Be sure to have enough gas in the tank, because Cairns is well worth a detour. Located 30 miles from Atherton, it has a few fabulous attractions, such as Esplanade Lagoon and Mount Whitfield Conservation Park. Nothing screams fun like a road trip, so keep on driving to Cairns. It’s 30 miles away and also has a few attractive sights, such as Esplanade Lagoon and Mount Whitfield Conservation Park.