Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Railway Day Package

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Overview

Join a scenic trip and board the Kuranda Skyrail cable car to enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding rainforest before arriving at the local village. Explore Kuranda Village and buy dainty souvenirs before taking the Scenic Railway along the lush green forest for memorable sights. Board the Skyrail and Scenic Railway and discover the beauty of the Kuranda rainforestExplore the quaint Kuranda Village and delight in exquisite local handicraftsJoin an ECO Advanced Certified ecotourism experience committed to environmental responsibility*Important Notice* The Skyrail Cableway will be closed from 25–31 May and 20 July – 18 August 2026 for Stage 1 of the Skyrail 2.0 Upgrade Project. From 19 August – 25 October 2026, Skyrail will operate Wednesday to Sunday with a modified Kuranda to Barron Falls Loop Experience, and tickets during this period will be offered at a lower price than usual.

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Highlights

Join a scenic trip and board the Kuranda Skyrail cable car to enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding rainforest before arriving at the local village. Explore Kuranda Village and buy dainty souvenirs before taking the Scenic Railway along the lush green forest for memorable sights. Board the Skyrail and Scenic Railway and discover the beauty of the Kuranda rainforest
Explore the quaint Kuranda Village and delight in exquisite local handicrafts
Join an ECO Advanced Certified ecotourism experience committed to environmental responsibility
*Important Notice* The Skyrail Cableway will be closed from 25–31 May and 20 July – 18 August 2026 for Stage 1 of the Skyrail 2.0 Upgrade Project. From 19 August – 25 October 2026, Skyrail will operate Wednesday to Sunday with a modified Kuranda to Barron Falls Loop Experience, and tickets during this period will be offered at a lower price than usual.

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Reminders

Please ensure your accommodation details are provided in the Requests & Remarks section when booking. The exact pickup location, along with the confirmed pickup time, will be provided in the booking confirmation email. Guests are required to check the email carefully

A one-way Skyrail cable car ride takes about 1.5 hours (including the time to visit the two cable car stations in between, excluding the time spent at Kuranda Village)

Umbrellas are available at the 2 cable car relay stations to accommodate rainy weather
It is prohibited to eat or smoke inside the cable car; travellers may eat at the relay stations

The Skyrail includes 2 relay stations (Red Peak Station and Barron Falls Station); travellers can disembark at these stations to explore the nearby attractions

The hiking trail at Red Peak Station is 175 m and the hiking trail at Barron Falls Station is 400 m

What You Can Expect

7 hour(s)

Duration

1 Day

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Activity Itinerary

Activity Photos

Trek through lush rainforest and marvel at your surroundings

Gaze upon the majestic Barron Falls from your Skyrail cable car (Image Source: Tourism Australia)

Marvel at the spectacular Barron Falls from the observatory platform (Image Source: Tourism Australia)

Depart from the Skyrail at Smithfield Station (Image Source: Tourism Australia)

Explore Kuranda Village's colorful areas and get your souvenirs!

Arrive at Kuranda and spend time exploring your surroundings

Check in at the Kuranda Scenic Railway and prepare for the scenic journey of a lifetime! (Image Source: Tourism Australia)

View gorgeous panoramic rainforest views during your train ride (Image Source: Tourism Australia)

Depart for Cairns (Image Source: Tourism Australia)

Itinerary of the Day

Itinerary Info

Pickup Point

DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns - 102 Abbott St entrance
121-123 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Night Markets SunBus Stop Abbott St
54-60 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino (pick up Casino entrance)
35-41 Wharf St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

Purchase Notice

Each Skyrail cable car can accommodate 6 passengers (including infants)After the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ride, travellers will have free time to explore Kuranda Village. Please return to Kuranda Train Station earlier to check inThis tour does not include a tour guide. Please make sure not to miss the train in the afternoonThe tour will end at Cairns Railway Station (Bunda Street, Cairns)Please note that the time of Skyrail, Train, and hotel pick-up time are subject to availability and may change. The confirmed time will be provided in the booking confirmation email

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— What You Can Expect —

Get ready for the scenic trip of a lifetime in Kuranda. Hop onto a Skyrail cable car and look out over Kuranda's magnificent rainforest, stretching across 7.5 kilometers.

Feel free to leave the cable car at one of the two relay stations (Red Peak and Baron Falls) to indulge in a healthful hike through nature. Head to the Baron Falls observatory and witness the grand 125-meter-high waterfall pouring down at breakneck speeds.

Pay a visit to the quaint Kuranda Village and explore the many charming gift shops and stores that sell eye-catching wares such as t-shirts, key chains, mugs, and more.

Once finished exploring the village, it is time to set foot on the Scenic Railway and cruise along the verdant rainforest that features over 1,200 kinds of flora, including orchids, figs, and palm trees.

Let your worries and stress melt away as you relax during the soothing train ride and rest, knowing that your tour operator is ECO Certified and is dedicated to keeping your surroundings as pristine as possible.

— Important Info —

Meeting Time: 9:30 am–11:30 am (which may vary depending on the route and your hotel)The meeting location is at your hotel within Cairns (the Skyrail starts from 10:15 am; please indicate your accommodation info in the Requests & Remarks section when booking. The pickup time and location will be provided in the booking confirmation email)Duration: 7 hoursThe returning location is Cairns Railway Station – Bunda Street, Cairns City

— Additional Info —

Each Skyrail car can accommodate 6 passengers (including infants)After the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ride, travellers will have free time to explore Kuranda Village. Make sure to return to Kuranda Train Station before Kuranda check in time (around 14:00-15:30)This tour does not include a tour guide. As such, it is the participants' responsibility not to miss the trainPlease note that the time of Skyrail, Train, and hotel pick-up time are subject to availability and may change

Experience Location

Kuranda Scenic Railway
Kuranda, Queensland 4881, Australia

Must Know

Please ensure your accommodation details are provided in the Requests & Remarks section when booking. The exact pickup location, along with the confirmed pickup time, will be provided in the booking confirmation email. Guests are required to check the email carefully
Please ensure your accommodation details are provided in the Requests & Remarks section when booking. The exact pickup location, along with the confirmed pickup time, will be provided in the booking confirmation email. Guests are required to check the email carefully
A one-way Skyrail cable car ride takes about 1.5 hours (including the time to visit the two cable car stations in between, excluding the time spent at Kuranda Village)
A one-way Skyrail cable car ride takes about 1.5 hours (including the time to visit the two cable car stations in between, excluding the time spent at Kuranda Village)
Umbrellas are available at the 2 cable car relay stations to accommodate rainy weather
Umbrellas are available at the 2 cable car relay stations to accommodate rainy weather
It is prohibited to eat or smoke inside the cable car; travellers may eat at the relay stations
It is prohibited to eat or smoke inside the cable car; travellers may eat at the relay stations
The Skyrail includes 2 relay stations (Red Peak Station and Barron Falls Station); travellers can disembark at these stations to explore the nearby attractions
The Skyrail includes 2 relay stations (Red Peak Station and Barron Falls Station); travellers can disembark at these stations to explore the nearby attractions
The hiking trail at Red Peak Station is 175 m and the hiking trail at Barron Falls Station is 400 m
The hiking trail at Red Peak Station is 175 m and the hiking trail at Barron Falls Station is 400 m