Description: Kuranda Original Rainforest Market Shop Dine Play Events Kuranda Original Rainforest Market Located in the World Heritage Rainforest of Kuranda
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Getting Here
These markets had their humble beginnings in 1978 organized by a group of local hippy artists and crafts people. The original marketeers had to pay for the operation of their own train service for two seasons, to prove commercial viability of the service to the Queensland Railway Department. These markets put Kuranda on the map, cementing its reputation as an exotic rainforest destination for local and international visitors.
Today the Original Markets has retained its atmosphere, with many local artists and personalities making the market part of their lifestyle. Many of the current marketeers have been involved in the markets during the course of the last 25 - 30 years. Their local knowledge and expertise is second to none.