Tablelands Region

Provinz · Queensland, 🇦🇺 Australien

Bevölkerung 26.244

Fläche 11.330 km²

Zeitzone Australia/Brisbane

Offizielle Website www.trc.qld.gov.au

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Tablelands Essentials

The Atherton Tablelands, a fertile plateau in Far North Queensland, features a diverse landscape of volcanic maars, ancient rainforests, and historic mining towns. This collection highlights geological wonders like the Mount Hypipamee Crater and Lake Eacham, alongside botanical landmarks such as the 500-year-old Curtain Fig Tree. Cultural heritage is preserved at the Herberton Historic Village and the 1903 Hou Wang Temple, while the region’s agricultural roots are showcased at Mungalli Creek Dairy. The area is also defined by the Waterfall Circuit, anchored by the heritage-listed Millaa Millaa Falls.

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Tablelands Essentials

The Atherton Tablelands feature a high-altitude landscape of ancient rainforests, volcanic craters, and significant geological formations within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics. This selection includes the iconic Waterfall Circuit, the 500-year-old Curtain Fig Tree, and the deep volcanic waters of Lake Barrine. Visitors can explore the extensive cavern system of The Crystal Caves or view the massive Tinaroo Dam. The region's diverse topography provides varied vantage points, from the panoramic Heales Lookout to the dramatic 293-metre drop of Tully Falls.

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Peaks & Nature Spots

The Atherton Tablelands feature a unique landscape shaped by ancient volcanic activity, characterized by scoria cones and deep crater lakes. This collection includes Mount Quincan, a prominent volcanic vent near Yungaburra, and Lake Eacham, a clear-water maar formed by explosive steam eruptions. The list also highlights several peaks within the McBride Volcanic Province, such as Mount Shuteye, Mount Lynn, and Mount McBride, which provide insight into the region's geological history and diverse topography.

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History & Culture

Explore the industrial and social evolution of the Tablelands through its preserved heritage sites. This collection features the expansive Herberton Historic Village with over 60 original buildings and the rare timber-and-iron Hou Wang Temple, the last of its kind in Queensland. Discover the region's wartime significance at the Rocky Creek Military Memorial and its industrial roots at the Herberton Mining Museum, situated on the original Great Northern Mine site. The Eacham Historical Museum provides specific insights into the pioneer timber and dairy industries.

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Praktische Informationen

Währung: Australischer Dollar AUD A$ · Kartenzahlung · Weitgehend akzeptiert
Notrufnummern: 000 Polizei · Rettungsdienst · Feuerwehr
Stromnetz: Steckertyp I
230 V · 50 Hz

Leitungswasser: Trinkbar
Fahrseite: Linksverkehr
Telefonvorwahl: +61

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