Atherton

Description

Atherton is the 'capital' of the lovely Tropical Tablelands, a land of beautiful lakes, waterfalls, rich red soil and tropical rainforest. Here the temperature is cooler, the pace is slower and there is a feeling of relaxation in the air.

The rich Tableland area is famous for producing peanuts, maize and potatoes. The area also has a number of natural attractions such as the Curtain Fig Tree, Millaa Millaa Falls, crater lakes and amazing rock formations.

Atherton is ideally situated as a base to explore most places of interest in the Tablelands area. Accommodation varies from old Queensland style hotels to bed and breakfasts, rainforest retreats, caravan parks and backpacker hostels.

Atherton is about an hour and twenty minutes' drive south-west of Cairns.

Property Details

Activities

• Birdwatching
• Camping
• Fishing
• Off Road Driving
• Skiing - Water

Other Information

Disabled:
Disabled facilities are accessible in most business and tourist venues as well as a number of boardwalk venues. For more information contact the local visitors centre.

Kennedy Highway from Cairns
Cairns ( 93 Kilometres )
Access Information:
Coach services are available between the Atherton, Cairns and the surrounding Tableland areas. For more information check with your local visitors centre. There are also taxi services in town.

Further Details:
Atherton is the 'capital' of the lovely Tropical Tablelands, a land of beautiful lakes, waterfalls, rich red soil and tropical rainforest. Here the temperature is cooler, the pace is slower and there is a feeling of relaxation in the air. The rich Tableland area is famous for producing peanuts, maize and potatoes. The area also has a number of natural attractions such as the Curtain Fig Tree, Millaa Millaa Falls, crater lakes and amazing rock formations. Atherton is ideally situated as a base to explore most places of interest in the Tablelands area. Accommodation varies from old Queensland style hotels to motels, from caravan parks to backpacker hostels.

How To Get There:
Access to Atherton is by sealed roads for all conventional vehicles. The Kennedy Hwy travels 33 kilometres North to Mareeba and then 65 kilometres east to Cairns. Travelling south further into the Atherton Tablelands, the Palmerston Highway will take you to Innisfail. Via the Rex Range you travel 125 kilometres to Port Douglas. Coach services run daily to Cairns and the surrounding areas. There is an aerodrome located at Atherton for flights to Cairns and the surrounding regions.