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Updated Apr 2024
- 6.54.6/5264 ReviewFrom30.15
based on 665 reviews"Very good itinerary. The land car driver is very interesting. The price set by Trip.com is cheaper than the on-site. It is highly recommended for this trip. The zoo can observe the koala kangaroo up close and touch it."Kuranda16.6km from CairnsHighlights: The Tropical Rainforest Park is located on the Kennedy Highway, only a 5-minute drive from the town of Kuranda and about half an hour from Cairns. It is one of the ancient and mysterious tropical rainforests in the world, a symbol of Kuranda, and a must-visit place in Cairns. 1. There is a fixed shuttle bus to and from the tropical rain forest park and the butterfly house every day. Drive to the rainforest park, opposite the visitor center and gift shop, you can sign up for various activities. Entering from the parking lot, you will first come to the wildlife park. The wildlife park is not far from the entrance, providing visitors with the opportunity to get in touch with cute animals. In addition to petting koalas, you can also feed kangaroos and take pictures with crocodiles. In the zoo is a saltwater crocodile that is more than 5 meters long. It has the title of "Devil Jack" because it killed 12 other small crocodiles in the park before. The built trail allows tourists to see his activities very clearly. 2. Near the Tropical Fruit Garden is Tropical Fruit Orchard. There are more than 40 kinds of tropical fruits. You can also taste fresh juice while learning knowledge! In the middle of the tropical fruit garden is the tropical supply station, which provides a variety of tropical juices, tropical fruit ice cream and snacks, allowing you to cool off in this hot tropical rainforest. 3. Amphibious vehicle Amphibious vehicle is a unique adventure rainforest experience, which is a unique project in the park. There are 12 military combat vehicles left over from World War II in the park, and the experience time is 45 minutes. This expedition has a dedicated guide explaining the flora and fauna of the rainforest, including Jurassic plants, fig trees, orchids, blue butterflies, chameleons and various birds. 4. Australian aboriginal performances In addition to this, there are also Australian aboriginal performances waiting for you. Professional Aboriginal guides will take you back in time in original costumes and gain insight into primitive life. Ancient culture tour, including half-hour dance performance and half-hour display of weapons and instruments. In the natural background of the tropical rainforest, the indigenous people play musical instruments, expressing their worship of nature incisively and vividly. They also imitate various animals, showing scenes of gathering and hunting. The professional demonstration and explanation of Huilibiao will also be included. The indigenous people use javelins to hunt animals, and you can also take pictures with them. Also, you can admire the drawing of pointillism or try face painting.Show Less - 6.54.5/5161 ReviewFree"Looking around, it was a village full of nature, and the road from Cairns city to arrival was great! !! !! 🌿 However, it was very hot at the end of October, so ice cream was essential 🤣"Kuranda18.2km from CairnsHighlights: Kuranda is a small town near Cairns, because it is very close to Cairns, it has become a day trip choice. In the 19th century, it used to be a summer resort for the upper class, and now a large number of tourists still come here by train or aerial cable car every day. 1. Overview of attractions: Although the town of Kuranda is small, it is located in the tropical rain forest with extremely beautiful scenery. The towering century-old trees, the cascading waterfalls, the trickling streams, the rare wild animals, and the fragrant and fragrant flowers on both sides of the road all give Kuranda a picture of a paradise-like beauty. . 2. Kuranda Tropical Rainforest Park: About 5 minutes' drive from Kuranda Town, located on the highway. The park offers three ways to play: ride through the rainforest and tropical fruit orchards in an exclusive amphibious amphibious vehicle; watch the Parmajiri Aboriginal dance show, watch how to throw boomerangs and archery, and play the didgeridoo; and See koalas, kangaroos, wombats and the murderous crocodile known as "Devil Jack". 3. There are shuttle buses at the entrance of the Butterfly House Tropical Rainforest Park every day to the Butterfly House not far away. The Butterfly House is located on 8RobVeiversDrive in the center of the town. There are more than 1,500 kinds of butterflies living in it. You can watch it in the internal incubation laboratory. See how the larvae of butterflies grow in response to changes in the environment, and when these larvae grow up, they can be placed in the open space to fly. Please wear bright clothes so that when you enter this room, there will be butterflies big and small around you. 4. Birdworld: BirdworldKuranda is also located on RobVeiversDrive, which is very close. The living environment of more than 80 kinds of birds is simulated here. You can see smart macaws, endangered cassowaries, noisy rainbow parrots, pink cockatoos, white cockatoos and so on. 5. Falls Lookout: The Falls Lookout (BarronFallsLookout) on BarronFalls Road, south of Kuranda, is a viewing point in North Queensland that receives thousands of tourists every day. 6. Kuranda Bazaar: When it comes to shopping, Kuranda has its own Bazaar. Kuranda Heritage Markets on Rob Veives Drive has been around for more than 20 years, from toys to opals, to the didgeridoo, an Aboriginal musical instrument, to jewellery and fashion, wallets, delicious snacks And beer, everything.Show Less
- 6.44.9/5490 ReviewFrom31.86
