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2019/20

www.kuranda.org Welcome to the Village in the Rainforest Whether you arrive by road, or Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, make sure you plan to stay a while to experience everything Kuranda has to offer. There is an array of wildlife encounters where you can get close to Australian native animals including koalas, kangaroos, cassowaries and reptiles. Discover cool rainforest walks and a fascinating network of historic trails through the Barron Gorge National Park. The famous Kuranda markets have handcrafted silk and cotton clothing, exotic jewellery, locally made Aboriginal arts and crafts, and souvenirs made from crocodile and kangaroo hide. Meet artists in their galleries and watch craft demonstrations. Make sure you stop at a restaurant, café or food stall to relax outdoors and enjoy extraordinary food. A few must dos while visiting Kuranda • Walk in the World Heritage Rainforest around the village • Visit the world famous Kuranda Markets • Enjoy some spectacular bird watching • Take a rainforest cruise on the Barron River • Encounter amazing street art around every corner • Meet local artists at the many art and craft galleries • Hand feed kangaroos and wallabies • Have your photo taken with a koala • Discover the amazing world of butterflies • Check out how bees make honey • Take a photo of the spectacular • Snap a selfie with a life-size dinosaur • Watch an Aboriginal cultural performance • See colourful candy being made by hand

2 Plan your visit Make sure you experience the best of Kuranda without having to rush. Personalise your itinerary using the handy planner below whether you stay a day or a weekend. Gubun Gubun Galin, which means travel safely in the local language. Visit the Kuranda Visitor Information Centre in Centenary Park or call on 4093 9311 for information on tour packages and other activities in Kuranda.

45 minutes Kuranda Riverboat Cruise 1 hour Birdworld Kuranda and Koala Gardens 30 minutes Australian Butterfly Sanctuary 30 minutes Rainforest Mini-Golf 30 minutes Traditional candy making demonstrations 2 ½ hours Rainforestation (all inclusive package) 1 hour Shopping and Markets or a full day 45 minutes or as Lunch (Refer Page 14 & 15) long as you like 45 minutes to a Self-guided rainforest village walk circuit full day Refer to map on page 10 & 11

One-Way Skyrail Experience 1 ½ hours (includes two mid-station stops) 2 hours Kuranda Scenic Railway 45 minutes KUR-Cow Barnwell Farm to 3 hours

3 Kuranda Story Surrounded by the world’s oldest living tropical rainforest 330 metres above , Kuranda is the home of the Djabugay people. The Djabugay call Kuranda Ngunbay, which means the place of the platypus, and for tens of thousands of years they made use of the permanent water and abundance of bush foods in the rainforest. The first Europeans settled in Kuranda in 1885 and three years later the area was surveyed in anticipation of a railway connection linking the Atherton Tablelands to Cairns. The railway line opened in 1891 enabling settlers to use the area for timber felling, agriculture and grazing. In 1915 Kuranda’s railway station was nicknamed “The Honeymoon Station” and the village became known as the health resort of North as its cool gave a reprieve from the coastal humidity. In the 1930s Kuranda became a popular tourist destination with visitors arriving each Sunday by train. When hippies discovered the Village in the Rainforest in the 1960s, Kuranda became known for its alternative lifestyle. This artistic group created market stalls to sell art, crafts and produce which today are home to artisans happy to show their skills to visitors.

4 Amazing Rainforest Walks Kuranda has a network of interlinked walks which provide access through the village and its surrounding environment, including the Barron Gorge National Park. You can see what life is like in a mountain village surrounded by the Wet World Heritage Area, discover more about Rainforest Aboriginal culture, understand how Kuranda’s market economy came about, access Barron Gorge National Park and ‘get up close’ to tropical rainforest. For more information about our rainforest walks visit Kuranda Visitor Information Centre – refer back page. Each walk offers a different experience. 1. The Village Walk (500m) showcases the main street and finishes at the site of the original Kuranda markets. Explore Kuranda’s ‘market economy’ and view the tropical architecture of our village in the rainforest. 2. Jumrum Creek Conservation Park (1.4km) is a walk through the rainforest surrounding Kuranda village. 3. The Jungle Walk (900m) passes through a regenerating forest. See how quickly a rainforest grows. 4. The River and Esplanade Walk (1.5km) a pleasant riverside stroll down a tree-shaded esplanade. The walks are linked, so you can mix and match options to suit your interests and available time. At the start of each track is an introductory sign.

