The unique Tropical Tablelands, just over 1 hour's travel (~80klms) west of the major Queensland city of Cairns is one of the most diverse, fascinating and picturesque regions of Australia. Scenery ranges from lush green Rainforests to undulating green dairy pastures. The area includes various volcanic crater lakes, Queensland's highest mountain peaks (Mt. Bartle Frere & Mt.Bellender Kerr), 'TINAROO DAM'(Where you can fish for the biggest Barramundi all year round.), numerous swimming holes and waterfalls including Malanda, Millaa Millaa and Mungalli Creek Falls.

Tea, Avocados, Peanuts, Maize, small crops and Sugar Cane are grown here and the region supports a large dairying and cattle fattening industry as well as Tourism. The Wetlands (April thru December) where you can opt for a guided tour, or simply walk around at your own leisure. It is well known for it's magnificent array of wildlife, and is a favourite for avid birdwatchers - 3300 species of bird have been noted in the Atherton and Mareeba Shires.

Lake Tinaroo spans more than 200 kilometers of shoreline is popular for camping, bushwalking and picnicing at a number of recreational sites:

• Camping sites:- [Danbulla State Forest (Platypus Rock, Fong-on Bay, Downfall Creek, Kauri Creek & School Point)
• Tinaroo Dam Falls Spillway
• Platypus Rocks Lookout
• School House
• Lake Euramoo
• The Chimneys
• Mobo Creek crater
• Cathedral Fig

The climate is tropical, and from May to September the days are generally fine and sunny with maximum temperatures in the mid 20's and the nights are cool. October to December is mainly dry with occasional thunder storms. January to April is warm to mild and is the greening season and can be but is not always wet.