This Australian town in Queensland offers a lot of attractions for its visitors, especially for those who enjoy nature and hiking. One of the must-visit places is the Atherton Tablelands, known for its picturesque views and diverse wildlife.
Atherton is also home to the Bat Hospital Visitor Center. Here, visitors can see these nocturnal creatures during feeding times, and learn more about them. Animal lovers will also enjoy a visit to platypus park, where tourists can stop for a delicious lunch and try to spot some of these fascinating mammals in their natural habitat.
Find more fun things to do in Atherton, Queensland, in our list below
The 22 Most Popular Things To Do In Atherton, Queensland
22. Mount Quincan
5.0 (1 review)
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21. Yungaburra National Park
4.0 (1 review)
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Location: East Barron QLD
Tel: 7-4091-4222
20. Hou Wang Temple & Atherton Chinatown
4.8 (8 reviews)
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Location: 86 Atherton Herberton Road Atherton QLD
Tel: 7-4091-6945
19. Tableland Regional Gallery
4.8 (10 reviews)
Location: 16 Robert Street Atherton QLD
Tel: 7-4089-2253
Web Address: http://tablelandgallery.trc.qld.gov.au/
18. Wongabel State Forest
4.3 (13 reviews)
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Location: Kennedy Highway Wongabel QLD
Tel: 137468
Web Address: http://nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/wongabel/index.html
17. Yabi Mountain
4.5 (20 reviews)
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Location: Rifle Range Road Atherton QLD
Tel: 7-4091-4222
Web Address: https://npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/herberton-range/about.html
16. Bromfield Swamp Viewing Platform
4.0 (27 reviews)
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Location: Malanda Upper Barron Rd. Upper Barron QLD
Tel: 1300-362-242
Web Address: http://trc.qld.gov.au/locations/bromfield-swamp-viewing-platform-malanda/
15. Mount Baldy
4.7 (45 reviews)
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Location: Atherton QLD
Tel: 7-4091-4222
Web Address: http://nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/herberton-range/index.html
14. Hou Wang Chinese Temple and Museum
4.4 (56 reviews)
Location: 86 Atherton Herberton Road Atherton QLD
Tel: 7-4091-6945
Web Address: https://nationaltrustqld.org.au/visitor-sites/Hou-Wang-Chinese-Temple-and-Museum
13. Hallorans Hill Conservation Park
4.4 (120 reviews)
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Location: 9 Danbulla Cres Atherton QLD
Tel: 7-4091-4222
Web Address: http://nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/hallorans-hill/index.html
12. Avenue of Honour
4.7 (265 reviews)
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Location: Tinaburra Dr Yungaburra QLD
Tel: 7-4095-2416
Web Address: http://avenueofhonour.com.au/
11. Yungaburra Markets
4.6 (416 reviews)
Location: 4 Maple Street Yungaburra QLD
Tel: 419-652-663
Web Address: https://yungaburramarkets.com/
10. Curtain Fig Tree
4.7 (781 reviews)
Location: Fig Tree Rd. East Barron QLD
Tel: 7-4091-4222
Web Address: http://nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/curtain-fig/
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9. Tinaroo Falls Dam
4.5 (59 reviews)
8. Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park
4.8 (66 reviews)
Location: Atherton QLD
Tel: 7-4091-4222
Web Address: http://nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/herberton-range/mountain-bike.html
7. Hasties Swamp National Park
4.6 (67 reviews)
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Location: Koci Rd. Atherton QLD
Tel: 7-4091-4222
Web Address: http://nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/hasties-swamp/
6. Tolga Bat Hospital – bookings essential
4.9 (123 reviews)
Location: 134 Carrington Road Carrington QLD
Tel: 7-4091-2683
Web Address: https://tolgabathospital.org/visitors/
5. Peterson Creek – Wildlife & Botanical Walking Track
4.6 (144 reviews)
Location: Yungaburra QLD
4. Platypus Park
4.3 (212 reviews)
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Location: Herberton Road Atherton QLD
3. Yungaburra Platypus Viewing Platform
4.4 (400 reviews)
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Location: 4434 Gillies Hwy East Barron QLD
2. Curtain Fig National Park
4.7 (689 reviews)
Location: East Barron QLD
Tel: 7-4091-4222
Web Address: http://npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/curtain-fig/
1. The Crystal Caves
4.5 (967 reviews)
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Location: 69 Main Street Atherton QLD
Tel: 7-4091-2365
Web Address: http://crystalcaves.com.au/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Atherton, Queensland! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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