Tablelands Curiosities
Visit the most famous fig tree of the Atherton Tableland. It definitely deserves a stop off.
The fig's curtain effect results from one tree leaning against another tree on a 45-degree angle. Strangler vine then grew along the oblique angle of the leaning tree, dangling 15 metres to the ground to create the curtain effect.
You'll find more details of the tree's origin on the information board present at the site. Thanks to a wooden boardwalk surrounding the tree, you can admire it from any angle. Don't forget your camera!
| Where: | The tree is located just outside the small township of Yungaburra on the Atherton Tablelands. From Yungaburra, head towards Atherton for one kilometre and follow the sign on the left side of the road towards the tree. A short drive along this narrow road will take you to a small car park. From here, there is a 50-meter walk to the tree along a wooden boardwalk. |
Put on a miner's helmet and explore a labyrinth of caves combining fantasy with nature's creations. You'll see spectacular and colourful natural crystals, ancient fossils, and rare delicate minerals. Allow yourself about an hour to explore this wonderful world.
Touch the amazing 80 million-year-old water agate, and see the water move inside it. See crystal glitter and fluorescent minerals. Take a photo of your family and friends sitting on the impressive 525kg boulder of rose quartz.
THE LATEST SENSATION...
...at Fascinating Facets is to 'crack a geode'!
'Geode' (from the Greek word 'Geodis', meaning 'earth like') is a sphere-shaped rock, which contains a hollow cavity lined with crystals.
You can purchase your own Mexican Geode and split it in exactly two halves with a giant nutcracker! You will be the first person to see the sparkling crystals inside after 44 million years. Satisfaction guaranteed!
The shop sells a large range of jewellery including crystals in silver and gold nugget pendants. You will appreciate the special gemstone section with the most wanted blue topaz at wholesale prices.
| Where: | 69 Main Street, Atherton. |
| Phone: | +61 (0)7 4091 2365 |
| Website: | Crystal Caves |
