Welcome to Atherton

Atherton is the 'capital' of the lovely Tropical Tablelands, a land of beautiful lakes, waterfalls, rich red soil and tropical rainforest. Here the temperature is cooler, the pace is slower and there is a feeling of relaxation in the air.

The rich Tableland area is famous for producing peanuts, maize and potatoes. The area also has a number of natural attractions such as the Curtain Fig Tree, Millaa Millaa Falls, crater lakes and amazing rock formations.

Atherton is ideally situated as a base to explore most places of interest in the Tablelands area. Accommodation varies from old Queensland style hotels to bed and breakfast's (B&B's), rainforest retreats, caravan parks and backpacker hostels.

 

Things To do and See

There are plenty of amazing things to see and do around Tropical North Queensland. Whether you're in the mood for something relaxing, action-packed or guided, there's something to suit everyone's tastes. So come see for yourself, we're sure you'll agree too!

 

Rainforest & National Parks

The rainforests of Tropical North Queensland are a haven of cool lush greenery, sweet floral aromas and trickling streams and exotic wildlife. Take a dip in the cool waters as you watch fish darting below and flashes of blue from kingfishers and Ulysses butterflies flitting around a canyon of towering greenery.

Latest News

Atherton woman dies after crash - Local News - Cairns, QLD, Australia

27 Dec 2008 ... AN Atherton woman, 75, died in Cairns Base Hospital on Christmas Day after a car crash near Ravenshoe earlier this week.
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Why we love the Atherton Tableland

3 Jul 2008 ... Posted by: Ian MacLaughlin from the Atherton Tablelands, west of Cairns, ... Ian MacLaughlin loves the Atherton Tableland west of Cairns. ...
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Weather

Climate

The climate at the Atherton Tablelands is redundantly described as “naturally air-conditioned.” While this descriptive term is accurate, it is only relevant for visitors from hot climates such as the coastal town of Cairns. For interstate or international visitors, the climate at the Atherton Tablelands could be described as warm in the winter and stifling hot in the summer. It’s all a matter of perception.

 

Daily Weather Observations

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