Cairns Airport 27 min
Rainforestation Nature Park (5 min)
Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. Stony Creek Falls (26 min)
Large, picturesque waterfall mainly visible to passengers on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Cairns Botanic Gardens (29 min)
Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (20 min)
Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. Barron Falls (10 min)
A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. Kuranda Koala Gardens (7 min)
Wildlife park where guests can hold koalas & view animals like kangaroos, snakes, lizards & wombats. Butterfly Sanctuary (7 min)
Largest butterfly aviary & exhibit in Australia with 1,500+ butterflies & interactive guided tours. Barron Gorge National Park (11 min)
Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views. Kuranda Heritage Markets (7 min)
Covered market in a rainforest setting with stalls offering a variety of food, crafts & souvenirs. Kuranda Scenic Railway (9 min)
Rainforest and koala Birdworld Kuranda (7 min)
Rainforest habitat with waterfalls & ponds, sheltering macaws, rainbow lorikeets & cockatoos. Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets (7 min)
Charming outdoor stalls with locals selling crafts, clothing, produce & homemade goods. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (20 min)
7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (6 min)
Rainforest-like aviary featuring over 2000 butterflies, plus educational exhibits & a gift shop. Palm Cove Beach (33 min)
Beach backed by an esplanade with palm trees & cafes, popular for swimming & fishing on a jetty. | 
