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Barron Gorge National Park
National park
Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views.
4.70 (3.5K reviews)
(~2.52 km from centre)
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Barron Falls
Tourist attraction
A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River.
4.60 (3.8K reviews)
(~1.72 km from centre)
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The Petit Cafe
Restaurant
👍👍 Had lunch here based on Google Reviews. Very interesting crepe menu. We shared the Honey Roasted Chicken, Smoked Salmon and Garlic Butter Mushroom crepes. All delicious. Generous serves. Friendly service. Good value for the quality and quantity.
$$ $$
4.70 (571 reviews)
(~0.06 km from centre)
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Kuranda Scenic Railway
Tourist attraction
Vintage train rides between Cairns & Kuranda, passing waterfalls, dense rainforest & Barron Gorge.
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
(~0.59 km from centre)
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Birdworld Kuranda
Tourist attraction
Rainforest habitat with waterfalls & ponds, sheltering macaws, rainbow lorikeets & cockatoos.
4.60 (763 reviews)
(~0.13 km from centre)
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Rainforestation Nature Park
Zoo
Veggie & BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve.
4.50 (1.8K reviews)
(~1.98 km from centre)
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Cafe Mandala
Cafe
👍👍 Very nice café at the end of Coondoo Street in Kuranda .
There is a nice feel to this place. Staff super friendly.
The cakes looked very fresh . I had the lemon and almond cake with a dollop of cream. Yummy. And they used fresh cream . Not many cafés use fresh cream anymore 😋😋😋😋
Coffee w...
4.70 (170 reviews)
(~0.18 km from centre)
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Hayabusa of Kuranda Japanese Lunch/Sweets & Kimono shop
Restaurant
😠 We were deciding what to eat here and a couple and their daughter stood infront of us, we bypassed them and went inside to sit down and we were promptly told by the shopkeeper that the family had been waiting for a seat, even though the shopkeeper had seen us choosing what to eat first and they stil...
4.80 (129 reviews)
(~0.23 km from centre)
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Barron Falls Train Station and Lookout
Scenic spot
👍👍 Nice relaxing walk through the rainforest with beautiful views at the end. This was dry season, so I imagine rainy season would be even better.
4.60 (208 reviews)
(~2.11 km from centre)
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German Tucker
German restaurant
👍👍 Excellent German sausages served either hot dog style (with onion and sauerkraut) or as a plate (with potato salad and other sides), plus icy cold German beers, all at really affordable prices ($8 for a hotdog, $7 for a beer - how can you go wrong?). Super friendly service and you can sit inside or...
4.50 (290 reviews)
(~0.11 km from centre)
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Kuranda Koala Gardens
Wildlife park
Wildlife park where guests can hold koalas & view animals like kangaroos, snakes, lizards & wombats.
4.30 (2.4K reviews)
(~0.2 km from centre)
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Cafe Azur
Cafe
👍👍 Such amazing food! Highly recommend a visit here, the coffee is well made and the food gives you the kind of comfort a home cooked meal does. Recommend everything!
4.80 (117 reviews)
(~0.3 km from centre)
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Barron Falls Rainforest Canopy Walk and Lookout
Hiking area
👍👍 Nice and easy walk from the carpark to the train station where the waterfall can be admired.
The walk itself is very well maintained and you could have the opportunity to explore wild life along the way. On the track/path, art work can be viewed that nicely fit the surrounding landscape.
Be aware of...
4.90 (95 reviews)
(~2.03 km from centre)
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Frogs Kuranda
Restaurant
👍👍 Delightful eatery in Kuranda, definitely deserve the ratings. Would recommend having their kanga/croc/emu starter plate if first stop in Cairns region - better than the equivalent in the big restaurants in town! Wild caught barramundi is cooked to perfection and oh-so-tender, and the curry is mild w...
4.40 (306 reviews)
(~0.17 km from centre)
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KUR-Cow Barnwell Farm
Tourist attraction
👍👍 I wish I could give Kurcow 10 stars. Honestly the BEST country escape from Cairns, Ken was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond for us.
We stayed two nights and we didn’t want to leave! As soon as you drive up the driveway into the property you are absolutely blown away. Check in was a bree...
A$118/night
4.60 (141 reviews)
(~3.34 km from centre)
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Riley's Cafe & Bar
Cafe
👍👍 Close your eyes and picture this. You’re on a trip with your in laws, it’s been a long hot day and you’re searching for the ideal spot to fill your tummy. Well the search is over look no further than Riley’s cafe, I had the beef burger and it was fantastic, served piping hot and ready to devour I wa...
4.50 (175 reviews)
(~0.24 km from centre)
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Kuranda Village
Tourist attraction
👍 like a quirky secluded regions,but I want to reside in the quiet mysteious peaceful village. ➀original market ➁heritage market ➂aboriginal art and craft and knee care ➃bird world🦜and koala garden🐨 ➄butterfly sanctuary(you meet ulysses butterfly)
4.20 (939 reviews)
(~0.11 km from centre)
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Wotta Bout Fish N Chips
Fish and chips takeaway
👍👍 Simply the best!
**N.B***
Pro-Fisherman's note.
Highly Recommends 'Coral trout + the Barramundi always fresh,+ well cooked in a superb crunchy batter.
$ $$$
4.40 (212 reviews)
(~0.08 km from centre)