Discover 2013/14 Visitors Guide

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CASSOWARY COAST | MILLAA MILLAA | MALANDA | YUNGABURRA ATHERTON | TOLGA | MAREEBA | KURANDA | CHILLAGOE | HERBERTON | IRVINEBANK RAVENSHOE | INNOT HOT SPRINGS | MT GARNET | SAVANNAH WAY

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Contents 6 Gateways 8

Cassowary Coast

10 The Savannah Way 12 Gourmet Delights 14 Birding & Wildlife 16 Natural Wonders 18 Millaa Millaa 19 Ravenshoe, Innot Hot Springs & Mt Garnet 20 Malanda 22 Yungaburra 26 Regional Maps 30 Chillagoe & Petford 32 Atherton 36 Tolga & Walkamin 38 Mareeba 42 Kuranda 46 Herberton & Irvinebank 47 Tableland Adventure 48 Events & Markets 50 Easy Reference Guide

Welcome to Atherton Tablelands/ Cairns Highlands & Gulf Savannah People often ask what is the best thing about the Atherton Tablelands but if you have ever visited the region, you will have discovered there is more than one.

The Atherton Tablelands epitomises what is best about Tropical North Queensland.

Lush rolling hills, abundant wildlife, rugged bushland, tropical waterfalls, impressive lakes, rich history, gourmet food and friendly hospitality sum up an Atherton Tablelands experience.

Discover, which is produced annually by Tropical Tablelands Tourism, will take you on a self-drive journey of discovery. Plan to stay at least five days, as there is so much to see and do.

Venture out and discover how wonderful it is to stay at a cosy B&B, in a timber tree house, inviting inn, holiday park or eco-lodge. If you are travelling in a motorhome or caravan, you will discover many RV friendly towns with central holiday parks that offer great overnight parking rates.

For history buffs, the Tablelands boasts some incredible historical points of interest from wartime to Chinese settlement and Australia’s early pioneer days. Country markets brimming with local produce and homemade craft are also worth a visit.

Foodies be warned – from coffee, tea, sugar, to tropical wines, macadamias milk, cheese and chocolate, the Tableland’s fertile land not only makes for stunning scenery, it also serves up some of the freshest produce in the country.

For those who like to play, you are entering an adventure playground complete with watersports, mountain biking, hiking and camping.

For more information once you are here, be sure to visit one of the friendly volunteers at the Visitor Information Centres. For more information on where these centres are located see page 48. Enjoy your holiday and thanks for visiting.

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A greAT AusTrAliAn sTOry Discover the real story of pioneer Australia at Herberton Historic Village. With more than 50 restored period buildings showcasing Australian collectibles, vintage machinery and vehicles and thousands of genuine antiques, Herberton Historic Village is the most significant outdoor museum in Queensland.

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Plan to spend the day and treat yourself to delicious homestyle cooking at the Bakerville Tearooms. Don’t forget your camera and dogs on leads are welcome. Special event programs run during school and public holidays. Visit the website for more information.

Open daily 9am – 5pm, last entry 3.30pm Adults: $26 Children: $12 Concession: $23 Family (2x2): $65 Allow a 90-minute drive from Cairns 6 Broadway Herberton Queensland 4887 Telephone 07 4096 2002 www.herbertonhistoricvillage.com.au

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Lake Eacham

Finding your way to the Tablelands Gateways | Attractions | History | Scenery | Reef Tropical North Queensland has rightfully earned its reputation as one of the most beautiful and diverse localities to visit in the world.

Where else can you experience the Great Barrier Reef, the ancient World Heritage Listed rainforests of the Daintree, stunning beaches, breathtaking waterfalls, the golden outback and some of the most unique flora and fauna to be found anywhere in one region?

Finding your way to the Tablelands has never been more adventurous or uplifting – some of Australia’s best drives are in North Queensland, and they are all gateways to the Atherton Tablelands.

The Great Tropical Drive The Great Tropical Drive offers selfdrive travellers a holiday choice unlike any in the world with its vast array of experiences and ever-changing scenery taking in pristine rainforests, azure coastlines and the dramatic landscapes of rural and outback Queensland.

The 2079 kilometre Great Tropical Drive incorporates the coastal drive from Cooktown through Cairns and Townsville to Ayr and Charters Towers in the south, plus the Tableland communities’ of Mareeba and Atherton. Incorporated within the Great Tropical Drive is a series of 13 shorter drives or Tropical Discovery Trails, enabling visitors to explore shorter sections or offshoots of the primary route.

Some of Australia’s best known attractions such as Daintree Rainforest, Hinchinbrook Island and Undara Lava Tubes can be seen on this drive. From Cairns, through Port Douglas and on to Cape Tribulation there is 200 kilometres of tropical coastline that mirrors the Great Barrier Reef that it stretches alongside.

There are also many great attractions along the way and no journey along the Great Tropical Drive would be complete without a visit to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures. See the big

crocs up close during feeding times as well as experience the wetland boat rides and wildlife presentations.

Chillagoe & The Wheelbarrow Way The Wheelbarrow Way encompasses some of the richest and most important history of our national heritage between Mareeba and Chillagoe. Drive through ancient landscapes, with spectacular escarpment formations and be sure not to miss the beautiful limestone caves at Chillagoe.

Cooktown & Cape York The push to the tip of Australia is a must for the intrepid road warrior.

Visit amazing Aboriginal rock art and relics, marvel at nature in the national parks or try your luck sport fishing.

Why not stop in at Mt Carbine Caravan Park enroute? It is ideally located for further exploration of the Palmer River Gold Fields, Lakeland Downs, the Annan Gorge, the mysterious Black Mountains and historic Cooktown.

Don’t miss Great Barrier Reef Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Palmer River Gold Fields Mt Carbine Caravan Park

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Mena Falls

Cassowary Coast and Canecutter Way From stunning beaches to rugged coastal ranges and fertile flood plains, the Cassowary Coast Region is a fascinating gateway to the Atherton Tablelands.

You can taste medal-winning wines

Hotel. Mena Creek is also home to a

made from fruits and native exotics

number of walks including the Gorrell

such as Lemon Aspen and Davidson

Track – an easy 3.7 kilometres to

Plum.

MacNamee Creek’s lush rainforest and

Paronella Park, located at Mena Creek,

picnic spot.

The region is known as the nation’s banana-growing hub as well as the home of both the endangered southern cassowary and the giant golden gumboot. It encompasses the larger towns of Innisfail, Tully, Cardwell and Mission Beach and is a must see tourist destination.

tells the amazing story of one man

Another walk from Henrietta Creek to

with an incredible dream. Built in the

Goolagan Creek is part of a network

1930s by immigrant Jose Paronella,

of trails in the Palmerston section of

it was voted the number one thing to

Wooroonooran National Park.

do in the 2009 RACQ poll. Since then

Another area that should be explored

it has received a number of awards

is Babinda. Nestled in a valley between

including best major tourism attraction

Queensland’s two highest mountains

in the region.

of Mt Bartle Frere and Mt Bellenden

Today the dream continues at this

Kerr and with attractions such as the

beautifully restored, intriguing venue.

Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls and

During the day, visitors are charmed

Eubenangee Wetlands, it is an area of

by guided tours including the Tunnel

outstanding natural beauty.

of Love. By night, the park presents a

Kurrimine Beach remains almost

dramatic evening tour.

untouched and with the reef just off

As well as being a visionary, Jose was

the beach, it offers one of the best

a pioneer in eco-tourism with the park

fishing spots in the country.

powered by fully restored original

From Innisfail, the Palmerston

1930s hydro-electric generators.

Highway is the easiest road route to

Stay over in Mena Creek at the caravan

the Atherton Tablelands. There are a

park and camping grounds with its six

number of highlights on this drive that

boutique cabins or at the Mena Creek

will lead you to the Tablelands.

A major highlight is the Canecutter Way. Described as 42 kilometres of pure magic, this stunning drive sits between Innisfail and Kurrimine Beach and has become renowned for its immense beauty, picturesque towns, and fascinating early history.

It is home to standout attractions such as Paronella Park and Murdering Point Winery. Learn about the Berryman family’s 50-year history of making tropical fruit wines at their Murdering Point Winery, with produce sourced directly from their farm.

Don’t miss Paronella Park Murdering Point Winery Canecutter Way Waterfalls

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Hydro Powered

Original 1930s system

Paronella Park now has CABINS to complement the caravan park!

Why not stay and enjoy the day and night experiences?

Other Places to stay nearby - The Mena Creek Eco Gardens & The Mena Creek Hotel.

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Off-road caravaning

The Savannah Way The adventure drive of the Savannah Way, stretches from Cairns to Broome via Katherine. The route, which covers almost 3700 kilometres, traverses some of Australia’s most spectacular scenery, including four world heritage listed areas and over 15 national parks.

volcano. A network of professionals from across northern Australia known as Savannah Guides, lead tours here and guests have the choice of camping or staying in the Lava Lodge’s authentic turn-of-the-century restored railway carriages.

spectacular oasis and wildlife habitat accessible by tours led by Savannah Guides. A boat cruise and tour is the best way to experience the sheer, sculpted walls of the gorge, and there is a campground for RVs as well as ensuite accommodation.

