In & around Yungaburra

The Avenue of Honour, is situated adjacent to Lake Tinaroo on the Tinaburra Peninsula. The site is to be maintained in perpetuity as a national memorial in honour of all the men and women who served, as well as to commemorate the memory of all Australian soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country in the fight against terror in Afghanistan. It is one of the few monuments of its type outside of Canberra. View AAofH Brochure.

In the heart of Yungaburra is a special walk where you may be able to view platypus, a rare Lumholtz Tree-Kangaroo, the unique ‘Lloyd’s Suspension Bridge’, historical objects and more.

Download / printout a map of the Peterson Creek Wildlife & Botanical Walking Track.

Watch the resident platypus swim and dive at the Yungaburra platypus viewing area on the Gillies Highway, located on the Atherton side of the village. You can drive and park at the viewing area or take a pleasant stroll from town. Don’t forget to bring your camera! Although the best viewing times are morning and dusk, it’s worthwhile stopping for a look at any time of day. The Yungaburra Visitor Centre receives regular reports of mid-day sightings.

Yungaburra has the greatest number of heritage listed sites of any Queensland town outside the larger regional centres. Many of the buildings in the heart of the village remain in their 1910 type splendour. This walking map of the old town loop takes in many of these buildings. Download and printout the Historic Yungaburra Brochure and Old Town Loop map. The Eacham Historical Society  have researched and published many excellent books that detail local  history.

This rainforest giant has been wowing visitors for decades. In the daytime, watch for ground and arboreal birds. At night, bring your torch to spotlight for tree-kangaroos and possums. From Yungaburra, drive towards Atherton. Just out of town, turn left on Fig Tree Boulevard, drive 2km to the car park. The all-weather boardwalk is wheelchair friendly.