Australia | Cairns Kuranda ā¢ Who hasn't cuddled a koala yet?! šØš¦
Just spent an amazing 3 days & 2 nights in Cairns! The scenic cable car and koala encounter were absolute highlights - the rest was just okay! Here's our perfect itinerary: šæ Kuranda Adventure Route: š” Cable Car Up (9am departure) Stop A: Just trees š³ (skipable) Stop B: Barron Falls & glass walkway (worth it!) š Arrive Kuranda Village (~1hr ride) š¦ Kuranda Village: Strolled around town Caught 10:45am shuttle to Rainforestation Park ($12/person round trip) ā ļø Important Note: All return trips (train/cable car) depart from Kuranda Village! š³ Rainforestation Park Activities: 1ļøā£ Army Duck Tour (11am) Sit up front for best views! Rainforest/butterfly spotting š¦ 2ļøā£ Wildlife Park Koala cuddle ($30 - one person holds, other can pet) Saw giant 5m crocodiles! š Petted free-roaming kangaroos (so soft!) š¦ Met koalas (surprisingly coarse fur!) Other Aussie animals: dingoes, snakes š Scenic Train Back (2pm departure) 2hr journey to Cairns Central Perfect timing for early dinner! š½ļø Pro Tips: āļø Book koala cuddle slots early āļø Train offers stunning mountain views āļø Avoid peak dinner crowds #Australia #CairnsTravel #KurandaRainforest #KoalaCuddles #KangarooEncounters #AussieAdventure
