Kuranda

Description

Colourful, quirky Kuranda in the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics rainforest has daily markets and a quaint main street lined with shops and galleries as well as wildlife experiences perfect for close encounters.

The village in the rainforest has earned a reputation as the arts and crafts nexus of Tropical North Queensland and is a popular destination in conjunction with journeys on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway.

Kuranda's cool, tropical mountain climate makes it ideal for rainforest walks along the Barron River, or around the village itself where majestic fig trees are home to yellow fig birds and colourful parrots. Follow a tunnel of green rainforest along Barron Falls Road to see the spectacular Barron Gorge and its mighty waterfall which powers a hydro-electric station.

Experience the culture of Kuranda's Djabugay Aboriginal people by visiting a gallery with local Indigenous art or learning to play the didgeridoo.

Surround yourself with colourful butterflies, listen to a noisy chorus of birds, cuddle a koala, get up close to Australia's unique creatures or hang about with a bat at one of the wildlife exhibits in the heart of Kuranda.

See the rainforest from a different perspective with an army duck tour that takes you on water and land to see snakes, birds and an array of Australian wildlife.

Kuranda has a range of accommodation including secluded bed and breakfasts, self-contained villas and a caravan park with cabins and camping. It is a 30 minute drive from Cairns.

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Activities

• Animal Watching
• Birdwatching
• Camping
• Canoeing
• Cycling
• Kayaking
• Shopping