| there are laundry facilities, snacks for purchase and an outdoor pool with a deck and bbq grills. 1 km from cairns tropical zoo. upgraded quarters add beach views; suites have separate living/dining areas, whirlpool baths and 1 or 2 bedrooms. parking is free. featuring patios or balconies with pool views, the contemporary rooms and suites offer minifridges and microwaves, plus flat-screen tvs and wi-fi (fee). check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. surrounded by palm trees, this beachfront hotel is next to caryota street bus stop and 3
Cairns Airport 24 min
Barron Falls (38 min)
A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. Barron Gorge National Park (38 min)
Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views. Double Island (6 min)
Snorkeling and kayaking Cairns Botanic Gardens (26 min)
Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets (34 min)
Charming outdoor stalls with locals selling crafts, clothing, produce & homemade goods. Palm Cove Beach (1 min)
Beach backed by an esplanade with palm trees & cafes, popular for swimming & fishing on a jetty. 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 Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (17 min)
Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. Kuranda Koala Gardens (34 min)
Wildlife park where guests can hold koalas & view animals like kangaroos, snakes, lizards & wombats. Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (34 min)
Rainforest-like aviary featuring over 2000 butterflies, plus educational exhibits & a gift shop. Birdworld Kuranda (34 min)
Rainforest habitat with waterfalls & ponds, sheltering macaws, rainbow lorikeets & cockatoos. Kuranda Heritage Markets (34 min)
Covered market in a rainforest setting with stalls offering a variety of food, crafts & souvenirs. Hartley's Crocodile Adventures (17 min)
Animal attraction featuring crocodile & reptile shows, guided tours & views of koalas & kangaroos. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (17 min)
7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. | 