The Route With the road sealed from Cairns to Karumba, 4WDs, motorhomes, caravans and the family car all travel well.

A 1960 rail motor, the Savannahlander train, comes from Cairns to Forsayth once a week and can be combined with the Undara tour.

Croydon town was famous for its gold rush, but the port for the gold was Normanton, which is now the major service centre in the Gulf Savannah.

You can visit the Savannah Way all year round – the summer and winter months have their unique aspects and travel during the Green Season is comfortable and uncrowded.

Another famous train, the Gulflander, tracks from Croydon to Normanton each week. Enroute to the Tablelands visit the historic town of Georgetown, which has a caravan park, motel, hotel and museum.

Karumba, at the Norman River mouth, is the centre for prawning and barramundi. Don’t miss the Barramundi Discovery Centre or sunset at Karumba Point. Beyond Karumba and Normanton lies Burketown, Gregory, and Boodjamulla National Park’s spectacular Lawn Hill Gorge and the World Heritage listed Riversleigh Fossil Fields.

Traversing the six Gulf Savannah shires of Etheridge, Croydon, Carpentaria, Burke, Mornington and Doomadgee, the route features unusual outback attractions and welcoming country towns.

Attractions At Undara Volcanic National Park, stop and marvel at the 160 kilometre lava tube system – the world’s longest lava flow from a single

Further on at Mt Surprise Gems, why not try your hand at fossicking and learn about lapidary.

Experience one of its fossicking tours and enjoy a morning digging at its mining claim, searching for gemstones such as Topaz, Aquamarine, and Smokey Quartz. Located near Forsayth, Cobbold Gorge is a

The town of Katherine is renowned for the magnificent 13 gorges in Nitmiluk National Park, where you can canoe, take a boat cruise, swim, walk and enjoy a scenic flight.

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Ancient rainforest fruits – used in modern tropical Australian cuisine

Gourmet Delights

Food and Wine Trails | Coffee and Tea | Tropical Drops Since the 1900s, visitors have been coming to the fresh, clean highlands of the Atherton Tablelands for rest and recreation. Today they also come in search of delicious, fresh produce and award winning wines, cheese, fruit, coffee and chocolates.

on the Great Dividing Range around 550 meters above sea level, the centre is located at the edge of the 300 acre coffee and tropical fruit plantation and is a place where visitors can tour, taste and take home some of the world’s purest Arabica coffee.

Rich fertile farming land has not only created stunning landscapes as far of the eye can see but also some of Australia’s best coffee, tea, milk, sugar, tropical fruits, cheese and more.

In town, a gourmet feast awaits at The Coffee Works. Compare the finest flavours of coffee, tea, chocolate and liqueur. Don’t miss the exquisite chocolate in the chocolaterie, and explore the largest collection of coffee artifacts in the world – Coffee World.

At Millaa Millaa, the biodynamic dairy Mungalli Creek produces exquisite cheeses, yoghurts, icecream and milks.

Near Malanda, Gallo Dairyland makes superb cheeses and chocolates. Break for a cuppa and a tour at the Nerada Tea Plantation or stock up at roadside produce stalls.

At Mareeba, you enter the coffee zone.

Australia’s oldest coffee plantation, Skybury’s Australian Coffee Centre, is an attraction not to be missed. Perched

Award winning fruit wines, liqueurs and spirits are found at Murdering Point Winery, Golden Drop Mango Winery, De Brueys Boutique Wines and Mt Uncle Distillery.

Gourmet travellers will also discover the day tour that has all the foodie highlights – Food Trail Tours.

Travel off the beaten track to visit private plantations, experience exotic

tastes, and uncover secrets even locals do not know.

A highlight on the annual calendar in October, The Tastes of the Tablelands festival showcases the best wines, coffees, cheeses, chocolates and other local produce that this region produces. If you love exploring new flavours why not take a lesson in native cooking at the Rainforest Bounty Cooking School?

Indulge and Restore Take your taste buds on a tour at great local restaurants and cafés. Nick’s SwissItalian Restaurant, Eden House, Tolga Woodworks Café, Bridges Café at Mt Uncle Distillery, Snibbles in the Rainforest at Atherton Rainforest Motor Inn, Tinaroo Lake Resort and the region’s picturesque, welcoming pubs are just some of these. Indulge in a spa bath for two at your luxury chalet, or a couple’s treatment at Eden House Mountain Spa.

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A birdwatcher’s paradise

Birding & Wildlife

Rare Species | World Heritage | National Parks Playful platypus, dancing Brolgas, and cute tree kangaroos – these are just some of the unique Australian wildlife you will discover in the region.

Birdwatching here attracts global attention. There are more than 430 bird species in the Wet Tropics and the Great Barrier Reef and 327 of these can be seen right here on the Tablelands.

Birding The diverse avifauna is due to the variety of local habitats including riverine, wetland, woodland, rainforest, grassland, agricultural and parkland.

Birders can easily find the best spots by downloading the free Bird Trails North Queensland app, which puts all the top locations in the region at your fingertips with GPS precision and provides a wealth of birding information.

October to April may be the region’s hotter and wetter months, but it is also the time when the migrant species arrive from Papua New Guinea

including the beautiful Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher, Channel-billed Cuckoo and Common Koel.

Many birds such as the Noisy Pitta are also breeding at this time of year, and are easier to observe as they search for food. During the cooler, drier, winter months from May to September Victoria’s Riflebirds are displaying and winter breeders such as White-eared Monarch can be seen.

During this period, Brolgas and Sarus Cranes are also found on the Tablelands feeding on the agricultural fields.

Top birdwatching spots include the dry regions of Mt Molloy and Kaban, the wetlands of Mareeba, Nyleta Bird Hide (Hasties Swamp), Nardellos Lagoon, Bromfield Swamp, Abattoir Swamp, the National Parks of Mt Hypipamee, Crater Lakes, Davis Creek, Barron Falls, Mt Lewis, and the Wongabel State Forest.

Wildlife Viewing and studying wildlife is made simple by a network of National Parks, bushwalks, wildlife spotting tours and the knowledgeable interest of so many local people The Bat Hospital in Atherton is internationally known, and has a visitor centre where you can see and learn more about these microbats and flying foxes. You can also see wildlife at excellent attractions such as The Mareeba Wetlands, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Kuranda Scenic Railway and Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures.

World Heritage/National Parks The outstanding natural universal values of Australia’s Tropical Rainforests were recognised in 1998 when the Wet Tropics of Queensland was inscribed on the World Heritage List. You can learn more about World Heritage listed places from regional visitor centres, or look for the green tree frog logo as you explore the area.

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The Mareeba Wetlands Malanda Falls Conservation Park The Bat Hospital Atherton Peterson Creek Platypus Platform

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Incredible views

Natural Wonders

Subterranean Attractions | Marvellous Landscapes | Breathtaking Waterfalls Take a refreshing swim in an ancient crater lake, marvel at trees more than one thousand years old, stand in the world’s longest lava flow, see fairytale limestone caves and steep yourself in fascinating cultural history.

Mother nature really is something to marvel at and this region is home to some of her best. Here are just a few to explore.

Referred to as a volcanic pipe, the Hypipamee Crater was formed after a large gas explosion below the surface spread volcanic bombs across the landscape millions of years ago. It is 61 metres wide and 85 deep from the water surface. There is a viewing platform that allows you to view this natural wonder up close.

Chillagoe’s limestone caves are the relics of an underwater coral reef, while the Undara Lava Tubes were formed from the world’s longest continuous lava flow from a single volcano.

Cobbold Gorge’s dramatic sandstone escarpments offer an unforgettable vista, while the Gulf Savannah’s treasures of Riversleigh Fossil Fields, the prehistoric landscapes of Lawn Hill and the stunning Morning Glory Cloud formations are unmatched.

With over 200 kilometres of shoreline, Lake Tinaroo offers fishing, sailing and water sports enthusiasts plenty of room to spread out. Built in the 1950s on the Barron River, the dam wall is 45.1 metres high and traps enough water from the Barron River to create a lake three-quarters the size of Sydney Harbour.

Recreational use of the beautiful lake is high and the camp grounds are popular with locals looking to escape the humidity of the coast during the warmer months.

If you would like an extra touch of comfort, head for the Tinaroo Lake Resort. The delightfully appointed one,

two and three bedroom apartments are self-contained and all have magnificent lake views.

Lake Koombooloomba was built in 1961 on the Tully River system and is another excellent fishing and camping getaway spot. Formed 12,000 years ago, the twin volcanic crater lakes of Barrine and Eacham are tranquil pools of water fringed by rainforest.

