Glacier Rock
Douglas Track, Kuranda QLD 4881, Australia
Open nowToday 00:00 – 23:30 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
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A scenic lookout at Kuranda near Cairns with a 4.6 rating across 98 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 00:00 – 23:30
- Tuesday
- 00:00 – 23:30
- Wednesday
- 00:00 – 23:30
- Thursday
- 00:00 – 23:30
- Friday
- 00:00 – 23:30
- Saturday
- 00:00 – 23:30
- SundayToday
- 00:00 – 23:30
Why it's worth checking out
Glacier Rock sits on the Douglas Track at Kuranda, the famous rainforest village in the hills above Cairns in Far North Queensland. With 98 reviews behind its 4.6 rating, it's a much-loved spot.
The appeal is beautiful views over the valley and river — a lookout taking in lovely outlooks over the Barron River and the tropical surrounds near Kuranda, a genuine favourite for a walk, a scenic pause or simply soaking up the beauty of the rainforest. It's a lovely, free natural highlight.
Lookouts and tracks have changing conditions and can be exposed, so take care and check current details and any advisories before you go. Bring water, sun protection and sturdy footwear, and take your time enjoying the surrounds.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.6 from 98 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 78
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 60
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 0
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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