Attractions

There are many amazing attraction to visit close by : -

Approximate traveling distance from Nick’s Swiss Italian Restaurant and their Accommodation – Birds ‘n’ Bloom Cottages

Just a short stroll from the restaurant is the Peterson Creek, which has a 2 km Botanical Nature Walk, best viewing time to see platypus is sunrise and sunset.

Interesting tree root structure, grown above ground has created an amazing curtain formation.

Tinaburra has a boat ramp and special areas set aside for water skiing and jet skiing. Wind surfing is also a popular sport.

These twin crater lakes are perfect for canoeing and swimming in deep, crystal clear, natural waters. These Lakes are surrounded by National parks with a circuit track ideal for walking.

View these giant trees 200 metres from the shores of Lake Barrine. It is also wheel accessible.

These wide falls cascade into a water pool ideal for swimming and the surrounding grass is ideal for picnics and enjoying a relaxing day.

Lake Tinaroo has all year round fishing for Barramundi, Sooty Grunter and Red Claw potting. The lake can be accessed from many vantage spots. See the abundance of bird life on the Lake and water edges.

Discover this tree on the circuit road around Lake Tinaroo

Panoramic views of the Tablelands and also on a clear day you can see the ocean.

Drive along the hilltops through the lush farms to the famous waterfalls - Millaa Millaa Falls, Ellinjaa Falls and Zillie Falls.

Mungalli Falls has water cascading over a basalt cliff, with superb views of the North Johnstone River Gorge.

An extinct volcanic vent hole, 124m deep with the nearby Dinner Falls pool - a great place to swim and cool off on a hot day.

The Tablelands is renowned throughout the world as a birdwatchers' paradise with over 200 bird species and rainforest animals. We have an abundance of flora and fauna; in the region we have 39% of all Australian marsupials, 65% of all Australian fern species living in our ancient rainforests.

Mt Bartle Frere is the highest mountain in Queensland. Has a climbing track to the summit, through dense forest, rated as a difficult climb, not recommend unless accompanied by a tour guide or expert mountain climber and check weather conditions.

Visit the lime stone caves and marble mines.

Formed 190 000 years ago, tours with savannah guides.

Listed are just some of the many Shopping Attractions and Activities in the area.

Yungaburra Area

The Chalet Rainforest Gallery
The Gem Gallery
Canoe and Bike Hire from On the Wallaby
Arts and Craft Shops
Lakeside Garden Centre

Atherton Area

The Crystal Caves and Fascinating Facets
Halloran’s Hill Lookout with picnic facilities
Tableland Scenic Flights
Atherton Golf Course
Atherton Chinatown (Visit the Hou Wang Chinese Temple)
Hasties Swamp Wetlands
Wongabel Horse Stables

Malanda/Millaa Millaa Area

Majestic Theatre (Australia's longest running movie theatre)
Mungalli Creek Dairy – producing Bio-Dynamic milk products
Millaa Millaa Golf Course

Mareeba Area

Hot air Ballooning (best location for Ballooning in Australia)
The Coffee Works
Mareeba Heritage Museum
Jaques Coffee Plantation
Mareeba Wetlands
Golden Drop Mango Winery
Aviation and Military Museum
Mt. Uncle Distillery
Granite Gorge
Mako Trac (International go kart track)

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