Get close to native animals at Koala and Wildlife Park
Cairns , Australia • 
Underrated
Underrated
Walking required
No
Walking may be required
Walking may be required
Value for money
Medium
Mixed reviews on price and additional costs.
Mixed reviews on price and additional costs.
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Reviews from other travelers
Summarised by AI
Wildlife Encounters
Couples loved the close encounters with koalas and other Aussie animals. Romantic!
Wonderful Habitats
Visitors felt the park offered great viewing opportunities. Perfect for couples!
Interactive Fun
Feed kangaroos together! Couples enjoyed the interactive and fun experiences.
Overpriced Entry
Travelers felt the entry fee was a bit high. Better deals might be available.
Brief Experience
Some couples felt the cultural experience was brief, not enough time.
Additional Costs
Holding koalas cost extra. Couples felt this was a hidden additional cost.
How to book
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Hours of operation
Monday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
LOW
-
Open
Not recommended
January
LOW
-
Open
Not recommended
February
LOW
-
Open
Not recommended
March
LOW
-
Open
Not recommended
How to get there
Bus
Recommended
Trans North Bus & Coach (Route 850) provides service from Cairns Central Shopping Centre to Kuranda (15 Therwine Street). From Kuranda, connect with the shuttle service to Rainforestation Nature Park.
Car
Recommended
Drive north on the Captain Cook Highway, which becomes the Kennedy Highway. Turn right after approximately 5 kilometers from the Henry Ross Lookout. Ample free parking is available on-site.
Shuttle
Recommended
A dedicated shuttle bus operates between Kuranda Village (Australian Butterfly Sanctuary) and Rainforestation Nature Park. Another shuttle provider, Coral Coast Transport, offers services from the Kuranda Visitor Information Centre.
Taxi
Taxis are available from Cairns, the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway's Smithfield Terminal, and other locations. A designated drop-off point is available at the park.
Additional info
Here's what you need to know about this experience
Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Age
Suitable for all ages