| flanked by rainforest, this laid-back resort set 5 km off highway 91 is 7 km from goomboora park and 5 km from the crystal cascades waterfall. area excursions can be arranged. family chalets offer bunk beds. the unfussy studios and 1- to 2-bedroom chalets provide kitchenettes, flat-screen tvs and furnished decks. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. amenities include an outdoor pool, a bbq area and a kids' playground
Cairns Airport 17 min
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (12 min)
Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. Kuranda Scenic Railway (34 min)
Rainforest and koala Cairns Night Markets (22 min)
Bustling indoor market with many vendors, open evenings for shopping & casual dining. The Reef Hotel Casino (24 min)
Casino, roulette, poker, slot machine, and table game Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (12 min)
7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. Great Adventures - Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Cruises (25 min)
Eco-friendly Cairns travel company running catamaran reef & island tours & scuba & snorkel trips. Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (32 min)
Rainforest-like aviary featuring over 2000 butterflies, plus educational exhibits & a gift shop. Barron Gorge National Park (36 min)
Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views. Cairns Botanic Gardens (16 min)
Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome (24 min)
Wildlife park with zip lines & rope climbing, plus interactive shows with crocodiles & koalas. Cairns Aquarium (21 min)
Sizable home to over 16,000 specimens & showcasing 10 local ecosystems, there's also a restaurant. Crystal Cascades (6 min)
Group of small rainforest waterfalls flowing into natural swimming pools, reached by a short hike. Stony Creek Falls (13 min)
Large, picturesque waterfall mainly visible to passengers on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Barron Falls (36 min)
A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. Rainforestation Nature Park (27 min)
Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. | 
