π¦πΊ Cairns 4D3N Travel Guide Part 2 (With Receipts!)
πΏ Day 3: Kuranda Rainforest Tour π° Cost: 914 RMB/pax (tour) + 67 RMB (shuttle) + 158 RMB (koala photo) β Rating: 2/5 (1 for koalas, 1 for scenery) π Scenic Cable Car Up Red Peak (15min) β Barron Falls (20min) β Kuranda Village (10min) Views: Stunning cloud forests & waterfalls (umbrels provided at Barron Falls) β οΈ Must Bring: Umbrella! (BOM weather forecasts lied β we got soaked!) ποΈ Kuranda Village Commercial vibe β few interesting shops Lunch: Here's Good (local-recommended! Fresh food + best coffee in town) π¨ Rainforestation Park Army Duck Tour: Boring! (Promised 45min, got 20min) Wildlife Park: Small but cute (kangaroos, crocs, koalas) Koala cuddle: Last chance before ban! (Worth the 158 RMB) Aboriginal Show: Felt... performative π π Scenic Train Down Highlight! Gorgeous views + comfy vintage carriages Verdict: Skip the tour β DIY via train/cable car + just visit wildlife park! πΌοΈ Day 4: Cairns City Walk Cairns Art Gallery (free!) The Pier (harbor views) Cairns Central Shopping (last-minute souvenirs) π½οΈ Food Report Card π MUST EAT Four Cinq (Japanese-French fusion) Mini bowls = perfect for small appetites Cost: 50 AUD/2 pax Villa Romana (Italian) Seafood paella (a bit salty but delicious) Cost: 80 AUD/2 pax π SKIP Pho Viet: Beef smelled funky, juices were meh (30 AUD/2 pax) Korean chicken sticks (overhyped street food) πΈ Trip Totals (2 Pax) Kuranda Tour: 1,958 RMB Food: ~1,100 RMB Transport: 250 RMB (Uber) 4-Day Total: ~15,000 RMB #CairnsTravel #KoalaCuddles #AustraliaOnABudget
