Explore the Kuranda Rainforest in Cairns: Is It Worth Over $170 for an Adventure?

Avoid, avoid, avoid! It would be far wiser to spend your money on another thrilling helicopter ride! 🚁
For a whopping 123 + 14 + 21 dollars, all we got to see was a tiny, underwhelming zoo that wouldn’t even pass as a quaint roadside attraction in a small village!
I had been eagerly anticipating a rainforest hike.

We took a taxi to the cable car station, shelled out 123 dollars for a round-trip ticket, and spent an hour gliding through the air. Upon arrival in Kuranda town, we found ourselves rushing around for just 20 minutes at noon, with confusing signposts and only managed to catch the shuttle by constantly asking for directions.

Once we reached the rainforest, our hopes of hiking were dashed when the staff informed us that the only activities available were the koala park, an aboriginal performance, and a river cruise, each costing an additional 20-30 dollars. We decided to visit the koala park, but once inside, we were disappointed to find it extremely basic, with animals that were dirty and smelly.

We arrived at the rainforest station at 1:30, and by 1:50, we were already waiting for the return trip… followed by a grueling two-hour train ride back. What a waste of time and money!
Don’t come here!