At Lake Barrine, take a cruise to spot wildlife and enjoy a break at the quaint 80-year old teahouse, which serves excellent Devonshire teas. There is also a short walk to the towering twin Kauri trees, thought to be over 1000 years old.

At Lake Eacham, a long stretch of grassy lawn meets the lake’s edge.

There are barbecues, picnic areas, an all weather shelter and toilets. Guests at the neighbouring Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodge enjoy free nocturnal animal viewings each evening.

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The Waterfall Circuit Crater lakes: Eacham & Barrine The Barron Falls Curtain Fig Tree

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Near Yungaburra, the spectacular Curtain Fig Tree has aerial roots, which drop 15 metres to the ground and is a site not to be missed.

Waterfalls Here in the northern tropics, there is plenty of water. Luckily, the rivers and streams cascading from the highlands to the coast spill over terrain that creates natural features such as lakes and cascading waterfalls, which are the stand-out attractions of the region. It could be easy to spend days exploring all the waterfalls across the Tablelands. All the waterfalls are easily accessible and within a reasonable distance from each other.

Some of the more notable falls include Millaa Millaa Falls, Zillie Falls, Ellinjaa Falls, Mungalli Falls, Nandroya Falls, Tchupalla Falls, Malanda Falls, Dinner Falls, Lake Eacham Falls as well as the Millstream and Little Millstream Falls.

Southern Waterfalls This is the home of the highly recommended Waterfalls Circuit, which begins near Millaa Millaa on the Palmerston Highway.

excellent spot for camping and fishing.

Follow the scenic road to the fairytale drop of Millaa Millaa Falls, the region’s popular emblem and the most photographed waterfall of all.

a geological oddity, which has

Stop for refreshments at Mungalli Creek Biodynamic Dairy and Café.

Drive on to Zillie and Ellinjaa Falls, and visit Mungalli Falls.

Johnstone River runs over what was

More spectacular falls such as the Tchupala, Wallcher and Nandrova Falls can be visited as you travel east towards the Mamu Canopy Walkway.

National Park contains a series of

In the other direction on the way to Ravenshoe visit Souita and Pepina Falls and Australia’s widest waterfall, the Millstream Falls, which is located five kilometres past the Ravenshoe.

be found in Kuranda. Spectacular all

Continue to Little Millstream Falls and Koombooloomba Dam, which is an

or viewed from Skyrail Rainforest

Dinner Falls is located inside the Mt Hypipamee National Park, also home of the Mt Hypipamee Crater, resulted in a very deep hole.

At Malanda, take a refreshing stop at Malanda Falls where the North a wide lava flow into a year round swimming pool.

Northern Waterfalls The Davies Creek pools and waterfalls fed by Davies Creek.

The biggest of all the waterfalls can year round, the majestic Barron Falls is at its awesome best during the wet season. The Barron Falls is easily accessed by the interpretive walkway, Cableway or Kuranda Scenic Railway.

Millaa Millaa ‘Village in the Mist’

Be immersed in our cool refreshing climate, while your heart is warmed by the hospitality of our locals

undercover swimming pool

For things to do, town services & attractions, see our website www.millaamillaa.com

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Millaa Millaa Falls

Millaa Millaa

Panoramic Lookouts | Famous Waterfalls Beautiful Millaa Millaa, known as the Village in the Mist, is gateway to the southern Tablelands. The image of its picturesque waterfall has graced thousands of travel pages.

At 850 meters above sea level, the town is nestled among emerald hills surrounded by lush dairy pastures, majestic rainforests and magnificent waterfalls.

local gifts at the Post Office, great

Millaa Millaa Town The village celebrated its Centennial in 2011 and its rich, rural heritage is outlined in the local museum. Don’t miss the massive Kauri pine logs evidencing the logging industry of the past. Next to the museum is a covered picnic area featuring a sculpture of the famed explorer, Christie Palmerston.

region can be seen from the Millaa

Explore further, and you will discover the town’s facilities include Tobin’s General Store incorporating the Centenary mural, pampering at Millaa’s Little Beauty Shop, unique

and the drive encompasses Millaa

coffee and eats at De Millaa’s Café, and the convivial atmosphere of the Millaa Millaa Hotel.

Take a stroll along the Harold West Walk to see the town’s tropical forests and gardens, or tee off at the best nine holes on the Tablelands at the Millaa Millaa Golf Course.

One of the most superb vistas in the Millaa Lookout just west of town.

Waterfalls Millaa Millaa’s picturesque waterfalls, which have been attracting visitors for over a century, are Queensland Heritage listed.

The Waterfalls Circuit begins at Theresa Creek Road just east of town Millaa Falls, Zillie and Ellinjaa Falls. All the falls have walking tracks, however Millaa Millaa Falls also has picnic tables, change rooms and toilets.

Other falls to visit include Pepina and Souita, which are located 10 kilometers from Millaa Millaa along the Old Palmerston Highway towards Ravenshoe. From town, travel east 11 kilometers to Junction Road and follow the signs onto the Mungalli loop, which includes the Mungalli Falls, the highest waterfall on the Tablelands.

Misty Mountain Trails Millaa Millaa is also the gateway to the Wet Tropics wilderness long distance walking trails.

There are over 130 kilometers of tracks that have been constructed.

Gourmet Produce Don’t miss the very successful bio-dynamic/organic dairy, Mungalli Creek where you can sample their whole range of award winning products as well as watch them being made. Emerging rural industries such as buffalo milk dairy farming and rainforest bush tucker orchards have also been winning awards and putting this region on the gourmet map.

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Millaa Millaa township Millaa Millaa Falls & Circuit Misty Mountain Trails Mungalli Creek Dairy

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Millstream Falls

Ravenshoe, Innot, Mt Garnet

Golden Outback | Australia’s Widest Waterfall | Wind Farm Surrounded by natural wonders like Millstream Falls and Lake Koombooloomba, the locals here live a lifestyle to be envied, and celebrate it every year during the annual Torimba Festival and Festival of the Forest in October.

Ravenshoe Queensland’s highest town, Ravenshoe is 920 metres above sea level and is home to Windy Hill wind farm, which generates enough electricity to supply approximately 3500 homes. Created on the extinct Windy Hill volcano in 2000, its 20 wind turbines take advantage of the consistent winds.

The Ravenshoe Visitor Centre at 24 Moore Street provides first-class tourist information and has excellent displays on the rainforest, timbermilling, dairy farming and the WWII military presence in the area.

It also has a section on bats as well as a noctarium, which simulates night spotting of local native animals.

The centre is home to the Nganyaji Interpretive Centre showcasing the culture and lifestyle of the region’s Jirrbal people whose spoken language is the world’s oldest.

Ravenshoe is the highest point in the Misty Mountains walking tracks network, and is a great location for wildlife watching, particularly for platypus, 12 species of possums, 340 bird species and of course, the Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroo, one of 14 species of kangaroo to be found in the area.

The wildlife and landscape of the region are beautifully translated into fine Australian art and woodcraft at Win’s Gallery.

Mt Garnet During its heyday, large deposits of copper, silver, tin and lead were extracted from Mt Garnet, the town named from a large garnet lode discovered during copper mining.

If you would like to experience real Australian bush style hospitality, turn

up at Mt Garnet on the first weekend of May for the town’s races and rodeo – as a community event this rates as one of the top in the country.

From Mt Garnet you have easy access to Blencoe Falls. Located 96 kilometres south-east of Mount Garnet in Girringun National Park, Blencoe Falls is considered one of the most stunning waterfalls in Australia plunging 90 metres to the pool below, before cascading a further 230 metres to the bottom of Blencoe Gorge.

Innot Hot Springs In an often quoted local export story, the hot water which bubbled out of Nettle Creek at up to 75 degrees celsius was bottled and shipped to Europe as a health treatment over 100 years ago.

Today, visitors take the waters at the Innot Hot Springs Leisure & Health Park, which has six public pools. Innot Hot Springs is also great base for gem fossicking, fishing and bird watching.

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Rainforest Walks | Waterfalls | Wildlife The pretty town of Malanda is situated in the heart of the Tablelands rainforest region. It is great for bird watching, bushwalking, and taking a cooling dip in the falls. As well as being the centre of a highly successful dairy industry, the village has many resident artists.

Their work can be viewed on an art trail showcasing a series of vibrant mosaics depicting the town’s history.

Attractions Take a break at the historic Malanda Hotel and step inside for a cool ale. Today’s visitors have a choice of accommodation options including The Canopy Rainforest Treehouses and Wildlife Sanctuary.

The Malanda Dairy Centre in the main street features an innovative retro milk bar restaurant, which will take you back when days were longer and times simpler. The Pioneer Museum depicting the history of the area is also worth a visit.

Nearby Tarzali has a terrific attraction in the Tarzali Lakes Aquaculture Centre where you can buy the freshest fish possible. The park and its natural surroundings are a place for families and groups wanting to participate in activities such as platypus tours, fishing, nocturnal tours and camping.