Refer to map on page 10 & 11

5 Kuranda Markets Kuranda’s world-famous markets opened in 1978 alongside the Honey House and developed from 15 original stores into the sprawling Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets of today. Locals started the markets to sell their hand-made arts, crafts and local produce and to attract visitors to Kuranda. The stallholders paid for the Kuranda train to arrive on market days to prove the viability of the service to the Railway Department. The Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets and the neighbouring Kuranda Heritage Markets now operate seven days a week and many visitors still arrive on the iconic train. Kuranda markets feature handmade arts and crafts, locally designed and produced fashion, handcrafted jewellery and gemstones, Aboriginal artwork, wood and leather work, ’s best range of honey, local coffee, tropical fruit ice cream, coconuts and macadamia nuts.

1 KURANDA HERITAGE MARKETS Market stalls with locally made arts and crafts, Aboriginal art, didgeridoos and Australian hats. Hand-made crocodile belts, Kangaroo fur products, opals, jewellery, soaps and many other great souvenirs. Home to Birdworld Kuranda and Kuranda Koala Gardens. Be sure to come and see our famous “plane wreck”. Open 7 days – 9.30am to 3.30pm. 2/4 Rob Veivers Dve • www.kurandamarkets.com.au • 4093 8060 2 KURANDA ORIGINAL RAINFOREST MARKETS – EST 1978 Wander through this mini “Village in the Rainforest” and discover funky hand-made wares unique to Kuranda. Clothing, jewellery, curios, craft, massage, food, mini-golf and botanic garden walk. Drop in and say G’day with a visit to Kuranda’s iconic markets. Therwine St • www.kurandaoriginalrainforestmarket.com.au • 0408 728 711

6 Jewellery and Opals Exquisite jewellery and opal outlets offer an array of individual pieces to treasure. Look for Australian black opal, boulder opal, crystal opal, pearl and gemstone jewellery or unique designs handcrafted with glass, beads and resin.

3 OPAL HOUSE KURANDA Kuranda’s most beautiful opal shop. Exquisite handmade opal jewellery in silver and gold at Kuranda’s best prices. Large range of loose opals direct from the mines. Definitely worth visiting. Shop 1, 15 Coondoo Street • www.pinkdiamond.com.au • 4093 8829 4 KURANDA OPALS Cutting and polishing in Kuranda for 22 years. Located in the Kuranda Original Rainforest Market Mall. 96% of the world’s opal come from – Please come in for an explanation. Therwine Street • [email protected] • 0447 474 720 5 KURANDA OPAL CAVE With 30 years experience in mining, cutting and manufacturing Opal Jewellery we are Kuranda’s leading experts. We hand make unique pieces in our own workshop. Buy direct and save. Shop 7 and 8, 25 Coondoo Street • www.opals.com.au • 4093 9499 6 OPAL TIME Opal specialists right here in Kuranda, Ben and Harri have over 50 years’ experience in Opal mining, Opal cutting and jewellery making. They only sell natural Australian opal and if you are after quality opals at an affordable price then this is your destination. With thousands of opals to view and choose from, you will be sure to find your special piece of Opal from Australia. 5c Coondoo Street • 0434 992 741 • www.opaltime.com.au

7 Attractions, Tours and Transport Cuddle a koala, feed colourful birds and get up close to a kangaroo at Kuranda’s wildlife attractions. You can walk among thousands of butterflies, learn about deadly snakes, photograph a cassowary and meet many of Australia’s native animals. Take a selfie with a life-size replica of an Allosaurus dinosaur, watch an Aboriginal cultural performance, cruise the Barron River in a riverboat, explore the rainforest on an ATV or ride in an Army duck.

