This cosy ecofriendly hostel features handmade timber furniture, lots of green-energy touches (solar, rainwater tanks), spotless rooms and no TV. Nature-based tours ($40) include night canoeing and mountain-biking; popular tour packages and transfers are available from Cairns. Cook for yourself in the communal kitchen, or join the nightly barbecue.
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Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
27.73 MILES
These gorgeous gardens are an explosion of greenery and rainforest plants. Highlights include a section devoted to Aboriginal plant use, the Gondwana…
Cairns Esplanade, Boardwalk & Lagoon
27.33 MILES
Sunseekers and fun-lovers flock to Cairns Esplanade's spectacular swimming lagoon on the city’s reclaimed foreshore. The artificial, sandy-edged, 4800-sq…
27.25 MILES
Cairns' multi-million-dollar aquarium is well worth a visit for its vast and gorgeously presented range of marine life, the Great Barrier Reef in…
27.07 MILES
Take your knowledge to new depths at this fun, informative centre, where marine experts explain how to identify specific species of fish and coral, and…
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14.96 MILES
A must-see on any comprehensive Tablelands trip, this fascinating village houses over 60 heritage buildings, fully restored and relocated here from across…
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8.83 MILES
This bat rehabilitation centre south of Atherton runs excellent guided tours every afternoon which include a video presentation followed by an…
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Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
29.92 MILES
Managed by the area’s original custodians, this award-winning cultural extravaganza tells the story of creation using giant holograms and actors. There's…
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5.68 MILES
This welcoming spot is a great place to have a break from your Tablelands travels; its quaint, kid-pleasing dairy museum highlights the dairy-farming…
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On the fourth Saturday of every month, the village is besieged by day trippers hunting for crafts and local produce at these vibrant markets.
1.39 MILES
By Lake Tinaroo, this touching memorial to Australian soldiers lost in conflict in Afghanistan opened in 2013, and features a spectacular grove of…
1.79 MILES
The sacred, 500-year-old Curtain Fig tree (signposted 3km out of town) is a must-see for its gigantic, otherworldly aerial roots that hang down to create…
3.49 MILES
Kids absolutely adore this working farm, with 500 milking cows, tons of other friendly critters and a cheese factory (not to mention the handmade…
5.55 MILES
Head to these monthly markets and pick up local produce, arts, crafts and all manner of country-style curios.
5.68 MILES
This welcoming spot is a great place to have a break from your Tablelands travels; its quaint, kid-pleasing dairy museum highlights the dairy-farming…
5.79 MILES
Spread your towel at the shady, croc-free Malanda Falls, which have been tamed into a kind of public swimming pool. The falls don't fall as dramatically…
8. Atherton Undercover Markets
6.69 MILES
Large market selling local fruit, veg, jam, honey, sauces, bread and more; if it's edible and homemade, you'll likely find it here.