Coming Up in Kuranda... 1st Motorcycle Expo + 2 @ Kuranda Amphitheatre   2nd October 2010 details to come! Music @ the Kuranda Rainforest Resort   Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons Friday 17th September - Rastalavista (Duo) 7-9pm Sunday 26th September - Koahalition 5.30-8.30pm Sundays@Nevermind Cafe, Heritage Markets   Sunday 26th September Sunday 26th September - Live music: Engine Room 3.30-6.30 Kuranda Folk Night   Friday 4th October Venue CWA Hall - doors open 6.45pm $7.50 entry (under 12 free) Show: 7.15pm Drumming @ Original Markets   Every Tuesday 2.30-4.30 Drumming Circle - BYO instruments More...

Kuranda's Wildlife The village of Kuranda houses some of the most unique and colourful wildlife in Australia. More...

Indigenous Culture Traditional Boomerang & Spear throwing, dance and didgeridoo playing are some of the wonderful displays performed in the Kuranda district. More...

World Heritage Rainforest The Rainforest of the Kuranda region is one of the oldest on this planet. It is home to palms & ferns that date back thousands of years. More...

Art Galleries Kuranda is home to a number of art galleries that house indigenous artifacts to colourful visual interpretations of this unique part of the world. More...

Markets & Merchants Kuranda is renowned for its market life-style. This is the place to visit for that unique gift or Australian souvenir. The food reflects the diverse cultures that reside in the region. More...

Kuranda's History From its first European settlement in 1880, Kuranda has provided fertile soil for a unique rural lifestyle. The prospects of gold and coffee were once sought after, but now naturalists seek Kuranda's riches. More...

Cafés and Restaurants Kuranda offers a wide range of dining options, from fine restaurants to comfortable cafés, authentic curries to traditional Aussie BBQs. More...

Welcome to the Village of Kuranda

The picturesque mountain retreat of Kuranda Village is just 25km northwest of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia and is surrounded by World Heritage Rainforest. Visitors can travel to Kuranda on Kuranda’s Historic Scenic Railway or by car or bus, via the spectacular Kuranda Range Road or over the rainforest on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

Kuranda has come a long way from its initial origins as a centre for those choosing an alternative lifestyle in the late 60’s. Historic Buildings from the villages past now house a variety of upmarket restaurants, cafes and bars. It is still laid back, but with a style and sophistication that sets it apart from other Cairns Highlands Venues and Attractions.

Kuranda’s shops and markets with their exotically handcrafted goods, Aboriginal artifacts, restaurants and coffee shops make Kuranda a well known day destination, but to truly enjoy the ambience this village has to offer you really have to stay a few nights. Whether you are looking for a cosy bed and breakfast, a well maintained multi-choice accommodation and camping park, a hotel that when you step inside you feel like you are back in the 1920's, a gorgeous resort or a backpackers hostel, you'll find it in Kuranda.

Take the time to visit some of Kuranda’s many first class nature based tourist attractions, which include koalas, butterflies, native and exotic birds, kangaroos and reptiles. Don’t miss the famous Barron Falls, which are breathtaking. Hire a bike while you are here and explore Kuranda at your leisure! You can also see traditional Aboriginal dancers perform, travel on a riverboat on the mighty Barron River or join an Army Duck ride through the rainforest.

Three Great Ways to Spend a Day in Kuranda

You can also custom-make your own tour using the above options or using local transport. Hiring a vehicle and taking your time is another way to see Kuranda and the exciting locations surrounding the rainforest village.

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Time needed in Kuranda Accommodation Self Drive & Hire Car	Skyrail Kuranda Scenic Rail Visitor Information Centre	Kuranda Village Map

Kuranda - village in the rainforest