Activities The Malanda Falls Visitor Centre, temporarily housed inside the Malanda Dairy Centre, is a great place to start. The area’s traditional owners are the Ngadgon-ji people. Informative and highly personalised guided rainforests walks with an Indigenous elder are available on weekends or by appointment at a small cost.

Centre volunteers provide local information – ask about the guided rainforest walks through the Conservation Park, which are moderate, enjoyable trails. In the rainforest surrounding Malanda there have been more recorded daytime

sightings of the rare Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroo than elsewhere. It is common to see platypus, turtles and lizards as well. The beautiful Malanda Falls are a must-see stopover and offer year round swimming and picnicking.

Gallo Dairyland is located half way between Atherton and Malanda. Here you will find a fully operational dairy farm, gourmet cheese factory, café and world class chocolate.

At Glen Allyn Road, visitors can tour the Nerada Tea Estates in the shadow of Mt Bartle Frere. This is the largest tea plantation in Australia, and the visitor centre provides tours and tastings.

Not far from Malanda is Bromfield Swamp, an extinct volcanic crater.

A roost to hundreds of cranes each winter, this is a must for bird enthusiasts hoping to see the enchanting dancing displays of the Sarus Cranes and Brolgas early in the morning, or their fly-in at dusk.

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Heritage-listed Buildings | Nature | Dining | Shopping Yungaburra, the historic heart of the Tablelands, is a picturesque village established in 1890.

known, is a magnificent showpiece of

With 18 heritage-listed buildings, it is the largest National Trust village in Queensland and with its lovely streetscapes largely unchanged from those early pioneer days it is easy to see why. Wide verandahs and historic shop fronts line the pretty lanes, while charming cafés, awardwinning restaurants and arts and crafts galleries complete the picture.

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Nick’s Swiss-Italian Restaurant, an become an icon in this Australian country town thanks to the passion of its owners Nick and Gina Crameri.

Opening in 1986, Nick’s has earned a reputation for its original dishes with a European and Australian flair.

They also offer free guided tours of their organic garden, explaining the workings of their worm garden and the

Attractions Yungaburra’s high profile landmark, the amazing Curtain Fig Tree, is only minutes from the village and is accessed by a short boardwalk from the sealed road.

different herbs grown and used.

The Cathedral Fig Tree, another 500year old strangler fig, is located in the nearby Danbulla State Forest.

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The Lake Eacham Hotel, or Yungaburra Pub as it is commonly

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Activities Bushwalking is the ideal way to encounter the wildlife of the surrounding areas. A network of easy and moderate walking tracks lead and lake-side paths.

The village is set below Mt Quincan, an cradle the award-winning timber pole

treehouses of Mt Quincan Crater Retreat, which also happens to be a great place for wildlife watching or functions.

Yungaburra’s focal attraction is the Peterson Creek Walking Circuit where there are nearly always platypus to be spotted. The re-vegetation program has ensured the Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroos are also making their home there. The platypus viewing platform at Peterson Creek also provides an excellent place to watch these elusive creatures. There are numerous recommended and easy wildlife walks that can be taken from the village. Evening wildlife tours – or nightspotting – are a great way to see the noctural creatures of the rainforest.

Nearby Tinaburra Waters is popular for water skiing and windsurfing. There is easy access with a boat ramp and special areas set aside for water skiing and jet skiing.

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The world’s largest barramundi was also caught in these waters coming in at 121cm long and weighing 38.75kg.

The lake’s ability to produce world record fish also make it a unique fishing destination. If you are looking for more adventure, hire a kayak, bike, or join a cycling tour.

Events On the fourth Saturday of each month the famous Yungaburra Arts & Crafts Markets, the largest and most popular of all the region’s country markets, are held on the green in the village centre.

Fresh produce, flowers, homemade crafts, local wines, books, wooden furniture, clothing and more can all be found here.

In late September, the Tablelands Folk Festival takes place in various venues around the village, bringing musicians, singers, poets and fans from around the region and interstate.

Nick’s Swiss-Italian Restaurant is the place to celebrate Octoberfest in early October with German beer, music and dancing.

Hospitality Yungaburra is something of a foodie heaven. As well as Nick’s and its adjacent pizzeria, there is the acclaimed Eden House Retreat & Mountain Spa whose restaurant is listed by Gourmet Traveller magazine as among Australia’s finest. The heritage listed dining room and wine bar serves fresh, local country style cuisine, while the wide shady verandahs ooze colonial charm.

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Yungaburra is known for its great hospitality, which can be experienced first hand from local hosts at Allumbah Pocket Cottages, Eden House or Birds ‘n’ Bloom Cottages.

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Shopping The village features a garden centre, boutiques, art and gem galleries, crafts and country style antiques, a popular second hand book store, and a foodmart/newsagent/ delicatessen.

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Also nearby is Lake Eacham and Lake Barrine. These explosive craters known as maars were created when rising lava came in contact with the water basin.

Yungaburra has existed largely unchanged since 1910, and The Eacham Historical Society has chronicled much of the town’s early Allumbah Pocket, and in the early days of the 1880s miners en-route to the tin and goldfields used the hamlet as an overnight stopover.

Map is another great way to take a self-guided walk around the quaint village nestled in the hills.

It is very hard to resist the charm of this small village, offering unique restaurants, adventure sports and fishing, an abundance of animal and history.

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Chillagoe & Petford Limestone Caves | Historic Sites | Observatory Easily accessed by conventional vehicles via the Wheelbarrow Way, Chillagoe is a genuine outback town with fascinating attractions and abundant wildlife.

Starting at Mareeba, the Wheelbarrow Way was named after the gold mining pioneers who trudged out bearing their worldly goods in a wheelbarrow. An annual footrace with wheelbarrows commemorates this along The Way each May and raises money for charity.

On Route Dimbulah, the gateway to the gold fields, sprang up on the Walsh River to service the ore trains. Once mining faded, cropping became the focus and today sugar cane, mango and lychee plantations can be seen.

Almaden, Petford and Emuford are all linked by the Etheridge railway line, which welcomes the Savannahlander train on its weekly run from Cairns via Almaden and Mt Surprise to Forsayth.

Petford, the junction of the road from Herberton, was originally called Wadetown and known widely as a watering hole for the miners of the day. Climb the range to the remains of the 100-year old Lappa Pub, another famed stopover of old.

On entering the Chillagoe region, a dramatic landscape created by massive limestone bluffs and rock formations greets travellers.

History After the gold rush in the 1880s, Chillagoe’s population grew to thousands in a new mining boom, however the much anticipated mother lode of copper did not materialise and the State Government took control of the smelter until production ceased in 1943. The ore smelter was never reused and can now be viewed from a high vantage point that also features interpretive storyboards.

Geology and Caves Millions of years ago Chillagoe was once the site of an

ancient coral reef but today the coral has been transformed into massive limestone bluffs containing over 560 known caves, the largest having over 11 kilometres of passages. All are heavily decorated with stalactites and stalagmites. At the extremities of these bluffs, colourful marble and rich mineral deposits can be found.

Attractions Three limestone cave systems, Donna, Royal Arch and Trezkin Caves, have been chosen

by National Parks because of their different stages of natural development and have steps, walkways and lights for guided tours.

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Don’t miss Tommy Prior’s Ford Museum Chillagoe-Mungana Caves NP Walsh River Fishing & Swimming Town Walk

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Facets and Fossils | Chinatown | Bat Hospital From its beginnings as a timbergetters’ camp and staging post between the outback tin mines and the coast, Atherton has blossomed like its trademark jacaranda trees into a diverse regional centre. Well known to the locals as a highland getaway destination, Atherton is also famous for its rich soils, which grow superb produce and flowers.

Attractions The region has a wealth of artists whose works are best seen at the Tablelands Regional Gallery.

Check out the wonderful pre-war Barron Valley Hotel, browse through the town’s quaint shops like Atherton Antiques & Australiana and enjoy a picnic at Halloran’s Hill with a view of the Seven Sisters volcanic cones.

Just out of Atherton is an attraction that combines the two taste sensations of dairy and chocolate – Gallo Dairyland. Taste the gourmet cheeses and chocolates, and let the children see how milk is made.

Hasties Swamp (Nyleta Wetlands) is a seasonal wetland with an annual wet and dry cycle. The two-storey Bird Hide provides wheelchair access on the lower section only.

Finally, take time to get to know the inhabitants at The Bat Hospital on the road to Herberton. Here, you can meet flying foxes and microbats at the visitor centre. This internationally renowned facility is operated by a not-for-profit group dedicated to the conservation of bats and their habitat.

They achieve the rescue, rehabilitation and release of hundreds of bats each year and the facility is open seasonally to the public.

The Crystal Caves In the main street, you will find one of the most remarkable and novel attractions in the whole of Australia. The Crystal Caves are a spectacular private mineralogical collection with over 600 specimens made up of rare crystals, gemstones and fossils.

