Cairns Airport 19 min
Birdworld Kuranda (28 min.) Rainforest habitat with waterfalls & ponds, sheltering macaws, rainbow lorikeets & cockatoos. Palm Cove Beach (14 min.) Beach backed by an esplanade with palm trees & cafes, popular for swimming & fishing on a jetty. Barron Falls (32 min.) A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. Cairns Botanic Gardens (20 min.) Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Kuranda Koala Gardens (28 min.) Wildlife park where guests can hold koalas & view animals like kangaroos, snakes, lizards & wombats. Rainforestation Nature Park (23 min.) Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. Anderson St Near Lae Street (Hail N Ride) (10 min) Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (12 min.) Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. Kuranda Scenic Railway (30 min.) Rainforest and koala Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (28 min.) Rainforest-like aviary featuring over 2000 butterflies, plus educational exhibits & a gift shop. Kuranda Heritage Markets (28 min.) Covered market in a rainforest setting with stalls offering a variety of food, crafts & souvenirs. Trinity Beach Rd At Petersen St (8 min) AJ Hackett Cairns (9 min.) Adventure park featuring bungee jumping, a giant swing & a lookout tower with jungle & ocean views. Barron Gorge National Park (33 min.) Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views. Anderson St At Lae St (10 min) Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets (28 min.) Charming outdoor stalls with locals selling crafts, clothing, produce & homemade goods. |