OVERVIEW
A stay in Tropical
North Queensland would not be complete without a visit to Kuranda
Village.
Kuranda
established a railway station in the mid 1800's when
mining and logging was a big industry on the Atherton
Tablelands. Hidden
away among the dense tropical rainforest, you can stroll through
the markets. Kuranda established a railway station in the
mid 1800's when mining and logging was a big industry
on the Atherton Tablelands. Kuranda has become quite a famous
tourist destination and recognised for its famous "Kuranda
Markets". Whether
it be a stroll around the famous markets where you will find a variety
of local arts and crafts or to taking a rainforest walk along the many
marked tracks ora 1 hour cruise on the Barron river. You may wish to
spend time at one of thee many village attractions such as Koala
Gardens, where you can have your photo taken with a koala. See
Wallabies, Wombats, Crocodiles and other Australian wildlife.
Visit the
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary where you can walk amongst over 1500
tropical butterflies. Finding you way to Kuranda Village can be as
exciting as the visit itself. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway takes you on a
journey between Caravonica and Kuranda over the rainforest canopy with
breathtaking views of the Coral Sea and stops at Red Peak and Barron
Falls. The Kuranda Scenic Railway winds its way through 15 tunnels and
over 36 bridges from Cairns to Kuranda Village with a photo stop at
Stoney Creek falls, and affords some spectacular scenery en route. It
does not matter which direction you travel on Skyrail or the Kuranda
Scenic Train the experience is exhilarating. This
vibrant little village is only 27 km North West of Cairns City and has a
small population of approx 800.
For a
different Kuranda Experience, perhaps you would like to spend a few
hours with Blazing Saddles, where you can explore the rainforest of
horseback or ATV.
**Consider
spoiling yourself with an upgrade to Kuranda Scenic Rail Gold Class. Be
wined and dined in style aboard this truly historic and beautiful train
ride.
**
Gold Class Upgrade $47 per seat.
