Visitor Information Atherton
Tablelands
Overview
Atherton Tablelands, situated close to Cairns and
the Great Barrier Reef, the Waterfalls and Crater Lake District is a
wonderful place to spend some time in Far North Queensland.
Townships in the Tablelands region include:
Atherton, Millaa Millaa (great waterfalls), Yungaburra (Curtain Fig
Tree, TheTablelands most famous tree and many arts & crafts) and
Malanda (the norths' only milk producing district).
With an annual rainfall of around 1400mm, Atherton
and its immediate district are a lovely tropical green. The towns
and villages of the Atherton Tablelands boast a tropical atmosphere
and close knit community spirit. Naturally air-conditioned, being an
average 700 metres above sea level the district is free of coastal
humidity and high temperatures. The perfect summer retreat.
Residents boast that they are blessed with the best weather in the
world. With winter getting an occasional helping of early morning
frost and the daily temperature around a perfect 21 degrees Celsius.
An ideal position to base yourself to visit the
crater lakes areas and even explore further west out to the Gulf
Savannah.
Atherton
Is a picturesque town right in the heart of Atherton
shire. It is also the Tableland's major commerce centre. Most major
roads crossing the Tablelands come through Atherton, making it an
ideal base on the Tablelands to start your exploring. The Jazz
Festival is held annually in July and attracts jazz lovers from all
over Australia. Every September, the town hosts the Maize festival,
with street processions and a gala ball.
The area is an ecological wonderland of delight for the traveller.
Boasting modern amenities and accommodation facilities. Choose from
historic hotels, bed and breakfast, farm stays and modern motels.
