The prettiest Atherton Tablelands town

The prettiest Atherton Tablelands town

March 16, 2024

Are you planning a trip to North Queensland? There’s no better place to stay than the Canopy, the perfect place to explore the towns of the beautiful Atherton Tablelands.

In this breathtaking area is the picturesque village of Yungaburra, located only twenty minutes from the Canopy Treehouses. The town is largely unchanged since 1910 and registered on the National Trust, with many buildings remaining intact today.

Yungaburra is famous for its markets, held on the fourth Saturday of each month. With 250 local growers, producers and artisans gathered to display and sell their produce and handiwork, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. With live entertainment from local musicians as well, it’s an experience not to be missed.

Check out their Facebook page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/yungaburramarkets.

Next, you can visit the many stores and cafes in Yungaburra.

One incredible store is Winter and Mann, which prides itself on only stocking products from small, sustainable and local businesses. Here you’ll find boutique pantry produce like coffee, condiments, and chocolate, they also sell unique art, handmade treasures like soap  and various clothes – all from north Queensland producers. It’s no surprise this amazing store has an impressive five stars on google reviews!

You can also take a beautiful stroll along the Peterson Creek walking track. Developed by the Yungaburra Landcare Group, the track is around two and a half kilometres and has many points of interest, including the main attraction of the platypus viewing platform, where platypus are very common to see! There are many pleasant spots for a picnic, and a suspension bridge built above the creek that is also great for platypus spotting. You can also see freshwater turtles, tree kangaroos, pademelons and many different species of birds along the track.

If you want to learn more about the Peterson Creek Walking Track visit their website here: https://petersoncreek.org.au/walking-tracks/#walking-track-location.

As you wind down your day, there’s many great options for a bite to eat in town.

The Yungaburra Hotel was built in 1910 and is a hub for family dinners and the social events of the town. Another special place is Little Eden, a beautiful boutique restaurant with a reputation for fine dining and consistent high quality.

The Canopy Treehouses is the perfect base for your next visit to North Queensland and the Atherton Tablelands. While staying in our luxurious treehouses, make sure you see all that the town of Yungaburra has to offer. You can visit the amazing markets, various shops and cafes and an incredible walking track with many attractions. We cannot wait for you to visit!