KURANDA KURANDA HIGHLIGHTS WATCH VIDEO Colourful and quirky, Kuranda is the place to find art, tropical handicrafts and jewellery made by local artisans. The Village in the Rainforest is one of the gateways to the Atherton Tablelands, where you can be entertained by buskers, dine at an array Barron Falls Kuranda Markets of restaurants, enjoy walking trails or a river cruise and experience the region’s iconic nature-based attractions. Spend a few days here immersed in Kuranda’s culture –this vibrant community has both unique style and engaging sophistication. ATTRACTIONS One of Kuranda’s most Shopping Over the years Kuranda has treasured landmarks is the Barron become a great place to shop. There River and its spectacular gorge, are bargains to be had, as well as home of the mighty Barron Falls. The exquisite artisan pieces. Spend time Kuranda Riverboat Wildlife Spotting browsing the unique stores or the Cruise operates from beside the train delightful Kuranda Heritage Markets. Kuranda Festival Walking Tracks and Skyrail arrival stations. During There are diverse stalls at these a 45-minute calm water cruise, markets, which have been a feature of Restaurants and Cafes Historic buildings spot freshwater crocodiles, turtles, the Village for 25 years. from the past now house a variety of snakes, water dragons, fish and many upmarket restaurants, cafes and bars. gorgeous tropical birds. Start your day here and take advantage In between shopping, try the locally of the free shuttle from the Skyrail / grown coffee, honey, macadamia The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Kuranda Scenic Railway Station. These nuts and homemade ice creams or sit the largest butterfly flight aviary and markets are all-weather and are open back and relax at one of the cafes or exhibit in Australia, is a beautiful daily from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Inside, restaurants dishing up everything from garden containing more than 1500 you will find souvenirs, art and craft, locally made pies to fresh reef fish. colourful butterflies. Birdworld Kuranda fashion and local wildlife attractions. has one of the best single collections Events Kuranda hosts two free of free-flying birds in Australia with Many of the products sold in Kuranda community events each year – The more than 300 species from around are made by the people who live and Kuranda Easter Festival and Kuranda the world. BatReach is a rescue and work in the town. Festival. The latter commemorates rehabilitation centre operated by each October the official survey of Whether it is an original painting, Kuranda in 1888. The Kuranda Easter volunteers. It is located off the main individually designed jewellery, locally street and admission is by donation. Festival has free activities for the whole made sweets or a handcrafted bowl, family. These include magic shows, Kuranda’s Koala Gardens is ideal for these unique gifts are sure to be circus performances, German sausage visitors with limited time who want to perfect even for the person who has eating competition and horse and see Australia’s best known wildlife like everything. Best Kuranda buys are the carriage rides, celebrating everything koalas, wallabies, wombats, crocodiles hand-made local products such as the that makes Kuranda such a unique and and reptiles. Australian Bush Store. vibrant destination. www.athertontablelands.com.au 31