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KURANDA
We have a wide selection of accommodation in Kuranda listed below, as well as
local information about Kuranda to help you choose the best accommodation.
Our accommodation options include Self Catering Apartments in Kuranda, Holiday
Homes in Kuranda, Short Term Rental Properties in Kuranda. These furnished properties
in Kuranda are Self Contained and available for Temporary Accommodation or some
Kuranda apartments and homes are available for Long Term Rental.
Things to do in Kuranda
There are many things to do whilst visiting Kuranda and some of them include taking a tour with the traditional native guardians of the Kuranda area with Djabugay Country Tours. If youre hoping to see a cassowary in the wild then consider a guided tour of the Bunda Bundarra Wildlife Reserve deep in the rainforest.
You can enjoy the Barron Falls and treetop boardwalk as well as the village walks. Many people come to Kuranda in order to ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway or travel on the Kuranda Scenic Railway.
You can also encounter the largest collection of free flying birds in Australia at Birdworld Kuranda or cuddle a koala, feed kangaroos and wallabies, see snakes and crocodiles at the Kuranda Koala Gardens. Then you can marvel at the amazing tropical butterflies in the walk-through rainforest enclosure at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary.
On the other side of the Kuranda Railway Station you can take a relaxing and informative 45 minute cruise on the Kuranda Riverboat.
Many people enjoy wandering through the Heritage Markets and a trip to Kuranda would not be complete without sampling the delicious Kuranda Home Made Tropical Ice Cream.
History of Kuranda
Kuranda was founded in 1876 and is inhabited by the Djabugay aboriginal people who have lived here for over 10,000 years.
Tourism began in the area at the beginning of the twentieth century and became very popular in the 1960's with the
Shopping in Kuranda
The main street of Kuranda contains many shops of a diverse nature to browse through, as well as the markets. You can also visit art galleries and craft shops.
Restaurants & Cafes in Kuranda
There is an array of cafes to choose from when walking through Kuranda from sushi to traditional pub meals. You can also enjoy organic DiBella coffee at Nevermind Caf along with their delicious meals prepared with organic produce when available.
If youre staying overnight in Kuranda then you should consider a fine dining experience at the beautiful Kuranda Veranda restaurant which is open for dinner Wednesday to Monday.
Sports & Fitness in Kuranda
There is the Kuranda Bowls Club. There are classes available in Tae kwon do, karate and tai chi.
Transport in Kuranda
From Cairns you can visit Kuranda via the Kuranda Scenic Railway, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, by car or bus.
Kuranda is approx 30 km from Cairns.
Real Estate & Design in Kuranda
Kuranda offers a range of holiday homes and apartments available for rental accommodation. Perfect for both short term holiday retreats and long term relocations. There are still many traditional Queenslander timber homes to be seen in Kuranda, along with pole homes and the more modern block homes.
Schools, Institutions, Hospitals in Kuranda
The Kuranda District State College situated at Myola is the only school in Kuranda taking students from prep to year 12. There is also the Kuranda Community Kindergarten in the centre of the village. The nearest hospital is the Cairns Base Hospital.
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