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Surviving Summer in the  Veggie Garden

Surviving Summer in the Veggie Garden

by Mia Bain | Dec 8, 2025 | Family Life, Sustainable Living

By Jodie Eden Agriculture, farming, land management & all good things from the Tablelands’ legendary red dirt. December and January are difficult times to grow veggies on the Tablelands. The wet season starts, with heavy rain and high humidity. If we are lucky,...

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School holidays are just around the corner and the School holidays are just around the corner and they don’t have to cost a fortune 💸 From waterfall hopping and swimming holes to libraries, markets, and walking tracks, our latest Kids on the Tablelands feature explores affordable ways to keep the kids entertained these holidays without blowing the budget.

School holidays are just around the corner and they don’t have to cost a fortune 💸 From waterfall hopping and swimming holes to libraries, markets, and walking tracks, our latest Kids on the Tablelands feature explores affordable ways to keep the kids entertained these holidays without blowing the budget.

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Here’s what’s on across the Tablelands this week 🎉 Here’s what’s on across the Tablelands this week 🎉
We’re still away and scheduled this post ahead of time, so if any extra events have popped up since then, feel free to add them in the comments for everyone 🏔️ We’ll be back next week with our usual updates.
A century ago, the Gillies Highway changed travel A century ago, the Gillies Highway changed travel between Cairns and the Tablelands forever.

Now, 100 years later, the community is coming together to celebrate this remarkable piece of Far North Queensland history.

Swipe through for a few fascinating stories from the road’s past and details of the upcoming centenary celebrations in Yungaburra from 10-12 July 2026. 

📸 Historical images sourced from publicly available archival collections. Please contact us if you can assist with any missing photo credits.

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A glimpse of Pioneer Weekend at Historic Village H A glimpse of Pioneer Weekend at Historic Village Herberton.

The costumes were out, the village was buzzing, and there was plenty to see around every corner. If you missed it, you’re in luck – it’s back on tomorrow, Sunday 31st. 

📍 Historic Village Herberton
Had a sticky beak at the new Priors Creek Parkland Had a sticky beak at the new Priors Creek Parklands this afternoon 👀

We went for a wander through the new space to check it out for ourselves. Lots of open areas, walking paths, shelters, barbecues, and room for families and kids to enjoy.

The basketball court was already getting a solid workout from some local students this afternoon, and we’re looking forward to seeing the new amphitheatre used for future community events and activities as well.

The official grand opening celebrations are happening 10-11 July, with lots of events, music, and food planned that weekend.  Until then, the parklands are officially open and ready for the community to start enjoying 🌿
Steam trains, blacksmithing, live music, old machi Steam trains, blacksmithing, live music, old machinery, petting zoo, vintage fashion, and plenty for the kids – Pioneer Weekend is back at Historic Village Herberton next weekend 🎶

📅 30–31 May 2026 
📍 Historic Village Herberton
🎟️ Normal admission prices apply

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Here’s your weekly dose of What’s On across the Ta Here’s your weekly dose of What’s On across the Tablelands 🎉✨ Feel free to add any upcoming events in the comments. Have a fantastic week!
How incredible are these photos by Kevin Explores How incredible are these photos by Kevin Explores 🌿

Souita Falls, Pepina Falls and the mist-covered Beatrice Way are featured in this month’s Trails article written and photographed by Kevin Explores. 

Read online now or grab a copy in stores across the Tablelands.

📸 Follow Kevin Explores on social media, visit kevinexplores.com.au or subscribe to his Substack for more stunning photography and stories exploring landscapes across North Queensland and beyond.

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Our annual Festivals & Events guide is out now 🎡🎶 Our annual Festivals & Events guide is out now 🎡🎶 There’s already a stack of festivals and events locked in across the Tablelands for 2026, including a few brand new ones we haven’t seen before 👀

 These clips are from festivals and events across the Tablelands in 2025, with plenty more to come this year.

You can grab the guide in store or read it online now. 

Featured in this reel:
• Tablelands Folk Festival
• Malanda Show
• Atherton Show
• Halloween in Malanda
• Jacaranda Festival Herberton
• Malanda Christmas Festival
• Pioneer Weekend – Historic Village Herberton
• Atherton Tablelands Chamber Music Festival
• Carols by Candlelight & Christmas Markets, Atherton
• Yungaburra Book Fair

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The 2026 Great Wheelbarrow Race. Spot the surprise The 2026 Great Wheelbarrow Race. Spot the surprise proposal! 💍

There were determined teams (and solos!), plenty of laughs, sore legs, and a whole lot of cheering and fun along the way.

The energy all weekend was incredible. If you’ve never experienced the Wheelbarrow Race before, add it to your list for next year.

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Sir David Attenborough turned 100 today. After a Sir David Attenborough turned 100 today.

After a lifetime of travelling the world and documenting some of the planet’s most extraordinary places, North Queensland remains one of his favourites outside of home.

A pretty special endorsement for our part of the world 🌿 

Happy birthday Sir David Attenborough!
🎡 WIN! WIN! WIN! 🎡 We’re giving away a Family Pas 🎡 WIN! WIN! WIN! 🎡

We’re giving away a Family Pass to the 2026 Malanda Show – three big days of rides, showbags, animals, food, entertainment, and all the classic show fun.

📅 26–28 June 2026
⏰ Entries close 24 May 2026

Enter now via our website:
www.whatsontablelands.com.au

Good luck! 🤞

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