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The Mt Quincan Crater Retreat is ideally situated in the heart of the Cairns hinterland - the Atherton Tablelands. Discover lakes, waterfalls and the many other natural attractions this beautiful area offers. The Retreat offers award winning luxury tree houses for couples - each strategically tucked away on the rainforest slopes of the extinct volcano. Home to the rare tree-climbing kangaroo and a large variety of other animals and birds, bushwalks. Mt Quincan Crater Retreat is your escape to seclusion and tranquillity - the ideal romantic getaway. Built owned and operated by Barb & Kerry Kehoe - locals who care.

This park protects a small area of an endangered type of forest, called mabi forest, the local Aborignal (Ngadjon) word for the Lumholtz's tree-kangaroo. The large fig tree found in this park is unique because the extensive aerial roots, that drop 15 metres to the forest floor, have formed a 'curtain'. Starting from a seed dropped high in the canopy, this strangler fig grew vertical roots, which gradually became thicker and interwoven. Over hundreds of years these roots have strangled the host causing it to fall into a neighbouring tree-a stage unique to the development of this fig. Vertical fig roots then formed a curtain-like appearance and the host trees rotted away, leaving the freestanding fig tree. The tree is thought to be nearly 50 metres tall, with a trunk circumference of 39 metres, and is estimated to be over 500 years old. Explore the elevated boardwalk that encircles the curtain fig, protecting the roots while allowing for uninterrupted views from all angles. Return at night to spotlight for the elusive Lumholtz's tree-kangaroo and other nocturnal animals....

Lake Eacham Circuit Track is located within the Crater Lakes National Park, on the Atherton Tablelands. Lake Eacham is a clear, blue lake surrounded by lush rainforest. A number of rainforest communities can be seen along the three kilometre track encircling the lake. The Lake Eacham Circuit Track through the rainforest provides secluded forest-fringed views of the lake and excellent opportunities for viewing wildlife. Over 180 bird species have been recorded from the rainforest here and you may be lucky enough to see one of the few species of marsupial active during daytime-the small musky rat-kangaroo. In geological terms, the lake is a maar-a volcanic crater formed by massive explosions from the superheating of groundwater. The crater has filled with water, forming a lake 65 metres deep. Allow one hour walking time to complete the circuit of an easy to moderate grade. ...

This popular park features a deep crater lake surrounded by cool lush rainforest. Lake Barrine, part of Crater Lakes National Park, is a maar: a crater lake formed by volcanic explosions. In several places, large bull kauri pines, a species that once dominated the tableland forests, emerge through the rainforest canopy. Take the short stroll along the boardwalk to view the two giant bull kauris. Stretch your legs on the longer five kilometre walking track around the lake, pausing to admire the lake views. Look for rainforest animals, such as the colourful but cryptic Boyd's forest dragon, along the way. Take your canoe onto the lake and look for fish, turtles and waterbirds around the shallow reedy lake edges. Enjoy afternoon tea in the privately-operated teahouse. Lake cruises operate from the teahouse....

The Cathedral Fig Tree, like the Curtain Fig Tree, is a gigantic 500 year old strangler tree. Located in the Danbulla State Forest, the Cathedral Fig has the reputation of being the best place to hear an early morning bird 'singing' in the Atherton Tablelands. Circumnavigate the base of the tree and giant buttress roots on the easily accessible boardwalk....