Kuranda is a colourful village and artist haven, only 25 kilometres from Cairns and elevated 380 metres above sea level amidst tropical rainforest.
Going up
Wind through the cascading waterfalls and deep ravines aboard the historic scenic railway or experience the World Heritage–listed Wet Tropics Rainforest aboard a rainforest cableway.
Stand above the mighty Barron Falls – powering a hydro-electric station – or picnic at Lake Placid.
Relax around a campfire and experience Indigenous Culture and learn to throw a boomerang.
Art and beauty
Explore the artist galleries and shop for handmade leather goods, jewellery and souvenirs, or have your fortune told at the popular daily markets.
Join a guided tour of a butterfly sanctuary including the ‘engine room’ full of caterpillars or cuddle a koala at a wildlife park.