Cairns Airport 13 min
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (7 min)
Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. Cairns Aquarium (19 min)
Sizable home to over 16,000 specimens & showcasing 10 local ecosystems, there's also a restaurant. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (7 min)
7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. AJ Hackett Cairns (9 min)
Adventure park featuring bungee jumping, a giant swing & a lookout tower with jungle & ocean views. Kuranda Koala Gardens (27 min)
Wildlife park where guests can hold koalas & view animals like kangaroos, snakes, lizards & wombats. Kuranda Scenic Railway (29 min)
Rainforest and koala Barron Falls (30 min)
A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets (27 min)
Charming outdoor stalls with locals selling crafts, clothing, produce & homemade goods. Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome (23 min)
Wildlife park with zip lines & rope climbing, plus interactive shows with crocodiles & koalas. Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (26 min)
Rainforest-like aviary featuring over 2000 butterflies, plus educational exhibits & a gift shop. Barron Gorge National Park (31 min)
Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views. Rainforestation Nature Park (22 min)
Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. Cairns Night Markets (20 min)
Bustling indoor market with many vendors, open evenings for shopping & casual dining. Cairns Botanic Gardens (15 min)
Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. The Reef Hotel Casino (22 min)
Casino, roulette, poker, slot machine, and table game | 
