Cairns Regional district, Queensland, Australia

Places to visit near Kuranda

Kuranda is a town in Cairns Regional district, Queensland, Australia, home to about 3,010 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit — 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 waterfalls, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Kuranda Koala Gardens (1 km), Rainforestation Nature Park (2 km) and Barron Falls (2 km).

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Kuranda, Queensland
Kuranda, Cairns Regional district, Queensland, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kuranda at a glance

Location
Cairns Regional district, Queensland, Australia
Population
about 3,010
Coordinates
16.8198° S, 145.6382° E
Places within 50 km
114 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Kuranda

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kuranda: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kuranda

66 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kuranda. The closest is Kuranda Koala Gardens (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Kuranda

62 waterfalls within 100 km of Kuranda. The closest is Cairns Rainforest & Waterfall (1 km); the best-known is Barron Falls (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kuranda

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kuranda. The closest is Forwards Lookout (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Kuranda

41 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kuranda. The closest is Trinity Beach (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Kuranda

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kuranda. The closest is Commemorative Plaque of Us Army Volunteers (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kuranda

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kuranda. The closest is Double Island (14 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Kuranda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kuranda
  2. 1 km Kuranda Koala Gardens · garden, Mareeba Shire
  3. 9 km Cairns Tropical Zoo · park, Cairns Regional
  4. 9 km Rainforestation Nature Park · nature spot, Mareeba Shire
  5. 7 km Barron Gorge National Park · national park, Mareeba Shire
  6. 6 km Barron Falls · waterfall, Mareeba Shire
  7. 2 km Back to Kuranda

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    Within 15 km of Kuranda

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kuranda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2766Kuranda Koala Gardens (1 km)
    Waterfalls2562Cairns Rainforest & Waterfall (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1848Forwards Lookout (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1941Trinity Beach (10 km)
    Forts & heritage617Commemorative Plaque of Us Army Volunteers (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves514Double Island (14 km)
    Museums49Didi La Baysse Art Studio & Gallery (1 km)
    Churches05Church of St David (61 km)
    Parks44Cairns Tropical Zoo (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Lake Placid (9 km)
    Other attractions13Turtle Cove Beach Resort (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Cairns Mosque (21 km)
    Caves12Chillagoe Caves (24 km)

    Kuranda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kuranda?

    Kuranda Koala Gardens (garden, about 1 km), Rainforestation Nature Park (nature spot, about 2 km), Barron Falls (waterfall, about 2 km), Barron Gorge National Park (national park, about 8 km), Cairns Tropical Zoo (park, about 9 km), Double Island (island, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kuranda?

    114 places on Spotwander: 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 waterfalls, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 beaches & coast, 6 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Kuranda?

    Kuranda Koala Gardens, about 1 km by road; Rainforestation Nature Park (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Kuranda?

    Cairns Rainforest & Waterfall, about 1 km by road; Barron Falls (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kuranda?

    Forwards Lookout, about 4 km by road; Glacier Rock Lookout (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kuranda?

    Start in Kuranda, visit Kuranda Koala Gardens, then Cairns Tropical Zoo, then Rainforestation Nature Park, then Barron Gorge National Park, then Barron Falls, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kuranda?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Kuranda

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kuranda’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kuranda on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.