Cairns Airport 21 min
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (30 min)
Rainforest-like aviary featuring over 2000 butterflies, plus educational exhibits & a gift shop. Barron Falls (34 min)
A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. Double Island (5 min)
Snorkeling and kayaking Barron Gorge National Park (35 min)
Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views. Rainforestation Nature Park (26 min)
Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. Birdworld Kuranda (31 min)
Rainforest habitat with waterfalls & ponds, sheltering macaws, rainbow lorikeets & cockatoos. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (14 min)
Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. Cairns Botanic Gardens (23 min)
Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Palm Cove Beach (6 min)
Beach backed by an esplanade with palm trees & cafes, popular for swimming & fishing on a jetty. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (14 min)
7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. Kuranda Scenic Railway (33 min)
Rainforest and koala Hartley's Crocodile Adventures (17 min)
Animal attraction featuring crocodile & reptile shows, guided tours & views of koalas & kangaroos. Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets (31 min)
Charming outdoor stalls with locals selling crafts, clothing, produce & homemade goods. Kuranda Heritage Markets (31 min)
Covered market in a rainforest setting with stalls offering a variety of food, crafts & souvenirs. Kuranda Koala Gardens (31 min)
Wildlife park where guests can hold koalas & view animals like kangaroos, snakes, lizards & wombats. | 
