The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Atherton Tablelands, Queensland

April 21, 2022 Sheron Bogner

Discover the best top things to do in Atherton Tablelands, Australia including Eyes on Wildlife, Historic Village Herberton, The Bat Hospital Visitor Centre, The Afghanistan Avenue of Honour, Emu Ridge Gallery, Kuranda Rainforest Journeys, Millaa Millaa Lookout, Cairns Quads & Adventures, Barron Falls, Jaques Coffee Plantation.
Restaurants in Atherton Tablelands

1. Eyes on Wildlife

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Eyes on Wildlife

Birding, wildlife and nature tours in the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics of Far North Queensland, Australia: Atherton Tablelands, Cairns, Mareeba, Daintree. Guests are collected for half day, full day and multi day tours from their accommodation or meeting point to see: endemic birds and 300+ other birds, Platypus, Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroo, etc. Nocturnal Tours: Possums, Gliders,...

2. Historic Village Herberton

6 Broadway, Herberton, Queensland 4887 Australia +61 7 4096 2002 [email protected] http://www.historicvillageherberton.com.au
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Historic Village Herberton

A visit to the Historic Village Herberton is like stepping back in time. Showcasing Australia’s rich and diverse history this outdoor pioneer museum is testament to an era that is long gone.Open year round to visitors, the Village collects, preserves and displays fascinating historical exhibits from across Australia. The history of this museum is also closely tied with the township of Herberton and features many priceless antiques as well as buildings that have come from the town’s ancestors.The Village currently has over 50 original buildings that date from Herberton’s foundation years. Walking through the Village, visitors are given a sense of being in a real township complete with chemist, bottle collection, school, bank, grocer’s store, frock salon, toy shop, mechanic, jail and more.

Reviewed By 523juneb - Mandurah, Australia

This wonderful Museum does not appear in any of the travel brochures we read but I’m so glad we heard about it. Just the most amazing collection of memorabilia and history. What an amazing place to go for anyone young or old. Wheelchair accessible and so much to see. We thought we’d be there an hour or so we left at closing after arriving at 1:00 pm we could have easily spent another couple of hours. If you are going go early to make the most of it. Great cafe as well with reasonable prices. So so fab. Don’t miss it. If you have a choice between Paronella park and this museum choose the museum you won’t regret it at all.

3. The Bat Hospital Visitor Centre

134 Carrington Rd, Atherton, Queensland 4883 Australia +61 7 4091 2683 [email protected] https://tolgabathospital.org/visitors/
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The Bat Hospital Visitor Centre

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Enter an upside down world and meet the real stars of the night! Our personalised tours only run during feeding time 3-6pm, when the bats come down to eye level from their 6 metre-high roost. Eclectic collection of bat art , world-class facilities and bat information set among restful gardens. Open all year but bookings essential as tour times vary between 3 and 6pm. Entry $20 adult and $10 children.

Reviewed By manuelac2017 - Melbourne, Australia

We stumbled across this place as it’s not highly advertised, but what a gem of a place it is! The tour was outstanding with all things “bats” carefully explained to us with such passion. So wonderful to see the bats rehabilitating. And it’s so clean!! We were amazed. Keep up the good work

4. The Afghanistan Avenue of Honour

Atherton Tablelands, 3km from Yungaburra Village, Yungaburra, Queensland 4884 Australia +61 7 4095 2416 [email protected] http://www.avenueofhonour.com.au/
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The Afghanistan Avenue of Honour

The Afghanistan Avenue of Honour is a living memorial dedicated to the memory of all who served in the fight against terror in Afghanistan and to those brave and selfless Australians who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of freedom and liberty.

Reviewed By missyAustralia

Such a peaceful lovely tribute to those who served in Afghanistan. So well set out & very informative. Beautiful lakeside serene setting , such a worthwhile visit & time of reflection. Credit to those in the community that were involved in the organising & planning,excellent. Highly recommended.

7/11 Therwine St, Kuranda, Queensland 4881 Australia +61 408 728 711 [email protected] http://www.emuridgegallery.com.au/index-home.html
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Emu Ridge Gallery

Emu Ridge Gallery is the famous Fossil/Gemstone Museum and gift shop in the township of Kuranda, Far North Queensland; well known for displaying a life-size, museum quality Allosaurus skeleton. It all began as a collaboration between two enthusiastic and passionate gemstone fossickers, Chris Maaten and Shane Hebbard. Chris and Shane spent many decades fossicking, cutting and polishing the crystals and gems found and soon turned their hobby into a business, officially commencing in July, 2001. Proudly celebrating 18 years of being open as of the 1st of July 2019, Chris and Shane continue to source natural authentic Gems, Crystals, Minerals and Fossils from likeminded fossickers and collectors from around the world with Australia being the main source. Our gift shop consists of a wide range of Australian gemstone jewellery, locally sourced gems, crystals and fossils. Chris and Shane hope to share their passion with their free Gemstone and Fossil Museum that runs underneath the shop.

