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
The Afghanistan Avenue of Honour is a memorial dedicated to the memory of those who served in the fight in Afghanistan. The Afghanistan Avenue of Honour is a living memorial dedicated to the memory of all who served in the fight against terror in Afghanistan and to those brave and selfless Australians who made the … Read more
In an area famous for numerous waterfalls, finding a brown sign for a food stop is a great way to break up the scenic destinations. Being presented with several choices of cheese and chocolate, and a coffee to rinse the palette, Gallo Dairyland Cheese & Chocolate easily attracted us. Gallo Dairyland is a working dairy, … Read more
Hasties Swamp National Park is a large seasonal wetland, filled by wet season rains of Tropical North Queensland. Located close to Atherton to the south, the wetland is renowned internationally as a bird habitat with over 220 recorded species. Originally known as Nyleta Wetland, it is a seasonal wetland, drying out during the year before … Read more
The Atherton Visitor Centre is located in the middle of Atherton with friendly and knowledgeable staff and volunteers. They can give great local advice, for around Atherton and other surrounding towns. The accredited tourist information centre can assist with information and bookings on a range of attractions and accommodation. They are also a Queensland National … Read more
