Caravonica, Queensland


Caravonica is a suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Far North Queensland, Australia, approximately from the Cairns city centre. At the the suburb recorded a population of 1,989.

Geography

Caravonica lies in the foothills of the Queensland tropical rain forests. The actual village itself is in length from its most northern point to its most southern point. The boundary of the suburb can be found as far north as the Tjapukai Aboriginal Culture Park and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway's southern terminal is known as the Caravonica Terminal. The southern border aligns with the Barron River.

History

Caravonica was part of the Shire of Mulgrave and then the City of Cairns local government areas. Caravonica State School was established in 1927.
At the the suburb recorded a population of 1,989.

Community groups

The Smithfield branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the CWA Hall on Kamerunga Road, Caravonica. It is between the Caravonica State School and the Australian Armour and Artillery Museum.