The canopy walk is great for children of all ages. They’ll enjoy exploring the rainforest as they walk through cool, green, leafy paths and along suspended walkways allowing you to experience the canopy up close. Climbing the tower will be a highlight for the adventurous, as you travel up several flights of stairs to an amazing view which looks out to breathtaking views of the Johnstone River Valley, the surrounding mountain ranges and nearby regions. Mapping information is provided on the interpretive signs you go past on the way back showing where you are in relation to Cairns city, the highlands and the coast.
Watch out for animals as you’re exploring the rainforest, cassowaries are regularly seen here, large flightless birds related to the ostrich and the emu. As well as wallabies, brush turkeys and a host of other rainforest birds.
For families travelling with babies and young children you’ll find the path and boardwalks to be quite pram friendly most of the way (the tower has stairs).
It’s quite an educational experience with colourful interpretative signs along the way providing information about the rainforest plants and animals found in this area. There’s an activity sheet for children too with more information and some simple activities.
Allow yourself an hour or two to have a good look around and then you can stop for a drink or light refreshments from a small coffee van just near the entrance.
Open daily 9.30am–5.30pm (except Christmas Day), last entry 4.30pm. Family admission is $50.
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Tags: rainforest, Walking trails
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