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Don't miss the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the Australian sanctuary for butterflies. It is the largest aviary of its kind in Australia. Established in 1987, this butterfly zoo is home to more than 30,000 caterpillars each year and serves as a refuge for over 1,500 different types of tropical butterflies. By participating in a free guided tour, you will learn more about the butterflies as they flutter around you.

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Among the must-do activities in Kuranda is the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. It promises you an unforgettable Australian experience. Indeed, boarding the cable car will offer you breathtaking views of UNESCO-listed rainforests, steep gorges, and waterfalls. You will also enjoy a beautiful view of the coral sea shining in the distance.

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A must-visit place for all travelers, Kuranda is the ultimate hippie village. Between shops, vegetarian cuisine, fresh smoothies, feathers in hair, parked vans, and musicians sitting in the grass, you take a leap back in time of fifty years.

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There are two open-air markets: Kuranda Original Rainforest Market and Heritage Markets. Also known as the Origin Markets and the Heritage Markets, these two markets are open 7 days a week. They house stalls offering handmade leather goods, jewelry, wood carvings, souvenirs, indigenous crafts, as well as delicious snacks. It is all animated by street performers. You will have access to three wildlife attractions within the market: Birdworld, Koala Garden, and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary.

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It is actually a small village nestled in the middle of the tropical forest that has become touristy thanks to its peaceful appearance and its location.

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But Kuranda is also Barron Falls, which is simply spectacular during the rainy season. It’s also its little scenic train that departs from Cairns and its cable car that leaves from Smithfield. It’s also home to its zoo and gardens.

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Another way to contemplate the beauty of the landscapes in Australia is to travel the Kuranda Scenic Railway aboard a magnificent train. This is a historic scenic railway that glides along the ridge covered with rainforest since the early 19th century. It is important to know that the journey between Cairns and Kuranda will take about 2.5 hours. You will have time to admire the beauty offered by Barron Gorge National Park with its waterfalls as well as its rainforests classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.