Hotels in Atherton, Queensland
Atherton Hotel
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Information on Atherton, QLD
Atherton featuring the Giant Figs
Photo courtesy of Gary Pope. many Thanks
Atherton was the first town settled in the region, sitting on the side of Hallorans Hill, an extinct volcano, and surrounded by the Seven Sisters, a small collection of hills. Located in the heart of the Atherton Tablelands, this historic highland town serves as a gateway to one of Far North Queensland's most scenic regions.
On the outskirts of town sits a unique Chinese temple dating back to 1903, the timber and corrugated-iron Hou Wang Temple, the only one of its kind outside of China, built during a brief gold rush. The town offers visitors a charming base for exploring the surrounding waterfalls, volcanic crater lakes, and lush rainforests.
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Trans North Bus and Coach Service operates a passenger service between Atherton and Cairns and all towns and villages en route, with connections at Atherton for Ravenshoe with Kerry's Bus Service, and at Mareeba with Chillagoe Bus Service. Roads are generally well maintained and visitors can drive from the southern coast, northern coast and western outback, with the Kuranda Range Road from Cairns climbing to Mareeba, about 65 kilometres away.
The town is approximately one hour's drive from Cairns, which has a major domestic and international airport.
- Tolga (5km)
- Kairi (9km)
- Yungaburra (12km)
- Herberton (16km)
- Malanda (16km)
- Peeramon (16km)
- Tarzali (22km)
- Little Mulgrave (30km)
- Mareeba (31km)
- Millaa Millaa (31km)