ESCAPE TO THE WILD
National Geographic Traveller (UK)|March 2024
Northern Queensland’s rainforest and reef offer an Australian family adventure like no other
PAT RIDDELL
ESCAPE TO THE WILD

Kuranda

Getting to the arts and crafts hub of Kuranda, a mountain town surrounded by rainforest, is half the fun for families. Departing from Cairns, the 4.7-mile Skyrail cable car skims over the tropical canopy of the oldest rainforest on the planet, with opportunities to spy tree kangaroos, and spectacular views of the mountains and ocean. Kuranda itself has heritage markets, walking trails and a butterfly sanctuary to explore. For the return journey to Cairns, board the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Built in the late 19th century, the train winds its way back down to sea level through the forest, passing waterfalls and gorges. skyrail.com.au ksr.com.au tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au

Great Barrier Reef

The laid-back town of Port Douglas- an hour's drive north of Cairns along the coastal highway - is a good jumping-off point for family tours of the reef.

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