Cairns Rainforestation Nature Park

Join a trip to the Cairns Rainforestation Nature Park to immerse yourself in Rainforest and Wildlife! So begin your day by taking the bus to Kuranda Rainforestation. Take a ride on the WWII Army Duck before exploring the Tropical Fruit Orchards. Visit various native creatures, such as the Koalas, which are eager to be cuddled!

 

The Army Duck

Army Duck driving on Land
Take a tour through the Rainforest on a WWII DUKW

The DUKW (nicknamed Duck) is an aquatic variant of the CCKW vehicles used during WWII. Around the world, DUKWs are still utilised for tourist transportation.

There are twelve of these antique autos in Rainforestation. Each is equipped with a 6-wheel drive system, a propeller, and a rudder. It has space for up to 30 passengers and for this reason, it is quite comfy!

 

Army Duck cruising in water
The Army Duck seamlessly moving into the water for a Boat Cruise.

Your Duck Captain will point out plants and animal wildlife as you pass by the Rainforest on your trip. Before driving into the lake, take a 45-minute rainforest tour. It has now evolved into a boat cruise! You could spot even more creatures along the way. Finally, after your Army Duck tour, head over to the tropical fruit orchard. Here you can learn about over 60 distinct exotic tropical fruit trees.

 

Koala and Wildlife Park

A mother koala and her joey cuddling on a perch
See the mother koalas and their Joeys at the Wildlife Park.

The Koala and Wildlife Park gives guests the opportunity to learn about another aspect of Australian culture while also getting up close and personal with native Australian animals.

You are free to take as much time as you like to explore our Wildlife Park. Featuring a number of high boardwalks that offer clear views of a variety of Australian creatures and reptiles.

 

Hand feeding kangaroos at the wildlife park
Hand feed the free-roaming Kangaroos found at the Wildlife Park.

Hand feed the free-roaming kangaroos and wallabies in the beautiful gardens. Don’t forget to purchase some feed for them before you head in!

Keep an eye out for the endangered cassowary. As well as the Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroo. In fact, the Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroo can only be found in Far North Queensland! All of these activities are available at the Cairns Rainforestation.

 

Meet our Wildlife Friends

Learn more about Ricky the cheeky Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo. Have a look at Juliet, our cunning wombat, as well as meet Ned and Kelly, our Alpine Dingoes. Also visit Neville and Dennis, Cairns’ only Tasmanian Devils! Visit our reptile house to observe a variety of pythons and lizards, as well as the koala, an iconic animal native to Australia.

Crocodile in its enclosure at the Wildlife Park
Visit Crocodiles and other reptiles at the Reptile House

Jack the Ripper is a saltwater crocodile that is 5 metres in length, weighs 650 kilogrammes, and is said to be responsible for the deaths of 12 of his girlfriends in the past. He certainly is the main highlight of our wildlife park. With a raised viewing platform at his enclosure, you can see him up close while being safe!

On the opposite side of Jack is an enclosure with fresh water. Playing home to a number of young crocodiles, turtles, as well as lizards that laze about in the heat and swim about.

Plan your trip so that you can see one of the many Wildlife Presentations that are on throughout the day. Some of these shows include crocodile feeding, dingo enrichment, and feeding macropods. Keep in mind that the Wildlife Park Entry fee grants you repeated re-entry on the day of your visit. Thus, you are welcome to return as frequently as you wish.

Kuranda Village

Soon enough, it will be time to depart the Cairns Rainforestation Nature Park and head into Kuranda, “The Village in the Rainforest”. Join the 100% Electric Bus for a trip back to Kuranda Village. With buses operating between noon and 2 p.m., you will certainly have plenty of choices for times!

You will quickly see why Kuranda has been a famous tourist destination since the early 1900s. The village is vibrant with unique businesses, musicians, and artists at every turn! You’ll feel like you’re in paradise due to the dense rainforest that surrounds you.

Eventually, it will be time to conclude the day. It is now time to meet your shuttle outside of the Butterfly Sanctuary and return home. There are options to upgrade your package so that you can travel home with the Kuranda Scenic Railway, or Skyrail Cableway.

  • Rainforestation
    • Army Duck and Tropical Fruit Orchard
    • Koala and Wildlife Park
  • Kuranda Village
  • 8:30 am – Travel to Rainforestation by Coach
  • 9:15 am – Arrive at Kuranda Rainforestation
    • Army Duck Rainforest Tour with Tropical Fruit Orchard
    • Pamagirri Dance Performance
    • Pamagirri Dreamtime Walk
    • Koala and Wildlife Park.
  • 12:00 – 2:00 pm – Transfer into Kuranda Village
  • 3:00 pm – Return transfer to your Cairns Hotel.
  • Return Coach Transfers from your Cairns Hotel.
  • Admission to Rainforestation
    • Army Duck and Tropical Fruit Orchard
    • Koala and Wildlife Park
  • 100% Electric Bus shuttle between Rainforestation and Kuranda Village

You can upgrade your experience to include a One-Way transfer with:

  • Kuranda Scenic Railway
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

We suggest to bring the following:

  • Hat, Sunscreen and Sunglasses
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Cash/credit cards
  • Camera

Hotel Pickup and Dropoff from Cairns City Accommodations are included.

Rainforestation is Wheelchair accessible. So, please let us know at the time of booking if any mobility assistance is required.

While the Kuranda Village is quite small, there is a lot of walking involved. The main street is slightly inclined. A low-moderate level of fitness will be able to move around with ease.

Due to COVID-19 some stallholders, markets and attractions in Kuranda may be closed. With this in mind, the markets are closed from Monday through to Wednesday. However, they will be open on Public Holidays that fall on a Monday.

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Cairns Rainforestation Nature Park Tours

Listen in to your Duck Captain to learn all about the Flora and Fauna you see on the Tour

Cairns Rainforestation Nature Park - With Return Coach Transfers (R1D)

Visit the iconic Cairns Rainforestation Nature Park and join the Army Duck Tour, Tropical Fruit Orchard and visit the Koala Wildlife Park

Departs

Take a tour through the Rainforest on a WWII DUKW

Cairns Rainforestation Nature Park - with One-Way Kuranda Scenic Train (R1DT)

Visit the iconic Cairns Rainforestation Nature Park and join the Army Duck Tour, Tropical Fruit Orchard and visit the Koala Wildlife Park. Travel back to Cairns via the Kuranda Scenic Train

Departs

The Army Duck seamlessly moving into the water for a Boat Cruise.

Cairns Rainforestation Nature Park - with One-Way Skyrail Cableway (R1DS)

Visit the iconic Cairns Rainforestation Nature Park and join the Army Duck Tour, Tropical Fruit Orchard and visit the Koala Wildlife Park. Travel back to Cairns via the Skyrail Cableway

Departs

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