7 AUSTRALIAN BUTTERFLY SANCTUARY Australia’s largest butterfly flight aviary and exhibit – home to over 1500 tropical butterflies, with guided aviary and laboratory tours. 8 Rob Veivers Drive • www.australianbutterflies.com • 4093 7575

8 BIRDWORLD KURANDA Home to one of Australia’s largest single collections of free flying birds and the giant rainforest cassowary. Hand feeding and photo opportunities available. Over 350 birds roam freely in this rainforest freedom exhibit. Free shuttle bus from Kuranda Station and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Kuranda Terminal. Heritage Markets, Rob Veivers Drive • www.birdworldkuranda.com • 4093 9188

9 EMU RIDGE GALLERY / FOSSIL AND GEMSTONE MUSEUM Unique Dinosaur Skeleton, Fossil and Gemstone Museum. Best quality and priced gemstones, jewellery and fossils from Australia and the world. Free admission. Kuranda Original Rainforest Market, Therwine St • www.emuridgegallery.com.au • 0408 728 711

10 KURANDA KOALA GARDENS See Australian’s iconic animals – wallabies, quokkas, bilbies, gliders, kangaroos, wombats & crocodiles. Actually HOLD a Koala for the ultimate wildlife experience which includes a souvenir photo (extra cost). Pioneer History display. Free shuttle bus from Kuranda Station and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Kuranda Terminal. Heritage Markets, Rob Veivers Drive • www.koalagardens.com • 4093 9953

8 11 KURANDA SCENIC RAILWAY This unique train journey rich in history, takes you over 37 bridges and through 15 handmade tunnels forged by Queensland’s early pioneers. Traverse through the ancient rainforest of Queensland’s wet tropics, aboard Kuranda Scenic Railway and discover why this is one of the world’s great railway journeys. Kuranda Railway Station • www.ksr.com.au • 4036 9333

12 KUR-COW BARNWELL FARM KUR-Cow Farm has the ultimate Aussie Farm Experience & Adventure options. An 8-minute drive from Kuranda village, covering over 626 hectares, surrounded by tropical rainforest. A true working cattle station experience awaits. 112 Barnwell Rd, Kuranda • www.kurcowfarm.com • 4230 0580

13 KURANDA RIVERBOAT TOURS Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2014-19 Five daily interpretive cruises, as well as guided rainforest walks, let visitors experience the area’s unique flora, fauna and history in tranquil and relaxing surroundings. Tours depart from our jetty, which is over the Kuranda Railway Station footbridge and down the stairs to the river. Book online or pay cash only on the boat for cruises. Guided rainforest walks must be pre-booked. www.kurandariverboat.com.au • 0412 159 212

14 RAINFORESTATION NATURE PARK see map on page 11 An all-Australian experience with 3 great attractions: Army Duck Tours through the rainforest on land and water; Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience with a dance performance, didgeridoo playing and boomerang throwing, and a Koala & Wildlife Park including Tasmanian Devils, kangaroos, crocodiles, and the opportunity for a photo holding a Koala (extra cost). Regular Shuttle bus departs from Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. • www.rainforest.com.au • 4085 5008

15 SKYRAIL RAINFOREST CABLEWAY Skyrail is a premier and contemporary experience offering an engaging insight into the wonders of this living museum via an interpretive app, ranger guided tours, the Rainforest Discovery Zone, CSIRO Interpretation Centre and The Edge lookout with its uninterrupted views of the mighty Barron Gorge and Falls. Arara Street • www.skyrail.com.au • 4038 5555

16 TRANS NORTH BUS & COACH Trans North Bus offers up to 8 services each day between Cairns and Kuranda. All timetables, fares and departure points can be found at transnorthbus.com.au then click on the Cairns – Kuranda or the Cairns – – Atherton pages. No Bookings required – simply pay the driver as you board. Passenger Services 4095 8644 • www.transnorthbus.com.au

