Cairns Highlands and Atherton Tablelands Accommodation

Similar to many other famous mountainous regions, the Atherton Tablelands, otherwise known as the Cairns Highlands, is an area rich in wildlife, nature, farmland and gourmet food. Naturally, bed & breakfast accommodation is prolific throughout the Atherton Tablelands, each offering a unique twist of their piece of the Cairns highlands.

From accommodation in Atherton Tablelands you can expect a very natural setting, privacy and almost always romance! Because the Atherton Tablelands is so elevated, the climate is pleasant in summer, and almost chilly in winter. Many accommodation houses have a fire place, some are open brick, others are combustion heaters.



Luxury is assured at most locations, and where luxury doesn't fit the properties aims, natural resources from the area have been used. It is not rare to find a house may have been completely furnished with timber from it's own rainforest, or using water from it's own spring or river! Most Atherton Tablelands accommodation properties are owned by a couple, and as a result are friendly and welcoming.

An excellent self-drive destination, rent a car and drive to the Atherton Tablelands. It is a destination ideal for couples and fun for families.

Cairns Highlands and Atherton Tablelands Accommodation

Atherton Blue Gum Bed and Breakfast

Atherton Blue Gum Bed and Breakfast

Situated on 'Hallorans Hill' overlooking Atherton township, this rustic bed and breakfast is a great spot to relax and soak up the beautiful surrounding landscape. Enjoy the complimentary continental breakfast on the deck while listening to the birds call. Family and double rooms are available which include Austar and private ensuites. The deluxe room contains a microwave and a fridge. For everybody else there is a guest common room which contains a kitchenette with cutlery, crockery and washing facilities.

Atherton Caravan Park and Holiday Units

Atherton Caravan Park and Holiday Units

Located just outside the Atherton township this accommodation features large grassy caravan sites that are big enough for the largest of motorhomes, cottages and cosy villas. The villas sleep up to 4 people with a separate main bedroom. The cottages sleep up to 6 people with a separate main bedroom. Both the villas and the cottages are fully self-contained with reverse cycle air-conditioners, modern bathrooms, kitchens, outdoor entertaining area and washing facilities.

Atherton Motel

Atherton Motel

Single, double and family units available that all contain private ensuites, air-conditioning and Austar. All of the rooms have patios with beautiful scenic views. Has an on-site restaurant, pool and room service and is located just outside of the Atherton township. Guest laundry, internet points and car-washing facilities available on-site.

Atherton Rainforest Motor Inn

Atherton Rainforest Motor Inn

Set amongst lush rainforest gardens, this motor inn provides budget accommodation and function facilities. Units are air-conditioned and a selection are self-contained. Features wireless broadband, laundry facilities, large pool, undercover parking, Austar and a licensed restaurant and bar, “Snibble's in the Rainforest”.

Birds ‘n’ Bloom Cottages

Birds ‘n’ Bloom Cottages

Situated in the peaceful Tablelands village of Yungaburra. Relax in a their luxury, self-contained cottages amongst the tranquil gardens and views. 2 or 3 bedroom cottages are perfect for couples, families and business trips.

Beautifully furnished and decorated with local arts and craft. Snuggle up in the winter in front of the log fire or catch the cool breeze on the spacious verandahs in summer. Cottages contain everything you need from laundry powder to premium tea and all feature 2 bathrooms, spa bath, full modern kitchen, TV and DVD players and laundry facilities. Free wireless internet and plenty of entertainment for the kids.

Calm Water Landing BnB

Calm Water Landing Bed and Breakfast

Private boutique spa suites on the shores of Lake Tinaroo offering casual luxury in a purpose built BnB. Includes free platypus pools tour.

Eden House Retreat and Mountain Spa

Eden House Retreat and Mountain Spa

Beautiful gardens, statues and fountains give Eden House Retreat a magical feel. Perfect for weddings, functions and romantic weekends away. Located in the heart of Yungaburra just a moments walk from great cafés and restaurants.

