Wild Kuranda

18/02/2024

A lovely day celebrating Valentines Day 💝 with Kuranda Koala Gardens wildlife last week.

04/11/2023

One if our Kuranda Cassowaries now resident at Mamu / Ma:mu - Rainforest Aboriginal people .

01/10/2023

Can you spare time to volunteer 🙋‍♂️ at our famous VIC?

WITH the record number of visitors currently visiting Kuranda Village the Information Centre is urgently seeking volunteers.

01/10/2023

Great new grant opportunity. Closes 30th October.

Calling all creators!

We have two creative grants available for First Nations storytellers, writers illustrators and artists.

These grants, worth $10,000 each, will provide valuable time for First Nations creators working in any genre to develop a current manuscript or Illustration portfolio.

Thanks to our partner, Australian Indigenous Coffee, for their valuable support.

Closing date midnight, AWST, Monday 30 October 2023.

For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3PXeEsb

28/09/2023

Interesting. Hopefully Kuranda will gets its turn too.

A Cairns company has won a significant contract for the construction of an adventure playground that will form part of a key revitalisation project in Mareeba 👉 https://bit.ly/3PwwVep

24/09/2023

Koalas in the wilds of TNQ.

23/09/2023

Another wild book 📖 to enjoy.

Been very quiet lately on the social media front and I suppose this is a reflection of the amount of work I've been trying to do.

One project that has taken much time is 'A Wild Romance' written by my good friends Clifford and Dawn Frith. Cliff and Dawn who have been monumental in their biological discoveries and photographic documentation of natural history around the world. I have been fortunate to be able to project manage this book and bring it to the world.

Sir David Attenborough had this to say:

"Anyone writing about birds of paradise these days will, knowingly or unknowingly, owe a debt to Clifford Frith. We certainly do. Together with Bruce Beehler, Frith has written the most modern and authoritative ornithological text about the family, The Birds of Paradise (1998). With his wife Dawn he has also made an encyclopaedic survey of the birds' cultural impact in Birds of Paradise: Nature, Art and History (2010)."

Jared Diamond had this to say:

"You are about to read one remarkable book, by two remarkable people, who are famous for at least three reasons: their biological discoveries, their photography, and their relationship.... What has been their secret? Read this book, and figure it out for yourself! And while youare figuring it out, enjoy their great photographs, and learn from their remarkable discoveries.”

Please come to the Book Launch:
6th October at Tableland Regional Gallery
5-7pm.
16 Robert Street, Atherton, Queensland.

17/09/2023

Great news for Cairns too.

Say Hi! to Shanghai once again thanks to China Eastern Airlines! 👋🌏

The airline is returning next month with 3 direct flights per week between Shanghai and Brisbane ✈

Over the next 3 years, the service will provide up to 181,014 inbound seats, generating around $314M for the visitor economy and supporting 1,270 jobs.

The deal was landed through our $200M Attracting Aviation Investment Fund in partnership with Queensland’s International Airports, marking the 26th direct international service secured through the program.

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3PFdCAO

17/09/2023

Great Aussie Wildlife.

PACKAGE: Great Australian Wildlife Experience - Adult $78 | Child $39

Three amazing wildlife parks within three days for one great price! This package includes admission to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Kuranda. Memorable encounters with Australia’s favourite creatures.

📸 - amber.msexton

To book 👉 www.birdworldkuranda.com

17/09/2023

Looking fantastic from The Edge.

A view like nothing else! Stop at to see the Barron Falls up close 🌿.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway offers a truly unique way to experience this ancient landscape, gliding above the rainforest canopy before descending to explore the rainforest close up.


Visit Queensland, Australia
Tropical North Queensland
Australia.com
Wet Tropics World Heritage Area

17/09/2023

Some Cassowary info from a top beak.

Cassowaries on Cape Tribulation Road. Are Cassowaries actually living dinosaurs? We asked scientist and researcher Wren Mclean about the importance of these ancient birds and why their Daintree home is so worth saving. Read the story here: https://www.rainforest4.org/_are_cassowaries_actually_living_dinosaurs

17/09/2023

Great to see the wildlife care work done by Tablelands Wildlife Rescue Australia .

16/09/2023

What a beautiful story ❤️ 🧚‍♀️ 👸 😇.

A SIX-year-old girl from Orange has travelled all the way to Kuranda with her family to live out her dream of being a fairy, thanks to Make-A-Wish Australia.

16/09/2023

Looking lovely. Din Din is always spectacular.

Oh my, you're even gorgeous from the sky!😍

Check out this bird's eye view of Din Din (Barron Falls) and our Kuranda Scenic Railway.

Whether you're making the uphill climb or downhill descent, you'll get a prime opportunity to hop off the train and get a photo or two at Din Din lookout.

Book your trip with us now! 👉 https://bit.ly/3C3ENhg

📷 -

16/09/2023

Sounds very cool.

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽
Discover the vibrations of plants through creative experiments and learn about a musical bio-synth device that allows the trees to 'speak' for themselves.

Talking Trees Workshop
📅 Monday 18 September
🕙 10am to 3pm
📍 Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
🧒 9-15 years old

⚠️ This is a free event but registration is essential!

Register here:
👉 https://bit.ly/46bNp2h

12/09/2023

No caption required. Children love magic 🎩 ✨️ 💛 💖.

