Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) 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."

"Rugged mountain scenery, steep ravines, tumbling waterfalls, rich wildlife and tropical rainforest make Barron Gorge one of Queensland's most popular and picturesque parks. The park has the most accessible rainforest close to Cairns. Open woodland, grassland and heath also grow in the park."

"Experience world-heritage rainforest, the spectacular Barron Falls, a network of walking tracks and viewing platforms and varied wildlife in Barron Gorge National Park. Barron Falls Road and Wrights Lookout Road, Kuranda, Queensland, Australia. Shopping and Markets"

"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."

"Trinity Beach Sports Club has delicious food, friendly service and a local feel. Their menu includes all of the favourites, including a tasty kid’s menu, and they are open seven days a week. Lunch is from 12.00pm – 2.00pm weekdays/4.00pm weekends, and dinner from 6.000pm – 8.30pm."

"Smith Street Cafe located on Sheridan street was found in the beginnings in 2013 when owner Ainsley White returned to her hometown Cairns after traveling. The Cairns North cafe has since evolved from its small shopfront. It has Expanded due to popularity into the vacant shop next door."

"You'll recognise this tiny place by the queues outside: Ganbaranba is a local cult joint, and without a doubt the best place for ramen noodles and gyoza in Cairns. Slurpers can watch the chefs making noodles; if..."

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"A tasty wok-tossed stirfry of mixed market vegetables, flat rice noodles and chilli sauce. Mr Soy Boy also offers vegan alternatives on many of its curry dishes. GO THERE: 463-465 Mulgrave Road, Earlville"