Getting excited about your trip to Kuranda? After some recommendations about what to see when you arrive? That's what we're here for!

If you'd really like to experience the highlights of this interesting city, plan an outing to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Not too far from the centre, it's on the schedule of many tourists.

Let's get wild! Treat the entire family to a day at Kuranda Koala Gardens and watch the kids' faces light up as they encounter some of the natural wonders of the animal world. Visitors in this destination have a great range of options. Get set to walk on the wild side! Take the entire family to Australian Venom Zoo and watch the kids' smiles come alive as they rub shoulders with some of the marvels of the animal kingdom. Still got some time on your hands? Cash burning a hole in your pocket? Rifle around for curious treasures and grab some irresistible deals at Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets.

You don't have to sleep in luxurious hotels or fly at the pointy end of the plane to have a fantastic holiday. Simply dive into all the extraordinary things you can do while you're there!

This place has a wide range of things to do. Here are some ideas to jump start your trip to Kuranda:

• Visit Kuranda - Train up, Skyrail down
• Guided Full-Day Getaway to Kuranda with Skyrail & Scenic Train
• Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour
• Kuranda & Hartley's Crocodile Adventure
• Cairns by Air, Rail & Sea Day Tour
• Kuranda Self Drive: Gold Class Rail and Skyrail

For a complete list of activities, jump onto our Kuranda things to do page.

Securing comfy places to stay is crucial when organising luxury getaways or cheap holidays. Luckily, Kuranda offers around 61 accommodation, so you'll have heaps of options.

After a long-haul flight, there's nothing like relaxing in a flashy room and indulging in some room service. See what tasty treats are waiting for you at the Island Views (137 Williams Esplanade) or the Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore (1 Veivers Road). The Elysium Sea Temple Apartments (26 Veivers Road) and the Alassio Palm Cove (139 Williams Esplanade) have decent reviews if you'd like something more budget friendly.

The airport probably isn't going to be the most exhilarating part of your holiday, but there's nothing like the thrilling feeling of knowing that your well-earned trip to Kuranda is just a plane trip away! Once the wheels hit the ground at Cairns International Airport (CNS), you'll be 9 miles from the centre of town.