THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Atherton
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On the Waterfromper adultAU$255
Private and Luxuryfromper adultAU$229
Shore Excursionsfromper adultAU$209
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Full-day Toursfromper adultAU$271
Speciality Museums
Man-made cavern adorned with over 600 crystals and fossils, featuring self-guided tours and geode-cracking activities. Includes a crystal shop with a range of items.
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- michael186311Canterbury, UK542 contributionsUnexpectedly amazing. A bit of a hidden gem this place, anyone with any interest in wildlife will love it.
A guided tour of the "hospital" in small groups with as close an encounter as you will get with a range of local bat species. A discussion of the work that the hospital does in rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing injured and ill bats led by a knowledgable staff member.
Highly recommended.Written 26 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Klee C1 contributionWas amazing to see and learn about so many crystals! And the staff were very kind and help-full :) definitely recommend goingWritten 26 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GrumpyandtheOldLadyNew York City, NY655 contributionsLovely forests, beautiful countryside, good stargazing, tree kangaroos, forest dragons, flying fox, and even saw a wild platypus! What an amazing place. Very sorry to miss the bat hospital but did see someone (trained and official) walking through the forest rescuing any bat that was ill. She had secured one and was continuing her search. So glad to see someone caring so much for these wonderful sky puppies. What an amazing area this is!Written 14 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Beatrice W8 contributionsThis is an insane waterfall lots of little spots to stop and admire along the way! There are leeches so I would beware and bring along some long socks. The hike to the falls is great, I’d probably say leave the kids and oldies at home as it can get a little sketchy on some parts especially if you go after it rainsWritten 14 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Adrian R29 contributionsI have travelled and camped extensively around Australia and I keep getting drawn back to this place as maybe the best in the country. One qualifier.....the capacity has to be high, otherwise it is desolate and disappointing. Currently it is at 100% and I have not seen it better. Make the most of the current levels and take in the view of the water being discharged from the top and bottom of the dam wall, it will take your breath away !!!!
Good to see the facilities continuing to be enhanced, with shower enclosures being added to some camp areas for BYO camp shower users, great innovation that I have not seen anywhere else !!!Written 18 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - kaa6Leumeah, Australia66 contributionsAfter visiting a cheese factory that doesn’t give out samples, this small little stall was the exact opposite! We were encouraged to try their nuts before buying which of course resulted in us leaving with a number of purchases. Well done ladies, great friendly service!Written 23 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Denise CCairns, Australia183 contributionsWhat a wonderful surprise to discover this fascinating historical site in Atherton. Such an interesting little museum.about the local Chinese community. The temple and gardens were beautiful despite visiting on a wet morning, and the lady at the desk was extremely friendly and welcoming.Written 27 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Laura MRockhampton, Australia161 contributionsThe park is close to The Station Cafe and teh Chinese Temple, so I recommend visiting all three when you're there. I didn't see any platypus, but there was plenty of birdlife and it was a nice walk around the parklands. There are BBQ facilities and a playground as well for the kiddies.Written 21 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JElliot32New South Wales, Australia4,061 contributionsHasties Swamp, not far out of Atherton, is home to one of the best bird-hides I have ever seen. I visited late afternoon one day and liked it so much came back at dawn the next morning. The hide has two levels and provides excellent views across and up and down the swamp. Heaps of water birds to be seen. Bring binoculars but there is also plenty going on immediately in front of and either side of the hide. Lots of ducks including both Plumed and Wandering whistling ducks, egrets, coots, cormorants, a few spoonbills and a single pelican. At least one Forest Kingfisher too. If you like birds, you're sure to like Hasties Swamp.Written 5 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 329erintCairns, Australia4 contributionsGreat for kids, it was quite busy already but there was plenty of parking. The staff are friendly.
Bring a hat as no shade. We didn’t go near the cafe as it was busy.Written 21 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Robin Lennox1 contributionCame across wild pigs, flocks of parakeets and leeches which dropped from the trees , absolutely loved this challenge to the summit and back in 7 hrs. This was 26 years ago - 1993Written 28 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jon K2 contributionsNice 2.2k hike up, steep in places but very rewarding at the end! Beautiful views across Atherton and surrounding areas. Highly recommendedWritten 6 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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