Mt Hypipamee

The Hypipamee crater is referred to as a volcanic pipe. The pipe was opened upward through surface rocks by gas produced from molten rock below and as a result of tremendous pressure, the vent exploded sending volcanic bombs far across...

Halls Falls

Tucked away in Herberton Range Conservation Park, just south-west of Atherton, Halls Falls boasts a stunning pool between two waterfalls. Take a 15 minute stroll from the car park to kick back and relax in the clear water as you...

Dinner Falls

Dinner Falls is a circuit located on a section of the upper Barron River. The circuit contains sections of plunge, segmented and cascading falls, with a picnic area for visitors. The path to Dinner Falls adjoins the walk to the...

The Bat Hospital Visitor Centre

Enjoy an intriguing insight into the world of bats. The Bat Hospital Visitor Centre has Advanced Ecotourism accreditation and offers a unique 'up close and personal' wildlife experience just outside Atherton. You will meet about ten species of bats. Some...

Curtain Fig Tree

The Curtain Fig National Park contains the renowned Curtain Fig Tree, an enormous strangler fig tree. Located a short drive out of Yungaburra, a small town in the Atherton Tableland, the giant tree has several aerial roots hanging down from...

Hallorans Hill

Hallorans Hill Lookout is an ideal spot for a barbecue or picnic, watching the sunset or just enjoying the view of the surrounding areas, farmland and rolling hills. The best way to enjoy this is to start from the Environmental...

Wongabel State Forest

This state forest protects a remnant of an endangered type of forest, known as mabi forest. Here, in 1903, red cedar seedlings were planted in the forest to replace mature trees which had been logged. Commercial plantations of hoop, kauri...

The Crystal Caves

Put all expectations aside, this is not your average museum! René Boissevain found his life's passion when he found his first Agate right here in North Queensland in 1963. Since then, he has been travelling all over the world in search...

Atherton Visitor Information Centre

An essential element of any holiday on the Atherton Tablelands is a visit to the accredited Visitor Information Centres. At the Atherton Visitor Information Centre you will be welcomed by our friendly staff and volunteers who will offer you expert...