Barron Gorge & Barron Falls
Barron Falls
A rainforest gorge beneath Kuranda where the Barron River tumbles down the edge of the tableland in stepped falls; the Skyrail and scenic railway both pass here.
Barron Gorge National Park is part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area. Near Kuranda, the Barron River drops from the edge of the Atherton Tableland into the gorge, forming the stepped Barron Falls. In the wet season the falls carry enormous volumes of water, but in the dry season, upstream hydroelectric diversion often leaves only a trickle. There are three ways to see them: drive or walk about 3 kilometers from Kuranda town to the Barron Falls boardwalk viewpoint; ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and get off at Barron Falls station; or ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway, which makes a brief stop at Barron Falls station. Downstream on the Barron River there is also an introductory rafting program through the rapids. Viewing sites are free.
Opening hours
Open all day (daytime visits to the viewing platform)
Nearby sights
- Rainforestation Nature Park
- Kuranda / Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Palm Cove
- Cairns Botanic Gardens
- Crystal Cascades
- Cairns Aquarium
- Cairns Night Markets
- Cairns Esplanade Lagoon