Take a Deep Breath…
Take a deep breath… and let the art find you. Kuranda has drawn painters, potters, photographers and Aboriginal artists for decades, and the village is dotted with small galleries where the work is genuinely made by hand and often by the person standing behind the counter. Browsing them is one of the quietest pleasures of a day here.
The Best Art Galleries in Kuranda
Australis Art Gallery — A beautiful gallery on Coondoo Street celebrating Australian art, and a longstanding village favourite. Warmly reviewed and well worth seeking out for original work with a real sense of place. 40 Coondoo St.
WidiWorks Aboriginal Art Gallery — 100% Aboriginal owned and operated by artist Connie Rovina, showing vibrant contemporary Indigenous artwork inspired by Kuku-Thaypan and Widi heritage. Therwine St.
Doongal Aboriginal Art & Artefacts — Specialising in local rainforest Aboriginal art alongside works from Central Australian Indigenous artists, with authentic artefacts and Dreamtime stories. Coondoo St.
Kuranda Arts Co-op — A cooperative gallery showcasing handmade work by local artists, ceramics, glass, painting and jewellery, and one of the highest-rated galleries in the village.
Peter Jarver Gallery — Home to striking tropical landscape and nature photography, capturing the light and drama of the Far North.
Akasha Mead Art — A highly rated gallery in the Original Rainforest Market known for a distinctive, unique style.
Terra Nova Gallery — Supporting local Australian and Aboriginal artists across painting, pottery, jewellery and glass art.
You’ll also find Emu Ridge Gallery and Didi La Baÿsse Art Studio & Gallery among the village’s creative spaces, part of what makes Kuranda one of Tropical North Queensland’s true arts destinations.
Where to Find the Galleries
Most galleries are clustered along Coondoo Street and Therwine Street and within the Kuranda markets, all within easy walking distance. Pair a gallery wander with lunch, see where to eat in Kuranda, and browse more things to do in Kuranda. Planning your visit? See getting to Kuranda and our one day in Kuranda itinerary.
Kuranda Art Galleries — FAQs
What art galleries are in Kuranda? Kuranda has a rich mix of galleries including Australis Art Gallery, WidiWorks Aboriginal Art Gallery, Doongal Aboriginal Art, Kuranda Arts Co-op, Peter Jarver Gallery, Akasha Mead Art and Terra Nova Gallery, showing everything from Australian painting to Aboriginal art, photography, ceramics and glass.
Where can you buy authentic Aboriginal art in Kuranda? WidiWorks Aboriginal Art Gallery, which is Aboriginal owned and operated, and Doongal Aboriginal Art & Artefacts both specialise in authentic Indigenous artwork from local rainforest and Central Australian artists.
Are Kuranda’s art galleries free to visit? Yes — the village galleries are free to browse, and many showcase the artists’ own handmade work, with pieces available to buy.
Where are the galleries located in Kuranda? Most are along Coondoo Street and Therwine Street and within the Kuranda markets, all within a short, walkable area of the village centre.
Is Kuranda good for art lovers? Very much so. Kuranda has been an artists’ village for decades and is considered one of Tropical North Queensland’s leading destinations for original art and craft.
