Cairns Airport 18 min
Kuranda Koala Gardens (28 min)
Wildlife park where guests can hold koalas & view animals like kangaroos, snakes, lizards & wombats. Birdworld Kuranda (28 min)
Rainforest habitat with waterfalls & ponds, sheltering macaws, rainbow lorikeets & cockatoos. Palm Cove Beach (14 min)
Beach backed by an esplanade with palm trees & cafes, popular for swimming & fishing on a jetty. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (11 min)
Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (11 min)
7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. Barron Gorge National Park (32 min)
Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views. Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets (28 min)
Charming outdoor stalls with locals selling crafts, clothing, produce & homemade goods. Barron Falls (31 min)
A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (27 min)
Rainforest-like aviary featuring over 2000 butterflies, plus educational exhibits & a gift shop. AJ Hackett Cairns (8 min)
Adventure park featuring bungee jumping, a giant swing & a lookout tower with jungle & ocean views. Double Island (13 min)
Snorkeling and kayaking Cairns Botanic Gardens (20 min)
Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Kuranda Heritage Markets (28 min)
Covered market in a rainforest setting with stalls offering a variety of food, crafts & souvenirs. Rainforestation Nature Park (23 min)
Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. Kuranda Scenic Railway (30 min)
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