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Mareeba

DimbulahChillagoe

Kuranda

Atherton

Herberton

Mount Molloy

MossmanPort Douglas

Malanda

Lake Barrine

Julatten

Tolga

LakeTinaroo

Petford

Tarzali

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Lappa

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Bourke Development R

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Cpt Cook Hwy

Mulligan H

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Lake Eacham

Palmerston Hwy

Innot HotSprings

Gordonvale

WooroonooranNational Park

Barron GorgeNational Park

FreshwaterCreek StateForest

Cairns

Palm Cove

Millaa Millaa

Ravenshoe

Mount Garnet

To Undara

Bruce Hw

y

Babinda

Lappa - Mt G

arnet Road

Innisfail

Kairi

ALLUMBAH POCKET COTTAGES

MAREEBA HERITAGE MUSEUM & VISITOR INFORMATION

ATHERTON ANTIQUES

HISTORIC VILLAGE HERBERTON

HERBERTON HISTORIC RAILWAY

TABLELANDS TOURS AND TRANSFERS

CHILLAGOE SMELTERS

MT MULLIGAN

ROCKY CREEK WAR MEMORIAL PARK

IRVINEBANK HISTORIC TOWN

SEARY LOOKOUT

MILLSTREAM FALLS WWII TRACK

YUNGABURRA HERITAGE VILLAGE

Mareeba

DimbulahChillagoe

Kuranda

Atherton

Herberton

Mount Molloy

MossmanPort Douglas

Yungaburra

Malanda

Lake Barrine

Julatten

Tolga

Petford

Tarzali

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Kennedy H

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Kennedy Hwy

Lappa

Kennedy Hwy

Bourke D

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Cpt Cook Hwy

Mulligan H

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Lake Eacham

Palmerston Hwy

Innot HotSprings

Gordonvale

WooroonooranNational Park

Barron GorgeNational Park

Freshwater CreekState Forest

Cairns

Palm Cove

Millaa Millaa

Ravenshoe

Mount Garnet

To Undara

Bruce Hw

y

BabindaLappa - M

t Garnet Road

Innisfail

Kairi

BIG4 ATHERTON WOODLANDS TOURIST PARKATHERTON FOREST MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK

DAVIES CREEK MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK

WILDERNESS EXPEDITIONS

LAKE TINAROO

EMERALD CREEK FALLS

TOLGA KAIRI CYCLE LOOPS

MT BARTLE FRERE

MT BALDY WALKING TRACK

BARRON GORGE NATIONAL PARK

ATHERTON TABLELANDS RAIL TRAIL

Irvinebank

HERITAGE GREAT OUTDOORSA drive amid the natural beauty of the Atherton Tablelands is an immersive experience that does so much more than soothing the traveller’s soul and delighting the senses. Discover interesting and engaging facts about the region’s rich mining heritage, forestry and farming traditions along with newer agricultural industries, and the cultural practices of the local Indigenous people.

The Heritage Trail will take you to pretty, heritage-listed country towns that have retained the links to their past through quaint architecture and friendly, old-fashioned service. Historic villages, living museums, and the sign-posted sites of World War II military encampments all provide a fascinating insight into the history of the Atherton Tablelands, just one hour’s pleasant drive from Cairns.

Clean, fresh mountain air, picturesque surroundings and uncrowded, wide-open spaces provide the perfect setting for hiking, cycling and bush walking in this beautiful region. The Great Outdoors Trail includes mountain bike parks with an international reputation, and which offer plenty of tracks suitable for beginners through to the extreme sports fan. Maps are available for cycle routes throughout the region with a choice of

distances and degree of difficulty. Numerous walking trails make the most of the region’s national parks and state forests, while some are closer to town centres. These range from gentle rainforest walks to rugged trails suited to experienced hikers. Perhaps the most challenging is the climb to the top of Queensland’s highest mountain, Mt Bartle Frere, and one of the most leisurely, is the pleasant shady path around Lake Eacham.

