Kuranda
Kuranda
Trip.Best Top 4 Best Things to Do in Kuranda [2024]
Explore the best things to do in Kuranda! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Oct 2024
- 6.74.5/5243 ReviewFrom16.76
based on 670 reviews"Very good itinerary The land car driver is very interesting Trip.com The price is cheaper than the on-site. It is highly recommended for this trip. The zoo can observe the koala kangaroo up close and touch it."Kuranda1.7 km from downtownHighlights: The Tropical Rainforest Park is located on the Kennedy Highway, only a 5-minute drive from the town of Kuranda and about half an hour from Cairns. It is one of the ancient and mysterious tropical rainforests in the world, a symbol of Kuranda, and a must-visit place in Cairns. 1. There is a fixed shuttle bus to and from the tropical rain forest park and the butterfly house every day. Drive to the rainforest park, opposite the visitor center and gift shop, you can sign up for various activities. Entering from the parking lot, you will first come to the wildlife park. The wildlife park is not far from the entrance, providing visitors with the opportunity to get in touch with cute animals. In addition to petting koalas, you can also feed kangaroos and take pictures with crocodiles. In the zoo is a saltwater crocodile that is more than 5 meters long. It has the title of "Devil Jack" because it killed 12 other small crocodiles in the park before. The built trail allows tourists to see his activities very clearly. 2. Near the Tropical Fruit Garden is Tropical Fruit Orchard. There are more than 40 kinds of tropical fruits. You can also taste fresh juice while learning knowledge! In the middle of the tropical fruit garden is the tropical supply station, which provides a variety of tropical juices, tropical fruit ice cream and snacks, allowing you to cool off in this hot tropical rainforest. 3. Amphibious vehicle Amphibious vehicle is a unique adventure rainforest experience, which is a unique project in the park. There are 12 military combat vehicles left over from World War II in the park, and the experience time is 45 minutes. This expedition has a dedicated guide explaining the flora and fauna of the rainforest, including Jurassic plants, fig trees, orchids, blue butterflies, chameleons and various birds. 4. Australian aboriginal performances In addition to this, there are also Australian aboriginal performances waiting for you. Professional Aboriginal guides will take you back in time in original costumes and gain insight into primitive life. Ancient culture tour, including half-hour dance performance and half-hour display of weapons and instruments. In the natural background of the tropical rainforest, the indigenous people play musical instruments, expressing their worship of nature incisively and vividly. They also imitate various animals, showing scenes of gathering and hunting. The professional demonstration and explanation of Huilibiao will also be included. The indigenous people use javelins to hunt animals, and you can also take pictures with them. Also, you can admire the drawing of pointillism or try face painting.Show Less - 6.64.8/566 ReviewFrom47.34"Breathtakingly views! The railway trip was reallynice. Be careful of the weather because it was hot for us so when you aren’t moving just be careful. There are shops before you get on the train so if you don’t have drinks be sure to grab them. There is so much history given and it’s a wonderful experience! You will really enjoy it !"Kuranda251m from downtownHighlights: It takes 100 minutes all the way through the rainforest area, passing through 15 artificial tunnels, to reach Kuranda. Kuranda is a must pass on the way to Atherdon Plateau. A retro train, you can watch waterfalls and forest landscapes along the way. Overview This volcanic highland region produces Australia's finest beef, milk and dairy products, and was the site of many strategic battles during World War II. There are many tour operators offering services here, ranging from full day rainforest safari trips to simple round-trip train trips, bus trips, train trips, cable car trips, and more. Take the Cairns to Kuranda route and visit local Aboriginal centres and wildlife parks. Many visitors travel to Kuranda by train and take the rainforest aerial cable car on the way back.Show Less
- 5.64.5/550 ReviewFrom15.53based on 971 reviews"CairnsDAY1⃣️ Little Kangaroo in the Kulanda Rainforest 🦘 Really cute and beautiful big fluffy dumplings 🦋 Really delicious burger, but I forgot what I called 🍔"Kuranda401m from downtown
No.1 of Family-friendly Attractions in KurandaHighlights: There are not only cute koalas living here, but also an open snake house, as well as freshwater crocodiles, kangaroos, wombats, lizards and other reptiles. In the Kuranda Kiwi Garden in the garden, dozens of ornamental birds from all over the world fly freely here. The Kiwi Garden aims to create a center where birds can be displayed in their natural environment, wandering waterfalls, ponds, bushes and tropical landscape aviaries in lush tropical gardens, observing birds in their natural habitat.Show Less - 4.14.2/544 ReviewFree
based on 1088 reviews"Byron Falls in the Kulanda Rainforest is definitely the most spectacular view of the forest. The waterfalls are step by step from the peak, sparking layers of water. In the rainy time, the water volume is also very large, but also very spectacular, but in the dry water period, there is also a waterfall like a white ribbon hanging in the mountains, especially beautiful."Kuranda1.7 km from downtownHighlights: Byron Falls is located downstream of Kuranda Town, 3 kilometers away from the city. You can walk from the boardwalk to the viewing platform. The canyon under the waterfall is also spectacular. It is one of the historical relics in the tropical rain forest of North Queensland. A very worthwhile place to visit. 1. Spectacular views The waters of the Byron River come from the edge of the Atherton-Terapolis Heights, and waterfalls flow down steep cliffs through dense rainforest into Barron Gorge. The Byron River passes through the sugar cane fields of the flat coastal plain before it merges into Trinity Bay at the southern end of Makans Beach, at the northern end of Cairns Airport. The mist rising from the Great Falls can be seen from a distance. At first, I thought it was the white fog of the canyon. When we walked to the viewing point with umbrellas in our hands against the water curtain, we were shocked by the sight in front of us and the huge rumbling sound. There is a constant stream of water rushing downstream, roaring and roaring with thunderous momentum, and the agitated water splashes form an N-meter-high water curtain, and then rises upwards to form a white mist. 2. There are various ways to arrive. Take the train to Kuranda. Before arriving in Kuranda, there is a special stop where you can take pictures of Byron Falls. The parking time is about 10 minutes. You can walk up to an observation deck to watch the waterfall up close. After leaving Kuranda by cable car, get off at the Barron Falls stop and walk a short distance to the observation deck, where you can also see the falls. You can also hike along the boardwalk to the observation deck above Byron Falls for a great view of the falls. 3. Take the thrilling scenic railway line and drive through the Kuranda Mountains road to reach Kuranda. The whole trip is about 27 kilometers. Byron Falls can also be viewed via the Rainforest Skytrain Aerial Cableway, a facility at the foot of the Caravonica Mountains, near Smithfield. The ropeway allows visitors in artistic, fully enclosed cable cars to overlook the rainforest canopy from above. Rising upwards from the base of Macalister, the Skytrain offers unique views of Cairns, the northern beaches bush and the Coral Sea. When the Skyline Rainforest Aerial Cableway passes over the Barron River Gorge, it is a wonderful opportunity for tourists to watch and photograph the waterfall.Show Less
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