Atherton Blue Gum B&B

In the mountains of Atherton, a colonial bed & breakfast a short walk from Hallorans Hill Conservation Park. Crystal Caves sits about 1.9 km away, Chinatown and Platypus Park are within a few kilometres, and Malanda Falls (17.2 km) and Lake Eacham (19.5 km) are easy day trips. Cairns Intl. Airport is roughly 95 km from the property.

Small and characterful, Atherton Blue Gum has four individually furnished rooms with pillowtop beds and double sofa beds. Rooms include microwaves, DVD players and satellite TV, plus desks and separate sitting areas. Bathrooms feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. The vibe is relaxed colonial with fresh mountain-air mornings.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool or unwind in the spa tub. There’s a TV in a common area, a picnic spot and tour/ticket assistance to plan local outings. Laundry facilities are available on site.

Conference space (431 sq ft) and a meeting room for small events. Express check-in/out, luggage storage and onsite laundry. Wired and wireless internet available (wireless may incur a surcharge). Free self parking and a roundtrip airport shuttle are offered for a fee.

Continental breakfasts are served daily for a fee — a simple, convenient start before heading into the Wet Tropics or local attractions.