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Rainforestation Nature Park
No. 7 of Family-friendly Attractions in Queensland

Rainforestation Nature Park

6.5
4.3/5
329 reviews
The Tropical Rainforest Park is located on the Kennedy Highway, only a 5-minute drive from the town of Kuranda and about half an hour from Cairns. It is one of the ancient and mysterious tropical rainforests in the world, a symbol of Kuranda, and a must-visit place in Cairns. 1. There is a fixed shuttle bus to and from the tropical rain forest park and the butterfly house every day. Drive to the rainforest park, opposite the visitor center and gift shop, you can sign up for various activities. Entering from the parking lot, you will first come to the wildlife park. The wildlife park is not far from the entrance, providing visitors with the opportunity to get in touch with cute animals. In addition to petting koalas, you can also feed kangaroos and take pictures with crocodiles. In the zoo is a saltwater crocodile that is more than 5 meters long. It has the title of "Devil Jack" because it killed 12 other small crocodiles in the park before. The built trail allows tourists to see his activities very clearly. 2. Near the Tropical Fruit Garden is Tropical Fruit Orchard. There are more than 40 kinds of tropical fruits. You can also taste fresh juice while learning knowledge! In the middle of the tropical fruit garden is the tropical supply station, which provides a variety of tropical juices, tropical fruit ice cream and snacks, allowing you to cool off in this hot tropical rainforest. 3. Amphibious vehicle Amphibious vehicle is a unique adventure rainforest experience, which is a unique project in the park. There are 12 military combat vehicles left over from World War II in the park, and the experience time is 45 minutes. This expedition has a dedicated guide explaining the flora and fauna of the rainforest, including Jurassic plants, fig trees, orchids, blue butterflies, chameleons and various birds. 4. Australian aboriginal performances In addition to this, there are also Australian aboriginal performances waiting for you. Professional Aboriginal guides will take you back in time in original costumes and gain insight into primitive life. Ancient culture tour, including half-hour dance performance and half-hour display of weapons and instruments. In the natural background of the tropical rainforest, the indigenous people play musical instruments, expressing their worship of nature incisively and vividly. They also imitate various animals, showing scenes of gathering and hunting. The professional demonstration and explanation of Huilibiao will also be included. The indigenous people use javelins to hunt animals, and you can also take pictures with them. Also, you can admire the drawing of pointillism or try face painting.Kuranda · 30.7 km from Mareeba
Kuranda Scenic Railway
No. 19 of Best Things to Do in Queensland

Kuranda Scenic Railway

6.1
4.6/5
99 reviews
It takes 100 minutes all the way through the rainforest area, passing through 15 artificial tunnels, to reach Kuranda. Kuranda is a must pass on the way to Atherdon Plateau. A retro train, you can watch waterfalls and forest landscapes along the way. Overview This volcanic highland region produces Australia's finest beef, milk and dairy products, and was the site of many strategic battles during World War II. There are many tour operators offering services here, ranging from full day rainforest safari trips to simple round-trip train trips, bus trips, train trips, cable car trips, and more. Take the Cairns to Kuranda route and visit local Aboriginal centres and wildlife parks. Many visitors travel to Kuranda by train and take the rainforest aerial cable car on the way back.Kuranda · 30 km from Mareeba
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
No. 13 of Best Things to Do in Queensland

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

6.3
4.5/5
534 reviews
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is one of Cairns' most iconic rainforest experiences. The journey spans approximately 7.5 km, departing from Smithfield Terminal, passing through Red Peak and Barron Falls stations, and arriving at Kuranda Village. Guests can enjoy spectacular aerial views of the World Heritage-listed rainforest, with the opportunity to disembark at intermediate stations to walk, explore, and learn more about the rainforest ecosystem. This experience is suitable for families with children, seniors, couples, independent travelers, photography enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a relaxing way to experience Cairns' natural beauty. A popular option is to combine Skyrail with the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a full-day Kuranda experience, or simply enjoy a return Skyrail journey. Advance booking is recommended. Please note that the departure point is Smithfield Terminal (not Cairns city centre), and guests should arrange transport accordingly.Smithfield · 33.2 km from Mareeba
Sunlover Reef Cruises
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Great Barrier Reef

