by Amanda Cranston | Nov 30, 2017 | Cairns Tablelands, Kuranda
River views and gorgeous sunsets are just some of the highlights of staying at the Grand Barron Lodge in Kuranda. And the tropical surroundings and uninterrupted peace and quiet make it one of the best kept secrets on the Kuranda Range. From the moment you arrive...
by Amanda Cranston | Oct 17, 2016 | Cairns, Cairns Tablelands, Kuranda
If you want to really experience the genuine charm of Kuranda, then forget about the touristy shops and souvenir market stalls and head to the other side of the train station for a Kuranda Riverboat cruise and rainforest walk. Most people end up in Kuranda because...
by Amanda Cranston | Aug 23, 2015 | Cairns, Cairns Tablelands, Kuranda
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway celebrates its 20 year anniversary this month. Since its launch in 1995 it has carried 11 million people between Cairns and Kuranda and become one of the most popular attractions in the region. The 7.5km Cairns to Kuranda Skyrail Cableway...
by Elaine Seager | Dec 22, 2014 | Cairns, Cairns Tablelands, Environment & Nature, Kuranda
The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda is the country’s biggest butterfly farm and well worth a visit if you want to find out more about North Queensland’s butterflies. One of the most spectacular butterflies in this region is the magnificent Ulysses...
by Elaine Seager | Nov 25, 2014 | Cairns, Cairns Tablelands, Kuranda
On first impressions Kuranda is just another hippy village geared towards tourists, but there are many things to do in Kuranda and there is much more to this rainforest village than first meets the eye. Every day thousands of tourists spill out of trains, buses and...