Atherton Tablelands
Explore
the beauty of the Atherton Tablelands - our volcanic legacy has sculptured
a landscape of diverse vistas; lush rainforests, waterfalls, crater lakes
and rolling green hills.
The
Crater Lakes
Lakes Eacham and Barrine are crater lakes filled with
cool, deep, crystal clear water surrounded by World Heritage rainforest.
These lakes offer a welcome escape from the heat and humidity of the coast.
Lake Barrine has a tea house and regular
cruises and both lakes offer swimming, picnicking and circuit walking
tracks.
Waterfalls
The high
mountains of the Tablelands are the source of some magnificent rivers. The
region has many fine cascading waterfalls as cool, pure mountain streams
tumble to the sea. Take in the Waterfall Circuit and particularly the
lovely 'bridal veil' of Millaa
Millaa Falls.
Bush
Walking Trails
Choose one of
the Tableland's Top Ten Treks and take a walk on the wild side - through Australia's
very own World Heritage listed rainforest paradise. See the Wet Tropics
Site of visit the Information Centre for a comprehensive guide to bushwalks
on the Tablelands.
Townships
full of History
Apart from
Yungaburra, Kuranda, Millaa Millaa, Herberton, Atherton, Ravenshoe and
Mareeba are rich in history. Atherton, Herberton Ravenshoe and Mareeba have
Visitor Information Centres.
Birdwatchers
Paradise
An incredible
diversity of habitat makes the region a birding 'hot spot'. Every walk is a
bird walk and every drive or stop is an opportunity to see the renowned
local bird life. Visit www.yungaburra.com for info on birding tours
available from the village.
|