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Herberton Historic Village 6 Broadway Herberton Queensland 4887Telephone 07 4096 2002 [email protected] www.herbertonhistoricvillage.com.au

sit in the schoolhouse. stand at the bar of the pub. enjoy a cuppa or lunch in the Bakerville tea rooms and pick up a treasured gift. Herberton Historic Village is more than a vintage precinct its a tangible buzz of things past.

You could easily spend the whole day here many people do ! the average visiting time at this multi-award winning attraction is over 3 hours. the collection features more than 50 original buildings, each housing an extensive display of artefacts and memorabilia. with quirky australian collectibles, old machinery, vintage vehicles and thousands of genuine antique items, the Village is regarded as the most significant outdoor museum in Queensland.

Dont forget your camera, and dogs on leads are welcome!

Open daily 9am 5pmLast entry 3.30pm Adults: $25 Children: $12Concession: $22 Family (2x2): $65 Allow a 90 minute drive from Cairns.

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6 Gourmet Delights

8 Birding & Wildlife

10 Natural Wonders

12 Waterfalls & Lakes

14 Savannah Way

16 Ravenshoe, Innot Hot Springs & Mt Garnet

17 Millaa Millaa

18 Malanda

20 Yungaburra

24 Herberton & Irvinebank

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39 Kuranda

44 Chillagoe & Petford

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Uplifting by Nature is our regional brand, and the perfect theme to adopt for your visit here. Chances are youve already spent time on the Great Tropical Drive or found your way here via one of our gateways: the Gulf Savannah or Cape York, two of the most uplifting touring routes in Australia!

People often ask what is the best thing about the region? Theres more than one, and this magazine which is produced by the regions tourism organisation Tropical Tablelands Tourism is designed to help you discover it all. Venture out, and discover how wonderful it is to stay at cosy B&Bs, timber treehouses, inviting inns, holiday parks and eco-lodges.

If youre travelling in a motorhome or caravan, youll discover many RV friendly towns offering free or reasonable cost overnight parking. They also offer good local facilities with parking, including shopping and medical services, potable water, and nearby dump points. Visit www.drivenorthqueensland.com.au for tips in the region.

During your stay with us, acknowledge the traditional owners of this amazing region, and learn more of their ways.

Thanks for visiting us!


Vintage australiaHere & now

Herberton Historic Village 6 Broadway Herberton Queensland 4887Telephone 07 4096 2002 [email protected] www.herbertonhistoricvillage.com.au

sit in the schoolhouse. stand at the bar of the pub. enjoy a cuppa or lunch in the Bakerville tea rooms and pick up a treasured gift. Herberton Historic Village is more than a vintage precinct its a tangible buzz of things past.

You could easily spend the whole day here many people do ! the average visiting time at this multi-award winning attraction is over 3 hours. the collection features more than 50 original buildings, each housing an extensive display of artefacts and memorabilia. with quirky australian collectibles, old machinery, vintage vehicles and thousands of genuine antique items, the Village is regarded as the most significant outdoor museum in Queensland.

Dont forget your camera, and dogs on leads are welcome!

Open daily 9am 5pmLast entry 3.30pm Adults: $25 Children: $12Concession: $22 Family (2x2): $65 Allow a 90 minute drive from Cairns.

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since the 1900s, visitors have been coming to the fresh, clean highlands of the Atherton Tablelands for rest and recreation. Today, youre touring a gourmet tropical destination where youll savour sights, sounds and - best of all - new tastes around every bend in the road.

Tastes of the Tropics In October, the Tastes of the Tablelands Festival showcases the best wines, coffees, cheeses, chocolates and other local produce that this wonderful region produces. Throughout the year, visitors can explore five individual Taste Paradise food trails around the region. Download the free Taste Paradise App, and look for the best producers displaying the Taste Paradise regional food brand.

Did you know this is the only place youll discover all the ingredients for a perfect cuppa? Coffee, tea, milk and sugar are all grown right here! At Millaa Millaa, the biodynamic dairy Mungalli Creek produces exquisite cheeses, yoghurts, icecream and milks. Near Malanda, Gallo Dairyland makes superb cheeses and chocolates. Break for a cuppa and a tour at the Nerada Tea Plantation, stock up at roadside produce stalls or sample the treats of Tarzali Lakes Smokehouse Caf.

