About half an hours drive from Cairns, Atheton tableland offers truly peaceful, picturesque, relaxing and unspoiled experience that differ from reef and beaches. There are lots to do: Gallo Dairyland Mengalli Creek dairy, the Lake Barrine tea house, historical villages Hou Wang Miau Chinese Temple, and the fascinating Tyrconnell Historic Goldmine. You can learn the history of coffee, swim in fresh water swim holes or watch waterfall or a family or romantic hot air balloon trip to watch the sunset, tableland under feet. If willing to drive more, then 3 hours to Chillagoe will worth the trip with the amazing cave and balancing rock especially under stary night.
