Just north of Cairns, perched upon a mountain surrounded by lush greenery and national parkland, lies Kuranda – a perfect destination for a day trip. Jessica Cornish shares how she spent her day in Kuranda; strolling the boardwalks weaving through the national heritage listed parks, getting up close to some magnificent wildlife and browsing the laid back market stalls.

TWENTY-FIVE kilometres north of Cairns along the winding road lays a small rainforest town perched on the top of a mountain, Kuranda.