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t 47 Restaurants and Cafés KURANDA and Gifts COMMUNITY S 40 17 JUNGLE JUICE AND MINI GOLF PRECINCT t 5 47 CETI – BATH SHOP Kuranda 23 14 18 CAFÉ MANDALA Hotel R 48 GOLDEN DROP WINERY Rainforestation ANNABEL’S PANTRY Free shuttle to wildlife 19 BICO IN KURANDA Arara St attractions and markets Nature Park 49 15 E (Regular shuttle bus departs 20 BARRON FALLS HOTEL from Australian Butter y Sanctuary) 50 MONSOON LEATHER Rive V 21 FROGS RESTAURANT r Walk 51 POSSUM CORNER OP SHOP 760m 11 I AND CATERING R 52 RARE EARTH OILS 22 GERMAN TUCKER 53 BUTTERFLY SHOP 13 N 23 KURANDA HOTEL 54 COFFEE TEA HONEY Church Jetty O 24 KURANDA RAINFOREST COFFEE Money Exchange R R Kuranda Accommodation $ B A 25 KURANDA RAINFOREST VIEW Mini Golf Kuranda Library RESTAURANT 55 THE BILLABONG KURANDA & Customer Children’s Playground Service Office Ph 4093 9185 26 LAN’S VIETNAMESE CUISINE 56 KURANDA RAINFOREST ACCOMMODATION PARK Kuranda Arts Ph 4093 9026 27 PETIT CAFÉ CREPERIE Public Toilets Co-operative 28 SPROUT JUICE & COFFEE BAR Services Medical Centre Ph 4093 7118 Kuranda Railway to Cairns Public Telephone 29 CAFÉ AZUR 57 KURANDA POST OFFICE Pharmacy Ph 4093 7480 Walking Tracks 30 FRUIBIES ORGANIC VEGAN 58 KURANDA VISITOR INFORMATION Fire Station Police Station Ph 4093 7356 Emergency Ph 000 SMOOTHIE BAR & CAFE CENTRE Post Office Skyrail Cableway Kuranda Amphitheatre Information Centre Ph 4093 9311 10 11 12 Kuranda Touring Options Discover World Heritage Rainforest, Pioneering History and ‘The Village in The Rainforest’ with your choice of shuttle bus, attraction or day tour. There are a number of different touring options to experience the village, from inexpensive shuttle bus transfers to more elaborate packaged tours, with something to meet everyone’s budget.

Kuranda Attraction

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway www.skyrail.com.au Ph: 07 4038 5555

Kuranda Scenic Railway www.ksr.com.au Ph: 1800 577 245

Public Transport

Trans North Bus & Coach www.transnorthbus.com.au Ph: 07 4095 8644 Service

John's Kuranda Bus www.kuranda.org Ph: 0418 772 953

Day Tour Company

Brett’s Kuranda Half Day Tours www.kurandatours.com.au Ph: 07 4098 5059

Tropical Horizons Tours www.tropicalhorizonstours.com.au Ph: 07 4047 9049

Reef and Rainforest www.reefandrainforest.com.au Ph: 1300 780 455 Connections Down Under Tours www.downundertours.com Ph: 07 4047 9066

Relax Tours www.relaxtourscairns.com.au Ph: 07 4038 3454

Lets Go Cairns www.letsgocairns.com.au Ph: 07 4034 2414

Tropic Wings www.tropicwings.com.au Ph: 07 4041 9400

International Coaches www.internationalcoachesandtours.com.au Ph: 07 4032 5877 and Tours Global Travel Services www.cairnschartertours.com.au Ph: 07 4041 3122 Cairns High Heeled Tours www.highheeledtours.com Ph: 0432 551 786 Kuranda Heritage Rail www.kurandatravel.com.au Ph: 1300 587 263 Tablelands Tours and www.tablelandstoursandtransfers.com.au Ph: 07 4045 1882 Transfers Northern Exposure Tours www.northernexposuretours.com.au Ph: 07 4094 1857

13 Restaurants and Cafés Outdoor dining is part of the laidback lifestyle of Kuranda where you can kick back and admire street art and buskers or watch the passing parade of travellers. Relax with a coffee or a meal while you plan the rest of your day in the village. Every few steps you will find a restaurant, café or food stall where you can choose local treats like tropical fruit ice creams or international cuisine cooked by the eclectic mix of nationalities who call Kuranda home.