At Mareeba, you enter the coffee zone. Australias oldest coffee plantation, Skybury, has created a dedicated visitor centre with tours and a gourmet caf with amazing views. Jaques Australian Coffee is a local plantation with a roasting house, caf, coffee tours. In town, a gourmet feast awaits you at The Coffee Works. Compare the finest flavours of coffee, tea, chocolate and liqueur. Dont miss the exquisite chocolate in their chocolaterie, and explore the largest collection of coffee artifacts in the world; Coffee World.

Award winning fruit wines, liqueurs and spirits are found at Murdering Point Winery, Golden Drop Mango Winery, De Brueys Boutique Wines and Mt Uncle Distillery. Gourmet travelers will enjoy Mareeba Food Basket Tours and discover the day tour that has all the foodie highlights: Food Trail Tours.

indulge and Restore Take your taste buds on a tour at great local restaurants and cafs, including Nicks Swiss Italian, Eden House, Chilverton Fine Dining, Tolga Woodworks Caf, Bridges Caf, The Falls Teahouse, Snibbles in the Rainforest, Country Breeze, Tinaroo Lake Resort, Foxwell Park, Cedar Park and the regions picturesque, welcoming pubs. Indulge in a spa bath for two at your luxury chalet, or a couples treatment at Eden House Mountain Spa.

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Birding & WildlifeRare Species | World Heritage | National Parks

playful platypus, dancing brolgas, and cute tree kangaroos - these are some of the unique Australian wildlife youll discover in our region. birdwatching here attracts global attention. There are more than 430 bird species in the Wet Tropics and the Great barrier Reef and 327 of these can be seen right here.

birding The diverse avifauna is due to the variety of local habitats: riverine, wetland, woodland, rainforest, grassland, agricultural and parkland. Birders can easily find the best spots by downloading the free Birding Trails App which puts all the best locations in the region at your fingertips with GPS precision and provides a wealth of birding information.

October to April may be our hotter and wetter months, but it is the time when the migrant species arrive from Papua New Guinea including the beautiful Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher, Channel-billed Cuckoo and Common Koel. Many birds such as Noisy Pitta are also breeding at this time of year and are easier to observe as they search for food. During our cooler, drier, winter months (May to September) the Victorias Riflebirds are displaying and winter breeders such as White-eared Monarch can be easier to see. During this period, Brolgas and Sarus Cranes are also found on the Tablelands feeding on the agricultural fields.

Top birdwatching spots include the dry regions of Mt Molloy and Kaban, the wetlands of Mareeba, Nyleta, Hasties Swamp, Nardellos Lagoon, Broomfield Swamp, Abattoir Swamp, the National Parks of Mt Hypipamee, Crater Lakes, Davis Creek, Barron Falls, Mt Lewis, and the Wongabel State Forest.

Wildlife Viewing and studying wildlife is made simple by a network of National Parks, bushwalks, wildlife spotting tours and the knowledgeable interest of so many local people. The Bat Hospital in Atherton is internationally known, and has a visitor centre where you can meet microbats and flying foxes eye to eye and learn more about these fascinating animals. As well as with operators like Alans Wildlife Tours which depart from Yungaburra, you can see wildlife at excellent attractions such as The Mareeba Wetlands, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Kuranda Scenic Railway and Hartleys Crocodile Adventures.

World heritage/National parks The outstanding natural universal values of Australias Tropical Rainforests were recognised in 1998 when the Wet Tropics of Queensland was inscribed on the World Heritage List. You can learn more about World Heritage-listed places from regional visitor centres, or look for the green tree frog logo as you explore the area.

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Natural WondersSubterranean Attractions | Marvellous Landscapes

Nature here is very uplifting! Take a refreshing swim in an ancient crater lake, marvel at trees more than one thousand years old, stand in the Worlds longest lava flow, see fairytale limestone caves and steep yourself in fascinating cultural history. in 2012, the region will be at the centre of the universe during the total solar eclipse on the morning of November 14, as the moon moves in front of the sun, completely blocking it and casting a shadow in the earths surface expected to last two minutes at its peak.

