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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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Herberton’s Jacaranda Festival is on tomorrow, 17 Herberton’s Jacaranda Festival is on tomorrow, 17 October! 💜

Here’s a little look back at last year’s festivities, with market stalls, entertainment, activities for the kids, and plenty happening along the main street.

And this is just a glimpse of what’s on offer! There’s plenty more happening throughout the day that we haven’t captured in these photos.

And while you’re there, don’t forget the Railway Steampunk Celebration at Herberton Railway Station on Sunday 18 October! 🚂

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Festivals, theatre, and trains are all on the cale Festivals, theatre, and trains are all on the calendar this week! 🎉

The Herberton Jacaranda Festival and Torimba Festival are bringing plenty of colour and entertainment to the region, with lots happening across both festivals.

There’s also Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at Silo Road Theatre in Atherton, a special Savannahlander train experience in Mareeba, and the Railway Steampunk Celebration at Herberton Railway Station on Sunday! 🚂

Swipe through our Wednesday Wrap for a look at what’s happening around the Tablelands this week! 👇

ℹ️ Event details may change, so please check organisers’ social media before attending.
Yungaburra will be buzzing again from 23–25 Octobe Yungaburra will be buzzing again from 23–25 October, with three days of live music, performances, markets, workshops, food, and plenty of festival fun.

The Tablelands Folk Festival is also featured on the cover of our October issue of What’s On Tablelands, so be sure to grab a copy!

Here are a few of our favourite moments from 2025. Who’s heading along this year? 🙌

📍 Yungaburra, Atherton Tablelands

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Why are the Tablelands called the Tablelands? 🤔 I Why are the Tablelands called the Tablelands? 🤔

In our October issue, Paul Curtis takes a look at the landscape behind the name – from the rolling farmland of the Atherton and Evelyn Tablelands to the dramatic drop-offs, rainforest ravines, waterfalls, and river valleys below.

The article is accompanied by some absolutely stunning photos taken by Paul from fixed-wing aircraft, helicopter, and drone, giving a very different perspective on the landscape we call home.

Read A Land of Tables in our October issue.

📸 Words and photos by Paul Curtis

Paul is a wildlife and nature photographer and writer based on the Atherton Tablelands. To view more of his work, or to take a tour with Paul, visit nqwildscapes.com.
Last week of the school holidays, Tablelands editi Last week of the school holidays, Tablelands edition. A bit of walking, exploring, eating, and saying hello to the locals 🐮

Hope everyone’s had a lovely school holidays! 🥰

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It’s been a while since we’ve done a local shout-o It’s been a while since we’ve done a local shout-out! Did you know there’s a completely Gluten-Free doughnut shop right here on the Tablelands? 🍩

You definitely don’t need to be gluten free to enjoy it either… these are seriously good! They also do hot cinnamon doughnuts, coffee, and a couple of savoury options, including hot dogs.

We may have left with considerably more doughnuts than we intended 😂

📍Doin’ Doughnuts – 23a Louise St, Atherton
There are a few places around the Tablelands where There are a few places around the Tablelands where you can try your luck spotting a platypus. Peterson Creek in Yungaburra is one of our favourites.

A good place to start is Allumbah Pocket, at the bottom of Penda Street. You can also head to the other side of the bridge near Nick’s Restaurant and try your luck from the viewing platform or under the bridge.

Early morning and late afternoon are generally the best times to spot them. Spotting them can take a little patience, so keep quiet, find a spot by the water, and watch for ripples and bubbles on the surface. Sometimes you’ll wait 30 minutes…for a one-second appearance 😂

📍 Peterson Creek, Yungaburra

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Here’s what’s happening on the Tablelands this wee Here’s what’s happening on the Tablelands this week! ✨ Feel free to add events to the comments. 

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