Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Kuranda

"Birdworld Kuranda is a photographer’s dream, housing the largest number of co-habiting bird species anywhere in the world. At the sanctuary, you’ll find more than 500 birds from around the globe including the most spectacular tropical birds, many of which are endemic to the Tropical North. There are brilliant Amazonian macaws that soar over the treetop canopy, the endangered and stately cassowary, cheeky rainbow lorikeets, vibrantly coloured parrots, galahs, cockatoos and many more."

"Birdworld Kuranda is the home to around 60 species of birds from rainforests all around the world including the cassowary, cockatoos, galahs, Amazonian macaws, and cheeky rainbow lorikeets. Most of the birds roam the enclosures freely and may find your shoulder or head a great perch. Just watch out for your hat – many are attracted to them and will want to chew on it."

"Meet the inhabitants of a tropical rainforest when you enter the aviaries of Birdworld Kuranda. Explore the landscaped gardens which are home to birds from rainforests not just in Australia, but all over the world. Inside you’ll encounter Fig, King and Eclectus parrots, Black and Major Mitchell cockatoos, the emblematic Cassowary and many more colorful species."

"The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly flight aviary and exhibit in the Southern Hemisphere. The sanctuary is home to over 2000 butterflies from a variety of species and is one of the top things to do in Kuranda. The Kuranda Butterfly Sanctuary is located in the heart of Kuranda and is about a 10-minute walk from the Kuranda train and Skyrail or you can take the free shuttle into the village and walk from there."

"Home to over 1500 butterflies, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly aviary and exhibit in the Southern Hemisphere. The sanctuary is an all-weather location and a great place for the kids to get up and close with the electric blue Ulysses and the majestic green & yellow Cairns Birdwing. Head to the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary website for full details."

"Just 4 kilometres from central Cairns, nature buffs will love the Cairns Botanic Gardens. Along the boardwalk, visitors can stroll through lush rainforest vegetation and across babbling brooks while admiring the vast array of tropical plants in the gardens. Housing rare tropical flowers like the Amorphophallus Titanum, which weighs up to 70 kg with a single leaf stretching almost 7 meters, this Cairns attraction is a must-see."

"Located in the center of the city, the Cairns Botanic Gardens are the perfect place to escape the sun for a few hours. This place is a real tropical paradise. In these gardens, you can observe more than 4,000 species of plants from all over the world, as well as many birds and insects."

"Cairns' multi-million-dollar aquarium opened in mid-2017, with a vast range of marine life, the Great Barrier Reef in miniature and unique experiences such as 'sleeping with the sharks'. Fittingly the displays focus on the marine habitats of Far North Queensland – not only the reef, but rivers, estuaries and billabongs."

"If you or your kids are fascinated by aquatic life but aren’t likely to go snorkeling around the Great Barrier Reef, the Cairns Aquariumis a no-miss. You won’t be disappointed!. The Cairns Aquarium is the only aquarium in the world dedicated to the aquatic life of tropical North Queensland."

"Cairns' main catholic church is famous for its themed stained-glass windows, the largest of their type in the world. There are 24 windows depicting the Creation story from Genesis and another series known as the Peace Windows, commemorating the end of World War II."

"Time now stands still but years ago, the Cairns' war memorial kept the far northern city's population punctual. The clock tower on which a soldier. The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland, Australia"

"In 1959, North Queensland locals Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jones established Honey House Kuranda. Mr. Howard Jones developed the business offering free honey tasting, bee hives, beekeeping equipment displays, and educational tours. In 1978, the observation bee hives were introduced and to this day prove a source of excitement and interest to all who see them."

"Kuranda Batreach is a small bat resque and rehabilitation centre in the middle of the town. They have flying foxes, and it's a great place to get close to them. It is run by volunteers, so the main problem is you'll be very lucky if they are open for the public, but a couple of times a week, mainly mid-morning to lunch time, they are."

"UnderArt is an eclectic commercial gallery, with abstract and contemporary works by Cairns-based artists alongside jewelry and sculptures. The accessible prices and hyper-local focus make UnderArt a great place to shop for souvenirs and gifts. The stylish tapas bar next door is run by the same owner and is also worth a visit."

"This fascinating museum will enthral military enthusiasts and novices alike. Open since the 6th September 2014, this military museum is situated in Caravonica only 11 kms from the Cairns City centre. This relatively new museum has a vast collection of military paraphernalia, some of which cannot be found anywhere else in Australia."