Reviewed By Ozzie0504 - Melbourne, Australia

On more than a few occasions I've visited this gallery and i'm always happy with the outcome.Chris and Jasmine are great hosts.The opals are vast and well priced.Clean and neat displays with bright lighting.I was pleasantly surprised with the discounts I received on my opals and they also came with their own cellophane display boxes.All in all a great time I had and thanks again Chris for the information you gave me about the lighting for my own display cabinet at home.See you all next time I'm in Kuranda. Richard from Melbourne.

6. Kuranda Rainforest Journeys

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Kuranda Rainforest Journeys

Engage all of your senses to explore the oldest tropical rainforest on Earth, exotic fruit orchards and fascinating pioneer history. Your personal tour guide will take you on an ATV journey through a secluded estate nestled atop the majestic Barron Falls, surrounded by World Heritage Rainforest and home to the elusive cassowary. Old timber trails lead the way into the heart of the rainforest where you will discover some of the oldest, tallest and most distinctive flora. Several antique structures will give you an insight into the pioneer history of North Queensland. An orchard with more than 600 exotic fruit trees will remind you of nature’s goodness and richness with tasting available when in season. The chance to encounter a cassowary will make this the most unforgettable journey.

7. Millaa Millaa Lookout

McHugh Lookout Road Between Millaa Millaa and Kennedy Highway, Millaa Millaa, Queensland 4886 Australia
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Millaa Millaa Lookout

Reviewed By O941YCmicheled - Port Stephens, Australia

A great place to view the beautiful greens hills of the atherton tablelands. You will be able to take great photos on a clear day with view of the highest mountain in Queensland.

8. Cairns Quads & Adventures

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Cairns Quads & Adventures

Let Cairns Quads & Adventures take you on the memorable journey which will leave you breathless. On this tour, you will enjoy beautiful nature and experience an off-road ATV riding experience. We offer you our adventurous and exciting ½ Day ATV quad bike tours where you get to travel through the Rainforest on dirt tracks and creek crossings. Our tours operate everyday at 9am and 2pm, where you will be given a short introductory training briefing and practice before venturing into the Rainforest, where the fun begins. Your actual time on the quad bikes is around 1.5 hours (approx) where you’ll get to experience adrenalin pumping and exciting bumps and creeks crossings and adventures throughout your tour. You’ll get to experience the Rainforest up close and personal with plenty of stops of your adventure through the Rainforest. Our tours are always unique and memorable, and are fun in the sun and awesome in the wet!

9. Barron Falls

Barron Gorge National Park, Kuranda, Queensland Australia +61 7 4051 3588 http://www.kuranda.org/things-to-do-kuranda/walking-tracks/rainforest-walking-tracks/lookouts-around-kuranda
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Barron Falls

Reviewed By LeoDeSousa2020 - Brisbane, Australia

Highly recommend even if you don’t do the Skyrail or train you can easily drive to the falls and follow down the natural wetlands to the viewing platform.

10. Jaques Coffee Plantation

137 Leotta Rd, Mareeba, Queensland 4880 Australia +61 7 4093 3284 [email protected] http://www.jaquescoffee.com.au/
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Jaques Coffee Plantation

Jaques Coffee Plantation is situated on the Atherton Tablelands in Mareeba, North Queensland, Australia, with a beautiful backdrop looking over the surrounding peaks of the Great Dividing Range. The fully licenced restaurant / cafe is at the center of the plantation's 85,000 Arabica coffee trees with a large deck over looking the garden or the inside air conditioned area, you can sit and enjoy a coffee and home baked scones and cakes or a full lunch with a beer or wine. Take a tour and enjoy an enchanting insight into the finer details of coffee from the tree to the cup. Other activities onsite include Microlight Flights, Gyro Flights and Segway Tours. Closed during February each year for maintenance

Reviewed By dgggg10 - Trinity Beach, Australia

A most interesting place to have a delicious cup of home grown coffee. Australian owned and family run- I think 3 generations! - the best was chatting with the family members and watching the movie telling of their highs and lows of starting a business and seeing their determination to make a go of it. Very inspiring. Their focus is promoting and undertaking a sustainable ethical business definitely needed for our future. Fantastic food, coffee and ambience. Highly recommend the coffee and watching the movie as a small package. Scones were homemade as well. :-)

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