Community Groups & Sporting Clubs

Atherton Performing Arts is housed in the iconic heritage-listed APA Theatre.

It was in 1981 that APA made its home in the old disused Council workshed in Silo Road Atherton. With the assistance of TRC and community grants, the group has since transformed this igloo, which was first a WWII Ammunitions Depot, then Maize Board and Council Workshops, into the quirky, well-equipped theatre it is today.

As well as having musical and play productions for the public, Atherton Performing Arts runs regular theatre activities. The APA Theatre is also available for hire for performances, presentations and workshops.

APA is always open to new ideas for community involvement and performance. If you have a suggestion, talk to the committee about it.

Tableland Garden Group Inc is a group of like-minded individuals who come together monthly to visit local gardens for fellowship, inspiration and help with gardening issues.

QCWA provides a space for Queensland women to connect, collaborate & create an impact in communities.

Atherton Men’ Shed

The Rotary Club of Atherton has been a community service club in the Tablelands since 1947.

We partner with the Rotary Club of Mareeba in organising and staging the Award winning biannual Rotary FNQ Field Days.

The Rocky Creek Igloo WWII Heritage Venue was restored by the Atherton Rotary Club and is managed and run by Atherton Rotary Club and the hall is available for hire as a wedding venue and formal functions.

The club is an active not-for-profit raising funds, supporting and donating monies to local charities, individuals and various groups.

Meetings held are held the second and fourth Tuesdays, 6.00pm, at the Atherton International Club. All Welcome.

For membership enquiries phone 0407578263

Taekwon-do “the art of hand and foot” The 5 tenets of this martial art: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Control, Indomitable Spirit
“NEVER GIVE UP”

The Tableland Bridge Club Runs bridge sessions, plus lessons for new players. We also run bridge congresses in conjunction with other nearby clubs.

PCYC – Braking the Cycle is a volunteer driver mentor program designed to support learner drivers across the tablelands without access to a supervisor or a registered vehicle to complete their logbook hours.

To become a Volunteer you must:
– Have held an open license for more than 12 months
– Be willing to obtain a working with children check (BlueCard)
– Commit a minimum of 2hrs per week

To become a Participant of BTC Mareeba, Atherton or Tablelands Region, we do ask the following criteria be met:
– You are aged between 16- 25yrs
– You must have completed and passed your PrepL and/or have your Learner License
– You already have a minimum of 10 hrs in your logbook (this can be 10 hrs by a family member or friend, or just 3 hrs with a qualified driving instructor)
– You are experiencing a level of disadvantage preventing you from gaining a license
– You must be able to get to and from PCYC Mareeba, as sessions will start and finish from the service centre

The Atherton Bowls Club is open for all ages to enjoy the love of playing lawn bowls.

Fishing in the dam offers a safe outdoor activity from bank or boat for families and gets kids off screens. Some of the best anglers in the district have grown up on Lake Tinaroo and their success brings tourist anglers to the region.
Tableland Fish Stocking is run by Volunteers and has been improving and promoting the Atherton Tablelands for over 30 years There have been great catches recently and the Lake holds 20 IGFA Barramundi World records.