Things to do Exploring Australia

Location

Rainforestation Nature Park

What it is?

A nature park full of education and fun

What it offers?

An aboriginal experience including boomerang throwing, spear throwing, cultural dance performances and didgeridoo playing. A tropical fruit orchard, fascinating plants and Australian wildlife.

Wheelchair Access?

May require assistance.

 

What we did?

This was an interesting little place and well worth the visit. The trip to the park is only 30 minutes from Cairns, it is along the Kuranda Range that takes you up to Kuranda, Mareeba and the Atherton Tablelands. We purchased this as part of a three-park pass which includes one admission to each of the following parks; Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas and Rainforestation Nature Park.

We started our experience with a WWII Army Duck Rainforest Tour. This was interesting and we learned some new things about the region in which we were living. We then went to the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience where local Indigenous Pamagirri guides welcome you to take a journey of discovery and learning about their customs and ancient traditions. Seeing how far a spear can be thrown was pretty amazing. It was very interesting and informative, well worth doing. We then wandered the grounds looking at the various wildlife. We saw a wild cassowary, crocodiles, koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, the rare Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroos, wombat, dingo, and the endangered Tasmanian devil.

Highlight?

The guided Army Duck ride. It was educational and interesting. 

Would I do it again?

Probably not

As a couple: water bottles;  healthy snacks; wide brim hat: sunscreen; bug spray; good sturdy shoes.

With Kids: water; snacks; wide brim hat; sunscreen; bug spray; good sturdy shoes.

With Pets: Domestic pets not permitted

Yearly Events

N/A

How to get there?

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