Kuranda

We spent Saturday in Kuranda a town in the rainforest in the mountains above Cairns. We took the scenic railway up the mountain, about a 2 hour trip, then spent another 3 hours or so in the town shopping and at the Rainforestation where we had lunch, were entertained by the Aboriginal dancers, visited the animal sanctuary, and went on a "Dreamwalk" with our Aboriginal guides.
The scenery was beautiful on the way up. We were able to see the Barron Falls which, in a rainy season, is spectacular. There was not much water being released from the dam on this day so they weren't that great.
We took the Skytram back to Cairns. It is supposed to be the longest Skytram in the world with over 30 towers to pass through. Corey would have freaked out.
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Scenic train arriving at the station in Cairns.
Elizabeth waiting to board the train.
View of the valley from the train.
Train
View of the engines.
Lower falls on the trip to Kuranda.
Upper falls.
Barron Falls.
Barron Falls.
High in the sky.
Over the Rain Forest.
View of Cairns.
Bob and Jay in the SkyTram.
SkyTram Station