Come be a fairy this school holidays

07/09/2023

What a beautiful book.

Our Birds celebrates the beauty found within the Australian landscape. Written and illustrated by Australia’s foremost Indigenous illustrator, Dr Bronwyn Bancroft captures the essence of nature in this stunning board book.

Our Birds is the magnificent companion to Our Bugs.

https://www.rileycallieresources.com.au/aboriginal-childrens-books/our-birds

03/09/2023

Visit the beautiful Din Din.

Up and up we go! 🌄Did you know the Kuranda Scenic Railway climbs approximately one metre in every fifty metres to reach its final stop at Kuranda railway station? That's a total elevation of 327 metres! 😮 It sure is a steep one!

Take in these views yourself and join us for an unforgettable trip on your next outing in Gimuy (Cairns). Find out more here 👉 https://bit.ly/3QLkq0E

03/09/2023

Great idea.

03/09/2023

Perhaps an idea for Cassowaries?

Take extra care when you see these new messages on our streets. Thank you Port Macquarie-Hastings Council for providing these messages where our koalas most need them. These will be pinpointing identified koala road strike hot spots in Port Macquarie. Thank you for driving safely in our beautiful town.

03/09/2023

New job opportunity.

A new job opportunity within JYAC, if interested please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by 22 September 2023. Yalada

03/09/2023

Great idea for the bats gliders etc.

In conjunction with other scheduled work during pole replacement …
Glider Poles will be installed in Carruchan today … to assist an isolated breeding pair of endangered mahogany gliders…
Thanks to recovery team partners Ergon, CCRC, Wildlife Queensland and caring local landholders ….
in the last couple of weeks barbwire has been replaced at another property in Carruchan where a glider stranding occurred …with new barbless wire and wildlife friendly fencing signage installed… thanks to all involved.🙏

15/08/2023

A great walk in Yungaburra on our Atherton Tablelands.

15/08/2023

We'd have to agree.

Those views hey! 😏🌴 Not to brag - but c'mon - it really is a sight for sore eyes any day of the week! 😊 Looking for a great birthday gift or giveaway? Lavish your loved ones in this lush tropical wonderland and take them on a journey like no other aboard Kuranda Scenic Railway. Nothing says 'I love you' like time together on a peaceful adventure and views like this one. 😍

Find out more! 👉 https://bit.ly/3KqQgvJ

📷 - anhelo (instagram)

22/06/2023

Great training opportunity.

🌟🌟FREE MEDIA TRAINING WORKSHOP🌟🌟

🗣What: Free Media Training Workshop for First Nations advocates and community

⏰When: Monday June 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm AEST

🏡Where: Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good (DIYDG) 3 Jensen Street Manoora, QLD 4870

Who should come along? This face to face workshop is designed for and by First Nations advocates, activists, leaders and campaigners to use our strength in storytelling to learn more about using the media to campaign for change, in a supportive environment.

You’ll learn the practical skills you need to tell your story, speak up on issues that impact your community, engage with journalists, use strong messages and do media interviews. In the workshop you will find out more about:
• How the media operates and how to get your story into the news
• How to prepare for and do a great media interview
• How to use the media to shift conversations and win change

Interested? RSVP here 👉🏽
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/first-nations-media-training-workshop-cairns-tickets-646769132887

For questions or more information, contact Sharnee Hegarty on [email protected]

Centre for Australian Progress

21/06/2023

Congratulations Elverina.

21/06/2023

Congratulations Kuranda Scenic Railway. Happy 132rd Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊.

Don't forget we're turning 132 this weekend!! 🎈🎉

It's our birthday this Sunday, so we're celebrating😎
📅 25 June 2023
📍 Gimuy (Cairns)

🚨 While you're travelling on our train, ask one of our friendly team members to be in your photo, showing us your best b'day vibes and share it on Instagram using . The best pic will win a basket full of KSR-covered-everything🚂😍

There will be treats and giveaways! Hop on our train during our birthday for a whole lot of fun! Learn how to book here👉 https://bit.ly/3J9qXxv

21/06/2023

Hopefully we'll get a Splash Park in Kuranda some day.

THE wait is finally over and locals are being invited along to celebrate and enjoy the grand opening of the Mareeba Splash Park this Saturday from 11am. https://www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au/community-and-business/pool-party-for-splash-park-opening

19/06/2023

A great new children's book from local traditional owner Trevor Fourmile.

Gurril could not understand why everyone was afraid of a snake, even if it was Gudju-gudju, the rainbow serpent! But he was soon to discover just how powerful Gudju-gudju really was and why it is not a good idea to torment the rainbow serpent.

Gurril, Storm Bird is a Gimuy Walubara (pronounced ghee-moy-wah-la-burra) Yidinji traditional story that helps to explain the cultural beliefs held by the Yidinji First Nations People of Cairns. The Gimuy Walubarra are one of the traditional custodian peoples of Cairns and the surrounding regions.

This story has been told orally by many generations over thousands of years and is intrinsic to the Yidinji culture, both past and present. The call of the storm bird helps the Yidinji people prepare for the arrival of rain or the wet season. During the dry season the Gimuy Walubara people would dance and mimic the storm bird to bring in the rain.

https://www.rileycallieresources.com.au/aboriginal-childrens-books/gurril-storm-bird

19/06/2023

After a big day out exploring Kuranda Village a new watering hole in Palm Cove.