Kuranda is located just 20 Kilometres from Cairns. A 30-minute drive up the Kuranda Range is the fastest method of reaching the township. For a more scenic journey take the Scenic Train & Skyrail. Take a tip from the experts, leave your vehicle at home, visit Kuranda by completing a Train & Skyrail, round trip (in that order), you will certainly have no regrets only memories of a man made magical encounter with nature, in all her finery.

The Atherton Tablelands (also known as the Cairns Highlands) is 90kms south-west of Cairns ranges from 500m to 1280m above sea level and covers 620km².