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Kuranda Brochure (PDF) OFFICIAL MAP AND VISITOR’S GUIDE www.kuranda.org Welcome to the Village in the Rainforest Whether you arrive by road, Kuranda Scenic Railway 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 Barron Falls • Snap a selfie with a life-size dinosaur • Watch an Aboriginal cultural performance • See colourful candy being made by hand • Ride an ATV on a rainforest trail 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 Djabugay 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. Kuranda Riverboat Cruise 45 minutes Birdworld Kuranda and Koala Gardens 1 hour Australian Butterfly Sanctuary 30 minutes Rainforest Mini-Golf 30 minutes Traditional candy making demonstrations 30 minutes Rainforestation (all inclusive package) 2 ½ hours 1 hour Shopping and Markets or a full day 45 minutes or as Lunch (Refer Page 14 & 15) long as you like Self-guided rainforest village walk circuit 45 minutes to a Refer to map on page 10 & 11 full day One-Way Skyrail Experience 1 ½ hours (includes two mid-station stops) Kuranda Scenic Railway 2 hours 3 Kuranda Story Surrounded by the world’s oldest living tropical rainforest 330 metres above Cairns, 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 Queensland as its cool climate 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 Tropics 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, North Queensland’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 many more surprises. 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 Australia – 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 • [email protected] • 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 The original Kuranda Scenic Railway combines history and spectacular scenery travelling through World Heritage listed rainforest in Barron Gorge National Park.
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