Cairns Airport 20 min
Kuranda Koala Gardens (30 min) Wildlife park where guests can hold koalas & view animals like kangaroos, snakes, lizards & wombats. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (12 min) 7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. Rainforestation Nature Park (24 min) Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. Barron Gorge National Park (34 min) Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views. Barron Falls (33 min) A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (29 min) Rainforest-like aviary featuring over 2000 butterflies, plus educational exhibits & a gift shop. Double Island (14 min) Snorkeling and kayaking Kuranda Scenic Railway (31 min) Rainforest and koala Cairns Botanic Gardens (21 min) Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Kuranda Heritage Markets (30 min) Covered market in a rainforest setting with stalls offering a variety of food, crafts & souvenirs. Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets (29 min) Charming outdoor stalls with locals selling crafts, clothing, produce & homemade goods. Birdworld Kuranda (29 min) Rainforest habitat with waterfalls & ponds, sheltering macaws, rainbow lorikeets & cockatoos. AJ Hackett Cairns (10 min) Adventure park featuring bungee jumping, a giant swing & a lookout tower with jungle & ocean views. Palm Cove Beach (15 min) Beach backed by an esplanade with palm trees & cafes, popular for swimming & fishing on a jetty. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (12 min) Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. |