Rooms are elegantly furnished and contain some kitchen facilities, ensuites and CD player. Indulge in a Spa Cottage for a double heated spa, private garden courtyard and an electric fireplace. Complimentary breakfast is served in the dining room.

Grandview Country Retreat

Grandview Country Retreat

Private, self-contained apartment suites situated amongst 5 acres of award winning gardens. Grandview Retreat provides guest with everything they need to escape and relax including breakfast hampers, free DVD movie system, chocolates and local toiletries. The Grandview Suite also contains a cosy log fire for the chilly Tablelands winters. The grounds feature a hydrotherapy spa, sauna, games room, tennis courts and a bar.

Kuranda Resort and Spa

Kuranda Resort and Spa

Quaint wooden villas and beautiful tropical gardens make the Kuranda Resort and Spa a truly unique accommodation. Choose from a cosy 1 bedroom villas, spa villas and 1–3 bedroom apartments. All accommodation is beautifully furnished and overlook the gardens. Villas contain fridges and air-conditioning. Apartments are self-contained, air-conditioned and can sleep up to 6 people.

Lakeside Holiday Letting

Lakeside Holiday Letting

Just outside of Yungaburra, this holiday home fronts on to Lake Tinaroo. Self-contained with 3 bedrooms, all the mod-cons, laundry facilities and a BBQ on the patio that overlooks the lake. House can sleep up to 8 people. All linen, tea and coffee supplied.

Malanda Lodge Motel

Malanda Lodge Motel

More than just a motel, this accommodation overlooks manicured gardens and a freshwater creek where platypus are regularly spotted. Rooms can sleep up to 4 people and contain cable television, dial-up internet, tea and coffee making facilities and reverse-cycle air-conditioners. Located in the heart of Malanda township.

The Pond Cottage B&B

The Pond Cottage B&B

Located in the Misty Mountains.

The Summit

The Summit Rainforest Retreat

Luxury 4 bedroom retreat that sleeps 12. Magnificent 180 degree views, heated pool & spa, open log fire place, central heating & cooling, satellite TV in all bedrooms with a rainforest wonderland set at your door from the town's highest point. This retreat is unique on the Atherton Tablelands.

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Port Douglas

North of Cairns is the star-stricken celebrity going areas proximate to Cairns; the Northern Beaches and Port Douglas. Calm azure waters and gentle crashing waves with white sandy beaches are the spectacular reality just north of Cairns. Regularly awarded Queensland’s cleanest beaches awards, Cairns Beaches are perfect for relaxing, lazing and working on the suntan!

Browse our range of Port Douglas accommodation, and see the luxury which awaits in this casual township of Port Douglas.

Great Barrier Reef

The area famous and well visited for its ‘largest living organism’, the Great Barrier Reef. The reef is a must see for any visitors to the Cairns.

Resort accommodation can be found on the Great Barrier Reef off Cairns on Green Island, Fitzroy Island and Double Island. Dunk Island and Bedarra Island near Mission Beach also sport luxury accommodation, and are great for couples who are looking for a relaxing and secluded getaway.

See our range of Great Barrier Reef tours for information about the companies who operate on the reef from Cairns. In Cairns city.

Atherton Tablelands

West of Cairns is a treat for gourmet food lovers, birdwatching enthusiasts, bushwalkers, photographers and hopeless romantics! The Cairns Highlands, formerly known as the Atherton Tablelands is a self-drive adventure land which is highly recommended for those staying a little while in the Cairns region.

The best aspect of staying on the Tablelands is that all Atherton Tablelands accommodation in very unique. Browse our range to see some of the best on offer in the region.

Innisfail & Mission Beach

South of Cairns lies the sleepy town of Innisfail which thrives on sugar cane and bananas. Drive a little further, and you'll be enthralled by an old Spanish castle at Paronella Park, and one of Australia's most magnificent beaches at Mission Beach.

Accommodation in this area can be found at Mission Beach Holidays.