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Cairns Family Attractions

Spending a holiday vacation in Cairns will never be completed without bringing along the entire family to Cairns family attractions. You can either choose to enjoy an hour or two travelling up through a century year old railway. Much better yet, see the wondrous beauty looking down, right from up in the sky.

 

To make your choices easier here are three Cairns family attractions worth visiting:

 

1. Kuranda Railway and Scenic Train

 

One of the most famous tourist attractions in Cairns is the Kuranda Railway. It is a 1 ½ trip from Cairns going to Kuranda where visitors will have the chance to see the beautiful rainforest and magnificent waterfalls.

 

For total of 34 km., the century old Kuranda Railway will take you to tropical forests, a total of 15 tunnels to pass through while bending around to 98 curves and slowly but surely travelling to 40 bridges.

 

It is the perfect family getaway, making you and your partners as well as the kids experience a must-see educational adventure that only the Kuranda Scenic Railway can offer.

 

2. Paronella Park

 

Paronella Park is situated on Japoonvale Road, Mena Creek. The park is open daily around 9:00 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. except for Christmas day.

 

Paronella Park is an eco-friendly park wherein history combined with romance will fuse together into a one-of-a-kind experience that long beholds for every visitor who comes in.

 

It is a place full of magic situated in 13 acres of Australian rainforest with crystal clear waters of the famous Mena Creek. The fun part is that visitors will have the chance to explore the beautiful architecture of Spanish Castillo ruins while wandering around the scenic greenery of the rainforest.

 

It is a relaxing way to discover nature at its best!

 

3. Hot Air Ballooning

 

What a great way to watch the grandest views in Cairns than seeing it up in the air through hot air ballooning. It is even considered the best way to see the beautiful North Queensland sunrise.

 

Hot air balloons gently rise at around daybreak and see the colors in sky change while listening to the chirping of the birds in the morning. This is an experience worth doing and one you will forever remember.

 

Some visitors even dubbed this as the best morning they ever have spent in Australia. Better yet, it is a great way to start the morning with the entire family.