BUSK | Japanese tea house in Kuranda
A highly rated Japanese tea house at Kuranda near Cairns with a 4.8 rating across 51 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
BUSK sits on Therwine Street in Kuranda, the charming rainforest village in the hills near Cairns. A strong 4.8 rating from 51 reviews marks it as a genuine local gem.
The appeal is a serene, distinctive tea-house experience — a Japanese tea house offering quality tea and a moment of calm, a lovely and unique spot in keeping with Kuranda's artisan, laid-back character. Its village location, close to the famous markets and rainforest, makes it a rewarding and memorable stop.
Menus, offerings and trading hours change over time, and Kuranda gets busy with day-trippers. If you're after something particular or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 14:30
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 14:30
- Friday
- 10:00 – 14:30
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 15:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 15:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 80
- Popularity
- 52
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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