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Around CairnsKuranda is the arrival and departure point for the scenic railway and the Skyrail but has its own charms. The railway leaves Cairns Central each morning at around 8.30 and returns around 3.30pm. Make sure to take your camera as the scenery is fantastic. The Skyrail, a gondala ride, goes up and down to Kuranda over the rainforest. It's recommended that you you take the train up and the gondola down or vise versa. If you hang around after the crowds have gone back on the train or skyrail you will be able to see the real Kuranda. The Kuranda Markets and the Kuranda Heritage Markets are enjoyable. Take a drive down to Barron Falls near Kuranda.
The highlands are a great place for a drive around, there's lakes, waterfalls, forests, gorges and national parks. MareebaWhere the rainforest meets the outback. Take a canoe tour on the wetlands to see the wildlife. Feed rock wallabies or have a swim at Granite Gorge. For some old fashioned good outback times go to the Mareeba Rodeo in July. The WaterfallsThe Tablelands have some spectacular waterfalls, the best on what is known as the waterfall circuit which starts at Millaa Millaa Falls, which is probably the most spectacular. You also have Zillic Falls, Ellinjaa Falls and Mungalli Falls. Crater Lakes National ParkEachem and Barrine Lakes are very good for swimming and a beautiful area to barbeque or picnic.
Home to the wealthy and the beautiful, Port Douglas is well worth the short drive up from Cairns, not only for the charming town itself, but also for the drive up there, which covers some spectacular sea views. Although it is quite a wealthy area it is very laid back and has a lovely town and fantastic beach.
Continue after Mossman on the Captain Cook Highway and you will come to this area. Go for a cruise on the Daintree River to spot some big crocs. Across the river is Cape Tribulation. This area is part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and has dense rainforest, mountains, and beautiful beaches, which is unusual for a rainforest area. Be aware of crocs as they are known to be in the beach area at times. You can do a daytrip up here or stay a couple of days in the small town of Cape Tribulation. There is accommodation and shops here.
Claiming to be Australias' first non - aboriginal settlement (Captain Cook landed here and set up camp), Cooktown is steeped in History. While not the bustling town it was during the goldrush, it is still worth a look. The locals are hard - drinking and friendly. There's pub, cafés, galleries, museums, and treks to do.
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