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Mareeba

DimbulahChillagoe

Kuranda

Atherton

Herberton

Mount Molloy

MossmanPort Douglas

Yungaburra

Malanda

Lake Barrine

Julatten

Tolga

Lake Tinaroo

Petford

Tarzali

Kennedy H

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Kennedy H

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Kenn

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Hw

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Kennedy Hwy

Lappa

Kennedy Hwy

Bourke Development Road

Cpt Cook Hwy

Mulligan H

wy

Lake Eacham

Palmerston Hwy

Innot HotSprings

Gordonvale

WooroonooranNational Park

Barron GorgeNational Park

FreshwaterCreek StateForest

Cairns

Palm Cove

Ravenshoe

Mount Garnet

Bruce Hw

y

Babinda

Lappa - Mt G

arnet Road

Innisfail

Kairi

Irvinebank

Millaa MillaaHISTORIC VILLAGE HERBERTON

CRYSTAL CAVES

RAINFOREST GEMS GALLERY

MAREEBA HERITAGE MUSEUM & VISITOR INFORMATION

ARTISTREE GALLERY

OLD POST OFFICE GALLERY AND ATHERTON CHINATOWN

RAVENSHOE VISITOR CENTRE AND NGANYADJI INTERPRETIVE CENTRE

TABLELAND REGIONAL GALLERY

HERBERTON MINING MUSEUM

HERBERTON CAMERA AND SPY MUSEUM

MUSEUMS & GALLERIESIt’s no surprise naturally beautiful environments attract artists and the Atherton Tablelands has become a mecca for creative spirits who find inspiration in the peaceful surroundings. Art and the region’s cultural and natural history can be found on the idyllic, easy drive Museum & Galleries Trail that meanders through the small villages and towns. Paintings, pottery, traditional crafts, handmade jewellery, furniture

and fashion can all be experienced on this trail. Along the trails, be amazed at the ingenious and “make-do” attitude of the early settlers at a living historic village museum, the enchantment of precious stones in a crystal cave and wonder at the “windows” into the past offered at museums dedicated to mining, pastoral and agricultural industries. Learn about the vital military role the region played in World War II.

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Mareeba

Dimbulah

Kuranda

Atherton

Herberton

Mount Molloy

MossmanPort Douglas

Yungaburra

Malanda

Julatten

TolgaPetford

Tarzali

Kennedy H

wy

Kennedy H

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Kennedy Hwy

Kennedy Hwy

Lappa

Kennedy Hwy

Bourke Development Road

Cpt Cook Hwy

Mulligan H

wy

Palmerston HwyInnot Hot

Springs

Gordonvale

WooroonooranNational Park

Barron GorgeNational Park

FreshwaterCreek StateForest

Cairns

Palm Cove

Millaa Millaa

Ravenshoe

Mount Garnet

Bruce Hwy

Babinda

Lappa - Mt G

arnet RoadInnisfail

Kairi

MUNGALLI CREEK DAIRY

DAVIES CREEK FALLS

BARRON FALLS

MILLSTREAM FALLS

LAKE EACHAM

LAKE BARRINE

LAKE TINAROO

MT HYPIPAMEE CRATERAND DINNER FALLS

EMERALD CREEK FALLS

Irvinebank

MENA CREEK FALLS

MILLAA MILLAA FALLS

MALANDA FALLSHALLS FALLS

ZILLIE FALLS

ELLINJAA FALLS

TCHUPALLA FALLS

TABLELANDS TOURS AND TRANSFERS

NANDROYA FALLS

CHILLAGOE WEIR

WATERFALLS & WATERWAYSThe Atherton Tablelands is a natural wonderland filled with waterfalls and swimming holes, crater lakes and pristine flowing streams. Lake Tinaroo, built in the 1950s to supply irrigation for agricultural areas to the west, is a magnificent man-made addition to the wealth of waterways. At the southern end is the Waterfall Circuit, which includes beautiful Millaa Millaa Falls. The aqua blue of the ancient crater lakes of Eacham and Barrine are more than 65 metres deep.

Lake Tinaroo is a mecca for waterskiers, barramundi fishers and sailing enthusiasts. Malanda Falls spills under the Malanda-Atherton road bridge just outside town and drops into a pool flanked by picnic facilities. Many B&Bs and accommodation houses are built close to small creeks and dams where you may see platypus. Davies Creek near Mareeba is a popular spot for hiking, swimming and wildlife spotting.

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Mareeba

DimbulahChillagoe

Kuranda

Atherton

Herberton

Mount Molloy

MossmanPort Douglas

Yungaburra

Malanda

Julatten

Mungalli

Tolga

Petford

Tarzali

Ken

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Kennedy Hwy

Lappa

Kennedy Hwy

Bourke Development R

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Cpt Cook Hwy

Mulligan H

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Palmerston Hwy

Gordonvale

WooroonooranNational Park

Barron GorgeNational Park

FreshwaterCreek StateForest

Cairns

Palm Cove

Millaa Millaa

Ravenshoe

Mount Garnet

To Undara

Bruce Hw

y

Babinda

Lappa - Mt G

arnet Road

Innisfail

Kairi

Irvinebank

Lake Tinaroo

To continue your geological experience, visit www.unearthetheridge.com.auUNDARA EXPERIENCE

