Cairns Botanic Gardens
The Cairns Botanic Gardens These gardens are huge, encompassing 38ha. The main part of the gardens are the Flecker Gardens and Watkins
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Discover history, Galleries, nature and wildlife in CairnS & FNQ
There’s so much to see, do, and discover in Cairns, for kids and families!
From crocodiles, cassowaries and wildlife experiences, to Cairns history, our traditional owners, art galleries and our amazing rainforests, reefs and eco systems.
Kids About Cairns pays respects to Elders past, present and emerging of the Yirrganydji Traditional owners.
Historic Village Herberton
Historical Gem in Herberton’s Hills. Australia’s mining, timber and farming heritage lives again at the Historic Village Herberton – one of Australia’s most regarded outdoor pioneer ...
Cairns Museum
Discover something new at the Cairns Museum! Located in the heart of the city, Cairns Museum is the perfect place for children and families to learn, ...
Wildlife Attractions
Hartleys Crocodile Adventures
Wangetti
The BEST Crocodile Show in Australia. Koala Encounters – Wetland boat Rides – Crocodile Feeding – Wildlife Presentations – Licensed Restaurant
Koala Gardens
Kuranda
Kuranda Koala Gardens is home to an amazing array of Aussie animals.
Have your photo taken cuddling a koala.
Birdsworld Kuranda
Kuranda
Surround yourself with living colour at Birdworld Kuranda, one of Australia’s largest collection of free-flying birds.
Wildlife Habitat
Port Douglas
A unique wildlife immersion experience that brings you closer to Australia’s most unique and iconic species.
Rainforestation Nature Park
Kuranda
Three unique experiences:
Army Duck Tours
The Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience
Koala & Wildlife Park
Cairns
The Cairns ZOOM is the world’s first ever Challenge Ropes Course within a wildlife immersion exhibit
Cairns Aquarium
Cairns
The Cairns Aquarium is a world class venue for seeing and interacting with the incredible plants, animals and habitats found in two adjoining World Heritage listed areas, The Wet Tropics Rainforest and The Great Barrier Reef
australian Butterfly Sanctuary
Kuranda
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly flight aviary and exhibit in Australia. An all-weather experience in the heart of Kuranda.
Kuranda River Boat
Kuranda
Come and enjoy a relaxing 45 minute Wet Tropics rainforest cruise on the glorious Barron River in Kuranda.
You may see cassowaries, freshwater crocodiles, freshwater turtles, fish, birds and butterflies
History
australian Armour & artillery museum
Smithfield
The Australian Armour and Artillery Museum display armoured vehicles and artillery from the late 1800’s onwards
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Cairns / Kuranda
This famous railway winds its way on a journey from Cairns to Kuranda, the village in the rainforest.
Herberton
Australia’s mining, timber and farming heritage lives again at the Historic Village Herberton
Paronella Park
Near Innisfail
Step back in time and be amazed by the ingenuity and determination shown by one man with a dream
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Cairns / Kuranda
Nature and boardwalks
Chillagoe
Daintree discovery Centre
Cow Bay, Cape Tribulation
Mossman gorge
Mossman
Cooktown
Cooktown is an easy four hour drive from Cairns, and is a beautiful spot to enjoy a few days of relaxing, fishing and exploring early Australian history
James Cook Museum Cooktown
Cooktown museum A visit to Cooktown is not complete without visiting the Cooktown museum. The museum is situated in a renovated nineteenth-century convent and school,
Trinity Inlet Waterfront Boardwalk
Trinity Inlet Waterfront Boardwalk Marlin Marina to the Trinity Wharf, Figtree Playground and Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal Cairns has two amazing boardwalks right in the
The Cairns Museum
The Cairns Museum The Cairns Museum is an amazing place to take kids of all ages to. It is so interactive and hands on, kids
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