Cairns Airport 32 min
Barron Gorge National Park (10 min) Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views. Birdworld Kuranda (8 min) Rainforest habitat with waterfalls & ponds, sheltering macaws, rainbow lorikeets & cockatoos. Kuranda Heritage Markets (9 min) Covered market in a rainforest setting with stalls offering a variety of food, crafts & souvenirs. Stony Creek Falls (31 min) Large, picturesque waterfall mainly visible to passengers on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Butterfly Sanctuary (8 min) Largest butterfly aviary & exhibit in Australia with 1,500+ butterflies & interactive guided tours. Kuranda Koala Gardens (9 min) Wildlife park where guests can hold koalas & view animals like kangaroos, snakes, lizards & wombats. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (25 min) Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets (8 min) Charming outdoor stalls with locals selling crafts, clothing, produce & homemade goods. Crystal Cascades (40 min) Group of small rainforest waterfalls flowing into natural swimming pools, reached by a short hike. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (25 min) 7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. Rainforestation Nature Park (9 min) Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. Kuranda Scenic Railway (10 min) Rainforest and koala Barron Falls (10 min) A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. Cairns Botanic Gardens (34 min) Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (8 min) Rainforest-like aviary featuring over 2000 butterflies, plus educational exhibits & a gift shop. |