CRYSTAL CAVESCHILLAGOE CAVES

MALANDA FALLS VISITOR CENTRE

LAKE EACHAM

LAKE BARRINE

MT QUINCAN CRATER

SEVEN SISTERS

BROMFIELD SWAMP

INNOT HOT SPRINGS

MT HYPIPAMEE CRATER

HALLORAN’S HILL CONSERVATION PARK

LAKE EURAMOO

Mareeba

DimbulahChillagoe

Kuranda

Atherton

Herberton

Mount Molloy

MossmanPort Douglas

Malanda

Lake Barrine

Tolga

Lake Tinaroo

Petford

Tarzali

Kennedy H

wy

Kennedy H

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Kenn

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Hw

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Kennedy Hwy

Lappa

Kennedy Hwy

Bourke Development Road

Cpt Cook Hwy

Mulligan H

wy

Lake Eacham

Palmerston Hwy

Innot HotSprings

Gordonvale

WooroonooranNational Park

Barron GorgeNational Park

FreshwaterCreek StateForest

Cairns

Palm Cove

Millaa Millaa

Ravenshoe

Mount Garnet

To Undara

Bruce Hw

y

BabindaLappa - M

t Garnet Road

Innisfail

Kairi

Yungaburra

KURANDA BIRDWORLD

JABIRU SAFARI LODGE

Irvinebank

MUNGALLI CREEK DAIRY

MAREEBA TROPICAL SAVANNA

SKYBURY CAFE & ROASTERY

DAINTREE DISCOVERY CENTRE (North the Daintree Ferry)

HARTLEY’S CROCODILE ADVENTURES

JUMRUM CREEK CONSERVATION PARK

CATHEDRAL FIG

CURTAIN FIG

WILDERNESS EXPEDITIONS

HASTIES SWAMP PETERSON'S CREEK PLATYPUS WALK

KURANDA KOALA GARDENS

Mount Molloy

BAT HOSPITAL VISITOR CENTRE

MILLAA MILLAA LOOKOUT

BARRON FALLS NATIONAL PARKABATTOIR SWAMP

GEOLOGICAL WONDERS LANDSCAPES & WILDLIFEThe Geological Wonders Trail provides spectacular and interesting insights into the formation of the Atherton Tablelands over millions of years. Basalt lava from shield volcanoes weathered over the ages to become the rich, red soil that supports this regional food bowl. Local Aboriginal people tell stories of explosive events thousands of years ago

that created the volcanic cones Mt Quincan and the Seven Sisters, the rounded hills near Yungaburra, and the craters which are now the beautiful Lakes Eacham, Barrine and Euramoo. Highlights along the trail include waterfalls, thermal pools, lava tubes, swamps that attract thousands of birds, and rugged ranges.

The Atherton Tablelands is paradise for photography buffs and nature lovers. World Heritage-listed forests and the cute and unusual wildlife that call these mountain highlands home are just part of the allure

and magic to be found along the Landscape & Wildlife Trail. Imagine spotting an elusive platypus, a tree kangaroo or a Boyd’s forest dragon? The wetlands are also a magnet for birds and birdwatchers alike.

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Mareeba

DimbulahChillagoe

Kuranda

Atherton

Herberton

Mount Molloy

MossmanPort Douglas

Yungaburra

Malanda

Lake Barrine

Julatten

Mungalli

Tolga

Tinaroo

Petford

Tarzali

Kennedy H

wy

Kennedy H

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Kenn

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Hw

y

Kennedy Hwy

Lappa

Kennedy Hwy

Bourke Development Road

Cpt Cook Hwy

Mulligan Hwy

Lake Eacham

Palmerston HwyInnot HotSprings

Gordonvale

WooroonooranNational Park

Barron GorgeNational Park

FreshwaterCreek StateForest

Cairns

Palm Cove

Millaa Millaa

Ravenshoe

Mount Garnet

To Undara

Bruce Hw

y

Babinda

Lappa - Mt G

arnet Road

Innisfail

Kairi

Irvinebank

MT UNCLE DISTILLERY

MUNGALLI CREEK DAIRY

SKYBURY CAFE & ROASTERY

SWEET FARM TOURS(Head north past Mossman)

GALLO DAIRYLAND

RAINFOREST HEART

JACQUES COFFEE

COFFEE WORKS

Food, glorious food, fresh and abundant, grown and prepared locally awaits the traveller with a penchant for experiencing the region from the ground up. Atherton Tablelands’ farmers and processors take great pride in the quality of their produce and products, making the Food Trail a must do for anyone serious about sampling the

best the region has to offer. It’s been said that even the rich, red soil of the Atherton Tablelands looks good enough to eat. There are farm gate, cosy café and fine restaurant experiences to be had – think tropical fruit and wines, coffee plantations, botanicals distilleries, tropical dairies offering chocolate and cheese, and rainforest fruit products.

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FOOD TRAILS

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