Shire of Atherton

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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 S$152 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
S$152
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! (1,005 reviews)
The day of the 15th, when the room was serviced, a few things were not done. I had to request tea bags, hand towels, etc. For a Hilton Hotel at $260 per night, I was slightly disappointed. Next time I stay in Cairns, I will choose another hotel. Buffet breakfast was excellent

Reviewed on 17 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 S$200 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
S$200
5 Mar - 6 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! (1,013 reviews)
Our room was ready in a timely manner and all the staff at reception were very friendly and helpful. It was also lovely that house service called in to check if everything was ok and if we needed anything even when the room had already been serviced during the day. Our room was nice and clean. We ...

Reviewed on 17 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 S$109 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
S$109
22 Feb - 23 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! (1,002 reviews)
For the price it’s pretty reasonable. The pools are great. Rooms are a bit outdated but for the price it isn’t bad.

Reviewed on 16 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
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! (106 reviews)
We had a lovely stay, it’s peaceful and the unit is clean. It’s a perfect getaway to recharge and have a good break. We ill definitely go back.

Reviewed on 11 Oct, 2025

Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,618 reviews)
Overall position. Great room had everything I needed.

Reviewed on 16 Feb, 2026

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
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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
When you visit Cairns in North Queensland, we recommend that you go mountain biking in the Atherton Tablelands. We biked the new ‘ridgey didge” track, a moderate trail, but there are trails to suit all ability levels. Half or full day tours are run by the guys from: http://www.tablelandadventureguides.com.au/

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