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Barron Gorge National Park - QLD
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65145
Latitude
16.82848º S 16º 49' 42.52" S
Longitude
145.6447º E 145º 38' 41.03" E
Altitude
0
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Description of Barron Gorge National Park
The upper section of the Barron Gorge National Park, 27km north-west of Cairns, can be reached through the village of Kuranda on the Atherton Tableland. From Cairns, travel north along the Captain Cook Highway, turn onto the Kennedy Highway, which winds up the coastal mountain range, and take the turn-off to Kuranda. Follow the signs to Barron Falls through the village to Barron Falls Road to reach the park entrance.
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within 100kms of Barron Gorge National Park
This entrance is beside the Barron Falls station on the scenic railway line that runs from Cairns to Kuranda. Kuranda can also be reached via the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway from Smithfield. It is a 3km walk from the Skyrail terminal to the park entrance.
The lower section of Barron Gorge National Park can be accessed from Kamerunga and Lake Placid. From Cairns, drive 15km along the Brinsmead–Kamerunga Road to the Stoney Creek Road turn-off and continue through the Rainforest Estate to Stoney Creek. Alternatively, continue along Kamerunga Road for another kilometre and turn off to Lake Placid, then drive along the scenic Barron Gorge Road to the Barron Gorge Hydro-Power Station.
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Weather & Climate for Barron Gorge National Park
Closest Weather Station
Cairns at 17:30 05 Sep th rowspan="3">Date/Time
Distance from Barron Gorge National Park 11.86km SE
Temperature
Feels Like
Rel. Humidity
Dew Point
Pressure
Rainfall
Wind Direction
Wind Speed
Gusts
25.6°C
27.2°C
75%
20.8°C
1011.3hPa
0.0mm
NNE
13km/h
7knots
17km/h
9knots
Closest Climatic Station
Cairns Aero
Distance from Barron Gorge National Park 11.86km SE
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Mean Max. °C
31.4
31.2
30.5
29.2
27.6
25.9
25.7
26.5
28.0
29.5
30.6
31.4
Mean Min. °C
23.7
23.7
23.0
21.6
19.9
17.8
17.0
17.4
18.6
20.6
22.3
23.3
Mean Rain mm
384.8
448.5
419.5
202.1
92.3
47.2
29.5
27.9
34.2
39.3
92.4
177.8
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Places within 5km of Barron Gorge National Park
Barron River
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Kuranda
[1.19km]
A 30-minute drive up the Kuranda Range is the fastest method of reaching the township. This gentle drive provides a feast for the eyes as you wind your way up the range with views of the Coral Sea's tropical coastline on one side and pristine rainforest on the other. The remaining two choices are via the Kuranda Scenic Railway or Skyrail.
Horse Riding Half Day - Kuranda
[1.53km]
Outdoor Horse Riding
With a stable of over 70 quiet and gentle horses, this experience offers a safe and relaxing way to see the outback. With horses to suit all levels and ages (min age 4 years) this is a perfect family adventure.
Fairyland
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White Water Rafting on Barron River - Half Day
[3.67km]
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Feel the rush of white water rafting! Join us for some true fun and excitement on the Barron River. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly professional company utilising the latest in white water technology to ensure you an exhilarating yet safe half day trip.
Myola
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Barron River
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Fairyland
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Kuranda
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White Water Rafting on Barron River - Half Day
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Horse Riding Half Day - Kuranda
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