These gemstones have been brought together by one visionary who found love at first site more than 40 years ago after cracking his first geode along the banks of Agate Creek in North Queensland. Rene together with his wife Nelleke Boissevain have made it their life’s work to build one of the largest mineralogical collections in Australia.

Today, the caves are an adventure museum where visitors don a miner’s helmet complete with headlamp for a fun tour of this fairy-tale underground cavern. Marvel at the world’s largest amethyst geode, The Empress of Uruguay, and the gravity defying attraction, The Magic Spheres.

The Fascinating Facets gift shop is also an attraction in itself. It features the largest collection of amethyst geodes in Australia, beautifully displayed under lights to create a glittering showpiece. You could spend hours just in here and best of all it is free.

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Enter an upside down world and discover the real stars of the night www.tolgabathospital.org Close to Hastie’s Swamp

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Children being welcome to see, touch and feel the crystals inside the Empress of Uruguay at The Crystal Caves

Sahara Seabed Collection Next to the Crystal Caves, the adventuring Boissevains have created a new attraction featuring some of the world’s oldest items. These fossils dating back more than 240 million years are found beneath ancient rocks under the Sahara desert, where sediment captured countless small animals – the ancestors of the beautiful Nautilus shell – and preserved them for all time.

Collectors can enjoy them today in the exclusively imported homeware items and collectible fossils in The Sahara Seabed Collection.

Chinatown Gold attracted Chinese settlers to North Queensland in the late 1800s and when the gold ran out, many turned to timber cutting and market gardening. The remains of Atherton’s Chinatown are now an archaeological site featuring the community’s fully restored place of worship, the Hou Wang Temple.

The Temple is part of a complex featuring a Chinese museum with interactive displays of Atherton’s Chinese heritage and a prized

collection of original artefacts and historic photographs of the once bustling precinct. During October, the Chinatown grounds host the food festival, Tastes of the Tablelands.

History Back in the days of the pioneers, Atherton was the Mulligan Highway connecting the seaside port of Port Douglas to the newly opened tin deposits at Herberton.

Agriculture The soils of the Tablelands are suited to horticulture, and around the Atherton area they yield an amazing range of produce.

The Mulligan Highway passed through the present Main Street of Atherton, which was then known as Prior’s Pocket, and bullock teams hauled supplies up to Herberton, and ore back to Port Douglas.

Small to large farming enterprises produce lettuce, strawberries, macadamia nuts, bananas, beans, maize, corn, sugar cane and avocados.

Sample these at roadside stalls and take away a memory of the taste of farm fresh produce.

Accommodation Atherton has always featured as a service centre and a stopover point for travellers. Today, the Trans North transport service provides linkages between Atherton, Kuranda and Cairns all the way to Karumba via Undara.

Visitors can enjoy comfortable accommodation at the Rainforest Motor Inn, Atherton’s Hinterland Motel, or holiday parks such as Atherton Holiday Park and Halloran’s Leisure Park.

The route also opened up the area to logging of the magnificent rainforest timbers, and Cobb & Co ran a service up and over the Great Dividing Range on the Mulligan Highway.

The road was named after James Venture Mulligan, as was the nearby Mount Mulligan. An adventurer and prospector, Mulligan was responsible for opening most of the North Queensland mining fields.

John Atherton was another colourful local. A pioneer grazier and adventurer who lent his name to the town and the region, Atherton first discovered tin while prospecting in 1879, naming the site Tinaroo Creek, now the site of Tinaroo Dam.

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Tolga main street

Tolga and Walkamin Woodworks | Fruit and Produce | WWII History A thriving community today, Tolga began life as a simple staging post. At the outbreak of World War II, the region became a training centre and staging base for Allied forces.

Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day. For further exploration into the region’s war history, follow up your visit with a trip to the Mareeba RSL, which has excellent historical displays.

Discover the past at the Tolga Museum, which houses memorabilia of WWII and the local timber and agricultural industries, and at the Tablelands Heritage Centre.

Attractions Tolga is central, pretty and the ideal holiday base with a choice of budget accommodation. Tolga’s foremost attraction is the established fine woodwork gallery, Tolga Woodworks, on the main road.

Rocky Creek War Memorial Park During 1943 to 1945 the Atherton Tablelands became the largest military base in Australia hosting between 100,000 and 300,000 troops from 140 different units.

The Rocky Creek Memorial Park was established over a decade ago at what was originally the site of the largest field hospital in the southern hemisphere, and honours servicemen and women. Dedication ceremonies are held in the park each August on the Sunday nearest

As well as exquisitely crafted handmade timber pieces ranging from small spinning tops and bowls to fine furniture, the gallery features a large array of hand forged iron and hammered steel, ceramics, fused glass and silver jewelry.

These showcase the collective talents of North Queensland’s finest artisans.

There is also a great café, which serves lunches as well as morning and afternoon tea. For more locally sourced souvenirs, fine silver-smithing and a

superb range of Australian gemstones fashioned into modern jewelry, visit the studio gallery Rainforest Gems.

The Tolga racecourse is the venue for the markets, with a wide range of local produce and crafts on display on the first Sunday of every month. Heading to Atherton, the road turns into a leafy canopy of rainforest at the entrance to the Tolga Scrub.

Walkamin Walkamin was built during the 1950s during the construction of Tinaroo Dam. Described as food bowl country, the site for the town was chosen due to its perfectly balanced weather patterns with the ideal climate for a wide variety of crops.

Just north of Tolga, Nardello’s Lagoon is a peaceful retreat with waterbirds.

Visit the cellar door at nearby Mt Uncle to taste their excellent liqueurs and spirits, or take a break at Bridges Café, which features North Queensland’s largest range of teas.

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Mareeba

Coffee, Food and Wine | Birding | Scenic Flying Located 417 metres above sea level, Mareeba is a region of breathtaking landscapes, rugged gorges, savannah grasslands, crisp blue skies and clear nights perfect for stargazing.

Mareeba is the largest town on the Tablelands, once serving as a railway and communications centre.

A multi-cultural district rich in wildlife, museums, coffee and wine, Mareeba has a history going back to the gold mining days, and a strong sense of community spirit which sees support for traditional outback sports such as the famous annual Mareeba Rodeo.

Considered the heart of Australia’s thriving tropical fruits and coffee industry, you will find large mango and paw paw farms, coffee and macadamia nut plantations, along with sugar cane, pineapples, cashews, bananas and a whole banquet of other crops.

Coffee and Wine Over 70% of Australia’s coffee crop is grown here and you can taste and buy and explore at a number of local coffee roasters and coffee plantations.

At the Coffee Works in Mareeba, follow the story of coffee from plant to cup and visit Coffee World, an antiquities museum housing a worldclass collection of coffee and tea memorabilia.

Taste, tour and take home Skybury Coffee – Australia’s oldest commercial coffee plantation situated on the rolling hills and huge rock formations behind Mareeba.

Experience one of Skybury’s Australian Coffee Centre tours and afterwards relax on the deck taking in the breathtaking views over the coffee and tropical fruit plantation while enjoying a fresh lunch and coffee.

Fruit wines are another specialty of the Mareeba region. Golden Drop’s wines

will introduce you to the delights of mango. Their wide range of products includes sparkling wine, port and liqueurs, which are all available throughout the region. At de Brueys Boutique Winery, taste the fabulous fermentations of lychee, mango, jaboticaba, bush cherry, mulberry, passionfruit and star apple.

Get Airborne Each year, more people choose to experience hot air ballooning in Mareeba than anywhere else on earth.

The Mareeba Airport is home to Warbird Adventures offering flights in a fully restored operating warbird.

The museum and hangar features an amazing collection of ex-military aircraft from around the world, wartime history, a café and more.

One of the region’s most spectacular sights from the air is the Tyrconnell Historic Gold Mine where visitors can tour a gold mine and stay overnight.

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Birding The Mareeba region is acknowledged by birding experts as the richest region for birdlife in Australia. Nearly half of Australia’s 750 bird species can be found here, and birders have recorded over 300 species within a 15 kilometre radius of nearby Mt Molloy.

The Mareeba Wetlands is a regionally significant Brolga and Sarus Crane roost, where the best wildlife watching is during the Reserve Twilight Safari.

Events The Mareeba markets are held on the second and 5th Saturday (when they occur) of the month between 7am and 12 noon next door to the Heritage Museum in Centenary Park.

Gourmet homemade jams, delicious fresh produce with an abundance of tropical fruit, arts and craft including woodwork, handmade baby clothes and stunning jewellery are just some of the things you will find at this great little market.

Attractions Beautiful sunny skies and crisp cool days ensure a morning out isn’t too hot either. After exploring the markets, make your way into the

Heritage Museum, which is also the town’s tourist information centre.

seven days a week as well as offers a gluten free banana flour.

Offering a real insight into the region’s rich history, the museum is a must do when visiting Mareeba. In fact, many visitors call into the Mareeba Heritage Museum for tourist information and end up spending a considerable amount of time there.

