Stoney Creek in Queensland
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Barron Gorge National Park

Barron Gorge National Park is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 1,404 km northwest of Brisbane and 2 km from Kuranda. Barron Gorge is part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. The Kuranda Scenic Railway line passes through the park with a station at Barron Falls. One train runs from and returns to Cairns daily. The original weir, constructed in 1934 at the top of the falls, is visible from the station lookout.

Located at -16.8428, 145.652 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Cairns, National parks of Far North Queensland, Protected areas established in 1940, Wet Tropics of Queensland, Canyons and gorges of Australia, 1940 establishments in Australia, Important Bird Areas of Queensland

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is a scenic cableway running above the Barron Gorge National Park from the Cairns suburb of Caravonica to Kuranda, Queensland. The development of Skyrail was controversial as some local residents believed that damage may be done to World Heritage listed rainforest. Following seven years of planning and approvals, and 14 months of construction, Skyrail opened to the public in August 1995.

Located at -16.8481, 145.695 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Transport in Australia, Transport in Queensland, Cairns, Far North Queensland, Visitor attractions in Queensland, Gondola lifts

Stoney Creek Falls

Stoney Creek Falls are found in the Barron Gorge National Park, north-east of Cairns, in Queensland, Australia. The falls are formed where Stoney Creek starts to descend in steps from the shoulders of the gorge. The falls are best known for the curved lattice railway bridge that passes in front of them. This gives passengers aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway and The Savannahlander an excellent view of the falls as their train crosses the creek.

Located at -16.8509, 145.647 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Far North Queensland, Waterfalls of Queensland

Kuranda Scenic Railway

The Kuranda Scenic Railway is a name for the railway line that runs from Cairns, Queensland, Australia to the nearby town of Kuranda. The tourist railway snakes its way up the Macalister Range and is no longer used for regular commuter services. It passes through the suburbs of Stratford, Freshwater (stopping at Freshwater Station) and Redlynch before reaching Kuranda. The line is used for some freight services and other passenger services, such as The Savannahlander.

Located at -16.8849, 145.702 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Railway lines in Queensland, Far North Queensland, Visitor attractions in Queensland, Heritage railways in Australia, Railway lines opened in 1891

Kuranda Range road

The Kuranda Range road is an informally named section of the Kennedy Highway, located near Cairns that traverses the Macalister Range. The 11.5 kilometres section of road connects Smithfield and Kuranda, after which it is named, at an altitude of about 360 metres . Traffic is primarily limited to one lane each way, with overtaking lanes at various points. The Kuranda Skyrail cableway crosses the road twice.

Located at -16.8383, 145.673 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Far North Queensland, Roads in Queensland

Lake Placid, Queensland

Lake Placid is a suburb of Cairns in far northern Queensland, Australia. It is named after a natural pond in the Barron River, created by a rock barrage. Lake Placid is the entrance to the Barron Gorge National Park.

Located at -16.8667, 145.683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Suburbs of Cairns

Peace Lutheran College

Peace Lutheran College is a co-educational, private school located in Kamerunga in the city of Cairns, Queensland, Australia. The school educates students from "prep" to 12th grade and first opened in 1994. The school offers boarding facilities. The school is part of the Lutheran Church of Australia.

Located at -16.8781, 145.691 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Boarding schools in Queensland, Educational institutions established in 1994, Lutheran schools in Australia, Private schools in Queensland, Schools in Cairns

Caravonica, Queensland

Caravonica is a suburb of Cairns, Queensland approximately 7 miles from the City Centre. Caravonica lies in the foothills of the Queensland tropical rain forests. The actual village itself is 0.75 miles in length from its most northern point to its most southern point. The boundary of the suburb can be found as far north as the Tjapukai Aboriginal Culture Park and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway's southern terminal is known as the Caravonica Terminal.

Located at -16.8667, 145.683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Suburbs of Cairns