Kuranda

Kuranda is a rain forest village located close to Cairns, Queensland. To get there we went on a 7.5 km gondola ride which provided breathtaking views of the rain forest below. We also spotted several Sulfur Crested Cockatoos as we glided over the tree tops. The entire trip was 90 minutes which included two stops with boardwalk trails through the rain forest canopy .

View of Green Island

Gondolas on the initial ascent over the rain forest.
The six person cars were ideal for our family.

View of Barron Falls from the gondola side of the trip.

View of Kuranda Railway from the gondola.

We spent time walking and shopping in Kuranda. We caught the train down the mountain which took 90 minutes and enjoyed a better view of Barron Falls and riding right by a waterfall.

Barron Falls

Passing by the waterfall.