The Atherton Tablelands is a great place to base yourself for at least a night because there is so much to do here. There is a map of the highlights at the end of the blog. These are eight campgrounds I … Continue reading Camping on the Atherton Tablelands: 9 Great Options
There are two rest areas on the Atherton Tablelands with flush toilets, picnic tables, and BBQs. They are Winfield Rest Area and Rocky Creek. Winfield Rest Area (Update: June 2018 – no overnight parking) Sadly, this is no longer allowing … Continue reading Almost Free Camping: Atherton Tablelands, Queensland
The campgrounds around Lake Tinaroo on the Atherton Tablelands are run by the Queensland Government. Here are the pros and cons. CONS The lake is man-made and the forests have been planted so the area does not have the richness of diversity … Continue reading Budget Camping Atherton Tablelands: Danbulla, Lake Tinaroo
The Atherton Tablelands is so jam-packed full of things to see and do that you should consider staying for a night or two so you can fit it all in. There are plenty of beautiful campervan-friendly places to stay. The following … Continue reading Best Camping Atherton Tablelands: Lake Eachem, Malanda
Lake Barrine is part of the Crater Lakes National Park along with Lake Eachem. Both lakes were formed when molten lava came in contact with groundwater. Steam built up and exploded leaving craters in the earth which filled with water. All photographers … Continue reading 7 Reasons to visit Lake Barrine
Ellinjaa Falls is on the compact 17 km Waterfall Circuit that includes Millaa Millaa Waterfall and Zillie Falls located on the Atherton Tablelands south east of Cairns, Australia. It makes up part of the larger 197 km Misty Mountains Loop that encompasses the entire Wooroonooran … Continue reading Ellinjaa Falls in Pictures
A perfect veil of water drops into a swimming lagoon fringed with ancient rainforest and tree ferns. Electric blue butterflies tumble through sun beams. It looks too good to be real. That’s why Millaa Millaa Waterfall is the most photographed waterfall in … Continue reading Millaa Millaa Falls and Lookout in Pictures
Zillie Falls is a short walk from the road to an overhanging lookout that gives you a view from the top of the Falls. A narrow path takes you the the base of the falls. All photographers have been credited with … Continue reading Zillie Falls in Pictures
Mungalli Creek Dairy is more than organic, it’s biodynamic. That means, not only do they use natural alternatives to chemical fertilizers, pesticides, etc but their sustainable philosophy is all-encompassing. 60% of the land is given over to dairy cows while the other 40% has … Continue reading Mungalli Falls and Mungalli Creek Dairy
Malanda Falls is an easy roadside stop if you are touring the Atherton Tablelands. The water, while not as crystal clear as some on the swimming hole loop, is refreshing, the waterfall is picturesque, and there are good amenities to make it … Continue reading Malanda Falls Swimming Hole near Cairns
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