Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns | 7 hours

947 Reviews | Queensland
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Sky-Rail
2 Adults x $127.77
$255.54
Approx Total
$255.54
Travel to Kuranda on Skyrail and return on the Scenic Railway; approx. 10 hours; departs at 8am and 8:45am
Pickup included
Sky-Rainforestation-Rail
2 Adults x $175.28
$350.56
Approx Total
$350.56
Rail-Rainforestation-Sky: Travel to Kuranda on Skyrail, visit Rainforestation Nature Park and return from Kuranda on Kuranda Scenic Rail.
Pickup included
Rail-Sky
2 Adults x $127.77
$255.54
Approx Total
$255.54
Travel to Kuranda on the Scenic Railway and return on Skyrail; approx. 8 hours; departs at 8am and 7:45am
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Written itinerary available in German, Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin
  • One-way trip on Kuranda Scenic Railway
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
  • Rainforestation Nature Park (if option selected)
  • Cairns pickup and drop-off
  • Kuranda Boarding Pass
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Birdworld, Kuranda Koala Gardens & Butterfly Sanctuary (own expense)
  • Any other optional activities not mentioned

Overview

Experience the rainforest beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a journey on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. You’ll have free time in the village of Kuranda to browse its markets, have lunch or visit wildlife attractions like Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens or choose the option including Rainforestation Nature Park. (Food, drinks and activities in Kuranda are at your own expense)

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Meeting points

6 Skyrail Drive, Smithfield, Bus Zone at the front of Skyrail Terminal

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

    The largest butterfly flight aviary & exhibit in Australia. Situated next to the Kuranda Markets, it is home to over 1500 tropical butterflies. Wander through the aviary's lush tropical gardens and breeding laboratory to learn more about a butterfly's life cycle & behaviour.

    30 minutes

  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

    Glide over and through the canopy of the ancient rainforest and marvel at the spectacular views from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. There are two stops along this gondola journey where you can alight and explore the rainforest from within.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Rainforestation Nature Park

    Choose the Rainforestation Package if you would like to visit this wonderful nature park. See Australian wildlife in their wildlife park, and take an amphibious Army Duck tour through the rainforest. PLEASE NOTE: NO free time in Kuranda if this option is selected

    2 hours

  • Kuranda Scenic Railway

    Take a historic journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail, travelling through the rainforest and along the mountainside of Barron Gorge.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Kuranda Koala Gardens

    Visit this wonderful Wildlife park to see iconic Australia wildlife. Feed and pat the tame wallabies and kangaroos. Discover wombats, freshwater crocodiles, lizards, snakes and much more! Koala photos are also available.

    30 minutes

  • Barron Gorge National Park

    See the might Barron Falls from both the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Edge Lookout, and at a stop on your journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail.

    10 minutes

  • Barron Falls

    See the might Barron Falls from both the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Edge Lookout, and at a stop on your journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail.

    10 minutes

  • Birdworld Kuranda

    Immerse yourself in this wonderful free flying bird exhibit. See and enjoy the company of hundreds of rare and beautiful exotic and Australia native species in the lush tropically landscaped setting.

    30 minutes

  • Down Under Tours - Day Tours (Pass By)

    Down Under Tours is Tropical North Queensland’s leading day tour operator with an extensive range of tour options to suit any taste. We love to share the beauty of Tropical North Queensland and the ancient rainforest with our passengers.

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Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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947 reviews

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    579
  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
    82
  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

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Great day out

Published on Feb, 2025

Enjoyable day trip Variety experience with sky ride over canopy of rainforest, koala park where you can take pics with cute koala and the scenic train journey was a great trip Barron falls was majestic

Scenic trip to wild nature

Published on Feb, 2025

The tour was well-organized, with all services provided on time. The bus was comfortable, and the explanations were precise and clear.

Great scenery

Published on Feb, 2025

Great experience with scenic views and some wildlife. Went during wet season and the falls were in full flow.

Great way to see the rainforest!

Published on Jan, 2025

We enjoyed the scenic views of the rainforest. We took about 1/2 hour bus ride to the sky tram and took that up to Kuranda. The views were spectacular. There were 2 stops to see the forest and a waterfall. You have time to Kuranda where you can pay to do other things or walk around and shop. We then took the railway back down. The ride through the forest was beautiful and they told us some history abojt the train and area. The trip was very organized, staff was great. It was a fun day!

Awesome

Published on Jan, 2025

The Skyrail gives you an amazing view of the rainforest. Even saw some Kangaroos in a field. Kuranda takes you back to what the world looked like 100s of years ago. The village had many interesting art items. Loved this excursion.

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