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#44163
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#44163
Atherton Tablelands near Cairns. Rainforests, lakes and waterfalls
House • Atherton QLD Australia
Exchange types accepted
Statistics
Listed May 2025
Views 1642
General Overview
Comfortable family home in Atherton, walking distance to central business district, swimming pool and library.
Short driving distance to mountain, lake and waterfall hikes. Easy rainforest walk at the end of our street or travel a little further for other rainforest hikes.
Great place for sightings of our wildlife and birds (harmless varieties). You can also take in the views while breakfasting on the back verandah or just watch the birds and butterflies in our garden.
The Space
Two bedrooms with king and queen size beds, modern newly refurbished kitchen, bathroom and separate toilet, small craft room, office, garage with laundry, open plan living and dining area, outdoor undercover verandah with gas barbecue, other outdoor garden areas for relaxing. House is fully security screened, and has air conditioning for heating or cooling.
Guest Access
Ground level with a small step at the front, ramp or three steps at the back. Access from the lockup garage into the central hallway.
Notes
Attached to the house, on the other side of the double garage, is a self contained studio apartment where Andrew’s mother lives. She is independent and leads a busy life. You will share the laundry which is in the garage.
Features
Fridge
WiFi
Bed sheets
Oven
Towels
Washer
TV
Heating
Hair dryer
Iron
Dishwasher
Smoke alarms
Workspace
Clothes dryer
Coffee machine
High Speed Internet
Garden / yard
Air conditioning
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
BBQ
First aid kit
Covered porch / verandah
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Adventure
Budget
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
Village
Mountains
Water
Tropical
Hiking
Cycling
Golf
Accessibility
House Rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Rainforest walk 200 metres from our house. Garden is planted to attract small birds and butterflies. Walking distance to major hospital, swimming pool, public library, regional art gallery. Walk to shopping centre, pubs and restaurants (but an uphill walk home if you’re carrying groceries). No public transport or rideshare, but taxis are readily available.
Getting to my home
Car is recommended (hire from Cairns) to allow you to see the many attractions of this area. We may be able to offer our car, depending on exchange details.
There is a bus service at least twice daily between Cairns and Atherton, not on Sundays. We may be able to organise airport pickup (by us or a family member).
Nearest airport
Cairns (CNS) airport is approximately 1.25 hours by road. This is an international airport with direct flights via Singapore. Domestic flights to all parts of Australia with direct flights to most capital cities.
Getting Around
One kilometre to shops and pubs. There is a great cafe and antique shop and donut shop 500 metres away.
A car is recommended for regional sightseeing.
Map of Approximate Location
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