Nature based experiences can include cooling off in the rock pools after exploring around Emerald Creek Falls where there are public toilets, barbecues and tables, and a walking track leading to an excellent lookout.

See into the past with displays on Aboriginal culture, tobacco ,early explorers, pioneer and early history, the war years, the Mt Mulligan mine disaster, the timber industry.

Outside, the facility has a one of a kind rail ambulance, an historic railway carriage and a workable blacksmith shop and tobacco display.

Further on, located between Mareeba and Atherton is Mt Uncle Distillery.

Having earned a reputation for its award winning premium liqueurs, which are all produced on site, Mt Uncle Distillery is set in landscaped gardens on a banana, avocado and macadamia plantation.

The Cellar Door and Bridges Tearoom/ Café also serves delicious produce

A popular locals’ picnic spot, Davies Creek Falls, has camping grounds.

There is a moderate 850 metre circuit walk, which leads to the head of the falls. Granite Gorge’s spectacular bolders also offer a breath-taking site, stretching out for over one kilometre.

Accommodation Bring nature to your door step with a stay at Jabiru Safari Lodge. Jabiru Safari Lodge at Mareeba Wetlands is a personalised, unique, all-inclusive, outback experience located within the Mareeba Tropical Savanna and Wetland Reserve.

Located on the edge of the CBD, the family owned Mareeba Lodge is a short walk to restaurants, supermarkets and shops. With spacious, comfortable rooms, it is perfect for all the family.

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Mt Uncle Distillery Mareeba Markets Mareeba Heritage Centre Skybury Coffee

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261 Byrnes Street Mareeba QLD 4880

Ph: 07 4092 2266 Fax: 07 4092 2207 Email: info@mareebalodge.com

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Kuranda Railway Station

Kuranda

Culture | Shopping | Attractions | Wildlife Colourful and quirky, Kuranda is the place to find art, tropical handicrafts and jewellery by local artisans. The Village in the Rainforest is one of the gateways to the Atherton Tablelands where you can be entertained by buskers, dine at an array of restaurants, enjoy walking trails or a river cruise and experience the region’s iconic nature-based attractions.

Attractions One of Kuranda’s most treasured landmarks is the Barron River and its spectacular gorge – home of the mighty Barron Falls.

The Kuranda Riverboat Wildlife Spotting Cruise operates from beside the train and Skyrail arrival stations.

During a 45 minute calm water cruise, spot freshwater crocodiles, turtles, snakes, water dragons, fish and many gorgeous tropical birds.

The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the largest butterfly flight aviary and exhibit in Australia is a beautiful

garden aviary containing more than 1500 colourful butterflies.

Birdworld Kuranda has one of the best single collections of free flying birds in Australia with over 300 species from around the world.

BatReach is a rescue and rehabilitation centre operated by volunteers located off the main street. Admission is by donation.

Kuranda’s Koala Gardens is ideal for visitors with limited time who want to see Australia’s best known wildlife like koalas, wallabies, wombats, crocodiles and reptiles.

Shopping Over the years Kuranda has become a great place to shop.

There are bargains to be had, as well as exquisite artisan pieces. Spend time browsing the unique stores, and admire the quality workmanship at Bob’s Woodart featuring hand-crafted, mostly salvaged timbers.

Offering free admission to its fossil and gemstone museum, why not get up close and personal with a ninemetre Allosaurus dinosaur skeleton at Emu Ridge Gallery.

The markets in Kuranda are very diverse and have been a feature of the village for 25 years. You can start your day at the Kuranda Heritage Markets with a free shuttle from the Skyrail/ Kuranda Scenic Railway Station.

Many of the products sold in Kuranda are made by the people who live and work in the town. Whether it is an original painting, individually designed jewellery, locally made sweets or a handcrafted bowl, these unique gifts are sure to be perfect even for the person who has everything.

Best Kuranda buys are the hand-made local products such as Ceti bath soaps.

You will also find hand-made toys as well as locally designed and produced fashion items.

Don’t miss...

Restaurants and Cafés Arts, Crafts and Souvenirs Indigenous Artifacts Jungle Walk

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Kuranda Markets

Restaurants and Cafés Historic buildings from the past now house a variety of upmarket restaurants, cafés and bars.

In between shopping, try the locally grown coffee, honey, macadamia nuts and homemade ice creams or sit back and relax at one of the cafés or restaurants dishing up everything from locally made pies to fresh reef fish.

For fast and friendly service at a great location, Kuranda Village Café Bar & Grill has it wrapped up. There kangaroo burgers are a must.

Firefly Pool Bar & Bistro also offers great food in a relaxed environment complete with swimming pool and pool tables.

Events Kuranda hosts two free community events each year, Easter in the Park and Kuranda Day, which commemorates the official survey of Kuranda in 1888.

Easter in the Park has free activities for the whole family including a giant Easter egg hunt, live bands, buskers and plenty of games for the kids.

Celebrating everything that makes Kuranda such a unique and vibrant destination, Kuranda Day sees the Village in the Rainforest come alive with unique competitions and free activities for the whole family in October.

Key events include the annual Bash of the Barron River Raft Race, the Great Kuranda Undie Fun Run and the German Sausage Eating Competition.

the affordable, multi award-winning Cedar Park Rainforest Resort, get close to nature at Kuranda Rainforest Accommodation Park, a peaceful multi-choice accommodation and nature park or enjoy comfort and fine hospitality at the Kuranda Hotel.

Around Kuranda The journey to Kuranda is an exciting one. Other than the scenic highway route, you can

History Kuranda has always been a magnet for visitors. The village began life in the 1800s as a retreat where locals could escape the heat and humidity of the tropical coast.

choose to travel to Kuranda via two

During the 1960s, a new wave of settlers arrived, embracing the alternative lifestyle movement of the day and establishing Kuranda as an arts and crafts nexus.

crossing Stoney Creek Bridge and

Catering for visitors, in one form or another, forms the basis of commerce and lifestyle in Kuranda today.

There is plenty of accommodation to be found in and around Kuranda so plan to stay a while at B&Bs like Miju Rainforest Retreat, spoil yourself at

of the region’s icons – the Kuranda Scenic Railway or Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

The railway is an amazing journey, stopping at Barron Falls.

Skyrail’s gondolas take visitors gliding above the canopy of the rainforest, with stops at an interpretive centre and boardwalks into the lush forests.

This is a not to be missed opportunity to learn about one of the most botanically fascinating and diverse areas. A popular option is to combine both a trip on the train and Skyrail.

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Jum Rum Creek Kuranda Scenic Railway Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Kuranda Day

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Herberton Historic Village

Herberton & Irvinebank World Class Museums | Mining | Bushwalks In the late 1880s, miners like John Moffat created a boom on the back of the tin they extracted from the bush clad hills. Today, the towns’ well-preserved buildings and inviting streets are drawing people back with a new vibrancy.

Connect with Australia’s history and folklore by re-visiting the past.

Herberton Town The oldest town on the Tablelands has its entire precinct listed on the National Heritage Register, and is best discovered via its intriguing photo posts and selfguided Heritage Walk. See the earliest building, the 1881 School of Arts, in the main street and wander down to the Jack & Newell Store c.1882, which houses the fascinating Spy & Camera Museum. Learn about the history of photography here and see real spy cameras – guided tours operate hourly. Open on weekends and public holidays, The Railway Museum located at the end of John Street is also worth a visit. Learn about the explorers of the past by following in their footsteps on

an expedition through the wilderness with a pack donkey. Wilderness Expeditions offer these tours.

The Herberton Mining Museum and Information Centre Occupying the site of the first big tin discovery at the Great Northern Mine, the museum has themed areas telling the fascinating story of Herberton’s mining history and the town’s development. There are mineral collections on display plus a small theatre for multi-media displays. Nearby, the Mine Walk leads visitors to two restored machinery sheds featuring rare examples of early mining machinery. The museum is the trailhead for longer walks through spectacular upland scenery.

Herberton Historic Village This astounding collection of Australiana is an entire vintage village of over 50 buildings on the fringe of the township.

Spanning two centuries, the dwellings, vehicles, memorabilia and antiques, which fill this cultural asset have

been meticulously resurrected and inventively displayed. Among many treasures, there is a fully restored 1926 rail ambulance and a genuine pioneer’s slab hut built in 1870. The original Herberton State School c.1883 is a great place to take children and show them the pews and slates yesteryear’s pupils made do with.

Irvinebank Established in 1882, Irvinebank boasts many century old buildings such as Loudoun House, the original home of the town’s founder John Moffat and now a museum.

The region experienced a boost of prosperity at the turn of last century, when the ‘Mighty Vulcan’ mine became the mainstay of the town, yielding the purest available tin in the world at the 1907 London World Expo. The Irvinebank Tavern supplies provisions, fuel and accommodation.

At nearby Montalbion, a former Cobb & Co. stop, you can fish in the dam and camp under the stars.