17 JUNGLE JUICE / MINI GOLF Fresh Juices and Tropical Smoothies, selection of gluten and dairy free foods, organic tea and coffee. Family friendly atmosphere, Rainforest Mini Golf $5 Per person, Fun for the whole family. Shop 39 Kuranda Original Rainforest markets • www.jungle-juice.com.au • 0417 999 102 18 CAFÉ MANDALA A vibrant cafe offering culinary delights, nestled amongst the fig trees. All day breakfasts. Organic coffee and tea. Freshly squeezed juices and smoothies. House made sweets and pastries. Shop 1/20 Coondoo street • facebook.com/CafeMandalaKuranda/ 19 ANNABEL’S PANTRY Sample Annabel’s famous pies, many delicious varieties, locally made and baked fresh daily. Open 7 days. Shop 15, Therwine St, Kuranda Village Centre • 4093 7605 20 BARRON FALLS HOTEL Relax on the rustic timber deck. Enjoy a cold beer, pub meals, tea and coffee, air-conditioned gaming room, Keno and bottleshop. Cnr Coondoo and Thongon Sts • 4093 7203 21 FROGS RESTAURANT Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2013-2019 Established 1980. Wild caught barramundi, tasting platter crocodile, kangaroo and emu, Authentic curries, vegan, GF, pizzas, salads, burgers, excellent espresso, Licensed, craft beer, free WiFi. Heritage Markets, 2/4 Rob Veivers Drive • www.frogsrestaurant.com.au • 07 4093 8952 • 0407 937 405 22 GERMAN TUCKER - “Best Wurst in the Universe” Authentic German Sausages, Bratwurst, Kransky, Weiss Wurst. German Beers. Simply the best lunch and the most fun and we’re a little bit famous too... Shop 14, Therwine St, Kuranda Village Centre • www.germantucker.com • 4093 7398 23 KURANDA HOTEL Come in for a meal, cold drink, and a slice of history at The Kuranda Hotel; built way back in 1890. Right opposite Skyrail and the train station, serving a range of quality delights with a focus on local flavours and Australian produce. Corner Arara and Coondoo Streets • www.kurandahotel.com • 4093 7206

14 24 KURANDA RAINFOREST COFFEE Check us out on Tripadvisor. 100% local coffee. Roasted and served fresh in Kuranda. Enjoy our delightful cold drip iced coffees or traditional espresso favourites. A perfect gift. Find us at: Thongon Street Next to Foodworks Supermarket www.kurandarainforestcoffee.com.au • 0414 790 034 25 KURANDA RAINFOREST VIEW RESTAURANT Tropical dining in the heart of the rainforest, open deck, air-conditioned, licensed. international cuisine, seafood, grill, Australian, (crocodile & kangaroo filet, pie, sausage & burger), Italian, assorted salads, burgers and light meals with gluten free options. 200 seat capacity inside and out. 28 Coondoo St • www.rainforestview.com.au • 4093 9939 26 LAN’S VIETNAMESE CUISINE (Air-conditioned) Vietnamese food cooked fresh. Beef noodle soup, fried noodles, special fried rice, stir fry vegetables, seafood dishes, spring rolls & steam rice. Vietnamese bread rolls & Vietnamese coffee. At the corner of the roundabout on 13 Therwine Street, Shop 12, Kuranda Original Market • 0428 025 498 27 PETIT CAFÉ – Traditional French Creperie Local’s favourite! Experience a little taste of France with our wide variety of gourmet crepes, savoury or sweet, prepared with the finest of produce (gluten free options). Enjoy the vibrant surroundings and locally roasted artisan coffee. We are a fully licensed venue and been operating for over 10 years! Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets • 0421 799 131 28 SPROUT JUICE & COFFEE BAR Enjoy organic coffee, fresh juices, tasty smoothies, home-cooked meals, freshly made sandwiches and wraps, vegetarian, vegan options, free WiFi . 8/24 Coondoo Street • 4093 8256 29 CAFÉ AZUR Voted ‘Best Omelettes in the World’ by Tourists A vibrant café offering Mouth-watering Australian Jaffles, Hot Banana Pancakes, Vegetarian options & Delicious Omelettes. Includes Kid’s Play Area and $10 Brunch Specials! Thongon Street, OPPOSITE Foodworks Supermarket • facebook.com/cafeazurkuranda • 0423 512 715 30 FRUIBIES ORGANIC VEGAN SMOOTHIE BAR & CAFE Innovative vegan cafe focused on locally sourced organic living food. Made fresh daily this is the place to come for the regions best seasonal produce and cuisine. Inside Kuranda Village Centre, corner of Coondoo & Therwine Street www.fruibies.com • 0487 041 639

