Sanctum Yungaburra Makes the Front Page
The Cairns Post led its front page with Sanctum Yungaburra — our luxury wellness resort now before Tablelands Regional Council. Inside: 100 suites and apartments, the Tablelands' first full-service wellness retreat, and 154 ongoing jobs for the region.
Far North Queensland's Growth Outlook to 2046
Far North Queensland's population is projected to reach up to 380,000 by 2046, with Cairns absorbing most of that growth and inland centres like Atherton and Mareeba providing long-term capacity.
Atherton Tablelands Official Resources and Publications’
Tourism Atherton Tablelands is the official body promoting this Far North Queensland region as one of the world's best self-drive destinations — think waterfalls, wildlife, food trails, and adventure. Head across to their site to start planning your visit.
Atherton Tablelands Named One of Australia's Fastest-Growing Regions
The Atherton Tablelands has been named one of Australia's fastest-growing regional areas, with net migration into the region surging 182% over the past 12 months. Here's a look at what's behind the growth — and what it means for the region.
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Net migration to the Atherton Tablelands jumped 182% in the past year, making it one of Australia's fastest-growing regions. Read on for what's driving the surge.
Old town, young heart.
Seventy kilometres from Cairns, the road climbs out of the tropics into cooler air, crater lakes and a heritage village that has barely changed in a century. A local's guide to Yungaburra — what to see, where to eat, and why a town of a thousand people has become one of Far North Queensland's most talked-about corners.
Yungaburra: The Tablelands Town That Rewards a Detour
An hour inland from Cairns, the road climbs onto a cool volcanic plateau and into Yungaburra — a village of eighteen heritage-listed buildings, wild platypus at dusk, a 500-year-old fig, and a monthly market of 260 stalls. It rewards the unhurried.
19 of the Most Beautiful Regional Towns in Australia
From convict-built bridges to turquoise bays and cool-climate wine country, here are nineteen of Australia's most beautiful regional towns, and what makes each one worth the detour.