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Overnight Hikes – Walter’s Waterhole

Overnight Hikes – Walter’s Waterhole

by Whats On Tablelands | Jun 17, 2025 | Local Adventures

Written by Danika Tager As the days cool down and the rainy weather starts to ease up (at least we hope it will this year!), it is time to dust off the camping gear and start planning some overnight adventures in our beautiful backyard! In the few months that it is...
Dealing with the Excess (Food Waste & Preserving)

Dealing with the Excess (Food Waste & Preserving)

by Whats On Tablelands | Jun 17, 2025 | Sustainable Living, Tales of the Tablelands

Written by Jodie Eden I love writing these articles for What’s On magazine, but I need to write the article three months before you get to read it. So, here I sit: writing in wet, muddy May and trying to imagine you sitting there in August. What will it be like?...
Exploring Art Galleries on the Atherton Tablelands

Exploring Art Galleries on the Atherton Tablelands

by Whats On Tablelands | Jun 17, 2025 | Local Adventures

Nestled throughout the picturesque Atherton Tablelands lies a vibrant art scene waiting to be discovered. From traditional Aboriginal art to contemporary pieces by local and international artists, the galleries here offer a diverse range of artistic expressions. Art...
Swimming on the Atherton Tablelands

Swimming on the Atherton Tablelands

by Whats On Tablelands | Jun 17, 2025 | Family Life, Local Adventures

Swimming can be an awesome way to spend a day with kids . Enjoyable for both adults and children, with the extra bonus of burning off all the excess energy that kids tend to have, it’s a win-win. Finding that perfect swimming hole where little ones can play, and...
Discovering Kuranda: A Fun-Filled Adventure

Discovering Kuranda: A Fun-Filled Adventure

by Whats On Tablelands | Jun 17, 2025 | Local Adventures

Kuranda, the quaint village nestled in the lush rainforest of Far North Queensland, is a picturesque destination for a family adventure. Whether your kids are keen on animal encounters, experiences, or enjoying the great outdoors, Kuranda has something to delight...
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Another spectacular Tablelands view to add to the Another spectacular Tablelands view to add to the list!

From Gillies Lookout, the view stretches across the Mulgrave Valley and surrounding ranges. On a clear day, you can see Bartle Frere, Bellenden Kerr, and Walsh’s Pyramid, while the Mulgrave River winds through the valley below. It’s difficult to capture the scale of it on camera.

The track in is suited to a high-clearance 4WD, with a few gates to pass through along the way.

📍 Gillies Lookout, Danbulla National Park
🐄 A quick reminder to leave farm gates as you find them, and close any gates you open behind you so the cattle stay where they’re meant to be.

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It’s World Cassowary Day 💙❤️ Seeing a southern ca It’s World Cassowary Day 💙❤️

Seeing a southern cassowary in the wild is something pretty special here in Far North Queensland. Not only are they spectacular to look at,  but they also play an important role in our rainforests, eating fruit and dispersing the seeds as they move through the forest.

World Cassowary Day is also a reminder to look out for them on the roads, never feed them, and give them plenty of space if you’re lucky enough to spot one in the wild. Road strikes remain one of the major threats to their survival in Queensland.

Found a sick, injured or orphaned cassowary? Call 1300 130 372 (option 1, then option 2), or report it through the free QWildlife app. Keep your distance and don’t try to move the bird yourself.

A little extra care goes a long way in helping keep these incredible birds safe.

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October is almost here, and so is our latest issue October is almost here, and so is our latest issue! 🎉

The Tablelands Folk Festival is on the cover this month, ahead of three days of music, arts, and entertainment from 23–25 October 🎶

Inside, you’ll find our Arts & Seniors features, along with plenty of local events to fill your October calendar.

We’ve also got another giveaway up for grabs! One lucky reader will win a family pass and merch pack to the Atherton Bull Ride 🐂 Link in bio. 

