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Atherton Tablelands , Tropical North Queensland |
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| Enjoy an intimate wildlife experience in a natural setting with Atherton Birds of Prey - the Atherton Tablelands 'must-do' wildlife experience. See aerial predators of North Queensland flying free at the Atherton Birds of Prey Show or be thrilled by a magical One-on-One Bird of Prey Encounter.
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Atherton Tablelands , Tropical North Queensland |
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| The Atherton Information Centre is a fully accredited Information Centre and is known for its high standard of customer service, and its professional yet friendly staff. Their motto is "We will never say I don’t know". They will endeavour to obtain the information required, and you will be served with a smile.
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Atherton Tablelands , Tropical North Queensland |
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| The Curtain Fig National Park contains the renowned Curtain Fig Tree, an enormous strangler fig tree. Located a short drive out of Yungaburra, a small town in the Atherton Tableland, the giant tree has several aerial roots hanging down from its branches that look like curtains. It's over 500 years old and definitely wo |
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Atherton Tablelands , Tropical North Queensland |
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| Danbulla National Park and State Forest is a spectacular part of the Atherton Tableland, encompassing eucalypt and acacia forests, pine plantations and rainforest; also crater lakes, walks and places of local history and interest. The park and State forest covers 12,000 hectares between Tinaroo and Lamb ranges and bord |
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Atherton Tablelands , Tropical North Queensland |
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| High in the Lamb Range, Dinden National Park protects rainforest and eucalypt woodland. The clear waters of Davies Creek flow over smooth granite boulders and make a refreshing place to relax. Picnic or bush camp beside Davies Creek. Spend a day climbing to Kahlpahlim Rock (Lamb Range’s highest point) for views over Ca |
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Atherton Tablelands , Tropical North Queensland |
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| At Emerald Creek, Dinden State Forest, the waters of Emerald Creek tumble down a granite rock face, forming the picturesque Emerald Creek Falls. Smooth-barked water gums with graphically twisted trunks create a natural arch above the creek. Bottlebrush trees, with red flowers in season, sprout from between the rocks. D |
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Atherton Tablelands , Tropical North Queensland |
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| The Crystal Caves are a mineralogical museum in a fantasyland cave. Guests put on a miner's helmet and discover some of the world's most beautiful natural crystals, real fossils, and best of all the world's largest amethyst geode standing more than three metres high. The museum is set in a magnificently crafted cave to |
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Atherton Tablelands , Tropical North Queensland |
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| Hallorans Hill Lookout is an ideal spot for a barbecue or picnic, watching the sunset or just enjoying the view of the surrounding areas, farmland and rolling hills. The best way to enjoy this is to start from the Environmental Park on Louise Street, follow the walking track right to the top of the hill. Best times are |
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Atherton Tablelands , Tropical North Queensland |
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| 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 geological past.
Enjoy the 1.4 kilometres walk to the top of the hill or drive there through suburban Atherton. The expansive views |
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Atherton Tablelands , Tropical North Queensland |
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| Hasties Swamp is a large seasonal wetland renowned for its diverse range of resident and migratory birds. A two-storey bird hide has wheelchair access and is big enough to hold a school group. Observe the birds from the comfort of the hide, using the signs as a guide to species identification. At least 220 bird specie |
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Atherton Tablelands , Tropical North Queensland |
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| Atherton Chinatown is the Award-winning site of the unique Hou Wang Temple and interpretive museum. Located just over a scenic hours drive south west of Cairns, the National Trust of Queensland property ensures visitors of a fascinating insight into part of North Queensland's history and heritage. The site was chosen |
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Atherton Tablelands , Tropical North Queensland |
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| Kahlpahlim Rock, also known as Lambs Head, is the highest point in the Lamb Range and presents a challenging adventure for the experienced bushwalker. The sheer size of the rocks and the views over the Davies Creek catchment, if the weather is clear, are impressive.
The steep, but beautiful, trail follows a former log |
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Atherton Tablelands , Tropical North Queensland |
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| Lake Barrine, in Crater Lakes National Park, is a maar: a crater lake formed by volcanic explosions. The surrounding rainforest is typical of that found on fertile red basalt soils in high rainfall areas. In several places, large kauri pines emerge through the canopy – a species that dominated the tableland forests ove |
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Atherton Tablelands , Tropical North Queensland |
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| Plunging over the edge of a columnar basalt lava flow, Big Millstream Falls is reputedly the widest single-drop waterfall in Australia. Lying in the rain shadow of the eastern dividing ranges, the dry open woodland here is in stark contrast with the rainforest which is only kilometres away. This area is rich in World |
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Atherton Tablelands , Tropical North Queensland |
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| Mount Hypipamee National Park is centred around a diatreme (a volcanic pipe or vent) thought to have been created by a massive gas explosion. The gaping hole is 70 metres wide with steep granite sides that plunge 58 metres to the lake below. The lake itself is 82 metres deep! The park protects unique high-altitude rain |
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Atherton Tablelands , Tropical North Queensland |
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| 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 tremendous pressure, the vent exploded sending volcanic bombs far across the landscape. It has a diameter of 61 metres at the water level which is 58 metres |
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Atherton Tablelands , Tropical North Queensland |
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| On Tinaburra Wildlife Sunset Cruise, Yungaburra, come along and admire all at sunset, a glass of champagne in hand! The vessel is of easy access weatherproof without obstructing the spectacular view. The quiet electric motor allows you to observe the wildlife close up.
Lake Tinaroo has a coastline of 209 kilometres, |
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Atherton Tablelands , Tropical North Queensland |
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| Tinaroo Dam is a very popular spot for swimmers, skiers, walkers, fishing (permit required), red clawing, ideal for picnics with barbecues available and has five camping areas located around the back of the dam in the Danbulla State Forest.
Tinaroo has developed into one of the shire’s most popular tourist locations. |
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Atherton Tablelands , Tropical North Queensland |
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| Wongabel State Forest protects a remnant of the endangered mabi forest, less than two per cent of which now remains. In 1903, red cedar seedlings were planted in the forest to replace mature trees which had been logged. Commercial plantations of hoop, kauri and Caribbean pine now grow beside native forest. Enjoy a 750 |
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