Discover amazing places to visit, from scenic lookouts and wildlife encounters to museums and galleries.
The Kuranda Cooperative Arts Gallery features all locally produced arts and fine craft. The spacious gallery, situated by the Butterfly Sanctuary is staffed by volunteer artists. Browse through the extensive range of ceramics, wood, metal, glass paintings, sculpture and indigenous art. Public internet access is also available. Look for the colourful flags.
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The hand-made candy making process is fascinating to watch and they at Kuranda Candy Kitchen aim to make your experience not only fascinating to watch but tasty as well.
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This award winning boutique style wildlife experience, Kuranda Koala Gardens, is in Kuranda Village right at the Heritage Markets. This is the only place in Kuranda village where you can enjoy the 'Cuddle a Koala' opportunity. A small fee applies and this includes a digital souvenir photo.
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Lake Barrine is a volcanic maar surrounded by rainforest. The five kilometre track around the lake allows for forest-fringed views of the lake and its wildlife.
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Lake Barrine, in Crater Lakes National Park, is a maar: a crater lake formed by volcanic explosions. The surrounding rainforest is typical of that found on fertile red basalt soils in high rainfall areas. In several places, large kauri pines emerge through the canopy
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A clear, blue lake surrounded by cool rainforest, Lake Eacham offers swimming, birdwatching, picnic areas and shady walking tracks.
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The Linga Longa International Restaurant has a great menu of international dishes served in a smart casual atmosphere. A dining experience where you can expect excellent food and service, for Cairns locals and tourists alike, located near the Botanical Gardens. This restaurant has been, and will continue to be the local's favourite restaurant. Bring Your Own wine to enjoy with your meal if you wish, or select a drink from their well serviced bar. You can choose from steak, duck, fresh fish and seafood, pasta, or sensational salads - there really is something to suit every taste.
Edge Hill
In Malanda Falls Conservation Area, the North Johnstone River flows through dense rainforest, tumbling over Malanda Falls into an artificial swimming pool. The Ngadjon Jii is the Traditional Owners of this area. Have a picnic and take a dip in the pool. Follow the easy one kilometre Tulip Oak walk beside the river and through the rainforest. Watch for platypus from the viewing platforms. Keep an eye out for secretive tree-kangaroos, sometimes seen here. Learn about the region at the Malanda Falls Wet Tropics Visitor Centre.
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On the Atherton Tableland, Malanda Falls Conservation Park protects a small rainforest remnant. The falls on the North Johnstone River tumble over an ancient lava flow which originated from the Mount Hypipamee area, 15 kilometres away.
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Plunging over the edge of a columnar basalt lava flow, Big Millstream Falls is reputedly the widest single-drop waterfall in Australia. Lying in the rain shadow of the eastern dividing ranges, the dry open woodland here is in stark contrast with the rainforest which is only kilometres away. This area is rich in World War II history. Picnic in the shady day-use area among the blue gums and ironbarks, or walk down to the viewing area above Millstream Falls. At Little Millstream Falls, enjoy a different perspective by walking the narrow path to the base of the falls.
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Mount Hypipamee National Park is centred around a diatreme (a volcanic pipe or vent) thought to have been created by a massive gas explosion. The gaping hole is 70 metres wide with steep granite sides that plunge 58 metres to the lake below. The lake itself is 82 metres deep! The park protects unique high-altitude rainforest and is World Heritage listed. Picnic in the rainforest then walk 400 metres to the viewing deck over the diatreme. Return along the 1.2 kilometre Dinner Falls track. Look for golden bowerbirds, spotted catbirds and riflebirds. Go spotlighting to see green, lemuroid and Herbert River ringtail possums, and long-nosed bandicoots.
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The Hypipamee crater is referred to as a volcanic pipe. The pipe was opened upward through surface rocks by gas produced from molten rock below and as a result of tremendous pressure, the vent exploded sending volcanic bombs far across the landscape. It has a diameter of 61 metres at the water level which is 58 metres below the platform. Even 85 metres below the water surface, the pipe hasn't lost any of its dimensions. Approximately 10 minute on concrete path to the Crater and the choice of taking the 'natural' path along to see the different levels of Dinner Falls. Free spotlighting nights are regularly held here as there is an abundance of wildlife throughout the park.
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