Title: Visit Kowrowa: 2026 Travel Guide for Kowrowa, Kuranda | Expedia.com

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# Kowrowa

## Travel Guide

## Visit Kowrowa

Things to do

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- Vacation Rentals in Kowrowa

![DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/9a3464c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD

$109 nightly

$120 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)

Great location and well-maintained

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD

$143 nightly

$157 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)

Good service. Good facilities very comfortable bed

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

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Cairns Colonial Club Resort

18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD

$83 nightly

$91 total

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)

Fabulous room with two queensize beds, roomy well designed bathroom, bar fridge, kettle and tea and coffee sachets. The groundfloor room had an outdoor table and chairs overlooking the pool surrounded by palms and tropical vegetation.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

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Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

3-11 Water Street Cairns QLD

Stay at this aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,619 reviews)

Overall position. Great room had everything I needed.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

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![Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9730000/9721000/9720960/32de99dc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

23-51 Anderson Road Woree QLD

Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (765 reviews)

The best place and clean

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

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Drift Palm Cove

Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp Palm Cove QLD

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (866 reviews)

The apartment was great (location, etc.) but the furniture was all pretty beat up and really needed replaced. There was also construction going on around the pool the entire stay, which was rather inconvenient. Staff were helpful but sparse.

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

![Rainforestation Nature Park showing a fountain and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562249716/35b1a8f0-3d26-4437-b0f9-7b14ea73c165.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Rainforestation Nature Park

Experience the rainforest, Australia’s iconic wild animals and indigenous culture in this unique park in Kuranda in the northern part of Queensland.

[](https://expedia.com/Rainforestation-Nature-Park-Kuranda.d553248621562249716.Vacation-Attraction)

![Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets as well as an individual child](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967733/c09f35e9-417a-4bc4-bbc5-87373c7e74a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets

Inside the world heritage rainforest of Kuranda in northern Queensland, this market offers visitors shopping, dining, arts, culture and history.

[](https://expedia.com/Kuranda-Original-Rainforest-Markets-Kuranda.d553248621526967733.Vacation-Attraction)

![Birdworld Kuranda showing zoo animals and bird life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532611026/ad700a37-b7a7-4274-b851-162c9b02bbec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kuranda Koala Gardens

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Kuranda Koala Gardens during your travels in Kuranda? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kuranda-Koala-Gardens-Kuranda.d6061135.Vacation-Attraction)

![Birdworld Kuranda](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532611026/1e0dc3b1-203e-45a4-8123-f23ffed3d6a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Birdworld Kuranda

Native and exotic birds fly overhead in this rainforest habitat in northern Queensland. Feed and photograph them as you enjoy their bright colors.

[](https://expedia.com/Birdworld-Kuranda-Kuranda.d553248621532611026.Vacation-Attraction)

![Australian Butterfly Sanctuary featuring forests as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532611027/e91e5d4a-a3f7-46ff-aa14-0ffde16bb2a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Watch more than 1,500 colorful butterflies and moths fluttering their wings. Learn all about these fascinating insects at educational displays.

[](https://expedia.com/Australian-Butterfly-Sanctuary-Kuranda.d553248621532611027.Vacation-Attraction)

![Barron Falls Lookout showing a waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532611028/2ddaa076-bdf0-43b4-98c3-5768a0e006cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Barron Falls Lookout

Come to this viewpoint after a rainy period to witness a majestic waterfall and look for the site’s legendary rainbow serpent.

[](https://expedia.com/Barron-Falls-Lookout-Kuranda.d553248621532611028.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/730507/9c7f5dd8-7dfa-4f9f-803c-990da2ec98d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

$176

per adult

**98%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/ocean-freedom-great-barrier-reef-luxury-snorkel-and-dive-cruise.a730507.activity-details)

![relaxing at the deck of a ship in Australia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/426730/0ffdabbf-a06e-4503-8177-bf31dfb56b12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

$184

per adult

**96%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-outer-great-barrier-reef-cruise-snorkeling-tour.a426730.activity-details)

![Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/809210/bcf9d7af-3723-4dfe-a966-f01769cd106f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

