Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Atherton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Atherton

With a population of 6.959, Atherton is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Atherton to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Atherton

Atherton in June
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Atherton in June
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Atherton in January, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 11 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 300 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Atherton, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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How to Get to Atherton

Plane

Although Atherton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cairns (CNS), which is located 52 km from Atherton. Cairns is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, Jetstar, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Atherton departs from Brisbane and takes around 2h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Atherton is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 50 km from Atherton. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Europcar, among others, in Cairns.

Plane

Although Atherton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cairns (CNS), which is located 52 km from Atherton. Cairns is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, Jetstar, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Atherton departs from Brisbane and takes around 2h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Atherton is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 50 km from Atherton. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Europcar, among others, in Cairns.

Airports near Atherton

CNSCairns
BFCBloomfield

Airlines serving Atherton

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,888 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,021 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,947 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,653 reviews)
Air China
Good (127 reviews)
China Southern
Good (122 reviews)
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Where to stay in Atherton

Average rates range from around $140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $311 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Atherton

Most booked hotels in Atherton

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Atherton Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Hiring a car in Atherton

Expect to pay $1.64 per litre in Atherton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.65 and $26.20.

Expect to pay $1.64 per litre in Atherton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.65 and $26.20.