| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. set on a garden filled with palm trees and along ellis beach, this relaxed resort is 5 km from cairns tropical zoo and 28 km from cairns city centre. some have bunk beds. apartments add en suite facilities, while 1- to 3-room bungalows feature beach views. there's a lively bar and grill, and a bbq area, plus an outdoor pool with a kid's section. other amenities include direct beach access and coin-operated laundry facilities, as well as camping and caravan sites. breakfast, and activities such as diving and snorkelling are available. unpretentious woodsy cabins provide tvs, kitchenettes and furnished verandahs, as well as shared bathrooms
Cairns Airport 25 min
Double Island (6 min)
Snorkeling and kayaking Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (17 min)
Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. Kuranda Koala Gardens (35 min)
Wildlife park where guests can hold koalas & view animals like kangaroos, snakes, lizards & wombats. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (17 min)
7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. Palm Cove Beach (6 min)
Beach backed by an esplanade with palm trees & cafes, popular for swimming & fishing on a jetty. Birdworld Kuranda (34 min)
Rainforest habitat with waterfalls & ponds, sheltering macaws, rainbow lorikeets & cockatoos. Barron Falls (38 min)
A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. Hartley's Crocodile Adventures (11 min)
Animal attraction featuring crocodile & reptile shows, guided tours & views of koalas & kangaroos. Butterfly Sanctuary (34 min)
Largest butterfly aviary & exhibit in Australia with 1,500+ butterflies & interactive guided tours. Barron Gorge National Park (39 min)
Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views. Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (34 min)
Rainforest-like aviary featuring over 2000 butterflies, plus educational exhibits & a gift shop. Rainforestation Nature Park (29 min)
Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. Kuranda Scenic Railway (36 min)
Rainforest and koala Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets (34 min)
Charming outdoor stalls with locals selling crafts, clothing, produce & homemade goods. Kuranda Heritage Markets (34 min)
Covered market in a rainforest setting with stalls offering a variety of food, crafts & souvenirs. | 
