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The AthertonTablelands/Cairns Highlands, stunning countryside, spectacular waterfalls and lakes, World Heritage wilderness, world class attractions, unique niche experiences and gourmet delights, combine to present a holiday destination you’ll definitelyfall in love with

Mareeba

MareebaWetlands

Walkamin

Biboohra

Pickford Rd7km

Tinaroo

Lake Mitchell

Gillies Range

KairiTolga

Babinda

Atherton Lake Barrine

Lake Eacham

MalandaHerberton

Tarzali

Waterfall Circuit

Kaban Millaa MillaaTumoulin

Palmerston Highway

Tinaroo Dam

Kuranda

Ravenshoe

Yungaburra

Cairns

Innisfail

Gordonvale

To Chillagoe

To Cape York

Mossman

Daintree

Mount Molloy

Port Douglas

Mission Beach

6.5km

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World Heritage Rainforest

The Atherton Tableland in the Cairns Highlands is

a blend of the best attractions of the tropics; a

combinationofnatureandlifestyleatitsfinest.

Among the World Heritage listed rainforests,

national parks, mountains, rivers, lakes and

waterfalls are some of Australia’s richest agricultural

lands and charming small townships

Biologists have described the spectacular

rainforests of the Wet Tropics as the “greatest

celebrationoflifeonearth”.Thefarmandgrazing

lands are “the food bowl” of the northern tropics -

yielding a constant supply of fruit, vegetables and

grains to local and export markets

Mild Temperature

TherurallandscapeoftheAthertonTableland/

Cairns Highlands is green throughout most of the

year, with a temperature which rarely exceeds 30

degrees C Everything, including the people, thrives

on this cool tropical plateau some 600-1100 metres

above sea level where temperatures and humidity

are lower than on the coastal plain

Atherton Tableland/Cairns Highlands Attractions

Here settlers from all over the world share their arts,

crafts, music and festivals For visitors, the Tablelands

present opportunities for bush walking, bird

watching, a wildlife cruise, marsupial spotting, hot

airballooningandwatersportsasdiverseasfishing

and white water rafting

Winding roads lead to spectacular lookouts and

waterfalls, and highlights include Australia’s widest

waterfall - Millstream Falls - and many others

flowingallyearround,thedeepbluewatersof

extinct volcano crater lakes, Lake Barrine and

LakeEacham,theancientBromfieldSwampnear

Malanda and the Hypipamee National Park and

crater near Herberton

Rare and endangered Atherton Tableland/

Cairns Highlands Wildlife

Wildlife is abundant on the Tablelands, as a night

time spotlighting tour will show There are possibilities

of seeing shy tree kangaroos and perhaps even a

reclusive platypus from the vantage point of a cool

riverbank

Accommodation & Dining on the

Atherton Tableland/Cairns Highlands

Classic old hotels, motels, guest houses,

backpackers, farm stays, boutique style cottages

and caravan and camping parks provide the ideal

base for exploring There are excellent restaurants

and cafes to enjoy, weekend markets, and many

World War 2 troop staging sites

ThespecialattractionsoftheAthertonTableland/

Cairns Highlands’ postcard-like towns and villages

will captivate any visitor

A scenic one hour drive in the Highlands west from Cairns istheAthertonTableland/CairnsHighlands-TropicalNorthQueensland’s own mountain getaway Situated between the Bellenden Ker Range and the Great Dividing Range, it is regarded as one of the region’s best kept secrets

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TheAthertonTablelands/CairnsHighlandsRegion Getting Here

