About Us
KHS accurately documents and showcases the stories of Kuranda's varied inhabitants, from Indigenous Rainforest people to modern-day tourists, honoring the past and present cultural tapestry of our region.
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land and respectfully include their history in their work .
As of January 25, 2024,our online archive contains 119 items categorized into topics such as architecture, art, Indigenous history, civic services, community groups, environment, industries, tourism, and transport.
Digital Archives
The Kuranda Historical Society is a community organization working to preserve and share the history of the Kuranda district in North Queensland, Australia .
Our efforts include identifying, preserving, and digitizing material culture and history related to the region . The Kuranda Historical society aims to tell the stories of Kuranda's diverse inhabitants, from its Indigenous Rainforest people to early European settlers, timber workers, railway builders, hippies, artists, and tourists.