Driving up the Kennedy Highway into the mountain ranges behind Cairns you are venturing through some of the most beautiful rainforest around. As a child my recollections of a trip to Karanda was much longer than the short 20 minute drive up to this pretty, mountain village. The area has changed considerably to how I remember it but it's still beautiful and there is so much of interest to see!

The homeschooling group organised an activity to the Karanda Koala Gardens!

The kiddos had the opportunity to .....

 feed some of the animals

pat a koala

cuddle a python

(the mum's stood well back with these piccies!!)

After observing some of the other animals we all headed for a local park where the mum's could talk and the children could run and play.