Cairns Airport 23 min
Rainforestation Nature Park (27 min.)
Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. Cedar St Near Coral Coast Drive (Palm Cove) (2 min) Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (31 min.)
Rainforest-like aviary featuring over 2000 butterflies, plus educational exhibits & a gift shop. Kuranda Koala Gardens (32 min.)
Wildlife park where guests can hold koalas & view animals like kangaroos, snakes, lizards & wombats. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (15 min.)
Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (15 min.)
7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. Birdworld Kuranda (32 min.)
Rainforest habitat with waterfalls & ponds, sheltering macaws, rainbow lorikeets & cockatoos. Barron Falls (35 min.)
A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. Cedar St At Coral Coast Drive (Palm Cove) (2 min) Double Island (5 min)
Snorkeling and kayaking Barron Gorge National Park (36 min.)
Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views. Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets (32 min.)
Charming outdoor stalls with locals selling crafts, clothing, produce & homemade goods. Hartley's Crocodile Adventures (15 min)
Animal attraction featuring crocodile & reptile shows, guided tours & views of koalas & kangaroos. Palm Cove Beach (6 min.)
Beach backed by an esplanade with palm trees & cafes, popular for swimming & fishing on a jetty. Kuranda Heritage Markets (32 min.)
Covered market in a rainforest setting with stalls offering a variety of food, crafts & souvenirs. Williams Esplanade Near French St (7 min) | 