Sunlover Reef Cruises

7.1
4.5/5
168 reviews
Everything you can experience at Moore Reef is beyond your imagination. The Sunlover Great Barrier Reef Cruise departs daily from Cairns Ferry Terminal to the new Moore Reef Offshore Platform, where you can discover and explore the unparalleled wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. On this offshore platform, you can spend a day participating in various interesting activities, as well as admiring the beautiful Great Barrier Reef from all angles. On this luxury offshore platform 40 kilometers from Cairns, you can explore the mysterious underwater world up close. Moore's Reef Platform is the world's premier marine experience platform, designed to accommodate visitors of all ages and abilities, allowing everyone to experience the magnificent Great Barrier Reef in comfort. Fitzroy Island, part of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, is one of Cairns' most accessible tropical getaways. Just a short 45-minute boat ride from Cairns, this lush rainforest island is celebrated for its coral beaches, fringing reefs, and vibrant marine life. Unlike typical continential islands, many of Fitzroy's beaches are formed from crushed coral, built up over thousands of years. These remnants of ancient reefs were gradually reshaped and displaced by hundreds of tropical storms, creating the island's uniquely textured shores that embody its deep connection to the Great Barrier Reef's natural history.Cairns · 38.9 km from Mareeba
Kuranda

Kuranda

5.8
4.4/5
201 reviews
Kuranda is a small town near Cairns, because it is very close to Cairns, it has become a day trip choice. In the 19th century, it used to be a summer resort for the upper class, and now a large number of tourists still come here by train or aerial cable car every day. 1. Overview of attractions: Although the town of Kuranda is small, it is located in the tropical rain forest with extremely beautiful scenery. The towering century-old trees, the cascading waterfalls, the trickling streams, the rare wild animals, and the fragrant and fragrant flowers on both sides of the road all give Kuranda a picture of a paradise-like beauty. . 2. Kuranda Tropical Rainforest Park: About 5 minutes' drive from Kuranda Town, located on the highway. The park offers three ways to play: ride through the rainforest and tropical fruit orchards in an exclusive amphibious amphibious vehicle; watch the Parmajiri Aboriginal dance show, watch how to throw boomerangs and archery, and play the didgeridoo; and See koalas, kangaroos, wombats and the murderous crocodile known as "Devil Jack". 3. There are shuttle buses at the entrance of the Butterfly House Tropical Rainforest Park every day to the Butterfly House not far away. The Butterfly House is located on 8RobVeiversDrive in the center of the town. There are more than 1,500 kinds of butterflies living in it. You can watch it in the internal incubation laboratory. See how the larvae of butterflies grow in response to changes in the environment, and when these larvae grow up, they can be placed in the open space to fly. Please wear bright clothes so that when you enter this room, there will be butterflies big and small around you. 4. Birdworld: BirdworldKuranda is also located on RobVeiversDrive, which is very close. The living environment of more than 80 kinds of birds is simulated here. You can see smart macaws, endangered cassowaries, noisy rainbow parrots, pink cockatoos, white cockatoos and so on. 5. Falls Lookout: The Falls Lookout (BarronFallsLookout) on BarronFalls Road, south of Kuranda, is a viewing point in North Queensland that receives thousands of tourists every day. 6. Kuranda Bazaar: When it comes to shopping, Kuranda has its own Bazaar. Kuranda Heritage Markets on Rob Veives Drive has been around for more than 20 years, from toys to opals, to the didgeridoo, an Aboriginal musical instrument, to jewellery and fashion, wallets, delicious snacks And beer, everything.Kuranda · 29.7 km from Mareeba
Mareeba Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre

Mareeba Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre

2.8
Mareeba · 2.3 km from downtown
Cairns Aquarium
No. 8 of Family-friendly Attractions in Queensland

Cairns Aquarium

6.2
4.5/5
236 reviews
Cairns Aquarium is a very new and regional aquarium in Australia. It has won two awards in the tourism industry. This is an ecological exhibition hall in the world that brings together the essence of the world's two natural heritages - the Great Barrier Reef and the tropical rain forest. The whole museum is divided into 10 North Queensland ecosystems and 71 habitats. You can enjoy more than 15,000 North Queensland characteristic creatures in the fully air-conditioned museum, many of which are rare and protected species. The aquarium is located in the heart of Cairns, adjacent to major hotels in the city, with convenient transportation.Cairns · 38.2 km from Mareeba
Reef Magic
No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Great Barrier Reef

Reef Magic

6.2
4.4/5
52 reviews
If you are looking for a day trip from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef, then the Dream Reef cruise is a better choice. In order to give you a refined and comfortable Great Barrier Reef experience, the Dream Reef cruise is limited to no more than 200 people. The Dream Reef cruise ship has exclusive access to the outer barrier reef platform, which has clear water, colorful corals and a variety of marine life. The comfortable, stable and fast catamaran of the Dream Reef reduces the travel time, increases the time spent on the Great Barrier Reef to 5 hours, and provides a variety of marine entertainment activities suitable for all ages, allowing you to fully enjoy the wonderful time of Moore Great Barrier Reef!Cairns · 38.9 km from Mareeba
Kuranda Koala Gardens
No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Kuranda

