Facilitating sustainable prosperity

Atherton
Tablelands

About the Atherton Tablelands

The Atherton Tablelands has traditionally been described in terms of its natural beauty, high quality environment and the major agricultural industries at the core of its economy. The region has always been recognised for its beauty, the quality of its environment and abundant natural resources.

The Atherton Tablelands is strategically positioned above Cairns, a major fast growing population centre, with ready access to an international airport and sophisticated infrastructure.

Read more on the Tablelands Regional Council website »

Key Industries

  • Agriculture based industries including Crops; Livestock; Beef Cattle; Dairy Industry; Coffee; Peanuts; Tropical Horticulture; Fruit Wineries; Aquaculture; Timber; Foliage; Biobased industries.
  • Tourism Industry
  • Mining Industry


Map supplied by Tropical Tablelands Tourism

Partners:

Department of Employment, Economic Development & Innovation (DEEDI) Tablelands Regional Council Tropical Tablelands Tourism Advance Cairns Gulf Savannah Development