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Barron Gorge National Park

Kuranda, Queensland

Rainforest gorge near Kuranda with lookouts over the Barron River.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours
Barron Gorge National Park
Kelisi · CC BY-SA 3.0

Barron Gorge National Park lies north-west of Cairns near Kuranda. It protects steep rainforest and a gorge with views and short walks. The scenic railway and Skyrail cross over it.

Good to know

  • Visit after wet season for the waterfalls
  • Take a jacket for the cooler uplands
  • Combine with Kuranda village
Open
All year
Getting there
Sealed and unsealed roads
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
No dogs

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