Atherton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Atherton

Atherton Hinterland Motel
Few minutes walk from town and supermarket, is down and up a hill though so be aware if you have health issues. Well equipped clean room. Bit of traffic noise. Very noisy dawn chorus that apparently happens only around October, November time.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Nightcap at Atherton Hotel
Very good value for money - large room with plenty of space and well appointed.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

NRMA Atherton Tablelands Holiday Park
Great location. Cabin was well appointed, very clean and excellent value. Fourth time staying there with grandkids and will be back.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

A picturesque 3 bedroom house with splendid views
The property was well maintained and presented. The amenities available were well above expectations- the 3D Tv/ BluRay was such a pleasant surprise! The location is central to all the attractions surrounding and we certainly spoilt for choice. Definitely planning to come back!
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Spacious, Modern and Central
A very child friendly house; toys, books and dinosaur quilt covers were fun! We also appreciated the abundance of tea towels and the well resourced kitchen which had plenty of crockery and glassware. The house was roomy with a large yard. Lounge chairs were comfy and conveniently arranged.
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Central and Tidy 3 Bedroom house - Pet Friendly!
The house was adequate but nothing special. The toaster did not work nor did the outside front light. The linen felt very cheap and poor quality and the towels were so small and thin. When we arrived the floort felt like they needed a sweep but it was tidy. I also did not realise when I book the ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025
Popular places to visit

Crystal Caves
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Crystal Caves during your travels in Atherton. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.
Platypus Park
Explore the great outdoors at Platypus Park, a lovely green space in Atherton. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.
Mt. Baldy
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Baldy during your travels in Atherton. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.
Hou Wang Temple
Hou Wang Temple is just one of the places to see in Atherton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.
Hallorans Hill Conservation Park
Explore the great outdoors at Hallorans Hill Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Atherton. Amble within the rainforest or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Chinatown
Find out about the history of Atherton when you take a trip to Chinatown. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Activities

Atherton Tablelands Rain Forest by Night from Cairns

Paronella Park and Millaa Millaa Falls Full-day Tour from Cairns

Cairns hidden gems, Historic Village Herberton and Tableland
- Platypus Park
- Hou Wang Temple
- Tinaroo Dam
- Millaa Millaa Falls
- Granite Gorge Nature Park
- Lake Barrine
- Herberton Historic Village
- Lake Eacham
- Curtain Fig National Park
- Mareeba Golf Club
- Davies Creek National Park
- Mareeba Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre
- Spy Camera Museum
- Mount Hypipamee Crater
