Visit: Kuranda Koala Gardens, 2-4 Rob Veivers Dr Clifton Beach, Kuranda, Queensland 4881 Australia
Start your self-guided wildlife encounter at Kuranda Koala Gardens.
At the gardens, you’ll get up-close to freshwater crocodiles and have the chance to feed kangaroos and wallabies. Feeding the kangaroos and wallabies is conducted under supervision from the amazing team at the gardens and the animals have the freedom to accept the food you are offering or go and relax ~ being a kangaroo is tough work!. You'll also see the elusive wombats – these sleepy, shy animals are the world's largest burrowing mammals and aren’t often seen in the wild, so don’t miss them! You also have the opportunity to see the rare Greater Bilby, the Northern Bettong, Mahogany Glider and more in the new ‘Nocturnal Wonders’ exhibit.
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: Birdworld Kuranda, Heritage Markets, Kuranda, Queensland 4881 Australia
While at Kuranda Koala Gardens, you’ll receive your ticket for Birdworld, where Australia’s largest flock of free-flying birds awaits! Just a short walking distance from the Koala Gardens, this massive flight aviary is landscaped with water features and rainforest plants, home to more than 80 species of native and rare birds.
Spot cassowaries, increasingly rare in the wild, as well as bowerbirds, parrots, lorikeets, cheeky cockatoos and other Australian birds. You’ll also see international visitors such as South American macaws.
Duration: 2 hours
See Availability.
1 hour(approx.)
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Vickie_N
This tour was wonderful! Be advised that if you want to hold a koala, you need to schedule early. We were able to get the last spot to have a picture taken with the koala. as the tourist season approaches, I’m sure it will be more difficult to schedule those when you get there. We went into the bird exhibit which was very fun. Bird would come and sit on your shoulder. We did buy for a minimal amount some food for them, when took a little nibble on my finger and the first aid at the desk was great. We ate lunch at the restaurant and had the Barramundi was delicious. My husband and I both got it because they were out of the fish and chips. I was never so excited to find out that they were out of something because this was I’m sure far better. The only problem we had was that we took an Uber from Cairns and we’re not able to find an Uber to take us back. We were able to get a rideshare with the help of some amazing women at the visitor center. I would highly recommend this.
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Posted On : 2024-04-07
Posted By : John_T
This is a lovely sanctuary which shows the best of Australia’s indigenous species. The Koala bears are just adorable!
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Posted On : 2024-01-15
Posted By : Margaret_D
We have family travelling from India. The experiences were personal and friendly. We had a great time.
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Posted On : 2024-01-13
Posted By : scalymatt
Great place. Not huge but doesn't need to be. Hugged a koala and fed some roos! Lots of different animals to see so I'd recommend a visit.
Birds and butterflies also worth a visit. Combine it with the train ride if you have time.
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Posted On : 2023-11-27
Posted By : carol_m
we got to feed some of the animals. also got my picture taken holding a koala. the place is small enough so you can see everything in a short amount of time
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Posted On : 2023-11-23
Posted By : Sarah_L
Loved being able to cuddle a koala and hold a python. The exhibits were good and lots to see.
Would advise to go to Birdworld earlier in the day, by the time we got there they had run out of food and we didn't get the same close up experience that we saw others have there that had been able to get food.
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Posted On : 2023-10-24
Posted By : Ahmed_R
The bird world was kinda sad. The birds have very little space to move around. We thought it would be little more open.
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Posted On : 2023-09-07
Posted By : oaklet
We went to both Birdworld and Koala Gardens. Was a little disappointed in Koala Gardens as you would expect it to be full of Koalas. Unfortunately its not, you do see around 7 Koalas in various exhibits which are very cute. There is a lot of other animals which makes it more than a Koala Garden and probably needs re-naming. They have wallabies, kangaroos, crocodiles, snakes, lizards and a few other animals.
There is more emphasis on getting your photo taken with a Koala, which I believe you really need to book as early as you can.
Even though I was a bit disappointed, this exhibit is still worth a visit.
We also went into Bird world, which was really fun. Having all the birds free to fly and poop on you. The macaws, cassowary, lorikeets, ducks, and so many more to see and let settle on your arm, head. Don't worry if you don't have seed for them, look around in the feeders and grab a handful. Probably much preferred the bird world to Koala garden as it stayed true to its name.
Highly recommended while your at Kuranda.
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Posted On : 2023-09-07
Posted By : Dave_H
Better price than at the ticket window. Koalas were cute. Birds were very active and quite entertaining.
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Posted On : 2023-08-09
Posted By : JennyQld2019
Loved being able to see the koalas up so close. Had never fed birds and they were intriguing to watch eat. Very clean in both places
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Posted On : 2023-05-05