15 Sweets and Treats Satisfying your sweet tooth is easily done at Kuranda where sugary treats, home-made ice creams and other sweet delights are around every corner. Watch candy being made by hand, agonise over an extraordinary array of fudge flavours or try an old fashioned sweet free of artificial flavours, colours and gluten.

31 100% QUALITY LOCAL PRODUCE ONLY We only sell ‘local produce’. Macadamia, peanuts, jerkies (beef, kangaroo, crocodile), coconut chips (9 flavours!), dried tropical fruits, Davidson plum products, cookies, “Free Tastings”. Kuranda Heritage Markets • 0408 145 508 32 THE NOT JUST CHOCOLATE SHOP We specialise in delicious chocolates from local and Queensland chocolate makers. We also carry a range of Australia sweet treats and handmade gifts from local crafts-people. 1-3 Coondoo St, Kuranda Village Centre • 0408 145 508 33 KURANDA GELATO Visit the only award winning No 1 brand in Cairns and on Tripadvisor by Gelocchio. Amazing chocolate and mango sorbet, Ferrero Rocher, tiramisu, coconut, mango frozen yoghurt and creamy vanilla ice-cream. Cold frozen slushies, mango frozen yogurt, creamy vanilla ice-cream and cold frozen slushies. Located in front of the Kuranda Heritage Markets 2/4 Rob Veivers Drive 34 HONEY HOUSE KURANDA – EST 1959 Free Honey Tasting, Live Bee Display, Premium, RAW, Local Honeys, Fresh Honeycomb, Australian Manuka, Medicinal honeybee products, beauty products and beeswax candles. Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets, Therwine St • www.honeyhousekuranda.com • 4093 7261 35 KURANDA CANDY KITCHEN Watch award winning rock candy being made right before your eyes. Demonstrations most days. Made by hand, consumed by handfuls. 21 Coondoo Street • www.kurandacandykitchen.com.au • [email protected] • 4093 9363 36 KURANDA FUDGE BAR AND TEA ROOM For all your Scottish Gifts, Treats & Laughs. Relax and enjoy Bottomless coffee and tea. Dubbed the largest range of fudge in the world, scones, shortbread and sweets and chocolates. Shop 7 Kuranda Village Centre • [email protected] • 4093 8746 37 KURANDA HOMEMADE TROPICAL FRUIT ICE-CREAM Try Kuranda’s world famous homemade tropical fruit ice-cream from the red cart next to the Original Kuranda Markets. Therwine St • www.kuranda-icecream.com.au • 4093 8981 • 0419 644 933 38 STILLWATER WORKSHOPS Kuranda made soft candy free of artificial flavours, colours and gluten. Local pewtersmith handmade gifts. Workshop demonstrations and free taste. 17 Therwine St • www.stillwatergift.com • 4093 8665

16 Art and Craft Galleries Artists and crafts people gravitate to Kuranda where they work from home studios and market stalls creating unique pieces often inspired by the World Heritage rainforest. Galleries feature Aboriginal art and artefacts, fine art, photographs, jewellery and pottery. Wander around Doongals new Indigenous Art Gallery Museum or be inspired by the Local artists that work at the Kuranda Arts Co-op where there is a diverse range of art.

