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Highlights
- Includes return coach transfers, the Kuranda Scenic Railway, free time in Kuranda Village, and full entry to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures.
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures is an award-winning wildlife park with boardwalks through woodland and rainforest, home to koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and cassowaries.
- Best for visitors who want one booking that covers a scenic rail journey, a rainforest village stop, and a full wildlife park afternoon.
- Choose Skyrail for an aerial rainforest crossing, or the lunch voucher option for a free meal at Hartley's.
- The Kuranda Scenic Railway climbs through Barron Gorge past waterfalls carved by more than a century of engineering.
Your Experience
Ride the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway through Barron Gorge, explore Kuranda Village, then spend the afternoon with Hartley's wildlife.
Getting started
A coach transfer picks you up in Cairns and takes you to Freshwater Station, just outside the city, to board the Kuranda Scenic Railway.
What to expect on the Kuranda Scenic Railway
Opened in the 1890s, the railway climbs through Barron Gorge on a route carved into the mountainside, passing waterfalls along the way to Kuranda.
Features
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Watch waterfalls and rainforest scenery from your carriage as the train climbs into Barron Gorge.
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Spend free time in Kuranda Village, known for its markets, boutique shops, and rainforest atmosphere.
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Board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway with stops at Red Peak and Barron Falls stations to explore the rainforest canopy on foot (as per option selected).
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Travel to Hartley's by coach along the scenic Great Barrier Reef Drive, with driver guide commentary pointing out the coastal and rainforest views (as per option selected).
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Explore Hartley's boardwalks and pathways through woodland and rainforest to see koalas, kangaroos, wombats, cassowaries, and reptiles.
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Catch wildlife shows including the Wetlands Cruise, Snake Show, Crocodile Attack Show, and cassowary feeding.
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Use your lunch voucher, or buy lunch or a snack, at the onsite Lilypad Café (voucher as per option selected).
Wrapping up
After a full day of rail, rainforest, and wildlife, board the coach for your return journey to Cairns.
Inclusions
- Return coach transfers from Cairns
- Kuranda Scenic Rail
- Free time in Kuranda Village
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, including the Wetlands Cruise, Snake Show, Crocodile Attack Show, and cassowary feeding
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, with two stops to explore (as per option selected)
- Lunch voucher for Lilypad Café (as per option selected)
- Coach transfer to Hartley's via the Great Barrier Reef Drive, with driver guide commentary (as per option selected)
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
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