$131

per traveler

**94%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/quicksilver-great-barrier-reef-agincourt-reef-cruise.a809210.activity-details)

![Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4231150/655d9bd4-21f4-4c26-b55c-5a7743b2f710.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

$192

per adult

**98%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kuranda-scenic-rail-skyrail-including-gold-class-tickets.a4231150.activity-details)

![passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/261247/5dd84a4d-bfd7-40ea-bf01-7abdfd1391ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

$23

per adult

**80%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/army-duck-tour-of-the-rainforest.a261247.activity-details)

![Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Sailing Catamaran](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/809215/d28d4f47-82f1-4ec5-a2c0-f21a5261ecf5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Sailing Catamaran

$184

per adult

**96%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/wavedancer-low-isles-cruise-on-luxury-sailing-catamaran.a809215.activity-details)

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## Cities near Kowrowa

![Cairns and Northern Beaches which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55349/58058e02-adb6-4d6b-980e-eb1d2a30f642.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Kuranda

![Barron Gorge at sunrise. I managed to get there before the white water rafters arrived.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139311/53d06a28-22b4-4148-87fa-5cec55a2567c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Koah

- Cities near Kowrowa
- Places of interest

[Kuranda](https://expedia.com/Kuranda.dx55349)[Koah](https://expedia.com/Koah.dx6139311)

- [Cairns Esplanade ](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Esplanade-Cairns-North.d6127785.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Palm Cove Beach ](https://expedia.com/Palm-Cove-Beach-Palm-Cove.d6061139.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Cairns Marlin Marina ](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Marlin-Marina-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d553248634340801489.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Reef Fleet Terminal ](https://expedia.com/Reef-Fleet-Terminal-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d6164815.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Esplanade Lagoon ](https://expedia.com/Esplanade-Lagoon-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d6160844.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Cairns Convention Centre ](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Convention-Centre-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d6061117.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Cairns Night Markets ](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Night-Markets-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d553248621526972740.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Cairns Base Hospital ](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Base-Hospital-Cairns-North.d6209762.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Yorkeys Knob Beach ](https://expedia.com/Yorkeys-Knob-Beach-Yorkeys-Knob.d6312815.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Clifton Beach ](https://expedia.com/Clifton-Beach-Clifton-Beach.d6220518.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station ](https://expedia.com/Skyrail-Rainforest-Cableway-Station-Smithfield.d6061143.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Smithfield Shopping Centre ](https://expedia.com/Smithfield-Shopping-Centre-Smithfield.d553248634006170517.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Australian Armour and Artillery Museum ](https://expedia.com/Australian-Armour-And-Artillery-Museum-Smithfield.d553248621562249714.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland ](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Esplanade-Charles-Street-Parkland-Cairns-North.d553248621560556794.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Rainforestation Nature Park ](https://expedia.com/Rainforestation-Nature-Park-Kuranda.d553248621562249716.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Sugarworld Waterpark ](https://expedia.com/Sugarworld-Waterpark-Edmonton.d6324209.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Crystal Cascades ](https://expedia.com/Crystal-Cascades-Redlynch.d500836.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Barron Gorge National Park ](https://expedia.com/Barron-Gorge-National-Park-Queensland.d508187.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets ](https://expedia.com/Kuranda-Original-Rainforest-Markets-Kuranda.d553248621526967733.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kuranda Koala Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Kuranda-Koala-Gardens-Kuranda.d6061135.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Clifton Village Shopping Centre ](https://expedia.com/Clifton-Village-Shopping-Centre-Clifton-Beach.d553248621592586861.Vacation-Attraction)
- [James Cook University ](https://expedia.com/James-Cook-University-Smithfield.d650106873837707264.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Half Moon Bay Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/Half-Moon-Bay-Golf-Course-Yorkeys-Knob.d6270442.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hartley's Crocodile Adventures ](https://expedia.com/Hartleys-Crocodile-Adventures-Wangetti.d553248635936851923.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station ](https://expedia.com/Skyrail-Kuranda-Cableway-Station-Kuranda.d553248621563224057.Vacation-Attraction)

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