The Big Fish near Millaa Millaa is a historical big thing structure for a business that has changed from fish to platypus. Originally a fish farm, the Tarzali Lakes Aquaculture Centre became a haven and tourist attraction with one of Australia’s most elusive native animals, The Australian Platypus Park. The campaign to convert the fish … Read more
The Majestic Theatre in Malanda was first built in 1928 and opening in 1929, Australia’s longest continually operating picture theatre
The Malanda Falls Visitor Centre is in the renowned Crater Lakes and Waterfalls areas in the Atherton Tablelands region. The visitor centre is at one of the popular falls (and a brown sign), the Malanda Falls. Address: 132 Malanda-Atherton Road, Malanda, Queensland. Website: https://www.trc.qld.gov.au/locations/malanda-falls-visitor-information-centre/ Phone: 07 4089 2583 Email: malandafallsvic@trc.qld.gov.au Nearby Brown Signs Australia’s Longest Continually … Read more
Located near the western edge of Malanda, the Malanda Falls is one of several in the Atherton area. Unlike most of the falls, Malanda Falls is also a purpose-built swimming area. It is also one of the most accessible with the falls right next to the road. From the road, the falls a viewed from … Read more
The delightful small town of Yungaburra has mostly remained unchanged since the early 1900s, with many of the main buildings retaining their original structures. Interestingly, Yungaburra has the highest proportion of heritage listed buildings outside of main regional centres.
The Yungaburra Visitor Information Centre is in the Yungaburra Heritage Village just off the main road. Set in the Atherton Tablelands with many brown sign attractions in the surrounding areas, the accredited visitor information centre has information and knowledgeable locals. Address: Maude Kehoe Place, Yungaburra, Queensland. Website: https://www.trc.qld.gov.au/locations/yungaburra-visitor-information-centre/ Phone: 07 4089 2254 Email: yungaburravic@trc.qld.gov.au Nearby Brown … Read more
Finding the Big Frog in Yungaburra was a retrospective experience. Taking photos for the Yungaburra Historic Village brown sign, I inadvertently captured the Big Frog. It wasn’t until I was looking for big frogs in Queensland that I realised there is another I wasn’t aware of – and I had been to it. The Big … Read more
Peeramon was once a thriving timber town, surveyed in 1907. Today, the Historic Peeramon Hotel is attraction bringing people to the small township. The name Peeramon is from an Aboriginal word referring to a local hill. Looking from the outside, the hotel doesn’t have its historical charm, rebuilt after being damaged by Cyclone Larry in … Read more
Lake Eacham is one of two crater lakes formed some 12,000 years ago by volcanic activity, offering crystal clear water surrounded by beautiful northern Queensland rainforest. It is a protected area within the Crater Lakes National Park. As you would expect, the main activities are based around the lake, including swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving, … Read more
Lake Tinaroo is more than a supply of water, it is a supply of fun for anyone who enjoys the water. The lake has low winds, making it ideal for watersports such as sailing, stand up paddle boarding, waterskiing, and light sailing. It is also a place to soak in the scenery or go bird … Read more