A Natural high Nature really is something to marvel at. The Hypipamee Crater was created by an exploding vent. Chillagoes limestone caves are the relics of an underwater coral reef. Undara Lava Tubes are the worlds longest continuous lava flow from a single volcano. Cobbold Gorges dramatic sandstone escarpments offer an unforgettable vista. The Gulf Savannahs treasures - Riversleigh Fossil Fields, the prehistoric landscapes of Lawn Hill and the stunning Morning Glory Cloud formations - are unmatched.

The spectacular Barron Falls is easily accessed by the interpretive walkway, or viewed from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway or Kuranda Scenic Railway. Lake Tinaroo, a spectacular expanse used for hydro, is an aquatic playground year round. The Crater Lakes of Eacham and Barrine were formed 12,000 years ago by molten magma.

At Lake Barrine, a short walk brings you to the towering Twin Kauri trees, thought to be over 1,000 years old. Near Yungaburra, the spectacular Curtain Fig Tree has aerial roots which drop 15 metres to the ground. The waterfalls here are record breaking, with the region home to Australias tallest waterfall (Wallaman Falls), the widest single-drop waterfall (Millstream Falls) and even a waterfall that featured as the tribal council on the television series Survivor (Blencoe Falls).

Get up close to nature at the Mareeba Tropical Savannah and Wetland Reserve, Granite Gorge Nature Park or the Peterson Creek Walking Circuit at Yungaburra. Throughout the region, the areas natural heritage is enhanced with built attractions which sit atop the landscape in harmony. Attractions such as the Crystal Caves in Atherton, Paronella Park near Innisfail or Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway are examples of this. At Granite Gorge Nature Park the fantastic landscape of granite bolders stretches for one kilometre. Enjoy the walking trails and hand feeding rock wallabies in the wild.

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here in the northern tropics, our wet season is spectacular. luckily, the rivers and streams cascading from the highlands to the coast spill over terrain that creates natural features in the popular forms of the shimmering lakes and cascading waterfalls which are the stand-out attractions of the region.

southern Waterfalls This is the home of the highly recommended Waterfall Circuit which begins near Millaa Millaa on the Palmerston Highway. Follow the scenic road to the fairy-tale drop of Millaa Millaa Falls, the regions popular emblem and the most photographed waterfall of all. Stop for refreshments at Mungalli Creek Biodynamic Dairy and Caf. Drive on to Zillie and Ellinjaa Falls, and visit Mungalli Falls. On the way to Ravenshoe visit Souita and Pepina Falls and Australias widest waterfall, the Millstream Falls which is located five kilometres past the township. Continue to Little Millstream Falls and Koombooloomba Dam which is an excellent spot for camping and fishing. Dinner Falls is located inside the Mt Hypipamee National Park, also home of the Mt Hypipamee Crater, a geological oddity which has resulted in a very deep hole. At Malanda, take a refreshing stop at Malanda Falls where the North Johnstone River runs over a wide lava flow into a year round swimming pool.

Northern Waterfalls The Davies Creek National Park contains a series of pools and waterfalls fed by Davies Creek. The biggest of all the waterfalls can be found in Kuranda. Spectacular all year round, the majestic Barron Falls is at its awesome best during the wet season.

The Crater lakes: barrine and eacham The twin volcanic crater lakes of Barrine and Eacham are tranquil pools of water fringed by rainforest. At Lake Barrine, take a cruise to spot wildlife and enjoy a break at the quaint 80-year old teahouse which serves excellent Devonshire teas. At Lake Eacham, a long stretch of grassy lawn meets the lakes edge and there are barbecues, picnic areas, an all weather shelter and toilets. Guests at the neighbouring Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodge enjoy free nocturnal animal viewings each evening.

hydro Dam lakes Lake Tinaroos large expanse was created in the 1950s by damming the Barron River. Recreational use of the beautiful lake is high and the camp grounds are popular with locals looking to escape the humidity of the coast during the warmer months. If you would like an extra touch of comfort, head for the Tinaroo Lake Resort. Lake Koombooloomba was built in 1961 on the Tully River system and is also an excellent fishing and camping getaway spot.

