You have 2 trips in progress.   See all
Trip Planner:   South Pacific  /  Australia  /  Queensland  /  Cairns Region  /  Cairns  /  Atherton Tablelands

Atherton Tablelands, Cairns

4.7
#5 of 21 in Parks in Cairns
Wildlife Area · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
Create an itinerary including Atherton Tablelands
A fertile plateau situated well into the tropics, Atherton Tablelands is part of the Great Dividing Range. The focal point of the plateau is Lake Tinaroo, a popular tourist stop suitable for swimming, water sports, bushwalking, fishing, and camping. The area's elevated position gives it a temperate climate favorable to dairy farming. For a trip off the beaten track, join a popular food trail tour with guided visits to local plantations and farms. Regional produce includes locally grown and processed coffee, wine, cheese, chocolate, and seafood. The tablelands also contain several small remnants of the rainforest that once covered it, many of which are now protected in national parks. Using our international travel planner, Cairns attractions like Atherton Tablelands can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
Create a full itinerary - for free!

Atherton Tablelands reviews

Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor traveler rating
TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
681 reviews
TripAdvisor
  • We hired a little zot car for the day out of Cairns and just self drove after a bit of research. Weren't allowed to drive on dirt roads. Bummer. Be aware of this condition prior to car hire depending....  more
    We hired a little zot car for the day out of Cairns and just self drove after a bit of research. Weren't allowed to drive on dirt roads. Bummer. Be aware of this condition prior to car hire depending....  more »
  • Spend the day on the road visiting small rural towns and the attractions they hold, see the different landscapes from gum forests to dairy farms 
    Spend the day on the road visiting small rural towns and the attractions they hold, see the different landscapes from gum forests to dairy farms  more »

Plan your trip to Cairns

  • Get a personalized trip
    A full day by day itinerary based on your preferences
  • Customize it
    Refine your trip. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules
  • Book it
    Choose from the best hotels and activities. Up to 50% off
  • Manage it
    Everything in one place. Everyone on the same page.