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TROPIC • ATHERTON TABLELANDS
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Atherton Malanda Millaa Millaa
Beautiful Millaa Millaa, known as the
The pretty town of Malanda is situated
Village in the Mist, is the gateway to
in the heart of the Atherton Tablelands’
Tablelands rainforest region. It is great for bird the southern Tablelands. The image of
watching, bushwalking, and swimming
its picturesque waterfall has graced
at the falls. As well as being the centre
above sea level, the town is surrounded
of a highly successful dairy industry, thousands of travel pages. At 850m
People often ask what is the the village has many resident artists. by dairy pastures, rainforest, and
Their work can be viewed on an art trail
magnificent waterfalls.
best thing about the Atherton showcasing a series of vibrant mosaics
Tablelands, but as North depicting the town’s history.
Queenslanders would know, there
is more than one. Scenic drive Volcanic lakes
routes with little traffic, nature Swim, stand up paddle board or
up-close, wildlife, bushland for kayak Lake Eacham – this rainforest
hiking and mountain biking, fringed lake with deep crystal clear
rainforest, waterfalls, impressive blue water was formed 12,000 years
ago. No streams flow into or out of
crater lakes, history, cellar door the lake, making it one of the most
and farmgate experiences plus special geological wonders on the
good old-fashioned friendly Atherton Tablelands. Nearby is Lake
hospitality sum up an Atherton Tinaroo, the playground for fishing,
Tablelands experience. sailing and water sports - in fact,
this lake is three quarters the size of
Plan to spend a few days Sydney Harbour. 2
exploring the diverse and
interesting larger towns of
Kuranda, Mareeba, Malanda,
Ravenshoe, Yungaburra,
Atherton and Herberton or the
smaller centres of Millaa Millaa,
Chillagoe, Mt Garnet, Innot Hot
Springs plus many more. Check
out Tropic’s town-by-town guide
to get the most out of your stay
on the Atherton Tablelands and
prepare to fall in love with this
diverse and stunning region all
over again.
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