Curtain Fig.
Milla Milla.
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The Atherton Tablelands.
A daytrip to the Tablelands is a very pleasant experience, particularly in the
summer months, as the temperatures up there are considerably cooler than down
at ground level. You will climb to approx. 2,600 feet on your journey that will
take you through Mareeba, Atherton, Yungaburra, and on to Lake Barrine,
depending on the tour operator you choose. At Mareeba you can visit the famous
Chocolate Factory and sample their delights.On to Atherton where you can visit
the Crystal Caves and maybe pop into the R.S.L. for lunch. Next stop is the
Heritage village of Yungaburra, where you can see the Tolga Woodworks ,see
Platypus and try the beer at the Yungaburra Pub. Formerly The Eacham Hotel,
this has a circular pool table. A lot of the old shops in the village have
plaques on the entrance telling visitors what kind of business operated there
in the Old Days. The village also has quite an interesting Tourist Information
Centre.There are several volcanic lakes in the area and of these Lake Barrine
is my favourite.Close by is Breamber, and from here you can do a circuit of
several waterfalls that are within 15 klms. of each other.Milla Milla Falls
being the most well known. By this time you may be ready to leave the
Tablelands and return to Cairns via Gordonvale. Dinner beckons the hungry
visitor.
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Lake Barrine.
Yungaburra Hotel.
R.S.L. Memorial.
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