| there's also a covered outdoor restaurant, a bar, a living room with a fireplace, and access to swimming creeks. children age 10 and older are welcome. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. featuring gothic-style archways, wood-beam ceilings, stone floors, exposed brick, and/or terraces with views, the 8 airy suites offer free wi-fi, washer/dryers, minifridges, ceiling fans, lounge areas with armchairs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. set high on the atherton tablelands and surrounded by rainforest, this secluded resort is 19 km from the australian butterfly sanctuary and kuranda koala gardens. buffet-style breakfast and parking are free. some rooms have 4-poster beds
Cairns Airport 45 min
Stony Creek Falls (44 min)
Large, picturesque waterfall mainly visible to passengers on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (37 min)
Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. Kuranda Koala Gardens (21 min)
Wildlife park where guests can hold koalas & view animals like kangaroos, snakes, lizards & wombats. Birdworld Kuranda (21 min)
Rainforest habitat with waterfalls & ponds, sheltering macaws, rainbow lorikeets & cockatoos. Rainforestation Nature Park (22 min)
Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (20 min)
Rainforest-like aviary featuring over 2000 butterflies, plus educational exhibits & a gift shop. Kuranda Heritage Markets (21 min)
Covered market in a rainforest setting with stalls offering a variety of food, crafts & souvenirs. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (37 min)
7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. Kuranda Scenic Railway (23 min)
Rainforest and koala Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome (54 min)
Wildlife park with zip lines & rope climbing, plus interactive shows with crocodiles & koalas. Barron Gorge National Park (23 min)
Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views. Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets (21 min)
Charming outdoor stalls with locals selling crafts, clothing, produce & homemade goods. Cairns Botanic Gardens (46 min)
Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Crystal Cascades (53 min)
Group of small rainforest waterfalls flowing into natural swimming pools, reached by a short hike. Barron Falls (22 min)
A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. | 
