Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Fitzroy Island

"Birdworld Kuranda is a photographer’s dream, housing the largest number of co-habiting bird species anywhere in the world. At the sanctuary, you’ll find more than 500 birds from around the globe including the most spectacular tropical birds, many of which are endemic to the Tropical North. There are brilliant Amazonian macaws that soar over the treetop canopy, the endangered and stately cassowary, cheeky rainbow lorikeets, vibrantly coloured parrots, galahs, cockatoos and many more."

"Immerse yourself in the wildlife of Australia with Birdworld; it’s perhaps one of the most unique wildlife attractions in Tropical North Queensland where you can enjoy a trip into the birds’ beautiful rainforest habitat. There are various species of birds flying around you at all time, so you can freely observe them. Those species include some of Australia’s most precious and beautiful birds."

"Located in the heart of Kuranda, at Birdworld you can see some of Australia’s most beautiful birds in their rainforest habitat – birds include cassowary, lorikeets, galahs, cockatoos and many more. Entry is $18 for adults and $9 for kids. Allow around 30 minutes to enjoy this attraction."

"Butterflies, the most fairylike creatures in all the land, have been a part of magical whimsy and enchanted tales the world over. Here at the largest butterfly aviary and exhibit in the Southern Hemisphere, you can live out your fairyland fantasies as over 1500 of these colourful creatures flutter around in complete safety. Experience the magnificence of the bright green Cairns Birdwing butterfly and the electric blue of the Ulysses butterfly – the unofficial insignia of the Tropical North."

"Australia's largest butterfly flight aviary is located centrally in Kuranda. Why not include it in a day trip to Kuranda. Click here for more info."

"Although Cairns is located on the waterfront, the city doesn’t have any beaches directly accessible from the city center. For that, you have to take the car and drive a few kilometers to finally find a nice beach. Rodney Campbell / CC BY NC-ND"

"The Cairns Lagoon is a popular swimming facility located along the Cairns Esplanade in the CBD. This 4800sq m saltwater swimming lagoon offers an all-year-round,. 54 Esplanade, Cairns City, Queensland, Australia"

"These gorgeous gardens are an explosion of greenery and rainforest plants. Highlights include a section devoted to Aboriginal plant use, the Gondwana Heritage Garden, the Flecker Garden and an excellent conservatory filled with butterflies and exotic flowers. Visitor centre staff can advise on free guided walks (daily from 10am).Follow the Rainforest Boardwalk to Saltwater Creek and Centenary Lakes, a birdwatcher's delight. Uphill from the gardens, Mt Whitfield Conservation Park has walking tracks through the rainforest to city viewpoints."

"Located in the center of the city, the Cairns Botanic Gardens are the perfect place to escape the sun for a few hours. This place is a real tropical paradise. In these gardens, you can observe more than 4,000 species of plants from all over the world, as well as many birds and insects."

"Cairns' multi-million-dollar aquarium opened in mid-2017, with a vast range of marine life, the Great Barrier Reef in miniature and unique experiences such as 'sleeping with the sharks'. Fittingly the displays focus on the marine habitats of Far North Queensland – not only the reef, but rivers, estuaries and billabongs."

"If you or your kids are fascinated by aquatic life but aren’t likely to go snorkeling around the Great Barrier Reef, the Cairns Aquariumis a no-miss. You won’t be disappointed!. The Cairns Aquarium is the only aquarium in the world dedicated to the aquatic life of tropical North Queensland."

"Cairns' multi-million-dollar aquarium is well worth a visit for its vast and gorgeously presented range of marine life, the Great Barrier Reef in miniature and offbeat experiences such as 'sleeping with the..."

"Rugged mountain scenery, steep ravines, tumbling waterfalls, rich wildlife and tropical rainforest make Barron Gorge one of Queensland's most popular and picturesque parks. The park has the most accessible rainforest close to Cairns. Open woodland, grassland and heath also grow in the park."

"Experience world-heritage rainforest, the spectacular Barron Falls, a network of walking tracks and viewing platforms and varied wildlife in Barron Gorge National Park. Barron Falls Road and Wrights Lookout Road, Kuranda, Queensland, Australia. Shopping and Markets"

"Kuranda Batreach is a small bat resque and rehabilitation centre in the middle of the town. They have flying foxes, and it's a great place to get close to them. It is run by volunteers, so the main problem is you'll be very lucky if they are open for the public, but a couple of times a week, mainly mid-morning to lunch time, they are."

"These oil tanks were built for storage during World War II but have since been converted into a spectacular art gallery. Found by the Botanic Gardens, they offer a unique experience for those with a keen interest in local art."

"Experience Cairns' leading contemporary arts and entertainment venue located in the lush Cairns Botanic Gardens precinct. 46 Collins Avenue, Edge Hill, Queensland, Australia"

"This vibrant arts center is housed in a trio of repurposed World War II–era oil storage tanks in Cairns's lush Flecker Botanic Gardens,…"

"Established in 2001 Nanuks is a mobile food van located at Palm cove jetty. We offer 9 delicious ice cream flavours, along with awesome hotdogs, drinks and snacks. The jetty is one of far North Queenslands fishing hotspots,  and we offer fishing  rods for hire at Nanuks  and we also supply bait."

"Smithfield Shopping Centre is like most suburban centres in your home city with ladies and mens fashion boutiques, footwear stores, hair and beauty stores and then also butchers, bakeries and the major shops like Coles, Woolworths, Dan Murphy's and Kmart. You will be able to get everything for your holiday in Cairns whether you're stocking up on food and drink for your apartment or if you need a new outfit. The centre is open Monday to Sunday."

"Home to Coles, Woolworths, Kmart, Event Cinemas, Dan Murphy's, the Smithfield Tavern, plus over 125 specialty and service retailers, Smithfield Shopping Centre is conveniently located. Corner Captain Cook and Kennedy Highways, Smithfield, Queensland, Australia"