Kuranda Tourist Attractions
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Kuranda (pop. 750) is a popular tourist center on the Atherton Tableland. It lies amid tropical rain forest on the escarpment of the Macalister Range.There are many historic buildings, shops featuring handcrafted goods and many types of accommodation.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Exploring the rainforest by taking the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, the longest of its kind in the world, is a unique experience.
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Exploring the rainforest by taking the Kuranda Scenic Railway is a unique experience. For the journey through the mountains the Scenic Railway (initial construction of which commenced in 1881; numerous bridges and tunnels) is recommended, parts of which run near the Barron Gorge with its roaring waterfalls. The journey ends in the little station at Kuranda which is almost hidden by tropical plants and palms.
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
Walks can be arranged on request from Kuranda to the wildly romantic Barron Falls National Park. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park by the Caravonic Lakes near Smithfield is well worth a visit. It provides an excellent insight into Aboriginal culture, and in the Dance Theatre native dance performances are given from time to time.
Davies Creek National Park
Davies Creek National Park features the Davies Creek Waterfall, together with huge blocks of granite, eucalyptus groves and grassland with termite mounds.
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
Large numbers of rare butterflies can be seen flying around in the Butterfly Sanctuary.There are several local rainforest species, including the electric blue Ulysses and the majestic fluoro green Cairns Birdwing.
Birdworld Kuranda
In Birdworld many species of birds from the tropical rainforest can be seen.Visitors can hand feed some of the birds or watch them fly freely throughout the habitat.
Kuranda Markets
Kuranda's main attraction is its colorful local market.Displays include souvenirs, local arts and crafts, food and native wildlife.
