Cairns Highlands Atherton Tablelands

31 The Atherton Tablelands/ Cairns Highlands, stunning countryside, spectacular waterfalls and , World Heritage wilderness, world class attractions, unique niche experiences and gourmet delights, combine to present a holiday destination you’ll defnitely fall in love with Daintree

Mossman To Cape York Port Douglas

Mount Molloy Mitchell Pickford Rd Kuranda 7km Wetlands Biboohra 6.5km Mareeba Cairns To Chillagoe

Walkamin Gordonvale

Tinaroo Kairi Gillies Tolga Range Atherton Lake Lake Eacham Rose Gums Wilderness Herberton Malanda Retreat

Tarzali Babinda Waterfall Circuit

Kaban Millaa Millaa Innisfail Palmerston Highway Mount Garnet Innot Hot Ravenshoe Springs Millstream Mission Beach

Undarra Lava Tubes

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A scenic one hour drive in the Highlands west from Cairns is the /Cairns Highlands - Tropical North ’s own mountain getaway Situated between the Bellenden Ker Range and the Great Dividing Range, it is regarded as one of the region’s best kept secrets

World Heritage Rainforest Winding roads lead to spectacular lookouts and waterfalls, and highlights include Australia’s widest The Atherton Tableland in the Cairns Highlands is waterfall - - and many others a blend of the best attractions of the tropics; a fowing all year round, the deep blue waters of combination of nature and lifestyle at its fnest. extinct volcano crater lakes, and Among the World Heritage listed rainforests, Lake Eacham, the ancient Bromfeld Swamp near national parks, mountains, rivers, lakes and Malanda and the Hypipamee National Park and waterfalls are some of Australia’s richest agricultural crater near Herberton lands and charming small townships

Biologists have described the spectacular rainforests of the Wet Tropics as the “greatest Rare and endangered Atherton Tableland/ celebration of life on earth” The farm and grazing Cairns Highlands Wildlife lands are “the food bowl” of the northern tropics - Wildlife is abundant on the Tablelands, as a night yielding a constant supply of fruit, vegetables and time spotlighting tour will show There are possibilities grains to local and export markets of seeing shy tree kangaroos and perhaps even a reclusive platypus from the vantage point of a cool riverbank Mild Temperature

The rural landscape of the Atherton Tableland/ Cairns Highlands is green throughout most of the Accommodation & Dining on the year, with a temperature which rarely exceeds 30 Atherton Tableland/Cairns Highlands degrees C Everything, including the people, thrives Classic old hotels, motels, guest houses, on this cool tropical plateau some 600-1100 metres backpackers, farm stays, boutique style cottages above sea level where temperatures and humidity and caravan and camping parks provide the ideal are lower than on the coastal plain base for exploring There are excellent restaurants and cafes to enjoy, weekend markets, and many World War 2 troop staging sites Atherton Tableland/Cairns Highlands Attractions The special attractions of the Atherton Tableland/ Here settlers from all over the world share their arts, Cairns Highlands’ postcard-like towns and villages crafts, music and festivals For visitors, the Tablelands will captivate any visitor present opportunities for bush walking, bird watching, a wildlife cruise, marsupial spotting, hot air ballooning and water sports as diverse as fshing and white water rafting

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The Atherton Tablelands/Cairns Highlands Region Getting Here

Gillies Highway From Cairns and Mareeba are Davies Creek National Park and Emerald Creek Falls, both of which are set in the If you are traveling to the Tablelands from Cairns, drier eucalypt forests and granite boulders of the you will start your gradual climb up the Gillies Lamb Range These areas are in stark contrast to Range at Gordonvale, 35 kilometres south of Cairns, the lush rainforest around the waterfalls of Millaa and as you climb the range you will notice the Millaa temperature drop and the air become fresher, offering you a break from the sometimes stifing heat of the coastal towns Over the next 30 Rex Range Road From Port Douglas And Daintree kilometres you are going to climb some 600-1000 metres to the Atherton Tablelands encountering Just south of Mossman, 12 kilometres north of Port spectacular lookouts along the way which enable Douglas, the Rex Highway takes you through the you to take in the view of the valleys deep in the Mossman sugar cane hinterland before climbing Great Dividing Range, arriving at Yungaburra the Rex Range to Julatten and Mt Molloy, on this 75 kilometre trip to Mareeba

Kuranda Range Road From Cairns

Just north of Cairns the Kuranda Range Road climbs the coastal range to the cultural rainforest village of Kuranda, home to the famous Kuranda Markets and a host of other attractions, shops and restaurants, on the 65 kilometre trip to Mareeba Along the Kennedy Highway between Kuranda

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Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat

Star Rating Accommodation/Resort Facilites 4 Star • Onsite Restaurant • Explore our beautiful rainforest walking trails to rainforest Contact Details creeks, a charming waterfall & through our reforestation Land Road via Lake Eacham plots where 25,000 native rainforest trees have been Cairns Highlands planted since 1997 Tropical North QLD Australia » Creek Walk » Waterfall Walk Phone: +61 7 4096 8360 » Reforestation Walk info@rosegums com au » Giant Rose Gums Walk www rosegums com au • Play tennis on a full sized court Postal Address • Swim in pristine mountain streams PO Box 776 Malanda, QLD 4885 • Look for Platypus in our rainforest streams & other Location: unique Australian wildlife, like the smallest kangaroo in Approximately 90 minutes from Cairns on the world, the Musky-Rat Kangaroo the Cairns Highlands/Atherton Tablelands • View some of the over 160 bird species from the Target Markets privacy of your verandah Families Reception Open Couples 24 hours a day - 7 days a week Honeymooners Check In 2 00pm Check Out 11 00am Top Selling Points Product Description • Unique accommodation in a stunning setting • Total privacy 50 Words • Organic and boutique Luxury private pole and timber treehouses featuring • World Heritage rainforest within minutes of spa-baths & freplaces in the Cairns Highlands adjoining your accommodation World Heritage listed Wooroonooran National Park in the foothills of Mt Bartle Frere, ’ highest mountain • World class experiences just minutes by car This eco-tourist accredited retreat with its own rainforest Number of Rooms streams, waterfall and bushwalks is an ideal getaway for couples and families 9 Individually set treehouses 100 Words Room Styles: Rose Gums is advanced ecotourism accredited with • Studio Treehouses 3 230 acres of tropical rainforest just ten minutes from Lake • Two Bedroom Treehouses 6 Eacham bordering the World Heritage Wooroonooran Maximum Occupancy National Park The luxury pole and timber treehouses are totally private and feature large spa baths, cosy freplaces • Studio Treehouse 2 pax and verandas with stunning mountain views • 2 bedroom Treehouse 2 - 4 pax Explore pristine rainforest streams and kilometres of walking Room Inclusions tracks There is abundant wildlife with over 160 species recorded Guided bird watching is available This cool All Rooms tropical mountain retreat offers peace and relaxation • Large spa bath The treehouses are ideal for the romantic hideaway or the • Wood burning freplace family holiday and a genuine, family business with Jon & Peta Nott your friendly hosts • Self-contained kitchen • Private verandah • Convection microwave oven • 4 pot gas cook top • Refrigerator • King size beds • Television/DVD/clock radio • Games/magazines/bird book • Covered carport • Washing machine/dryer • All linen • Complimentary breakfast hamper • BBQ

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