Top Things to do in Malanda
Top 10 Things to do in Malanda, Queensland
Discover the best top things to do in Malanda, Australia including Rainforest Bounty Tropical Cuisine and Nature Discoveries, Majestic Theatre Malanda, The Australian Platypus Park at Tarzali Lakes, Mt. Hypipamee National Park, Bromfield Swamp, Malanda Falls Visitor Centre, Windin Falls, Malanda Falls, Nerada Tea Plantation, The Malanda Story Museum.
Restaurants in Malanda
1. Rainforest Bounty Tropical Cuisine and Nature Discoveries
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Fabulous Cooking School on the Atherton Tablelands in tropical north Queensland beside the banks of the Johnstone River. Venue available for meetings and functions. Sunday lunch featuring artisanal Rainforest Fruit condiments every 4th sunday. Nature tours of property with many sightings of tree kangaroos, platypus, cassowarries, fruiting Rainforest trees and stunning birdlife.
2. Majestic Theatre Malanda
3. The Australian Platypus Park at Tarzali Lakes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
The Australian Platypus Park is home to a thriving platypus population. These wonderful creatures can be found in a spring fed pond surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. This magnificent setting draws in enthusiastic visitors from all over the globe. Dining is available in the Smokehouse Cafe, which serves a selection of great meals at reasonable prices, and we are licensed so you can enjoy a drink with your meal or snack. The Smokehouse Cafe opens at 8am with Guided Platypus tours starting at 9am and departing every 30 minutes throughout the day. Breakfast Menu 8am til 11am Main Menu from 11am to 4pm Platypus Tours every 30 minutes starting at 9am. Last tour starts at 4pm.
Reviewed By sjkingsb
Such a lovely place for a stop in the Tablelands. The staff are very friendly and beyond helpful, offering so much information about the property and the area. The grounds are immaculate and peaceful, very enjoyable to walk around. Food in the cafe is delicious and affordable. The hand smoked salamis and ham are also well worth taking home. Thoroughly recommend stopping for a visit.
4. Mt. Hypipamee National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By simply-peregrinating - Waddington, United Kingdom
The Hypipamee crater is a really unusual thing to see, small but way down deep in a rock outcrop. The path there is well maintained through the forest. The viewing platform maximises the views of the crater and gives that wow factor. Definitely worth a visit.
5. Bromfield Swamp
6. Malanda Falls Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
The Malanda Falls Visitor Centre is located on the Atherton Tablelands west of Cairns, in the midst of the crater lakes and waterfalls region. Nestled beneath the canopy of the towering rainforests, this is a great place to stop on your travels and discover more about this unique region of Tropical North Queensland, the wildlife, and the people who live here. Learn about the local indigenous people, with a walk through the Malanda Falls rainforests, and see the forest through the eyes of the local Ngadjon people. Enjoy a nature walk, swim in the falls pool or just relax on the wide veranda's. Information from locals about the local town and rainforests as well as the rest of the Atherton Tablelands. Let us help you to enjoy your visit to this spectacular part of the world!
Reviewed By Q3372OYjohnt
We visited the Malanda Falls Visitors Centre today, and the wonderful volunteers were so helpful and were always keen to explain any if the exhibits. COVID19 has closed a number of the exhibits requiring headphones, but even so, the remaining viewings were well presented. We bought a sneaky sticker and card with the elusive tree kangaroo, before heading out to the nearby Falls and walk in the hope of seeing one in the wild.
7. Windin Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By WorldTravla7 - Cairns, Australia
This one is a hidden gem the will blow your mind. It’s a gorgeous waterfall opening out into an expansive valley of rainforest that goes on for hectares. You can swim in the freshwater creek upstream and enjoy everything nature has to offer. You do have to work for your views though as there is a 4.5km one way walk down to the falls with some steep sections. Getting there: It is an adventure in itself to get to the start of the walk down an unsealed track and a decent drive down to the start of the track via dirt road. It is a beautiful walk though through rainforest and diverse plant life so do not let this deter you. Drive toward Malanda on the Atherton Tablelands and turn off Lake Barrine Rd onto Topaz Rd. After a while you will come to the Old Cairns Track which leads to the start of the hike to Windin Falls. There are signs as you get close and you will see cars parked on the road. Note: Windin Falls is steadily becoming more popular with tourists due to the immense beauty. They mostly like to pose and take selfies in the infinity pool just before the drop which has become popular on Instagram so come earlier or later in the day if you want to enjoy the serenity without too many people. Also, there will be mud galore if there has been rain so think about scheduling your walk for the dry season when it will be drier and cooler. Take care close to the falls as it is a long drop down into the gorge and is potentially dangerous if you get too close to the edge.
8. Malanda Falls
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By joniquelife - Australia, null
There is a car park at top near information center, only 100m to the bottom. Man made pool at the base of the fall with ladders and stairs leading in, very touristy and can be very strong currents after rain. You can swim here and there is lovely short walks nearby “Jonique Life” Follow our journey around Australia on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube as we highlight wonderful experiences and magical places you can add to your ever growing bucket list.
9. Nerada Tea Plantation
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 172 reviews
10. The Malanda Story Museum
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
