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From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers

Duration
Duration

8 hours

Free cancellation
Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Transfers included
Transfers included
Guided tour
Guided tour

Expert local tour guide

Hotel pickup
Hotel pickup

Convenient pick-up at your location

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Ride the Kuranda train & Skyrail for a rainforest adventure with hotel transfers, village exploration, and optional discounts on Kuranda attractions.

Enjoy the best of Kuranda in one day with a Skyrail ride, the scenic rail, and stress-free hotel transfers from Cairns.

Travel on the 120-year-old Scenic Rail through tunnels and glide over the lush rainforest canopy on the cableway with stops at Red Peak and Barron Falls.

Wander through Kuranda Heritage Markets, artisan shops, and cafes, or relax in the heart of this rainforest retreat.

Upgrade to a guided tour for expert insights into Kuranda’s culture and discounted entry to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Birdworld & Kuranda Koala Gardens.

Did you know? The Skyrail is the world’s longest rainforest cableway, stretching over 7.5 kilometers above the rainforest canopy.

One-way Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ticket

One-way Kuranda Scenic Railway ticket

Round-trip hotel transfers from Cairns

Free time in Kuranda Village

Coupons for discounted entry to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Birdworld, & Kuranda Koala Gardens (as per option selected)

Expert local guide (as per option selected)

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Adventure amidst Australia's natural wonders

Your journey begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Cairns to Cairns Central Station where the world-renowned Kuranda Scenic Rail awaits. As you wind through the World Heritage-listed rainforest, you can see tumbling waterfalls and striking gorges. Arrive at Kuranda to explore food stalls and the bustling heritage markets filled with unique arts and crafts. 

Experience indigenous culture and rainforest canopy

Your day concludes with your return journey on the Skyrail. Glide over the World Heritage-listed rainforest, taking in stunning views. Stop at Barron Falls stations for breathtaking views and take guided boardwalk tours at Red Peak Station, giving you an up-close look at the rainforest’s beauty.

Train up & Skyrail return, or vice versa

Upgrade your experience to take the scenic railway and return on the Skyrail, or switch it up. If you are feeling more adventurous, opt for the guided tour for expert insights and discounted entry at top Kuranda attractions like Birdworld, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, and the Koala Gardens.

Know before you go

What to bring

  • Wear comfortable shoes and bring sunglasses and a sun hat.

What's not allowed

  • Outside drinks and smoking are not allowed.

Accessibility

  • The experience is wheelchair accessible.
  • Guide dogs are allowed on this experience.

Additional information

  • The Skyrail departs from Smithfield (Cairns) Terminal, whereas the Scenic Rail departs from Freshwater Railway Station. 
  • Children below 14 must be accompanied by an adult on the Skyrail and Scenic Rail.
  • This tour includes round-trip transfers from select hotels in Cairns.

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