Kuranda Koala Gardens

5.1
4.4/5
72 reviews
There are not only cute koalas living here, but also an open snake house, as well as freshwater crocodiles, kangaroos, wombats, lizards and other reptiles. In the Kuranda Kiwi Garden in the garden, dozens of ornamental birds from all over the world fly freely here. The Kiwi Garden aims to create a center where birds can be displayed in their natural environment, wandering waterfalls, ponds, bushes and tropical landscape aviaries in lush tropical gardens, observing birds in their natural habitat.Kuranda · 29.5 km from Mareeba
Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Great Barrier Reef

Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises

6
4.5/5
21 reviews
Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef is a popular tourist destination in Cairns. It only takes 45 minutes to take a cruise on the Big Cat to reach Green Island, a beautiful coral island on the Great Barrier Reef. It is a coral island surrounded by white sandy beaches, beautiful reefs and abundant marine life, and the island is covered with tropical rainforest vegetation. The Big Cat cruise ship has four voyages to Green Island every day, the full-day ferry departs at 9:00 and 11:00, and the half-day ferry departs at 9:00 and 1:00 pm. You can freely snorkel or swim in the crystal-clear waters of Green Island, you can also take a glass-bottom boat and a semi-submarine boat to visit the wonderful underwater world, you can also stroll along the tree-lined paths of the national park, or just lay leisurely. Enjoy the sun and white sand on the beach. If you want to learn more about the Great Barrier Reef, you can also book a snorkeling experience tour with Big Cat, aerobic snorkeling and no heavy equipment diving. Big Cat cruises have a range of options for families, couples, groups and charters. When you go to Green Island, you can freely start snorkeling from the beach. It doesn't matter if you can't swim, Big Cat has a semi-submarine on Green Island to take you to experience the beautiful underwater creatures.Cairns · 38.9 km from Mareeba

Experiences you can't miss in Mareeba

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Cairns inland secret realm · 4WD wild cave exploration English 1-day tour authentic Australian experience
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Cairns inland secret realm · 4WD wild cave exploration English 1-day tour authentic Australian experience

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Cairns: Half-Day Premium 4WD Rainforest & Waterfall Tour
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Cairns: Half-Day Premium 4WD Rainforest & Waterfall Tour

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Cairns: Forest and Waterfalls Half-Day 4WD Guided Adventure
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Cairns: Forest and Waterfalls Half-Day 4WD Guided Adventure

4.7/5
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Cairns Kuranda Rainforest Day Tour English Package Bus Cable Car Rainforest Park Free Choice
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Cairns Kuranda Rainforest Day Tour English Package Bus Cable Car Rainforest Park Free Choice

4.9/5
· 170 reviews· 1.6k booked
Duration: 5.5 hrs
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Cairns Green Island Great Barrier Reef Big Cat half-day tour snorkeling/glass bottom boat
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Cairns Green Island Great Barrier Reef Big Cat half-day tour snorkeling/glass bottom boat

4.5/5
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[Add CNY 10 for airport pick-up · Fuel surcharge included] Cairns Sunlover Reef Cruises Great Barrier Reef 1-day tour
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[Add CNY 10 for airport pick-up · Fuel surcharge included] Cairns Sunlover Reef Cruises Great Barrier Reef 1-day tour

4.9/5
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Cairns Magic Reef Great Barrier Reef 1-day tour with snorkeling, lunch, glass-bottom boat, and semi-submarine
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Cairns Magic Reef Great Barrier Reef 1-day tour with snorkeling, lunch, glass-bottom boat, and semi-submarine

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Australia Cairns Daintree Rainforest + Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre + Cape Tribulation 1-day tour with English-speaking guide and lunch included
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Australia Cairns Daintree Rainforest + Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre + Cape Tribulation 1-day tour with English-speaking guide and lunch included

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Featured Outdoor & sports in Mareeba

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Skydiving in Cairns city [hotel pick-up and drop-off + ocean view skydiving + overlooking the Great Barrier Reef]
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Skydiving in Cairns city [hotel pick-up and drop-off + ocean view skydiving + overlooking the Great Barrier Reef]

5.0/5
· 5 reviews· 59 booked
Duration: 1 hr
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Cairns Big Cat Green Island Great Barrier Reef Cruise Half-Day Tour - Optional Morning/Afternoon Snorkeling & Glass Bottom Boat
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Cairns Big Cat Green Island Great Barrier Reef Cruise Half-Day Tour - Optional Morning/Afternoon Snorkeling & Glass Bottom Boat

5.0/5
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Cairns Barron River Rafting half-day tour [hot tea & coffee | optional hotel transfers | adventure game]
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Cairns Barron River Rafting half-day tour [hot tea & coffee | optional hotel transfers | adventure game]

