Australia is a country with a rich history and a vibrant culture. An Australia vacation is the perfect way to experience this unique place for yourself; the only difficult part will be choosing which sites in Australia you want to see. No one Australia vacation can cover everything, and with that in mind, it only makes sense to do your research and focus on the itinerary for one trip at a time. There are many options to explore, including whether to book a private trip or a group tour, so it makes sense to discuss everything with your travel agent before any serious planning begins.

That being said, one place that you will want to be sure to visit on your trip is Kuranda Village, a mountain retreat located 25km northwest of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia, and surrounded by the World Heritage Rainforest. These rainforests have been home to the Djabugay Aboriginal peoples for over 10,000 years. It was not until the early 1800s; in fact that European exploration in the areas first began. Initially, Kuranda was a gold prospecting and timber settlement, and until the severe frosts of the early 1900s, the region was also known for its coffee production. Kuranda quickly became a popular Australia vacation destination, both for locals and International tourists, who reveled in the beauty of the rainforest and the magnificence of the falls.

In the late 1960s, Kuranda was the home to an eclectic mix of artists , musicians, and other creative people, who built unique houses of bricks and timber, and pioneered the open air markets that still flourish today. With this new outlet of revenue generation, the community of Kuranda prospered, and the population grew quickly, while still maintaining its secluded, natural feel.

Visitors to Kuranda today can view these unique structures, as well as the famous rainforests and stunning waterfalls. Kurandas abundance of shops and markets make it the perfect place to purchase those unique Australia vacation souvenirs. While youre there, why not take a walking tour of the exotic rain forest, or go on a nature tour to explore the many unique inhabitants of the village, including the platypus and the luminescent blue Ulysses butterfly. With so much to see and do in Kuranda Village, you will want to return again and again. Bring your camera, comfortable walking shoes, and plenty of adventurous spirit, and you wont be disappointed with the results of your Australia vacation.