 The picturesque mountain retreat of Kuranda Village is just 25 kilometres northwest of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is a vibrant little town surrounded by World Heritage Rainforest.
Historic Buildings from the villages past now house a variety of upmarket restaurants, cafes and bars. It is still laid back, but with a style and sophistication that sets it apart from other Cairns Highlands Venues and Attractions.
There is plenty of accommodation to be found, and whether you are looking for a cosy bed and breakfast, a well maintained multi-choice accommodation and camping park, a hotel, a gorgeous resort, or a backpackers hostel, you’ll find something here to suit everyone’s tastes.
Kuranda is well known as a day destination, but to truly enjoy all that this village has to offer, you really have to stay a few nights. Birds, butterflies and native wildlife abound, and there are wonderful walking tracks which meander through magnificent rainforest and along the Barron River. Also don’t miss the famous Barron Falls which are just breathtaking in the wet season, when the falls are in flood.
Over the years, Kuranda has evolved into a great place to shop. Kuranda is also home to its well known markets, coffee shops and restaurants. Take the time to visit some of Kuranda’s many first class nature-based tourist attractions which include koalas, butterflies, native and exotic birds, kangaroos and reptiles. You can also see traditional aboriginal dancers perform, travel on a riverboat on the Barron River or join an Army Duck ride through the rainforest.
You can travel on a Kuranda’s Historic Scenic Railway, Skyrail - the world’s longest rainforest cableway, or self drive, stopping at lookouts for a magnificent view!
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ArticlesBarron Gorge National ParkBarron Gorge National Park is only 15 kilometres north-west of Cairns. Near Kuranda, the river tumbles over a 250 metre escarpment to form the Barron Falls. Go there by Skyrail or the Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway. The rainforest peopleAboriginal occupation of the area dates back to the earliest human occupation of Australia and this area continues to hold great significance for Aboriginal communities, who identify as ‘rainforest people'. Kuranda, the village in the rainforest, is the destination of one of the world's great rail rides, climbing through tunnels, across bridged ravines, and past waterfalls. Just 30 minutes north-west of Cairns is Kuranda, an Aboriginal word for 'village in the rainforest' and scene of the area's biggest arts and crafts markets. Continue on to the tropical tablelands, an enchanting blend of rainforest country and rustic towns. more |