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Savannah WayLandscapes | Fishing | Wildlife

The savannah Way is Australias Adventure Drive, stretching from Cairns to broome via Katherine. The route which covers almost 3,700 kilometres, includes four World heritage listed areas and over 15 spectacular National parks.

The Route With the road sealed from Cairns to Karumba, 4WDs, motorhomes, caravans and the family car all travel well. The best time to visit is all year round the wet and the dry seasons have their unique aspects and the Green Season of rains is surprisingly comfortable and uncrowded.

Attractions At Undara Volcanic National Park, stop and marvel at the 160 kilometre lava tube system - the worlds longest lava flow from a single volcano. A network of professionals from across northern Australia known as Savannah Guides, lead tours here and guests have the choice of camping or staying in the Lava Lodges authentic turn-of-the-century restored railway carriages. A 1960 rail motor, the Savannahlander train, comes from Cairns to Forsayth once a week and can be combined with the Undara tour. Another famous train, the Gulflander, tracks from Croydon to Normanton each week. At Mt Surprise Gems, try sieving and learn how faceting is done. Georgetown (with a caravan park, motel, hotel and museum) features the TerrEstrial Centre home to a collection of over 4,500 minerals, gemstones and fossils from around the world. Cobbold Gorge is a spectacular oasis and wildlife habitat accessible by tours led by Savannah Guides. A boat cruise and tour is the best way to experience the sheer, sculpted walls of the gorge, and theres a campground as well as comfortable, ensuite cabins.

Further on, Croydon town was famous for its gold rush, but the port for the gold was Normanton which is now the major service centre in the Gulf Savannah. Spend time absorbing the history and scenery here and do go fishing - this region is known as the Outback by the Sea. Karumba, at the Norman rivermouth, is the centre for prawning and barramundi - dont miss the Barramundi Discovery Centre here or the spectacular sunsets at Karumba Point. Beyond Karumba and Normanton lies Burketown, Gregory, and Boodjamulla National Parks spectacular Lawn Hill Gorge and the World Heritage listed Riversleigh Fossil Fields. The town of Katherine is renowned for the magnificent 13 gorges in Nitmiluk National Park, where you can canoe, boat cruise, swim, walk and take a scenic flight. Other highlights include Leichhardt Falls, and the northernmost camp by explorers Burke & Wills. The route continues across the Kimberley region to the pearling town of Broome.

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surrounded by natural wonders like lake Koombooloomba and Millstream

Falls, the locals here live a lifestyle to be envied, and celebrate it every year in

the annual Torimba Festival and Festival of the Forest in October.

Ravenshoe Queenslands highest town, Ravenshoe is 920 metres above sea level and is home to Windy Hill wind farm which generates enough electricity to supply approximately 3,500 homes. Created on the extinct Windy Hill volcano in 2,000, its 20 wind turbines take advantage of the consistent winds.

The Ravenshoe Visitor Centre at 24 Moore Street provides first-class tourist information and has excellent displays on the rainforest, timber-milling, dairy farming and WWII military presence in the area, plus a section on bats and a noctarium which simulates night spotting of local native animals. The centre is also the home of the Nganyaji Interpretive Centre which showcases the culture and lifestyle of the regions Jirrbal people whose language is the worlds oldest spoken language. On Sundays the historic steam train Capella runs to Tumoulin, Queenslands highest railway station.

Ravenshoe is the highest point in the Misty Mountains walking tracks network, and is a great location for wildlife watching, particularly for platypus, 12 species of possums, 340 bird species and of course, Lumholtzs Tree Kangaroo, one of 14 species of kangaroo to be found in the area. The wildlife and landscape of the region are translated into fine Australian art and woodcraft at Wins Gallery.

Mt Garnet During its heyday, tonnes upon tonnes of copper, silver and lead were extracted from Mt Garnet, the town named from a large garnet lode discovered during copper mining. If youd like to experience real Australian bush style hospitality, turn up at Mt Garnet on the first weekend of May for the towns races and rodeo as a community event this rates as one of the top in the country. From Mt Garnet you have easy access to Blencoe Falls.

innot hot springs In an often quoted local export story, the hot water which bubbled out of Nettle Creek at up to 75 degrees celsius was bottled and shipped to Europe as a health treatment over 100 years ago. Today, visitors take the waters at the Innot Hot Springs Leisure & Health Park which has six public pools, or, you can simply dig your own hole in the river sand of the creek bed. Innot Hot Springs is a great base for gem fossicking, fishing and bird watching.

