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TROPIC • ITINERARIES

Live like a tourist in your
own backyard with this
selection of weekend
itineraries from the

Tropic team.

Kuranda and Tablelands

The weather is cooler, the landscape
is stunning and the serenity is divine. DO AUSTRALIAN BUTTERFLY SANCTUARY
What’s not to love about a weekend Much loved attraction to visitors locally,
domestically and internationally, the Australian
jaunt to the Tablelands? Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly flight
aviary and exhibit in the Southern Hemisphere.
Located in the heart of Kuranda, and only a
short walk from Skyrail and the Kuranda Scenic
Railway station, this sanctuary is home to more
than 1500 butterflies from a variety of species.
Don’t forget to catch a glimpse of the Monarch
Butterfly, undoubtedly one of the most iconic
butterfly species in the world.
VISIT: 8 Rob Veivers Dr, Kuranda
INQUIRIES: (07) 4093 7575 or australianbutterflies.com

DO RAINFORESTATION
Rainforestation Nature Park is an award-winning
attraction located amidst the Kuranda rainforest.
STAY EDEN HOUSE RETREAT Explore the rainforest on an authentic World War
Situated in the heart of the 2 Army Duck and learn about local rainforest flora
historic village of Yungaburra lies and fauna. Splash into the lake and be mesmerised
Eden House Retreat. Surrounded when this amphibious vehicle becomes a boat.
by tropical gardens, the luxury Meet an abundance of iconic Australian animals
cottages offer seclusion and in the Koala & Wildlife Park, including koalas,
tranquility within walking distance dingoes, Tasmanian Devils, crocodiles and the
of Yungaburra’s many restaurants, endangered cassowary and Lumholtz’s Tree
cafes, shops and galleries. Eden VISIT: 1030 Kennedy Hwy, Kangaroo. You can even hand-feed wallabies and
House Retreat accommodation Kuranda kangaroos. Army Duck times are 9.30am, 11.30am,
consists of 6 self-contained INQUIRIES: (07) 4085 5008 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 3pm.
Cottages, set in lush tropical or rainforest.com.au
gardens and well back from the
street to offer seclusion in the
centre of Yungaburra. Spacious DINE OUR PLACE RESTAURANT
and decorated in a rustic style Our Place – formerly known as Flynn’s
the cottages offer a private and - is located in the heart and soul of
relaxing environment amid lush Yungaburra and offers a unique blend of
tropical gardens providing a Australian and Mediterranean cuisine.
feeling of seclusion and tranquility. The restaurant is locally owned and run
As an added bonus, a continental and the team has a goal to “go the extra
style breakfast is provided in your yard”. Enjoy locally sourced produce
room prior to arrival. from the Tablelands in a relaxed setting
when you dine at Our Place.
WHERE: 20 Gillies Highway,
Yungaburra VISIT: 17 Eacham Road, Yungaburra
BOOK: (07) 4089 7000 or BOOK: (07) 4095 2235 or
edenhouse.co ourplacerestaurant.net

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