based on 4045 reviews"We had booked the train/light rail trip for the day. Unfortunately the weather was frightening and it rained all day. We arrived at the Skyrail centre in Smithfield and their bus to Freshwater Station was in good condition. After the train trip, we walked around Kuranda and had lunch at a local cafe. We booked our tickets late in the afternoon to return via Skyrail. Fortunately, they made us return early. The staff was pleasant. The reviews you can download to your phone are great. Unfortunately the weather was so bad we could only see a few meters ahead. Nevertheless, the trip on the treetops was pleasant. At the two stops down, they were all equipped with umbrellas, and the trail was not bad, but the visibility was too bad. If the weather is clear, do it again, it would be great."Smithfield11.4km from CairnsHighlights: Skyrail is a must-do "World Heritage" rainforest sightseeing experience in Cairns. The virgin rainforest growing in the World Natural Heritage Reserve through which the Skyrail passes is one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world, with a history of at least 150 million years, tens of millions of years earlier than the Amazon rainforest. The 7.5-kilometer Skyrail tour explores the ancient tropical rainforest. You can not only witness the inspiration prototype of the Pandora rainforest planet in the movie "Avatar", but also go deep into the unexplored natural hinterland to find the traces of Jurassic descendants living in the ancient rainforest.Show Less - 6.04.6/5261 ReviewFreebased on 2497 reviews"The Green Island is the closest to the pier, and it is very good for seasick people, and you can go to the island. The beach is white and clear, and the sea is blue, which is very beautiful. It is very suitable for sand swimming. The snorkeling range is very large, and the seabed coral reefs and fish are visible on the clear water. It’s too hot and too suny, but unfortunately the boat arrived at the hottest time and returned in the afternoon. If it is evening, it should be cool and comfortable on the beach."Green Island28km from CairnsHighlights: Green Island is located in the Great Barrier Reef area, about a 45-minute flight from Cairns. It is a small coral reef island with a large area of tropical rain forests. 1. Overview of attractions It only takes more than 1 hour to go around Green Island. After arriving at Green Island by boat, you can walk in the rainforest by yourself, and you can also choose to dive or take a glass-bottom boat to watch the colorful coral reefs. Paragliding, helicopter excursions and underwater walks are also popular. Generally, the tourists who come to Green Island are Chinese and Japanese tourists. The stay time is between half a day and a day. The accommodation on the island is slightly expensive and is generally not recommended. There are many seaside walks on the island, located in the northern part of Melanesian Sea World. You can also sign up for half-day or full-day tours offered by GreatAdventure. Generally, it starts from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns. There are three departure times to choose from. For details, please consult the official website. 2. Various activities You can do various activities on Green Island. You can try scuba diving. You don’t have to worry about the basics. There will be a professional diving instructor to take you all the way. You can also try snorkeling. Take you to the coral reefs with beautiful underwater scenery, watch the colorful tropical fish shuttle among them, and the exciting underwater walk! Don't be nervous if you're a landlubber, the whole experience lasts about 55 minutes. On Green Island, you can also rent kayaks for excursions. 3. Marineland Melanesia Marineland Melanesia is a tropical aquarium on the island with a collection of fish, turtles, sting rays and heads (crocodiles and humpback whales). There is also a collection of Melanesian handicrafts. At 10:30 and 13:30, you can not only watch the crocodile feeding, but also have the opportunity to hug the newborn crocodile baby and have the opportunity to take a photo with the crocodile baby. For details, please consult the official website.Show Less
- 5.14.5/547 ReviewFrom9.34based on 958 reviews"CairnsDAY1⃣️ Little Kangaroo in the Kulanda Rainforest 🦘 Really cute and beautiful big fluffy dumplings 🦋 Really delicious burger, but I forgot what I called 🍔"Kuranda18.5km from CairnsHighlights: There are not only cute koalas living here, but also an open snake house, as well as freshwater crocodiles, kangaroos, wombats, lizards and other reptiles. In the Kuranda Kiwi Garden in the garden, dozens of ornamental birds from all over the world fly freely here. The Kiwi Garden aims to create a center where birds can be displayed in their natural environment, wandering waterfalls, ponds, bushes and tropical landscape aviaries in lush tropical gardens, observing birds in their natural habitat.Show Less
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FAQ
What are some Best Things to Do near Cairns?
Some Best Things to Do near Cairns include:Rainforestation Nature Park|Kuranda|Skyrail Rainforest Cableway|Green Island|Kuranda Koala Gardens
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Cairns?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Cairns include:Rainforestation Nature Park:4.6|Kuranda:4.5|Skyrail Rainforest Cableway:4.9|Green Island:4.6|Kuranda Koala Gardens:4.5
Where are Best Things to Do near Cairns located?
The Best Things to Do near Cairns are mainly located in:Rainforestation Nature Park:Kuranda|Kuranda:Kuranda|Skyrail Rainforest Cableway:Smithfield|Green Island:Green Island|Kuranda Koala Gardens:Kuranda
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