
Family-friendly holiday rentals in Atherton
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Explore 30 holiday rentals in Atherton

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Atherton holiday rentals start at $118 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
20 of Atherton holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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4.7 Average rating
Atherton stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Atherton
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FNQ Blooms Tropical Flower Farm Lodge
The Tropical Flower Lodge sits at the foothills of Mt Bartle Frere, surrounded by lush rainforest and vibrant tropical gardens. Our property is also a working flower farm, home to a wide variety of Heliconias and Gingers. The lodge is completely self‑sustaining. Fresh spring water flows though the property a gravity‑fed system, our on‑site waterfall generates clean hydroelectric power. Guests often tell us it feels like staying in a hidden, eco‑friendly sanctuary where nature does all the work.
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Lakefront Tinaroo only 2.5km from Yungaburra town
Wake up to stunning lake views & enjoy absolute waterfront living on beautiful Lake Tinaroo. Direct lake access and your own private pontoon, this spacious family retreat is the perfect place to relax, reconnect & make unforgettable memories. Spend your days fishing, kayaking, SUP'ng, boating or simply soak up the peaceful surroundings from the deck overlooking the water. Ghater around the fireplace in winter or enjoying sunset drinks by the lake, this home offers the ultimate lakeside escape
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River Retreat - Air con, WiFi, firepit & views!
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway which provides all the comforts you need while exploring the Tablelands. The accommodation is designed to ensure a comfortable stay. Cozy living area with kitchenette, private patio & undercover parking. The Shearing Shed has a deck overlooking breathtaking scenery and river. The outdoor firepit & bbq makes it the perfect spot to relax with platypus sighting & occasional Tree Kangaroo visit. Property has direct access to the river for a lazy arvo.
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Lakeside Escape - Waterfrontage at Tinaburra
Location! Location! Location! This quirky but cute 1970's 4 bdrm, fully a/c'd home, boasts ABSOLUTE water frontage of Lake Tinaroo, making it perfect for all water activities. Water ski, jet ski, canoe, kayak, paddle board or fish directly from the back yard. If bird watching is more your style, sit back and enjoy the array of wildlife the property attracts or do you just need a little less stress in your life, then the tranquility of Lakeside Escape is the place for you to relax and unwind.
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Melrose House
Melrose House is our rustic Queenslander holiday home that gives lake glimpses & breezes. It is well equiped with 2 x kitchens & bathrooms, games room with pool table, air hockey, ping pong table, extensive verandas, fire pit, a cosy upstairs auto fireplace, kayaks, 2x bikes and plenty of parking space. It’s only a short walk to all the lake has to offer: extensive lakeside paths, parklands, playground, fishing, water-sports, boat ramp and dam wall. Discounts for 7+ nights. No pets Max 8ppl
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Lakeside Loft
The Lakeside Loft is the ultimate relaxing getaway. It is a luxury pole home, nestled in the tree tops. It boasts three levels all with breath taking panoramic views of the Lake. The back yard has direct access to the lake for water sports for most of the year. We have a canoe and kayak for guest use. The closest boat ramp is located at Tinaburra which is only a couple of mins away. Yungaburra village is also a couple of mins drive and it is 15 min to Atherton and just over 1hr to Cairns.
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Peaceful and Private Cottage for Two.
Escape to your own private sanctuary with total privacy in this beautiful, self-contained cottage situated in Millaa Millaa township. This beautiful, cosy cottage is surrounded by vibrant gardens and exquisite local butterflies and birdlife—making it the perfect place to unwind, explore, and reconnect with nature. Millaa Millaa is famous for its lush green hills, cool mountain climate, iconic waterfalls, and abundant wildlife—and this unique getaway puts it all right at your doorstep.
