Description:
Driving through the farming areas of the tablelands the eye catches a myriad of crops, trees and livestock, adding to the picturesque beauty of the place. Soils in the Atherton area are often derived from basalt and are typical of previous volcanic activity are red in colour. Tablelands agriculture includes a large diversity of plant and animal industries and production of both tropical and subtropical crops. 39 large agricultural industries were identified in the Tablelands region in 2010/11. These represent four industry groups: tree crops, field crops, animal industries and lifestyle horticulture. GPS Co-ordinates 17°16'24.1"S 145°31'40.0"E Altitude 730 metres Distance to Cairns International Airport 79 kms Population 20