Travel Guides

Plan your Cairns adventure like a local

Honest, locally-written guides from the team that's been showing visitors the best of Tropical North Queensland since 1981.

Best Things to Do in Kuranda

Skyrail, Scenic Railway, Army Duck, Butterfly Sanctuary, Aboriginal Experience and Kuranda village — every Kuranda experience worth your time.

Three ways to make the journey — Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, the historic Scenic Railway, or driving yourself. Costs, times, and local tips.

A side-by-side comparison of Kuranda's two iconic transport options — views, experience, duration, families, and what we recommend.

One of the world's oldest and most extraordinary rainforests. What to expect, what to see, and whether a day trip from Cairns does it justice.