39 DOONGAL ABORIGINAL ART & ARTEFACTS Doongal (the ARK) specialise in local Aboriginal Rainforest Art as well as artwork from indigenous Central Australian artists. Extensive collection of didgeridoos and artefacts with exceptional quality at the best price .On the upper floor of Doongal is an Indigenous Art Gallery Museum where you can discover many of the artworks which are testament to the oldest continuous culture in the world. Museum fee may apply. 22 Coondoo Street • www.doongal.com.au • 4093 9999 38 IAN STEPHENS FINE ART A sumptuous display of local artwork featuring the rainforest and its wildlife. Hand-painted silks, prints, glassware, marble, jewellery and gifts. Shop 5/25 Coondoo Street • www.ianstephens.com.au • 4093 7223 39 PETER JARVER GALLERY Peter Jarver Gallery is a magnificent photographic gallery showcasing the art of Australian award winning photographer Peter Jarver. Open 10.00am – 3.30pm. 3 Coondoo St • www.peterjarver.com • 4093 8081

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Fashion and Gift Ideas Kuranda’s boutiques have a diverse array of fashions whether you want tropical resort styles, race wear or the boho look. Colourful accessories designed by a Kuranda artist provide the finishing touch, while a crocodile or kangaroo skin accessory may be the perfect souvenir to remember Kuranda by.

42 JUST GORGEOUS An eclectic collection of fashion, jewellery, shoes, accessories and curios. A treasure trove to delight the senses, located in one of Kuranda’s oldest houses and air-conditioned for your comfort. 16 Coondoo St • www.justgorgeous.net.au • 4093 7508 43 SANDRA VIDEN DESIGN - Est. 1991 Elegant, comfortable women’s clothing made of Australian natural cotton, cotton/linen blends and pure linen fabrics. Designed and Made in Australia. Sizes 6 to 20. Unique Jewellery and Accessories. Air-conditioned. Shop online. Shop 11A Coondoo St • www.sandravidendesign.com • 4093 9299 44 THE AUSTRALIAN BUSH STORE Browse in this quaint Queenslander for souvenirs with a difference and clothing for men, women and children of all ages. 17 Therwine St • www.australianbushstore.com • 4093 8850 45 THE T-SHIRT SHOP T-Shirts for the whole family and a fantastic range of souvenirs and sarongs. Come in and check us out. Great prices everyday! 13 Coondoo St • [email protected] • 0455 503 358 46 ZAPHIRE A wide range of casual, cool and comfortable clothing for Women, Men and Children designed for Tropical Living. Be tempted by our range of Jewellery and Gifts. 1&2/25 Coondoo St • www.zaphire.com.au • 0740939225

18 Shopping, Souvenirs and Gifts Gift ideas are plentiful in Kuranda where you can find local made gifts by local artists, bath products scented with essential oils, wines made from local fruit and beautiful Australian jewellery. Look for novelty items like stuffed cane toads, reminders of Kuranda in the shape of the Ulysses butterfly, baskets woven from rainforest vines or plant holders carved from coconuts.

