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Atherton Blue Gum B&B
bed and breakfast - inn
- Number of bedrooms
3 - Number of bathrooms
3 - Number of floors
2 - Sleeps
10
| Pets - No | Smoking - No | Wheelchair - No |
Property description
A Boutique B&B on the Cairns Highlands in Far North Queensland Australia. Central to the region, all rooms have a private ensuite and entrance. Satellite TV, DVD and VHS access in all rooms. Full breakfast, served on the upper deck with magnificent views, is a highlight. A 2 br semi self contained apartment which sleeps 6 is also available.
Self drive itineraries are available at check in, allow at least 2 nights or 3 days.
Property amenities
Furnishings/Luxuries: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Beach Access, Beach Chairs, Beach Front, Beach Towels
Appiliances: Coffee Maker, Full Refrigerator, Hair Dryer, Iron, Ironing Board, Microwave, Toaster
Electronics: Alarm Clock, DVD Player, Satellite TV, TV, VCR
Recreation/Activities: Biking Nearby, Canoeing Nearby, Fishing Nearby, Hiking Nearby, Historic Area Nearby, Horseback Riding Nearby, Restaurant Nearby, Shopping, State/National Park Nearby, Swimming, Tennis Nearby
Transportation: On Bus/Trolley/Train Line, Reserved Parking
Activities: Golf, Fishing, Mountain biking
Rates
115 - 210 AUD/day
Rates details: Rates include breakfast for 2 in the B&B rooms - standard room $115 AUD/day, superior room $130 AUD/day, deluxe room $140 AUD/day.
Extra adult $30 AUD/day.
Extra child > 5 yrs is $20 AUD/day
2 br apartment $210/day, sleeps 6, does not include breakfast, this can be supplied, but is an extra $15 pp.
Additional information
Things to do & see on the Atherton Tablelands.
A beautiful, scenic and unspoilt, undulating tableland between 500 and 1000 metres above the " The Great Barrier Reef " perfect for self driving tours. Ancient Rainforest (see picture below), Volcanic lakes , Waterfall Circuit (including Millaa Millaa Falls), Mareeba Wetlands, National Parks, "World Heritage Listed - Wet Tropic " Rainforest areas, and an abundance and diversity of flora and fauna . - (Tree Kangaroos, Platypus, Brolga, Rock Wallabies, Kangaroo, Bandicoot, Quolls, Bird life etc- guided night spotting tours can be arranged.) Adventure Activities include: Hot Air Ballooning, Free Flying, Horse Riding, Barramundi fishing, Bungy Jumping, Pioneer walking trails with Donkeys and Go-Kart Racing. The Dream Continues at Paronella Park , "...The surprise of your Travels". Be assured of a "catch" at the Tablelands best fishing park, "Tarzali Lakes" , or just feed and watch. Visit working Coffee & Tea Plantations, Mango Wineries, Gourmet Dairy food tasting and other agricultural pursuits. Self Drive the Tropical Food Trails. The Mareeba Wetlands, a bird watchers haven & conservation success story. Circum-navigate the lake with the Rangers expert commentary and view the beautiful Gouldian Finches - brought back from extinction. "Rainforestation Nature Park" , Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, Koala's and amphibious Army Ducks, restaurants and gift shops. Historical towns of Yungaburra, Atherton, Herberton & Irvinebank - the regions heart from 1880 - 1920. Gemstone fossicking and Gold panning , off the normal tourist track. The Hou Wang Miau Chinese Temple, the last surviving structure of what was Cedar Camp, the Atherton Chinatown, established in the mid 1880's. Indulge yourself in sampling the exotic dairy products of the Mungalli Creek Bio-Dynamic Dairy. Historic Steam Train journeys, up the steepest grades in Queensland. Granite Gorge, feed the Rock Wallabies in their natural habitat and get a feel for the very Australian landscape. Aviation and Military Museum as well as camp sites, recording the Atherton Tablelands role in WWII. Lake Tinaroo and Tinaroo Dam , - Tours, Cruises and Water sports with boat and canoe hire, as well as the peaceful Danbulla State Forest Drive around its foreshores. A Variety of bushwalking tracks, ranging from easy to strenuous, rainforest to savannah, mountains to wetlands, and circum-navigating volcanic lakes to volcanic craters. The Curtain and Cathedral Fig Trees, both over 500 year old Strangler Fig Trees. The Giant Red Cedar Tree, once known as "Red Gold" and the Twin Kauri Pines at Lake Barrine are all testament to the Atherton Tableland origins. Master a selection of Golf Courses, in beautiful fresh mountain air, individually or as part of an organised Golf Tour. Cairns, Kuranda, Mission Beach and Port Douglas are all accessible to and from Atherton, within a 1.5 hours drive. Short drives to Tropical beaches, Outback, and/or Savannah areas, makes The Summit central to the attractions of the entire region. The Undara Lava tubes and Cobbold Gorge, or Charter our 4WD vehicle to explore the Outback town of Chillagoe and other remote areas. Use our Tour Desk to book these day trips, or any other.
Owner Information
Name: John & Helen Donovan
Telephone: 61 7 40915149
Fax number: 61 7 40915149
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Photos of Property
Atherton Tablelands breakfast view
Cairns Highlands superior rooms
Great Barrier Reef Highlands
Atherton Tablelands B&B