Gillies Highway From Cairns

If you are traveling to the Tablelands from Cairns,

you will start your gradual climb up the Gillies

Range at Gordonvale, 35 kilometres south of Cairns,

and as you climb the range you will notice the

temperature drop and the air become fresher,

offeringyouabreakfromthesometimesstifling

heat of the coastal towns Over the next 30

kilometres you are going to climb some 600-1000

metres to the Atherton Tablelands encountering

spectacular lookouts along the way which enable

you to take in the view of the valleys deep in the

Great Dividing Range, arriving at Yungaburra

Kuranda Range Road From Cairns

Just north of Cairns the Kuranda Range Road

climbs the coastal range to the cultural rainforest

village of Kuranda, home to the famous Kuranda

Markets and a host of other attractions, shops and

restaurants, on the 65 kilometre trip to Mareeba

Along the Kennedy Highway between Kuranda

and Mareeba are Davies Creek National Park and

Emerald Creek Falls, both of which are set in the

drier eucalypt forests and granite boulders of the

Lamb Range These areas are in stark contrast to

the lush rainforest around the waterfalls of Millaa

Millaa

Rex Range Road From Port Douglas And Daintree

Just south of Mossman, 12 kilometres north of Port

Douglas, the Rex Highway takes you through the

Mossman sugar cane hinterland before climbing

the Rex Range to Julatten and Mt Molloy, on this 75

kilometre trip to Mareeba

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Star Rating

4 Star

Contact Details

Land Road via Lake Eacham Cairns Highlands Tropical North QLD Australia

Phone: +61 7 4096 8360 Fax: +61 7 4096 8312 info@rosegums com au www rosegums com au

Postal Address PO Box 776 Malanda, QLD 4885

Location: Approximately 90 minutes from Cairns on theCairnsHighlands/AthertonTablelands

Target Markets

Families Couples Honeymooners

Top Selling Points

• Uniqueaccommodationinastunningsetting

• Totalprivacy

• Organicandboutique

• WorldHeritagerainforestwithinminutesof your accommodation

• Worldclassexperiencesjustminutesbycar

Number of Rooms

9 Individually set treehouses

Room Styles:

• StudioTreehouses 3 • TwoBedroomTreehouses 6

Maximum Occupancy

• StudioTreehouse 2 pax • 2bedroomTreehouse 2 - 4 pax

Room Inclusions

All Rooms

• Largespabath

•Woodburningfireplace

• Self-containedkitchen

• Privateverandah

•Convectionmicrowaveoven

• 4potgascooktop

• Refrigerator

• Kingsizebeds

• Stereo/television/DVD/clockradio

•Games/magazines/birdbook

•Coveredcarport

•Washingmachine/dryer

• Alllinen

•Complimentarybreakfasthamper

•BBQ

Accommodation/Resort Facilites•OnsiteRestaurant

• Exploreourbeautifulrainforestwalkingtrailstorainforestcreeks,acharmingwaterfall&throughourreforestationplots where 25,000 native rainforest trees have been planted since 1997

» Creek Walk » Waterfall Walk » Reforestation Walk » Giant Rose Gums Walk

• Playtennisonafullsizedcourt

• Swiminpristinemountainstreams

• LookforPlatypusinourrainforeststreams&other unique Australian wildlife, like the smallest kangaroo in the world, the Musky-Rat Kangaroo

• Viewsomeoftheover160birdspeciesfromthe privacy of your verandah

Reception Open

24 hours a day - 7 days a week

Check In 2 00pm Check Out 11 00am

Product Description

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Luxury private pole and timber treehouses featuring spa-baths&fireplacesintheCairnsHighlandsadjoiningWorld Heritage listed Wooroonooran National Park in the foothills of Mt Bartle Frere, Queenslands’ highest mountain This eco-tourist accredited retreat with its own rainforest streams, waterfall and bushwalks is an ideal getaway for couples and families

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Rose Gums is advanced ecotourism accredited with 230 acres of tropical rainforest just ten minutes from Lake Eacham bordering the World Heritage Wooroonooran National Park The luxury pole and timber treehouses are totallyprivateandfeaturelargespabaths,cosyfireplacesand verandas with stunning mountain views

Explore pristine rainforest streams and kilometres of walking tracks There is abundant wildlife with over 160 species recorded Guided bird watching is available This cool tropical mountain retreat offers peace and relaxation The treehouses are ideal for the romantic hideaway or the familyholidayandagenuine,familybusinesswithJon&Peta Nott your friendly hosts

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