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Herberton Historic Village Spy Camera Museum Loudoun House Museum Heritage Trails

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Tableland Adventure

Mountain Bike Trails | Water Sports An adventure playground, the Tablelands’ stunning lakes, rivers and forestry, not only provide some of the most splendid scenery in North Queensland but also some of the most fun.

Experience the heights of hot air ballooning, sail the calm waters of Lake Tinaroo, fire up the jet ski for some heart pumping fun, snag a world record barramundi or take in some of the best scenery across the Tablelands on dedicated mountain bike trails.

With the option of summiting Queensland’s two highest mountains – Mt Bartle Frere and Mt Bellenden Kerr – from the Atherton Tablelands, the region has also become a draw card for hiking enthusiasts.

Mountain Biking Bike riding is an exhilarating way to experience the stunning beauty of the Tablelands and there is no doubt this region offers some of the best mountain bike and road cycling adventures.

The rolling, paved country roads have little traffic, the mild temperatures provide the perfect conditions for year round cycling and the scenic rides interconnected by quaint villages are just waiting to be explored.

The Atherton Tablelands also boasts world class dedicated mountain bike trails designed by World Trails, located at the top of Rifle Range road in Atherton. There are currently 20 kilometres of off road cycle tracks, which will grow over the next five years to encompass more than 60 kilometres. These trails, as they open, will connect with a network of internal roads such as State Forestry and fire roads to create cycle routes to eventually link key towns on the Tablelands.

Water Sports At the very heart of the Tablelands is Lake Tinaroo. With over 200 kilometres of shoreline, it offers fishing, sailing and water sports enthusiasts plenty of room to spread

out. More than 500,000 people visit the lake each year, which was built in the 1950s on the Barron River.

Lush green scenery and deep, clear water affords the perfect backdrop for sailing, boating, canoeing, water skiing and more.

Recreational fishing is also popular with ample opportunity to snag a barramundi, sooty grunter, sleepy cod, mouth almighty, archer fish, spangled perch and many species of crayfish, including the red-claw and yabby.

Horse Riding Trails There is an extensive network of tracks suitable for horse riding, particularly on the Herberton Range. First explored by early pioneers, followed by mining and logging activities, it is the tracks opened by these ventures that are now used for recreational horse riding.

Endurance riding is popular, and commercial businesses include horse treks and walking trips with donkeys.

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Events & Weekend Markets

Visit our website for a current and comprehensive list of events and markets...

March

August

St Paddys Dinner Dance Normanton Barra Classic Kuranda Easter Celebration

16 23 30

07 4096 6301 07 4745 1218 www.kuranda.org

April Outback Country Rock and Blues Nation Mountain Bike Marathon

12.-14 21

www.undara.com.au 0418 878 391

3-4 4-5 11 - 12 17 - 19 24 - 26 25

0418 182 595 07 4096 2002 07 4094 7119 0427 673 954 07 4096 5349 07 4093 5105

14-15 29 -14

www.kurandaroots.com 07 4092 1583

5-6 5-7 5 7 8-9 8 12 13 13 - 14 19 - 20 25 - 28 27

07 4062 5161 07 4096 5349 07 4092 1583 07 4092 1583 07 4091 4260 07 4092 7539 07 4092 1583 07 4092 1583 07 4092 1583 0403 603 983 07 4092 3053 07 4094 1890

May Mt Garnet Races & Rodeo Pioneers Weekend, Herberton Big Weekend Chillagoe Rodeo The Great Wheelbarrow Race Malanda Cattle Handling School Dimbulah Lions Festival June Kuranda Roots Festival Mareeba Rodeo Festival July Oak Park Races Malanda Show Mareeba Rodeo Ball Mareeba Cutting Competition Atherton Show Mareeba Annual Art Exhibition Mareeba Mazda Downtown Parade Mareeba Woodchops Mareeba Rodeo Chillagoe Festival Christmas in July, Mareeba The Wild West Comes to Mt Molloy

Forsayth Turnout Atherton Gem Festival Nth Qld Gold Panning, Mareeba Mt Carbine Bull & Bronc Ride VP Day Memorial Service, Tolga 2013 NQ Outlaw Speedway Warbirds Airshow Atherton Maize Festival Mareeba Multicultural Festival Atherton 8hr Mountain Bike Race Atherton Maize Festival Mardi Gras Herberton Flower Show

3 4 10 10 11 17 18 19 - 30 24 25 30 31

07 4062 1334 07 4091 6009 07 4091 4905 07 4094 8337 07 4043 4000 0417 647 477 www.warbirdadventures.com.au www.maizefestival.org.au 0418 770 095 0418 878 391 07 4096 6301 07 4096 2632

14 15

0417 952 123 0428 966 919

3-5 5-19 6 11-13 12 18 - 20 20 20 24-27

www.undara.com.au 0418 976 131 0408 161 683 07 4092 6189 0418 976 131

St Anthony’s Fair Dimbulah

16

07 4093 5319

Tablelands Toy Run

23

4095 3603

September Yungaburra Book Fair Queensland Billy Cart Titles October Opera in the Outback Torimba Festival Brian Ball Memorial Scout Bikathon FNQ Country Music Festival Torimba Mardi Gras & Carnival Day Tinaroo Barra Bash Kuranda Day Festival Tastes of the Tablelands Festival Tablelands Folk Festival

www.kuranda.org 07 4091 7757 www.tablelandsfolkfestival.org

November

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The Deli of the Tropics Roadside Stalls & Cellar Doors Restaurants and Spas All Budget Options Join in the fun of Pioneer Weekend

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MARKETS Archer Creek

2nd Sun of the month, 7am-12noon, Archer Creek, Kennedy Hwy

07 4097 6458

Atherton

1st Sat of the month, 7am-12noon, Platypus Park, Herberton Rd

07 4096 2408

Herberton

3rd Sun of the month, 7am-12noon, Wondecla Sports Ground

07 4096 2408

Kairi

2nd Sun of the month, 7am-12noon, Beside Kairi Hotel

07 4095 8250

Kuranda

Original Markets: Every Day 9am-3pm

07 4093 7261

Heritage Markets: Every Day 9am-3.30pm

07 4093 8060

Karumba

Every Sunday April until Fathers Day, 7am-12noon

07 4745 9183

Malanda

3rd Sat of the month, 7am-12noon, Malanda Showgrounds

0439 702 657

Mareeba

3rd (and 5th) Sat of the month, 7am-12noon, Centenary Park

0419 788 277

Mt Molloy

1st Sat of the month, March-December, 8am-12noon, Fraser Rd

07 4094 1036

Tolga

1st Sun of the month, 7am-12noon, Morrow Park Racecourse

07 4091 2810

Tumloulin

4th Sun of the month, 8am-12.30pm, Tumouline

0447 976 936

Yungaburra

4th Sat of the month, 7.30am-12.30pm, Yungaburra Park

07 4095 2111

OFFICIAL INFORMATION CENTRES Atherton

Cnr Main Street & Silo Road

07 4091 4222

athinfocentre@trc.qld.gov.au

Babinda

1 Munro Street

07 4067 1008

info@babindainfocentre.com.au

Chillagoe

21-23 Queen Street

07 4094 7111

chillagoehubinfo@bigpond.com

Croydon

51-59 Samwell Street

07 4748 7152

www.croydon.qld.gov.au

Georgetown

Low Street Georgetown

07 4062 1485

www.terrestrialgeorgetown.com.au

Herberton

1 Jack’s Road

07 4096 3474

info@herbertonvisitorcentre.com.au

Kuranda

Therwine Street

07 4093 9311

info@kuranda.org

Karumba

Walker Street

07 4745 9582

tourism@carpentaria.qld.gov.au

Malanda

Atherton-Malanda Road

07 4096 6957

info@malandafalls.com

Mareeba

345 Byrnes Street

07 4092 5674

info@mareebaheritagecentre.com.au

Mission Beach

Porter Promenade

07 4068 7099

info@missionbeachtourism.com

Normanton

Cnr Landsborough & Caroline Sts

07 4745 1065

tourism@carpentaria.qld.gov.au

Ravenshoe

24 Moore Street

07 4097 7700

info@ravenshoevisitorcentre.com.au

Yungaburra

Maud Kehoe Place

07 4095 2416

yungaburravic@bigpond.com

INFORMATION OUTLETS Dimbulah

Raleigh Street

07 4093 5999

athinfocentre@trc.qld.gov.au

Millaa Millaa

Main Street

07 4096 6239

millaamillaamuseum@gmail.com

Mt Garnet

Anniversary Park, Garnet St

07 4097 9230

visitors@mountgarnet.org.au

The dates of Tablelands Festivals and Markets on this page are courtesy of the 2013 Tropical North Queensland EVENTS Calendar.

Now in its 10th edition, this is the region’s number one selling calendar with the details and dates of over 600 annual festivals and markets for Tropical North Queensland.

Get your 2013 TNQ EVENTS Calendar now from www.tnqevents.com.au or call 07 4097 7777 for your nearest stockist.

