Name: Yungaburra Visitor Information Centre
Address: Maude Kehoe Park, Atherton–Yungaburra Road, Yungaburra QLD 4884
Phone: (07) 4095 3414
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (7 days; seasonal variations)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Atherton Tablelands / Crater Lakes District / Gillies Range Corridor
This is the primary accredited VIC for the Yungaburra–Crater Lakes region and a major hub for Tablelands touring.
What Area It Caters For
1. Yungaburra Township (Primary Area)
- Heritage‑listed village centre
- Yungaburra Markets (one of FNQ’s largest)
- Historic buildings, cafés, galleries, and boutique shops
- Platypus viewing platform on Peterson Creek
- Yungaburra Avenue of Honour (Afghanistan memorial)
2. Crater Lakes National Park (Major Coverage)
- Lake Eacham (swimming, rainforest walks, picnic areas)
- Lake Barrine (teahouse, boat cruises, giant kauri trees)
- Rainforest wildlife and scenic drives
3. Atherton Township & Central Tablelands
- Atherton CBD, museums, and food trails
- Hallorans Hill Lookout
- Gallo Dairyland, Shaylee Strawberries, and local produce
4. Curtain Fig Tree National Park
- One of the Tablelands’ most iconic natural attractions
- Elevated boardwalk through rainforest
- Wildlife viewing (tree‑kangaroos, birds, possums)
5. Malanda & Southern Tablelands
- Malanda Falls Conservation Park
- Dairy heritage and rainforest walks
- Nerada Tea Plantation
6. Gillies Range Road (Cairns Access)
- Scenic rainforest ascent from Cairns
- Lookouts and touring routes
- Gateway for Cairns visitors entering the Tablelands
7. Tinaroo Dam & Danbulla Forest
- Camping, boating, fishing, and water sports
- Forest drives and walking tracks
- Popular holiday parks and day‑use areas
8. Waterfall Circuit (Extended Support)
- Millaa Millaa Falls
- Zillie Falls
- Ellinjaa Falls
- Rainforest touring routes south of Yungaburra
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps
- Brochures for Yungaburra, Crater Lakes, Atherton, Malanda, and Waterfall Circuit
- Advice on scenic drives, wildlife viewing, and rainforest walks
- Tour and accommodation information
- Road condition and weather updates
- Souvenirs, local crafts, and regional products
- Information on markets, events, and heritage attractions
Summary
The Yungaburra Visitor Information Centre is the accredited hub for the Crater Lakes and central Atherton Tablelands region, supporting visitors exploring Yungaburra’s heritage village, Lake Eacham, Lake Barrine, the Curtain Fig Tree, Tinaroo Dam, and the Waterfall Circuit. With strong links to Atherton, Malanda, and the Gillies Range route from Cairns, it is one of the most important VICs for rainforest, crater lake, and heritage touring in Tropical North Queensland.