| amenities include a heated outdoor pool overlooking the lagoon, plus tropical gardens, a covered bbq area and free underground parking. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. a 3-minute walk from the beach and the ferry to double island, this polished resort surrounded by mature trees is also 2 km from cairns tropical zoo. all feature gourmet kitchens. upgraded units add whirlpool baths. upscale 1- to 3-bedroom apartments come with rattan furniture, balconies and free wi-fi, as well as flat-screen tvs, dvd players and ipod/iphone docks
Cairns Airport 23 min
Cairns Botanic Gardens (25 min)
Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (16 min)
7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets (33 min)
Charming outdoor stalls with locals selling crafts, clothing, produce & homemade goods. Barron Falls (36 min)
A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. Barron Gorge National Park (37 min)
Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views. Kuranda Heritage Markets (33 min)
Covered market in a rainforest setting with stalls offering a variety of food, crafts & souvenirs. Double Island (3 min)
Snorkeling and kayaking Birdworld Kuranda (33 min)
Rainforest habitat with waterfalls & ponds, sheltering macaws, rainbow lorikeets & cockatoos. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (16 min)
Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. Palm Cove Beach (5 min)
Beach backed by an esplanade with palm trees & cafes, popular for swimming & fishing on a jetty. Kuranda Koala Gardens (33 min)
Wildlife park where guests can hold koalas & view animals like kangaroos, snakes, lizards & wombats. Kuranda Scenic Railway (35 min)
Rainforest and koala Hartley's Crocodile Adventures (16 min)
Animal attraction featuring crocodile & reptile shows, guided tours & views of koalas & kangaroos. Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (32 min)
Rainforest-like aviary featuring over 2000 butterflies, plus educational exhibits & a gift shop. Rainforestation Nature Park (28 min)
Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. | 
