Kuranda is a town on the Atherton Tableland in Far North Queensland, Australia, it is 25 km from Cairns.
Accommodation options vary from cheap hotels and backpackers, to self catering apartment style accommodation, B&B’s and caravan parks and motels.
Kuranda is surrounded by World Heritage Rainforest offering stunning scenery and walking trails and hikes.
Visitors can travel to Kuranda on Kuranda’s Historic Scenic Railway or by car or bus, via the spectacular Kuranda Range Road or over the rainforest on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
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.
Don’t miss the famous Barron Falls, which are breathtaking. You can also see traditional Aboriginal dancers perform, travel on a riverboat on the mighty Barron River or join an Army Duck ride through the rainforest.
Browse the local markets for produce and crafts or savour a delicious meal from the numerous cafes and restaurants.