Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Kuranda

"A Cairns institution, Ochre “is all about the use of native and local produce”, says owner and chef Craig Squire. Here, you’ll find dishes such as chargrilled kangaroo sirloin, and salt and native pepper-leaf crocodile and prawns, with ingredients like lemon myrtle, wattleseed and pepperberry scattered throughout. The waterfront location, overlooking Trinity Inlet, is perfect for a long, lazy lunch.6/1 Marlin Parade, Cairns"

"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."

"Modern Australian  Vivo Bar and Grill is an award winning beachfront restaurant situated at the front of Amphora Resort. Set within a Queenslander style timber building with gorgeous wide verandahs and beach views, this stunning open planned restaurant captures the true essence of the tropics. Sourcing the finest local produce available, the menu at Vivo Bar and Grill is inspired by modern Australian cuisine with a Mediterranean feel and touch of Asian influence."

"Put your thongs on and get the togs ready for a great dining and relaxation experience. A pool and playground are available at Thirsty Flamingo for the kids while the sports bar and cocktails can be enjoyed by mum and dad. Not to mention the interactive toddlers’ play area and a new playground for non-stop entertainment."

"Bellocale has gained a well-deserved reputation for exceptional, gourmet Italian cuisine. With a menu featuring out of this world (or sea?) dishes such as Risotto alla Pescatora, with Moreton Bay bugs, Gulf prawns, calamari, fish, mussels and clams with a saffron Pernod bouillabaisse and Napoli sauce; or Pappardelle Bugs, a seriously mouth-watering ribbon pasta served with sautéed ginger, garlic and chilli, flambéed with brandy and finished with spanner crab meat and rosa sauce. Sorry, you might want to wipe up your drool on the table…"

"The Cotton Club is a cocktail bar which is perfect for a meal dancing with a glass of drink. You can go through the exotic menu of the Cotton Club’s signature cocktail and taste the best. The Cotton Club’s signature cocktail is made with a combination of Hendricks gin, sugar, fresh lemon juice and topped with homemade aloe vera flavored foam."

"The signature gin & tonic will cool you down or heat the night up. The Cotton Club is a swanky cocktail bar perfect for a casual meal before dancing your way into the early hours of the morning with a glass of something sweet in your hand. Don’t miss The Cotton Club’s signature cocktails as you make your way through the exotic drinks menu."

"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"

"An unusual place to visit, and a place you may not expect to find in tropical Cairns, is the Samurai Gallery. Collated and curated by a local enthusiast, this is the largest collection of Samurai artefacts and exhibits to be found in Australia."

"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."

"An unusual place to visit, and a place you may not expect to find in tropical Cairns, is the Samurai Gallery. Collated and curated by a local enthusiast, this is the largest collection of Samurai artefacts and exhibits to be found in Australia."

"Trademark Ink is a fully licensed, locally owned and managed tattoo shop in Cairns. It is fully sanitized studio that gives you a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It is also conveniently located near Cairns Central shopping complex and Cairns CBD."