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From Cairns: Scenic Train, Skyrail & Kuranda Rainforest Tour

Cairns

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Overview

Experience the best of Kuranda with a Scenic Railway journey, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ride, and a visit to Rainforestation Nature Park—all with seamless transfers from Cairns.

Highlights

  • Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway, traveling through hand-carved tunnels, mountain bridges, and lush rainforest with views of Barron Falls and Stoney Creek.
  • Glide above the rainforest on Skyrail, stopping at Red Peak and Barron Falls for boardwalk walks, scenic lookouts, and ranger-guided talks.
  • Explore Rainforestation Nature Park, where you’ll see native Australian wildlife, and ride an amphibious Army Duck through the rainforest.
  • Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch at Rainforestation Nature Park.
  • Did you know? The Koala and Wildlife Park is home to the Southern Cassowary, the world’s most dangerous bird.

Inclusions

  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ticket
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway ticket
  • Round-trip hotel transfers from Cairns
  • Expert driver
  • Free time in Kuranda Village
  • Entry to Rainforestation Nature Park
  • Army Duck tour
  • Koala & Wildlife Park
  • Dreamtime Walk & Pamagirri dance performance
  • BBQ Lunch (as per option selected)
  • Kuranda guidebook with discount coupons

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Itinerary

Scenic railway journey through the rainforest

Begin your day with a hotel pickup from Cairns, followed by a heritage train ride on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Travel through 15 hand-carved tunnels and 37 bridges, passing Stoney Creek Falls and Barron Gorge as you make your way to Kuranda.

Explore Kuranda Village

Upon arrival, enjoy free time in Kuranda Village, where you can browse local markets, cafés, and optional wildlife attractions. 

Rainforestation Nature Park & Skyrail return

Head to the Rainforestation Nature Park, where you’ll get a closer look at native wildlife in the Koala & Wildlife Park, experience the Pamagirri Aboriginal dance and Dreamtime walk, and ride an Army Duck through the rainforest for a unique land-and-water tour. Then, hop on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, gliding over the rainforest canopy with stops at Red Peak and Barron Falls before descending back to Cairns.

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