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Birdwing Hut in the Rainforest
This simple hut nestled into the rainforest is a birdwatcher's paradise! The property is entirely off-grid and is situated in a wildlife hotspot, with 100 acres of wet tropics rainforest connected to the World Heritage listed Maalan National Park. An ideal base for nature lovers to explore the Atherton Tableland, the bird list includes over 200 species, including Victoria's Riflebird, Blue-faced Parrot finch. Mammals include Tree kangaroos and Herbert River and Green Ringtail Possums.
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Usnea, A Nature, Art and Accommodation Space
Usnea, our Nature, Art and Accommodation Space, is situated on the Evelyn Tablelands, Tropical North Qld. Here a discrete self-contained one bedroom cottage in upland rainforest is surrounded by natural and established gardens, and at 1,160m provides a cool summer and cosy winter retreat. Uniquely the cottage integrates art within and outside. Contemplation, inspiration, privacy and comfort, are all to be experienced, along with exploring our forest and local environmental features.
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The Cubby Luxury Nature Retreat
View platypus from the bath. From the modern interior, you can soak up nature at its finest. The platypus, other waterlife and birdlife are visible from the breakfast / cocktail bar as well as from the bathtub or outdoor shower. The biggest decision you will need to make is which vantage point to enjoy. There is the stunning fireplace that flows from inside out to the deck and bathtub. *PLEASE NOTE: The service fee is imposed and received 100% by Air BnB, not the hosts the b
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Emerald Hills Cabin
Welcome to “The Cabin”! Luxury bush glamping in a tiny-home inspired by a shipping container. Nestled on 75 acres with a passionfruit vineyard it offers Barron Valley views off-grid privacy & phone reception. Outdoor shower open to the sky & fully enclosed outdoor toilet. Cabin uses bore water. Enjoy watching wallabies kookaburras & native birds. Fire pit under starlit skies. 5 km dirt road 15 min from Mareeba & 2 km from Emerald Creek Falls. True bush living.
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Trail Town Tiny Home
Trail Town Tiny Home is situated only 800m from the rail trail, it is close to Atherton MTB park, multiple scenic road rides and quiet dirt roads. It is within easy walking distance to a great craft brewery, cafes and shops. Trail Town Tiny Home is situated on a large residential block in Atherton. It is the ideal base to explore all the lakes, waterfalls, markets and history of the stunning Tablelands. Or, just kick back and relax with a good book.
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Popular amenities for Atherton family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Rocky Top Retreat
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TINAROO HAVEN....Stroll to lake....Free Kayaks .
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Edel’s Hilltop Retreat – Valley Views
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Golf Course Apartment/Sleeps upto 6/ Selfcontained
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Cairns City Escape - Entire Apartment with pool
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Penthouse Private Rooftop Spa|Gym|Sunset & Mt View
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Holiday Espie - Ocean Views & Prime Location
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Inner City Value
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Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Rest House, Yungaburra village. Pets welcome.
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Idriess Cottage
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Park House Yungaburra
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Black Swan Farm - Walsh River - Dimbulah
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Bella Vista Cottage
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Gateway to Paradise
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(G2) - Two Bedroom - Walk to City - Pet Friendly
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(B1) Lovely Unit - Sleeps up to 5 guests
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Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Chalet Style Cottage with private pool.
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Wild Ginger Rainforest Retreat
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Mena Creek Flower House, "Green Acres"
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Rainforest Haven-SelfContained,Private Entrance
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poolhouse set in tropical surroundings
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Leafy green guesthouse with pool
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Moon Forest Modern Villa, w/ Pool & Mountain Views
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Tropical Resort w/ balcony overlooking pool
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When is the best time to visit Atherton?
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| Avg. price | $262 NZD | $249 NZD | $254 NZD | $277 NZD | $277 NZD | $277 NZD | $237 NZD | $235 NZD | $237 NZD | $245 NZD | $225 NZD | $262 NZD |
| Avg. temp | 25°C | 25°C | 24°C | 23°C | 21°C | 19°C | 18°C | 19°C | 21°C | 23°C | 25°C | 25°C |
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- The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum
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