Atherton Tablelands Adventure

You will discover many land-based and aerial Things To Do in the Atherton Tablelands. The Atherton Tablelands is a vast area that has many individual activities for you to explore.

Walking the many trails are always a favourite. In particular, bushwalking and hiking through the Crater Lakes National Park.  In addition, you can take on the challenging Misty Mountains of Wooroonooran National Park.

The four-wheel driving is excellent across the rugged beauty of the Mount Haig Circuit. You can use the Tinaroo Range roads. You will find welcome relief in stopping off at several swimming holes.

The calm waters of the beautiful upland Barron River provide excellent opportunities for the wildlife enthusiast. For example, you will get to photograph all sorts of wildlife, including freshwater crocodiles, turtles, snakes as well as fish and tropical birds.

Hot-air ballooning is one of the most popular Things To Do In Atherton Tablelands. The carriages fly gently above. Marvel at the spectacular sunrise over Mareeba. The Tablelands boasts 300 sunny days a year.

This area has the most consistent flying conditions in Australia. So, this makes it perfect ballooning territory. You will spot small fleets of balloons at sunrise, gently drifting above the fertile agricultural fields.

Explore stunning rainforest scenery

This region boasts historic savannah landscapes and mountain lakes. Coupled with World heritage-listed rainforests and running streams. All are ideal locations to explore some lesser-known trails.

You can explore these on a bike, in a kayak, or during a hike for a full or half-day. Options are also available to do trike tours to check out the military sites, historic pubs, and waterfalls.

You can’t miss the world-famous Atherton Tablelands Waterfall Circuit. Moreover, if you want to see all the best spots, you can join one of the spectacular waterfall tours the region has to offer.

Mountain biking trails will be found from Atherton, through to picturesque open forests. Also, the Lamb Range near Mareeba, through to Davies Creek Mountain Bike Path.