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Millaa Millaa - your gateway to waterfalls and walking trails

Everyone loves Millaa Millaa FallsAt 850 metres above sea level, beautiful Millaa Millaa is gateway to the

southern Tablelands. The image of its picturesque waterfall has graced

thousands of travel pages, and even been featured in a Qantas commercial.

Millaa Millaa Town The village celebrated its Centennial in September 2011

and its rich, rural heritage can be explored in the local museum - dont miss

the massive Kauri pine logs evidencing the logging industry of the past. Next

door is a covered BBQ/picnic area featuring a sculpture of the famed explorer,

Christie Palmerston. Explore further, and youll discover the towns facilities

include Tobins General Store (incorporating the Centenary mural), pampering at

Millaas Little Beauty Shop, unique local gifts at the Post Office, great coffee and

eats at De Millaas Caf, and the convivial atmosphere of the Millaa Millaa Hotel.

Take a stroll around the Harold West Walk to see the towns tropical forests and

gardens, or tee off for nine holes at the Millaa Millaa Golf Course.

Waterfalls Millaa Millaas picturesque waterfalls have been attracting visitors

for over a century and the Millaa Millaa Falls are Queensland Heritage listed.

The Falls Circuit begins at Theresa Creek Road just east of town and the drive

encompasses Millaa Millaa Falls, Zillie and Ellinjaa Falls. Other falls to visit are

the Pepina and Souita Falls which are located 10 kilometres from Millaa Millaa

along the Old Palmerston Highway towards Ravenshoe. From town, travel east

11 kilometres to Junction Road and follow the signs onto the Mungalli Loop

(Junction/Brooks Roads) which includes the Mungalli Falls, the highest waterfall

on the Tablelands with a licensed restaurant, camping ground and cabins.

Misty Mountain Trails Millaa Millaa is the gateway to the Wet Tropics wilderness

long distance walking trails. Over 130 kilometres of tracks have been constructed

under a unique partnership between local councils, Queensland Parks and

Wildlife Service, traditional owners and volunteers.

Gourmet produce Dont miss the very successful bio-dynamic/organic dairy,

Mungalli Creek where you can sample their whole range of award winning

products as well as watch them being made. Emerging rural industries such

as buffalo milk dairy farming and rainforest bush tucker orchards have also

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MalandaRainforest Walks | Waterfalls | Wildlife

The pretty town of Malanda is situated in the heart of the Tablelands

rainforest region. it is great for bird watching, bushwalking, and taking a

cooling dip in the falls. As well as being the centre of a highly successful

dairy industry, the village has many resident artists whose works can be

viewed on an art trail of the vibrant mosaics depicting the towns history.

Attractions Take a break at the historic Malanda Hotel and step inside for a

cool ale. Todays visitors have a choice of hostelry with the modern Lodge Motel,

Rivers Edge Retreat and Canopy Treehouses. The Malanda Dairy Centre in the

main street features an innovative retro milk bar restaurant which will take you

back when days were longer and times simpler. The heritage listed Majestic

Theatre is thought to be the oldest continually operating cinema in Australia.

Nearby Tarzali has a terrific attraction in the Tarzali Lakes Aquaculture Centre

where you can buy the freshest fish possible. The park and its natural

surroundings are a place for families and groups wanting to participate in

activities such as platypus tours, fishing, learning about commercial aquaculture

techniques, nocturnal tours, camping and dining at the Smokehouse Caf.

Activities The Malanda Falls Visitor Centre (temporarily housed inside the

Malanda Dairy Centre) is a great place to start. The areas traditional owners are

the Ngadgon-ji people. Informative and highly personalised guided rainforests

walks with an Indigenous elder are available at weekends at a small cost. Centre

volunteers provide local information, and the guided rainforest walks through the

Conservation Park are moderate, enjoyable trails. In the rainforest surrounding

Malanda there have been more recorded day-time sightings of the Lumholtzs

Tree Kangaroo than elsewhere and its common to see platypus, turtles and

lizards. The beautiful Malanda Falls are a must-see stopover with perfect

conditions for year round swimming and picnicking.