👉 Read the digital edition online now, or pick up a free copy from stockists across the Tablelands.

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Mt Garnet’s 125th anniversary celebrations continu Mt Garnet’s 125th anniversary celebrations continue this week, while the Tinaroo Barra Bash gets underway for a big weekend on the lake 🎣

There’s also the Disability Expo in Atherton, and Saturday is shaping up to be a busy one in Yungaburra, with the monthly markets in the morning alongside the Heritage Tractor & Machinery Day 🚜

Plenty happening across the Tablelands this week. Check the full Weekly Wrap for more 👆

ℹ️ Please check organisers’ social pages before attending events, as details may change.

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We recently popped into Tablelands to Tabletop in We recently popped into Tablelands to Tabletop in Mareeba, where the focus is firmly on local produce 🙌 Fresh fruit and veg sourced from Tablelands growers wherever possible, plus plenty of locally made goodies on the shelves.

It’s a great spot to fill the basket while supporting producers from around the region.

And Cairns folks, you’re in luck – they’ve recently opened a second store in Smithfield too.

📍 Shop 4, 94 Byrnes St, Mareeba
📍 2–4 Mac Peak Crescent, Smithfield
Yet another way to explore the Tablelands – on hor Yet another way to explore the Tablelands – on horseback! 🐴

We spent a couple of hours riding through Ironbark House’s open country and bush tracks.  Rachael was fantastic – a great teacher, incredibly knowledgeable, and lovely to chat to along the way.

Their Ride the Outback experience is a private two-hour ride through the farm, with chances to spot wildlife and cattle along the way.

You don’t have to stay to do the ride, but there’s also an Airbnb on the property if you want to make a little getaway of it.

📍 @ironbarkhouse, Dimbulah
A Skybury afternoon looks a little like this ☕️🌿 A Skybury afternoon looks a little like this ☕️🌿

Coffee & spirit tasting, fresh papayas, a spectacular lunch, and one of the best outlooks across Mareeba’s farmland.

📍 Skybury, Mareeba

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Here’s what’s happening across the Tablelands this Here’s what’s happening across the Tablelands this week – this weekend we have the Bushy Creek Makers Fair, the Annual Cup, Mt Garnet 125th anniversary celebrations, and loads more. 

ℹ️ Please check organisers’ social pages before attending events, as details may change.

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Here’s something you don’t see every day…a honey v Here’s something you don’t see every day…a honey vending machine! 🍯

Rusty Tractor Honey in Biboohra is home to North Queensland’s first honey vending machine, stocked with local raw honey and other goodies.

We picked up a few jars of honey and some mango jam, and both were excellent. Definitely worth a stop if you’re passing through. 

📍 142 Pickford Rd, Biboohra
🐝 @rustytractorsoaphoney 

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The Crystal Caves in Atherton is a wonderful famil The Crystal Caves in Atherton is a wonderful family outing and a perfect space for kids to explore. The caves were built to be interactive, and visitors are encouraged to pop on a head torch and get hands-on with the crystals as they make their way through the man-made cave tunnels. You can also purchase a geode to crack open and take home, while kids can go fossicking in the sandpit and have fun with the activity booklet provided. Even furbabies are welcome 🐾

📍 The Crystal Caves, Atherton

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Planning a wedding on the Tablelands? 💍 Our much-a Planning a wedding on the Tablelands? 💍 Our much-anticipated annual Wedding Guide is out now!

Inside, you’ll find local venues and wedding businesses, photography tips, mini-moon ideas, inspiration for turning the celebration into a whole weekend, and thoughtful ways to involve the whole family.

💒 Find the full Wedding Guide inside our September issue – available free at local stockists, or online now.
Here’s what’s happening across the Tablelands this Here’s what’s happening across the Tablelands this week – markets, live music, photography expos, another great iron & steam fair, flower shows, and more. 

Have a great week on the Tablelands!

ℹ️ Please check organisers’ social pages before attending events, as details may change.

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