Shire of Atherton Travel Guide

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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.

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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 AU$170 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$170
18 Mar - 19 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! (1,006 reviews)
Great location and well-maintained

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is AU$217 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$217
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
Good service. Good facilities very comfortable bed

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
The price is AU$129 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$129
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Fabulous room with two queensize beds, roomy well designed bathroom, bar fridge, kettle and tea and coffee sachets. The groundfloor room had an outdoor table and chairs overlooking the pool surrounded by palms and tropical vegetation.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
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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! (113 reviews)
Wonderful place

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Tinaroo Lake Resort
Park your boat on the dock and enjoy the sunsets

Park your boat on the dock and enjoy the sunsets

Barrine QLD
Stay at this holiday home in Barrine. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions Artistree Gallery and Curtain Fig National Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Super happy with the location .. host was more then helpful.. no issues at all

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Park your boat on the dock and enjoy the sunsets
Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park

Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park

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

Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park
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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
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
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

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

Platypus Park

Explore the great outdoors at Platypus Park, a lovely green space in Atherton. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.

Platypus Park

Cities near Shire of Atherton

Mareeba featuring a small town or village and landscape views

Mareeba

Atherton featuring farmland

Atherton

Malanda featuring outdoor art

Malanda

Curtain Fig National Park featuring forest scenes

East Barron

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