16 April 2013 – Cairns

We had another full day planned.  We drove to the Cairns Skyrail and dethe Caravonica Terminal bound for beauty.  We walked the board walk at the Red Peak Station and did a quick 30 minute tour before jumping back on board the next section of Skyrail and past the Barron Falls.  At the Barron Falls Station we walked through more of the rainforest and to another viewing platform off to the Barron Falls.  Then we headed into the interpretive centre for a quick overview.  As we went to get on the last leg of the Skyrail, Zoe, Sami and Dad hopped into the cablecar and Josh told the woman to shut the door – the kids looked a bit puzzled.  We’d sent them along the next leg just with Dad while we enjoyed the peace and quiet by following behind them in a separate car.  We crossed over the Barron River and finally reached our destination of Kuranda.  The sun was turning it on for us and we were happy to stroll around the shops and markets of the town.  After a bite to eat we headed for the Kuranda Butterfly Sanctuary (even though we had done this last time).  They are so graceful and there are so many of them in bright stunning colours and there is also so much to learn within the aviary and laboratory.  We needed a break from all this walking around so found a café and had afternoon tea before heading to the Kuranda Railway Station.  We went on to board this glorious old train and start to make our decent back down the mountain.  The carriage was pretty full and our first stop was at a viewing platform which looked across to the Barron Falls.  After a few happy snaps here we boarded again and headed past some stunning views and waterfalls.  The train arches around the track so far that you can actually view the entire length and it’s lovely, especially with the view behind.  After reaching the bottom we disembarked and found our transfer to get back to the Skyrail where we left our car.  It was a great day out – once again…