Join the website for hundreds more great activities added year-round by clubs and community groups throughout the Tablelands, and across North Queensland.

Dates accurate as of January 2013, and subject to change throughout the year. Dates are regularly updated online at

www.tnqevents.com.au All information contained in this magazine is subject to copyright and may not be reproduced, copied or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent from Tourism Atherton Tablelands.

It is not possible for the publisher to ensure the advertisements which appear in this publication comply with the Trade Practices Act 1974. The responsibility is therefore on the person, company or advertising agency submitting the advertisements for publication.

While every endeavour has been made to ensure complete accuracy, the publisher cannot be held responsible for any errors, changes or omissions.

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Easy Reference Guide ACCOMMODATION

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Atherton Halloran’s Leisure Park

www.halloransleisurepark.com

1800 88 50 30

33

Atherton Hinterland Motel

www.athertonhinterlandmotel.com.au

07 4091 3311

35

Atherton Holiday Park

www.athertonholidaypark.com

07 4091 1099

33

Atherton Rainforest Motor Inn

www.rainforestmotorinn.com.au

07 4095 4141

33

Chillagoe

Chillagoe Cabins

www.chillagoe.com

07 4094 7206

27

Lakes District

Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges

www.rainforest-australia.com

07 4095 3754

17

Tinaroo Lake Resort

www.tinarooresort.com.au

07 4095 8912

25

Malanda

The Canopy Rainforest Treehouses & Wildlife Sanctuary

www.canopytreehouses.com.au

07 4096 5364

21

Mareeba

Jabiru Safari Lodge

www.jabirusafarilodge.com.au

1800 788 755

41

Mareeba Lodge Motel

www.mareebalodge.com.au

07 4092 2266

41

The Savannah Way

Mt Carbine Caravan Park

www.mtcarbine.com

07 4094 3160

7

Yungaburra

Allumbah Pocket Cottages

www.allumbahpocketcottages.com.au

07 4095 3023

25

Eden House Retreat & Mountain Spa

www.edenhouse.com.au

07 4089 7000

23

Mt Quincan Crater Retreat

www.mtquincan.com.au

07 4095 2255

25

Atherton Antiques & Australiana

platypus@tablelands.net.au

07 4091 4455

33

Atherton Chinatown & Hou Wang Temple

www.houwang.org.au

07 4091 6945

35

Fascinating Facets

www.crystalcaves.com.au

07 4091 3285

2

Tableland Regional Gallery

www.trc.qld.gov.au

07 4091 5261

37

The Bat Hospital Visitor Centre The Crystal Caves

www.tolgabathospital.org www.crystalcaves.com.au

07 4091 2683 07 4091 3285

33 2

The Sahara Seabed Collection

www.saharaseabed.com.au

07 4091 6696

3

Herberton

Herberton Historic Village

www.herbertonhistoricvillage.com.au

07 4096 2002

7

Herberton

Spy & Camera Museum

www.spycameramuseum.com.au

07 4096 2092

Kuranda

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway / Kuranda Scenis Railway www.skyrail.com.au / www.ksr.com.au

07 4038 1555

43

Malanda

Gallo Dairyland

www.gallodairyland.com.au

07 4095 2388

21

Nerada Tea Visitors Centre

www.neradatea.com.au

07 4096 8328

21

Mungalli Creek Dairy & Organic Café

www.mungallicreekdairy.com.au

07 4097 2232

21

Millaa Millaa Chamber of Commerce

www.millaamillaa.com.au

07 4097 2359

17

Coffee Works

www.coffeeworks.com.au

07 4092 4101

13

de Brueys Boutique Wines

www.debrueys.com.au

07 4092 4515

41

Golden Drop Winery

www.goldendrop.com.au

07 4093 2750

41

Jabiru Safari Lodge and Mareeba Wetlands

www.jabirusafarilodge.com.au

1800 788 755

41

Mt Uncle Distillery & Bridges Café

www.mtuncle.com

07 4086 8008

39

Skybury - The Australian Coffee Centre

www.skybury.com.au

07 4093 2190

15

Warbird Adventures

www.warbirdadventures.com.au

07 4092 7391

37

Murdering Point Winery

www.murderingpointwinery.com.au

07 4065 2327

7

Paronella Park

www.paronellapark.com.au

07 4065 0000

9

Cobbold Gorge Tours P/L

www.cobboldgorge.com.au

07 4062 5470

11

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures

www.crocodileadventures.com

07 4055 3576

7

Mt Surprise Gems - The Gem Den

www.thegemden.com.au

07 4062 3055

11

Undara Experience

www.undara.com.au

1800 990 992

11

Tolga Woodworks Gallery & Café

www.tolgawoodworks.com.au

07 4095 4488

37

Rainforest Gems

www.rainforestgems.com.au

07 4095 5223

37

Millaa Millaa

Mungalli Creek Dairy & Organic Café

www.mungallicreekdairy.com.au

07 4097 2232

21

Tolga

Tolga Woodworks Gallery & Café

www.tolgawoodworks.com.au

07 4095 4488

37

Yungaburra

Nick’s Restaurant

www.nicksrestaurant.com.au

07 4095 3330

23

The GreenRoom Restaurant & Eden House Retreat

www.edenhouse.com.au

07 4089 7000

23

Billy Tea Safaris

www.billytea.com.au

07 4032 0077

27

Food Trail Tours

www.foodtrails.com.au

07 4041 1522

25

Nerada Tea Visitors Centre

www.neradatea.com.au

07 4096 8328

21

Trans North Coach Services

www.transnorthbus.com.au

07 4095 8644

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Wilderness Expeditions

www.wildex.com.au

07 4096 2266

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AVIS Budget

www.avis.com.au www.budget.com.au

136 333 1300 362 848

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Atherton

ATTRACTIONS Atherton

Millaa Millaa Mareeba

The Canecutter Way

The Savannah Way

Tolga

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RESTAURANTS/CAFES

TOURS & TRANSPORT Tours

Coaches, Self-drive and Hire Car

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What to do? Where to go? How to plan your tion Centre. ma Talk to a local at an Accredited Visitor Infor

Atherton Information Centre Centrally located in the heart of the Tablelands region.

OPEN DAILY: 9am to 5pm Cnr Main Street & Silo Road, Atherton Ph: 07 4091 4222 Email: infocentre@ trc.qld.gov .au ww w.athertoninformation centre.com.au

Chillagoe Hub plays of Amazing interpretive dis ings for cave tours.

Chillagoe’s past. Book m to 5pm OPEN : Weekdays - 8a 3.30pm to m 8a Weekends Chillagoe , eet Str n ee 21-23 Qu Ph : 07 4094 7111 bigpond.com Email : chillagoehubinfo@ om.au b.c hu oe ww w.chillag

Kuranda Visitor Centre Located in the heart of the unique rainforest village.

OPEN DAILY: 10am to 4pm Centenary Park, Therwine Street, Kuranda Ph: 07 4093 9311 Email: info@kuranda.org www.kuranda.org

Herberton Mining Mu seum & Visitor Information Centre Immerse yourself in the hist ory oldest town on the Tablelands of the . Try panning for tin! OPEN DAILY: 9am to 4pm 1 Jack’s Road, Herberton Ph: 07 4096 3474 Email: info @herbertonvisitor centre.com.au ww w.herbertonvisitorcentre .com.au

entre Visitor C e Jirrbal e o h s n e th Rav ge of e rich herita ry.

Discover th eering histo n io p e th d n a , m p le to 5 , peop -Oct : 9am OPEN : May 9am to 4pm Nov- A pril: t, Ravenshoe tree 24 Moore S 097 7700 Ph : 07 4 torcentre.com.au .au venshoevisi E: info @ ra shoevisitorcentre.com n e v a .r www

Malanda Falls Visitor Centre Book a guided rainforest walk with an aboriginal elder.

OPEN DAILY: 9.30am to 3pm Guided walks, weekends or by appointment Ather ton Road, Malanda Ph: 07 4096 6957 Email : info@ malandafalls.com www.malandafalls.com

ge Museum Mareeba Herita n Centre io at rm fo & Tourist In tural, cul rich the e lor Exp g origins. agricultural and minin m OPEN DAILY: 9am to 5p Mareeba St, s rne By 5 34 Centenary Park, Ph : 07 4092 5674 com.au mareebaheritagecentre. o@ inf Email: .au om e.c ntr ece tag ww w.mareebaheri

Yungaburra Visitor Information Centre A friendly welcome and helpful service awaits you in the centre of Yungaburra.

OPEN DAILY: 9am - 5pm, Sun 10am - 4pm Maud Kehoe Place, Yungaburra Ph: 07 4095 2416 Email: Yungaburravic@bigpond.com www.yungaburra.com

Comprehensive knowledge on things to see and do in the local area • Booking services - activities, accommodation, transport and touring • Complimentary maps and brochures and MORE!

would love to see you... all over the Tablelands!

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