47 CETI – BATH SHOP “ceti” essential oil soap and bath products, handmade in Kuranda since 1996. Natural skincare, essential oils, bathing accessories, gifts and more. Shop 4, 25 Coondoo Street • [email protected] • 0428 643 117 48 GOLDEN DROP WINERY Taste before you buy our delicious unique wines at factory prices. Visit our cellar door for a range of still, sparkling wines, port, mango and citrus liqueur wines including our new Dragon Fruit liqueur wine. 21 Coondoo St • www.goldendrop.com.au • 4093 2750 49 BICO IN KURANDA Bico products are designed and developed in Australia. Also Bico pendants are valued for their names and meanings. Bico has become a global brand that is distributed to over 20 countries and now available right here in Kuranda. Shop 2, 15 Therwine Street • [email protected] • facebook.com/bico.cairns • 4052 1037 50 MONSOON LEATHER Monsoon Leather offers a wide range of Australian leather products, which includes kangaroo leather purses and bags, crocodile belts, the real Australian made Ugg boots, ladies barramundi wallets and Akubra hats. Shop 3, 25 Coondoo Street • [email protected] • 4093 8717 51 POSSUM CORNER OP SHOP Kuranda’s unique Op Shop Experience. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 12.30pm. Genuine bargains 12 months a year. Adjacent the free all day car park in Thooree Street • 4093 9161 52 RARE EARTH OILS Rare Earth Oils are handmade in Kuranda, specialising in essential oils, healing, and beauty products. Profits go to charity. Shop D, 15 Coondoo St • [email protected] • www.rareearthoils.com • 0417 566 329 53 BUTTERFLY SHOP A unique boutique inspired by the beauty of the Ulysses Butterfly, the Monarch of Kuranda. Silk winged magnetic butterflies, locally made soaps and creams, Paua shell and original designed jewellery are among the shop’s diverse products all with a stylish cafe for coffee and cake delights. The Butterfly Shop is a ‘must see’ location during your Kuranda visit for all your gift essentials. 17 Therwine Street • www.butterflyshop.com.au • 0408 853 029 54 COFFEE TEA HONEY Are you looking for the perfect Australian gift and souvenirs to bring home? Then stop at our shop as we offer local products including Coffee, fresh teas, Australian honey and other gift items. Heritage Markets • [email protected] • 0424 179 412

19 WHY NOT STAY THE NIGHT Kuranda Accommodation ? Choose from diverse accommodation including a working artist’s studio and a raw food vegan retreat. Kuranda has camp sites, self- contained villas, a country tavern, cottages and a resort. The one thing they all have in common is their rainforest setting with local wildlife. Look for wallabies, pademelons, flying foxes, curlews and maybe a cassowary while you relax and enjoy the rainforest view.

55 THE BILLABONG KURANDA see map on back page Truly unique events venue, campground and RV park set in the tropical rainforest of Kuranda. Only 30 mins form Cairns and 5 mins from Kuranda village, the park is tucked away on 165 acres of private property overlooking a tranquil billabong that teems with wildlife. Campsites start from $10 pp, amenities, hot showers, free WiFi, laundromat and camp kitchen overlooking the billabong. Large powered sites available. 186 Mount Haren Road • www.thebillabong.com.au • 4093 7684

56 KURANDA RAINFOREST ACCOMMODATION PARK see map on page 11 Shady campsites to fully self-contained cabins set amongst the rainforest. Quiet location not far from Kuranda village. Seasonal restaurant on-site. 88 Kuranda Heights Road • www.kurandarainforestpark.com.au • 4093 7316

20 Kuranda Services 57 KURANDA POST OFFICE Stamps, Postal Services, Banking, Gifts, Toys, Books, Postcards, Mobile Phones & Recharges, Western Union. Adjacent to Free All Day Parking. 4-12 Thoree Street • 4093 7280 Driving to Kuranda Kuranda is a 35-minute drive from Cairns travelling over the Barron River to Smithfield where you ascend the spectacular section of the Kennedy Highway. Wind through World Heritage rainforest and catch glimpses of Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the through the rainforest. Stop at Henry Ross Lookout to admire the coastline and look out to the and Green Island. Kuranda is the gateway to the Atherton Tablelands making it an ideal base to explore nearby attractions including waterfalls, tropical fruit wineries, coffee plantations, farms and World War II sites. Kuranda is an ideal base to explore the Atherton Tablelands where you can chase waterfalls, enjoy paddock to plate experiences, and discover World War II history. Buy fresh produce at roadway stalls to cook yourself or return to the village in the evening for dinner with the locals.

21 can help you!

Kuranda Visitor see map on Information Centre page 10 & 11 Visit our dedicated volunteers for friendly advice on where to stay, what to do or just chat with a local. As well as information about Kuranda attractions and the region, we also offer a booking service and complimentary maps and brochures. We also offer locally made gifts, maps, complimentary phone charging, a unique display of Aboriginal artefacts, live spider and stick insect displays, Wet Tropics and National Parks information and free WiFi.

OPEN 7 DAYS 10AM TO 4PM Ph: 07 4093 9311 • Email: [email protected] Centenary Park, Kuranda • Queensland • Australia

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