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Kuranda

Queensland, Australia

Kuranda is situated north-west of Cairns, up in the Great Dividing Range. It is a popular day trip from Cairns, or a stop on the journey from Cairns to the Atherton Tablelands.

Places to see and things to do

  • browse the shops of the several markets in town
  • have coffee or lunch at one of the cafes
  • take a walk along the banks of the Baron River
  • walk to the Baron Falls lookout.
  • See some wildlife at the Koala Gardens, Butterfly Sanctuary or at Birdworld.
  • visit via the Scenic Railway or Skyrail.

Kuranda
Kuranda

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