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Tablelands, Waterfalls, and Spanish Castle

Cairns, Queensland, Australia
(07) 4035 5566
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Ranked #2 of 27 attractions in Cairns
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Newcastle, Australia
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53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

I did not realise how long a trip it was from Cairns, considering the roads, which like most of Queensland, are pretty dismal. You would be flat out to see everything in one day from Cairns but an early start would help. I enjoy photography and waterfalls but the fact that there are swimmers everywhere destroyed the hope of natural... More

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Victoria, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

The whole area is very pretty! To explore everything you will need at least 2 days. However, if you leave early then day trip I'd doable. My favorite water falls in the region are : Mila Mila and Josephine falls. If you like coffee then a visit to 'the coffee work' in Mareeba is a good stop. The curtain and... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

its natural beauty. whats not to like...and it is free. it is great. wow very good for locals and tourists alike

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Milton, Washington, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

My daughter and I went on Captain Matty's Barefoot Tour and had a great day. Swimming under waterfalls in the rainforest was very cool, the scenery was incredible, and Matty was hilarious. He and his first mate, Emma, did everything they could to make sure we had a great day.

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Doveton, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

We had a good trip around the atherton tablelands & the tour took as to the milla milla water falls we dould do it again the next time that if we go back to Cairns....

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Ravenshoe, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

The tableland offers a very pleasant (and cooler) change to the coast. Several locations are all within close proximity to one another to make a full day's outing which is both relaxing and stimulating. The tour of Castle and its grounds is definitely worth it.

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Kelowna, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

we enjoyed traveling in the area, and stayed overnight in a B&B, This is also the area we fled to during the evacuation during Hurricane Yasi, so we got to know the area of Mareeba quite well!

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Munster, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

A trip to Cairns needs to be combined with a day tour to the Atherton tablelands. What a wonderful place to go, the scenic route gives you plenty of chances for great panoramic photos, the waterfalls are impressive in themselves, but most of all, you need to walk around the big curtain fig trees to get an idea of their... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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10 attraction reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

We traveled through the Tablelands for a day and a half as part of an Australia road trip toward Cairns. We had a great time at the south waterfalls, war history in Tolga, wine tasting near Mereeba, and Kuranda. When we got to Cairns we saw the prices for tours to go to these places and were surprised. There is... More

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Cairns, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

Just the best fun day ever, the guide Matty was so funny and knowledgeable. No stress and very relaxed.

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