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Cairns Big Cat/Green Island Great Barrier Reef Cruise [Short Trip/Snorkeling/Glass Bottom Boat]
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Cairns Big Cat/Green Island Great Barrier Reef Cruise [Short Trip/Snorkeling/Glass Bottom Boat]

4.8/5
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Limited-time offer Raging Thunder - Tully River Rafting in Cairns instructor + equipment + dinner transfer/self-drive
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Limited-time offer Raging Thunder - Tully River Rafting in Cairns instructor + equipment + dinner transfer/self-drive

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[Limited-Time Special for Kids] Cairns Great Barrier Reef Sunlover Day Tour with Optional Helicopter Ride
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[Limited-Time Special for Kids] Cairns Great Barrier Reef Sunlover Day Tour with Optional Helicopter Ride

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Australia Kuranda Cable Car + Scenic Railway Half-Day Tour [Depart After Wake-Up with Transfers Included]
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Australia Kuranda Cable Car + Scenic Railway Half-Day Tour [Depart After Wake-Up with Transfers Included]

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Cairns Paronella Park 1-day tour with Chinese/English guide, city pickup available, can be combined with airport transfer
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Cairns Paronella Park 1-day tour with Chinese/English guide, city pickup available, can be combined with airport transfer

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Mamu Tropical Skywalk: Entry Ticket
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Cairns Audio Tour: Historic Landmarks
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Entry Ticket at Historic Village Herberton
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Kuranda

Kuranda

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4.4/5
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Kuranda · 29.7 km from Mareeba

What travelers say about Mareeba

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Anonymous user16 June 2026
4.0
The most impressive attraction to us is Army Duck Tour. The ranger was funny and knowledgeable. He introduced different plants and habitats in the rainforest. In addition, there were a few koala, wallabies and wildlife to see. Quite an interesting place to play a half day visit.

Rainforestation Nature Park

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Anonymous user10 August 2026
4.0
Nice experience seeing rainforest and waterfall although it’s not closeup. In contrast, we have seen much better sceneries on trains. Nonetheless good experience if you haven’t done it before.

Kuranda Scenic Railway

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_TI***y16 October 2025
4.0
The scene was definitely beautiful, we took the cableway around 3PM and was not too hot. Gaby was amazing, we originally purchased the wrong time and wrong departure location. She was able to help us make it right. We also missed our original booked time but the staffs allowed us to get on. Everyone is so nice here 😊

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

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Anonymous user15 October 2026
4.0
There are staff members who speak Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean. There are many Chinese staff members, so communication is not a problem. The sea is very beautiful, and the itinerary is well-planned, making it a great day trip!

Sunlover Reef Cruises

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旅あんつ31 October 2022
4.0
Looking around, the village is full of nature, and the journey from Cairns to the village was amazing!!! 🌿 However, it was very hot at the end of October, so ice cream was a must🤣

Kuranda

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Anonymous user8 April 2026
5.0
The experience was excellent, and my child loved it. It wasn't crowded, so everyone could easily see everything. The Great Barrier Reef has a lot of marine life. There were guided tours every half hour starting at 10 am, covering different areas as we walked and observed. We learned a lot in just two hours, and my child thoroughly enjoyed it! 👍

Cairns Aquarium

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Batigoal198727 June 2026
5.0
Highlight of the day trip is our helicopter experience over the great barrier reef. 10mins joy ride over the reef. Feels like in a James Bond Movie! Bucket List ticked =)

Reef Magic

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Miranda-zm28 June 2023
5.0
Cairns DAY1⃣️ The little kangaroos in Kuranda Rainforest are so cute There are also beautiful big fluttering moths🦋 There is a burger restaurant that is really delicious but I forgot what it is called🍔

Kuranda Koala Gardens

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Anonymous user29 April 2026
4.0
Overall, it was pretty good. The service was excellent; for those prone to seasickness, they provided bags, tissues, and ice. The environment has been severely damaged; the coral bleaching is quite bad, and there are no red corals left. Green Island is still quite beautiful. We were on a glass-bottom boat, so the view was a bit limited compared to a semi-submarine.

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What are the must-do things in Mareeba?

Don't miss these attractions in Mareeba: Rainforestation Nature Park, Kuranda Scenic Railway, and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. If you like Day tours, try Cairns inland secret realm · 4WD wild cave exploration English 1-day tour authentic Australian experience. If you enjoy Outdoor & sports, try Skydiving in Cairns city [hotel pick-up and drop-off + ocean view skydiving + overlooking the Great Barrier Reef].

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Cairns inland secret realm · 4WD wild cave exploration English 1-day tour authentic Australian experience, Cairns: Half-Day Premium 4WD Rainforest & Waterfall Tour, and Cairns: Forest and Waterfalls Half-Day 4WD Guided Adventure. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 3 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Mareeba is around AED 263.32 – AED 772. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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