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The Atherton Tablelands are one of Australia’s best kept hidden gems. It’s made up of a massive diversity of landscapes, from cascading waterfalls to dense rainforests to emerald creeks.
It’s also known for its coffee plantations and agriculture and is one of the best places in Australia to try fresh fruit, nuts, and of course, coffee.
We were surprised by the variety of things to do in Atherton Tablelands, and many of our community told us it was one of their favourite places in Australia.
We spent two days in the Atherton Tablelands at the start of our road trip along Savannah Way Drive. Unfortunately, we had two days of rain while we visited, but we loved it anyway and still managed to see and do a lot.
Here are just a few of the amazing things to do in the Cairns Atherton Tablelands.
Where are the Atherton Tablelands?
The Atherton Tablelands is a region about an hour southwest of Cairns in Tropical North Queensland.
It was named after John Atherton, an early settler who became well-known for overlanding sheep from NSW to Queensland, and then moving to this area. You might say he pioneered the agriculture here.
Today is known as a region that changes from agricultural land to scrub forests, to ancient rainforests, and then eventually to the Queensland Outback, and is worth spending a few days exploring.
To get to the Atherton Tablelands, you will need to hire a car if you don’t have one already. We recommend you stay in Atherton as a base to explore the region, since it’s right in the middle of the attractions.
To get to Atherton from Cairns, you simply drive along the Kennedy Highway, passed the MacAlister range, Mareeba and Karunda.
To get there from the South from Innisfail, you can either drive up Gillies Range Road or the Palmerston Highway to reach Atherton.
Things to Do in the Atherton Tablelands
Now you know a little bit about the Atherton Tablelands, it’s time to introduce you to the top attractions in the region.
1. Drive The Waterfall Circuit
Starting near the town of Millaa Millaa there’s a 15km circuit that embraces some of the best waterfalls in the Atherton Tablelands region. Because of rain we didn’t get to every waterfall but the ones below are well worth visiting.
2. Check Out Millaa Millaa Falls
Millaa Millaa Falls is the main event on the waterfall circuit and one of the most photographed waterfalls in Australia.
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