Next stop was the Yungaburra region. Up until the late 1800's this town was primarily an overnight stop for travellers heading west to the mines. Once the railway line was constructed the towns long-term survival was assured. The town is a magnificant showpiece of Federation architecture especially the Yungabura Pub which is still in is original condition inside & out. The high profile landmark is this amazing Fig Tree Curtain. It was originally one host tree with 2 smaller trees growing beside it. Eventually the rainforest vines take over searching for the light & strangle the host trees leaving this curtain of vines hanging from the dead trunk. It is thought to be 600 years old & over 100 ft tall.

Many of the early settlers were promised parcels of land to farm of up to 400 to 1000 acres on coming to Australia - image their surprise when they encountered all this rainforest that had to be cleared before they could begin planting or grazing their cattle. For some it would have been years before they saw the fruits of their labour.

Millaa Millaa Falls aboriginal word meaning 'many waters' is nestled in the emerald hills surrounded by dairy farms with a circuit of waterfalls (16 in all). Surrounded by misty mountains you are gauranteed to see water falling all year round - a popular swimming hole. Millaa Millaa is the gateway to the wilderness walking trails in high altitude rainforest. Over 130 km's of tracks have been constructed - the town is 873 mtrs (2,900 ft) above sea level so it is refreshingly cool and green all year round.