At Glen Allyn Road, visitors can tour the Nerada Tea Estates in the shadow of

Mt Bartle Frere. This is the largest tea plantation in Australia, and the visitor

centre here provides tours and tastings. Not far from Malanda is the extinct

volcanic crater known as Bromfield Swamp. A roost to hundreds of cranes each

winter, this is a must for birders hoping to see the enchanting dancing displays of

the sarus cranes early in the morning, or their fly-in at dusk.

Refreshing Malanda Falls

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Tea estate at Nerada


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Just a pane of glass between luxury & wilderness

Hogan Road, Tarzali

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Visit our tea plantation and

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YungaburraHeritage-listed Buildings | Nature | Dining | Shopping

Yungaburra is a picturesque village just one hours scenic one drive from

Cairns. its lovely streetscape is largely unchanged since 1910, with wide

verandahs and historic shop fronts lining the pretty lanes. Charming cafs,

award-winning restaurants and arts and crafts galleries complete the

picture. it is the largest National Trust village in Queensland.

Attractions Yungaburras high profile landmark, the amazing Curtain Fig Tree,

is only minutes from the village and is accessed by a short boardwalk from the

sealed road. The Cathedral Fig Tree, another 500-year old strangler fig, is located

in the nearby Danbulla State Forest. The Lake Eacham Hotel, or Yungaburra Pub

as its commonly known, is a magnificent showpiece of Federation architecture.

Nicks Restaurant, an awesome Alpine-style chalet has also become an icon in

this Australian country town thanks to the passion of owners Nick and Gina. The

restaurant celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. You can see all Yungaburras

historical landmarks on the Village Heritage Walk.

history Volcanic activity shaped much of the Tablelands, and evidence of this

is easily spotted around Yungaburra with the obvious geological features of the

Seven Sisters (cinder cone hills) and Mt Quincan with its dish-like crater, as well

as nearby Lake Eacham and Lake Barrine (explosive craters known as maars

created when rising lava came in contact with the water basin).

Yungaburra has existed largely unchanged since 1910, and The Eacham

Historical Society has chronicled much of the towns early history. The towns

original name was Allumbah Pocket, and in the early days of the 1880s miners

en route to the tin and goldfields used the hamlet as an overnight stopover.

The readily available Old Town Loop Map is another great way to take a self

guided walk around the quaint village nestled in the hills.

events On the fourth Saturday of each month the famous Yungaburra Arts &

Crafts Markets, the largest and most popular of all the regions country markets,

are held on the green in the village centre. In late September, the Tablelands Folk

Festival takes place in various venues around the village, bringing musicians,

singers, poets and fans from around the region and interstate. Nicks Swiss

Italian Restaurant & Yodellers Bar is the place to celebrate Octoberfest in early

October with German beer, music and dancing.

Yungaburras pretty streetscape beckons

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The Curtain Fig Tree peterson Creek platypus platform Galleries and Curio stores superb Restaurants and Cafs

Meet a platypus!

Cathedral Fig Tree


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The Curtain Fig Tree peterson Creek platypus platform Galleries and Curio stores superb Restaurants and Cafs

Licensed Restaurant

Contemporary country dining Fresh local produce

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Activities Bushwalking is the ideal way to encounter the wildlife of the

surrounding areas. A network of easy and moderate walking tracks will lead you

through wetlands, rainforest, scrub and lake-side paths. The village is set below

Mt Quincan, an extinct volcanic crater whose slopes cradle the timber pole

treehouses of Mt Quincan Crater Retreat which also happens to be a great place

for wildlife watching or weddings.

Yungaburras focal attraction is the Peterson Creek Walking Circuit where there

are nearly always platypus to be spotted and the re-vegetation program has

ensured the Lumholtzs Tree Kangaroos are also making their home there. The

platypus viewing platform at Peterson Creek provides an excellent place to watch

these elusive creatures. There are numerous recommended and easy wildlife

walks radiating from the village. Evening wildlife tours or nightspotting are a

great way to see the noctural creatures of the rainforest.

