Look For

July 11, 2018

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 …

World War 2 Trail

July 5, 2018

With a cooler climate than Cairns, the area still provided excellent jungle warfare training for those heading off to places like (Papua) New Guinea and Bougainville. Servicemen were also treated for malaria at camp hospitals. The Atherton Tablelands was the largest Australian military base with camps at Tinaroo, Kairi, Wongabel, Herberton, Wondecia, Ravenshoe, and Mt Garnet as well as Atherton/Tolga …

HIKING & WALKING

Millstream Falls WWII Track

Little Millstream Falls, Ravenshoe

Hallorans Hill, Atherton

Davies Creek Falls, Mareeba

Mount Bartle Frere

Yabi Mountain Mount Baldy

Lake Eacham, Crater Lake National Park

Jumrum Creek Conservation Park

Lake Barrine, Crater Lakes National Park

Tulip Oak Walk & Rainforest Walk Malanda

Peterson Creek Walking Track

Barron Gorge National Park

Mt Hypipamee

Kauri Creek Walking Trail

Speewah Conservation Park

Herberton Walking Trails

Nandroya Falls

Malanda Falls

Malanda Mosaic Trail

Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park

Atherton Tablelands Rail Trail

Misty Mountains Wilderness Tracks

Curtain Fig, Yungaburra

Cathedral Fig Tree

Emerald Creek Falls, Mareeba

Travel Tips

Short Walks

6 Top Spots: Lookouts To Look For

World War 2 Trail

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