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Ravenshoe to Atherton

Sydney, New South Wales

Take a big breath when you arrive in Ravenshoe – you are in the highest town in Queensland! On the doorstep of Ravenshoe is a World Heritage listed rainforest to explore. The Information Centre has a great display on the areas timber cutting past and on the nocturnal animals – in this one area 12 species of native possum have been identified. The Tully Falls Road takes you south (about 25 kilometres is unsealed) for a remarkable view over the 293 metre Tully Falls at Tully Gorge. 9km further along is Koombooloomba Dam where camping, skiing and fishing all year round for Barramundi is permitted. Millaa Millaa, east of Ravenshoe has more rainforest walks, waterfalls, lookouts and markets. Centre of the Waterfall Circuit (one drive everyone should do) which includes Mungalli Falls, Millaa Millaa Falls, Zillie Falls and a host of others. Most of the waterfalls are accessible by two-wheel drive and have picnic facilities. The road continues north and there is lots to discover from natures beauty to quaint arts and crafts centres along the route to Atherton. Visit Hypipamee National Park and Crater, journey to Malanda, a rich dairying area and see the ancient Bromfield Swamp.

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Service Update Date

06 Mar 2025

Journey Travel Type

Car

Route Types

One way

Where it starts

24 Moore St, Ravenshoe, Queensland Main Street, Atherton, Queensland

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