Nearby Tinaburra Waters is popular for water skiing and windsurfing, with easy

access with a boat ramp and special areas set aside for water skiing and jet

skiing. Active travellers will love exploring the lakes and trails by bike, hike or

kayak with Tableland Adventure Guides, and if youre keen to fish for barramundi

get yourself high end tackle from World Record Barra Tackle. On the Wallaby

Tours take day and night guided canoe trips and morning mountain bike tours,

and Lake Tinaroo Cruises offer skippered charter cruises from Yungaburra.

hospitality Yungaburra is something of a foodie heaven. As well as Nicks and

its adjacent pizzeria, theres the acclaimed Eden House Retreat & Mountain Spa

whose restaurant is listed by Gourmet Traveller magazine as among Australias

finest. Yungaburra is renown for great hospitality, such as you can experience

from local hosts at Tinaroo Sunset Retreat, Allumbah Pocket Cottages or

Birds n Bloom Cottages.

shopping The village features a garden centre, tackle shop, boutiques,art and

gem galleries, crafts and country style antiques, a popular second hand book

store, and a foodmart/newsagent/delicatessen. Today, the towns interests are

fostered and furthered by the Yungaburra Business Association -

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Yungaburras monthly markets

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Herberton & IrvinebankWorld Class Museums | Mining | Bushwalks

in the late 1880s, miners like John Moffat created a boom on the back of the tin they extracted from the bush clad hills. Today, the towns well-preserved buildings and inviting streets are drawing people back with a new vibrancy. Connect with Australias history and folklore by re-visiting the past.

herberton Town The oldest town on the Tablelands has its entire precinct listed on the National Heritage Register, and is best discovered via its intriguing photo posts and self-guided Heritage Walk. See the earliest building, the 1881 School of the Arts, in the main street and wander down to the Jack & Newell Store c. 1882 which houses the fascinating Spy & Camera Museum. Learn about the history of photography here and see real spy cameras - guided tours operate hourly. Another charming building on the main street is Herbertons former Post Office c. 1913, now a popular B&B operating as Herberton Heritage Cottage. Finally, learn about the explorers of the past by following in their footsteps on an expedition through the wilderness with a pack donkey - its a real life adventure!

The herberton Mining Museum and information Centre Occupying the site of the first big tin discovery at the Great Northern Mine, the centre has themed areas telling the fascinating story of Herbertons mining history and the towns development. Exhibits are being added regularly, and the young - and not so young - can try their hand at tin panning.

herberton historic Village This astounding collection of Australiana is an entire vintage village of over 50 buildings on the fringe of the township. Spanning two centuries, the dwellings, vehicles, memorabilia and antiques which fill this cultural asset have been meticulously resurrected and inventively displayed. Among many treasures, theres a fully restored 1926 rail ambulance and a genuine pioneers slab hut built in 1870. The original Herberton State School c. 1883 is a top place to take the children and show them yesteryears classrooms.

irvinebank Established in 1882, Irvinebank boasts many century old buildings such as Loudoun House, the original home of the towns founder John Moffat and now a museum. The region experienced a boost of prosperity at the turn of last century, when the Mighty Vulcan mine became the mainstay of the town, yielding the purest available tin in the world at the 1907 London World Expo. The Irvinebank Tavern supplies provisions, fuel and accommodation, and there is free camping for travellers on the town common. At the nearby Montalbion, a former Cobb & Co. stop, you can fish in the dam and camp under the stars.

Discover the pioneering spirit at Herberton Historic Village

Try tin panning!

Herbertons heritage township


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Visitor CentreThe Bat Hospital

134 Carrington Road, Atherton(turn right off Herberton Road,6kms from Atherton)Phone: 07 40912683

Open Wed to Sun 3-6pm June to SeptemberBooking essential at other times of the yearAdults $12, Children $6

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B&B2 Perkins StreetHerberton Qld 4887 M: 0427 962 670E: [email protected]: www.herbertonheritagecottage.com.au

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