Shire of Atherton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A simple setup at Platypus on the shores of Lake Tinaroo near Tolga on Queensland's Atherton Tablelands. A chair and two camp tables as combination camp kitchen and office, then a hammock tied between the Landy's roll bar and a big old beautiful kauri pine tree - a work of art with the backdrop of Lake Tinaroo as the canvas.
A simple setup at Platypus on the shores of Lake Tinaroo near Tolga on Queensland's Atherton Tablelands. A chair and two camp tables as combination camp kitchen and office, then a hammock tied between the Landy's roll bar and a big old beautiful kauri pine tree - a work of art with the backdrop of Lake Tinaroo as the canvas.
The impressive "Curtain Fig Tree" at Yungaburra in the Atherton Tablelands of North Queensland. It has aerial roots which drop 15 metres to the ground. Cool huh?
Dinner Falls is a lot less popular than some of the other waterfalls on the Tablelands, and the fact that there are a variety of plunge pools means you're guaranteed to get a spot all to yourself! #waterlust www.cheskiesgaplife.com
The oldest tree in OZ. The photo cannot describe how large it is. Hidden away in the Tablelands rainforest, it is worth the trip.
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is ฿4,541 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿4,541
฿4,995 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
Very good location and the horizon lounge a must

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ฿3,958 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
฿3,958
฿4,354 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Nice service

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Hilton Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
The price is ฿3,097 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿3,097
฿3,407 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
The room does not have a toaster, microwave or a sink. They do not even provide drinking water in a jug. They wanted me to bring my food down to reception/lobby and they will not allow me to use their microwave but heat my food without washing hands. Absolutely unacceptable to me as a doctor. Use ...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
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Discovery Parks – Lake Tinaroo

Discovery Parks – Lake Tinaroo

2 out of 5
4-28 Tinaroo Falls Dam Road Tinaroo QLD
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Tinaroo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Tinaroo Dam and Danbulla National Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (107 reviews)
The room was ok, needs a bit of work The guy at check in was lovely

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Discovery Parks – Lake Tinaroo
Atherton Tourist Park

Atherton Tourist Park

1 out of 5
152 Robert St Atherton QLD
Stay at this campsite in Atherton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hallorans Hill Conservation Park and Crystal Caves ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Enjoyed our stay very clean and the management were very friendly will be back to stay in the future 😀

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Atherton Tourist Park
Tinaroo Lake Resort

Tinaroo Lake Resort

4.5 out of 5
29 Palm Street Tinaroo QLD
Stay at this luxury apartment in Tinaroo. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Tinaroo Lake Resort
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Popular places to visit

Crystal Caves as well as an individual femail

Crystal Caves

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Crystal Caves during your travels in Atherton. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.

Crystal Caves
Curtain Fig National Park showing forest scenes and a park

Curtain Fig National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Curtain Fig National Park, a lovely green space in East Barron. Amble within the rainforest or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Curtain Fig National Park
Mount Hypipamee Crater in the Atherton Tablelands of Queensland is a huge diatreme that is 61 metres in diameter and 82 metres deep. And the water surface is covered with duck weed.

Mount Hypipamee Crater

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Hypipamee Crater, a lovely green space in Upper Barron. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its spas.

Mount Hypipamee Crater
Mount Hypipamee National Park which includes a cascade, a lake or waterhole and swimming

Mount Hypipamee National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Hypipamee National Park, a lovely green space in Upper Barron.

Mount Hypipamee National Park

Tinaroo Dam

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tinaroo Dam during your travels in Tinaroo. Amble within the rainforest or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Tinaroo Dam

Mt. Baldy

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Baldy during your travels in Atherton. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.

Mt. Baldy

Cities near Shire of Atherton

Mareeba featuring a small town or village and landscape views

Mareeba

Curtain Fig National Park featuring forest scenes

East Barron