A smiling young woman with a ponytail looks at a green parrot perched on a branch at Birdworld Kuranda, surrounded by lush green foliage in the background. | Aussie Loop
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Birdworld Kuranda

from A$24
1 hour
Kuranda
All ages

Walk into one large free flight aviary inside the Kuranda Heritage Markets, home to almost 60 species and more than 350 birds. Amazonian macaws, an endangered cassowary and a calm finch aviary are all waiting, with handfeeding and photo opportunities along the way. Once you are through the gate, stay as long as you like.

  • A smiling young woman with a ponytail looks at a green parrot perched on a branch at Birdworld Kuranda, surrounded by lush green foliage in the background. | Aussie Loop
  • Three people stand outdoors with colourful parrots perched on their shoulders and arms, surrounded by green foliage at Birdworld Kuranda. Enjoy this unforgettable experience in Kuranda with your entry ticket.
  • A woman with long blonde hair smiles whilst a green parrot perches on her left shoulder and a blue-and-yellow macaw sits on her right shoulder at Birdworld Kuranda in Kuranda, making for the perfect moment after purchasing an entry ticket.
  • A smiling young woman with a ponytail looks at a green parrot perched on a branch at Birdworld Kuranda, surrounded by lush green foliage in the background. | Aussie Loop
  • Three people stand outdoors with colourful parrots perched on their shoulders and arms, surrounded by green foliage at Birdworld Kuranda. Enjoy this unforgettable experience in Kuranda with your entry ticket.
  • A woman with long blonde hair smiles whilst a green parrot perches on her left shoulder and a blue-and-yellow macaw sits on her right shoulder at Birdworld Kuranda in Kuranda, making for the perfect moment after purchasing an entry ticket.

Quick read before you book.

  • More than 350 birds flying free around you
  • Bright Amazonian macaws right up close
  • A rare close look at an endangered cassowary
  • Waterfalls and ponds through a rainforest setting
  • A 10 minute stroll from Skyrail and the Scenic Railway

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What could be better?

Honestly, not much. It's a compact sanctuary, so pair it with other Kuranda stops and hold onto your hat when the macaws drop in.

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Included in this tour.

  • General admission to Birdworld Kuranda
  • Access to the main free flight aviary and the finch aviary
  • Handfeeding and photo opportunities with the birds
  • No time limit inside on the day of your visit

Commonly asked questions.

Birdworld is inside the Kuranda Heritage Markets on Rob Veivers Drive, in the heart of Kuranda village. It opens daily from 10am and is closed on Christmas Day.

From either the Skyrail terminal or the railway station it is about a 10 minute walk up Coondoo Street. Weighing up which way to ride up the range? Our guide to Skyrail vs the Kuranda Scenic Railway compares the two.
Yes, Kuranda is about 15 minutes up the Kennedy Highway from the Smithfield roundabout, and public parking is on Thoree Street. If you would rather not drive, the Kuranda Scenic Rail and bus tour from Cairns gets you to the village and back.

Yes. Child tickets cover ages 4 to 15, and a family ticket covers two adults and two children. Little ones love the lorikeets, so keep a hand free for photos.

Bring your camera and leave earrings, necklaces and other jewellery on the shelf at admissions, because the parrots and macaws are drawn to shiny things. Keep pens, glasses and phones secure so the birds are not tempted to grab them.

There is no time limit once you are inside, so you can linger with the macaws or move on when you are ready. It fits easily alongside the other village attractions, and our guide to things to do in Cairns helps you plan the rest of your trip.

Yes. Birdworld offers combined passes with Kuranda Koala Gardens, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary and the Kuranda Riverboat if you want to see more of the village in one day.

More about this tour.

Step through the gate at Birdworld Kuranda and you are inside one big free flight aviary, tucked into the Kuranda Heritage Markets in the village. Almost 60 native and exotic species and more than 350 birds share the space with you, with waterfalls and ponds running through it and nothing but air between you and the wildlife.The Amazonian macaws are the loud, bright red and blue stars of the show, and they love anything shiny, which is why you leave your jewellery on the shelf at admissions before you walk in. Look out for the endangered cassowary, Major Mitchell cockatoos, galahs and rainbow lorikeets, then slow right down in the finch aviary, the quietest corner of the park. Handfeeding and photo opportunities are part of the visit, and once you are inside you can stay as long as you like.Birdworld is about a 10 minute walk up Coondoo Street from both the Skyrail terminal and the Kuranda Scenic Railway station, so it slots neatly into a day on the Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail tour. If koalas are next on your list, Kuranda Koala Gardens is in the village too.Explore the village, check availability for the day you are heading up the range, then book your entry.

Additional info.

  • Open daily from 10am, closed Christmas Day.
  • Find Birdworld inside the Kuranda Heritage Markets on Rob Veivers Drive.
  • Child tickets cover ages 4 to 15.
  • Remove earrings and jewellery before entering, as the macaws love shiny things.