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 3.772.522 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
3.772.522 ₫
4.149.774 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Staff was lovely and courteous and the restaurants and in room dining delicious. Price a little steep and the facilities need a bit of an upgrade to match the five star pricing and pretence.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, 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 2.516.659 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
2.516.659 ₫
2.768.325 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
The first room not quite clean, but staff changed a new room. Good service

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is 3.075.917 ₫ per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
3.075.917 ₫
3.383.509 ₫ total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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! (1,004 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Hilton Cairns
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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
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

4 out of 5
3-11 Water Street Cairns QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,607 reviews)
The facilities were very good, just what we required and close to shopping. Slight distance to esplanade but not an issue to walk. Lives the swimming pool, we had a problem with our hot water cylinder and staff responded immediately and sorted same day. Wonderful stay.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

3.5 out of 5
23-51 Anderson Road Woree QLD
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (760 reviews)
Excellent Guest Support & Friendly Service.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
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Popular places to visit

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
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

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

Atherton featuring farmland

Atherton

Malanda featuring outdoor art

Malanda

Crystal Cascades is one of the hidden gems in Cairns, a 1.5km long stretch of small waterfalls and swimming holes about 1/2 drive from the centre of town. There is a walkway along the length of the cascades and steps down to the most popular swimming spots, as well as picnic tables and seating areas, all surrounded by lush bush.

Lamb Range

Although it was still raining the Lake Barrine Teahouse was a lovely place to visit right on the lake. They’re famous for their Devonshire Tea and we appreciated that they had a little kiddies play area so we could have some down time with our tea. Lake Barrine is also well known for its relaxing cruises around the volcanic crater brim, or if you’re feeling more energetic there’s a 5km walking track around the lake.

Lake Barrine