Cairns Airport 24 min
Kuranda Koala Gardens (34 min) Wildlife park where guests can hold koalas & view animals like kangaroos, snakes, lizards & wombats. Double Island (4 min) Snorkeling and kayaking Barron Falls (37 min) A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. Birdworld Kuranda (33 min) Rainforest habitat with waterfalls & ponds, sheltering macaws, rainbow lorikeets & cockatoos. Cairns Botanic Gardens (26 min) Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Kuranda Heritage Markets (34 min) Covered market in a rainforest setting with stalls offering a variety of food, crafts & souvenirs. Rainforestation Nature Park (28 min) Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. Barron Gorge National Park (38 min) Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (17 min) 7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. 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 Original Rainforest Markets (34 min) Charming outdoor stalls with locals selling crafts, clothing, produce & homemade goods. Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (33 min) Rainforest-like aviary featuring over 2000 butterflies, plus educational exhibits & a gift shop. Palm Cove Beach (3 min) Beach backed by an esplanade with palm trees & cafes, popular for swimming & fishing on a jetty. Hartley's Crocodile Adventures (17 min) Animal attraction featuring crocodile & reptile shows, guided tours & views of koalas & kangaroos. |