Curtain Fig Motel
Cairns
At a glance
Curtain Fig Motel is heritage-style accommodation on Gillies Range Road in Yungaburra, a historic village on the Atherton Tablelands. The property provides a practical base for exploring the region’s rainforest, wetlands, farms, crater lakes and waterfalls, with the cooler inland climate offering a contrast to the tropical coast around Cairns.
The motel combines a country-style setting with modern room facilities. Accommodation includes six air-conditioned, non-smoking rooms and a separate deluxe spa bungalow. Each room has an ensuite bathroom, television, DVD player, refrigerator, kettle, toaster, coffee-making equipment and tea facilities. Free WiFi is available throughout the rooms, while on-site parking and a laundry service add useful conveniences for short breaks and longer stays.
A saltwater swimming pool provides a place to relax between Tablelands outings, and the property also has a licensed bar. The layout and facilities suit couples, families and travellers seeking straightforward accommodation within walking distance of Yungaburra’s village amenities. Family rooms are available, and the motel is child friendly. Small, well-behaved dogs are accepted, subject to the property’s pet conditions. Cats, birds and other animals are not accepted.
The location makes it possible to explore Yungaburra without relying on a car for every activity. The village has historic buildings, local shops, craft outlets, restaurants and the Yungaburra Hotel. Platypus viewing is available nearby, including along Petersen Creek, which is also noted for its botanical interest. The Curtain Fig Tree, Lake Tinaroo and a range of Tablelands attractions are within driving distance.
Curtain Fig Motel suits visitors who want a central village base rather than a resort-style retreat. Its mix of heritage character, air-conditioned rooms, a pool and self-contained in-room refreshments works well for road trips, family holidays, nature-focused stays and visits to the farms, coffee-growing areas and food-producing districts of the Atherton Tablelands.
