Atherton Tablelands.

The Atherton Tablelands is located between the Bellenden Ker Range and the Great Dividing Range and has an altitude from 600m to 1050m. Located approx. 1 1/2hrs to 2hrs from Cairns the Atherton Tablelands are a great place to explore the areas natural wonders and to visit the small unique towns of the area and there attractions.

The town of Atherton has a population of close to 6000 and is actually built on an extinct volcano called Hallorans Hill. The town was the first settled town in the area and is home to a variety of restaurants, hotels, caravan parks and motels which cater to visitors.

A great activity to do from Atherton is take a trip on the Tablelands Express steam train which takes passengers on a 44 km journey through wetlands, forested areas, through tunnels, by Carrington Falls and over timber trestle bridges while on your way to the old tin mining town of Herberton where tin was discovered in 1880.

The Atherton Tablelands are also home to the below towns which all offer unique attractions:
Yungaburra
Mareeba
Tolga
Herberton
Millaa Millaa
Malanda
Ravenshoe

Home to unique nature areas, World Heritage sites, rich agricultural lands, diverse wildlife and exciting history a visit to the Atherton Tablelands should not be missed.