From Cairns: Scenic Train, Skyrail & Kuranda Rainforest Tour
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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.

Your Experience

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.

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 (as per option selected)
  • BBQ Lunch (as per option selected)
  • Kuranda guidebook with discount coupons

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 meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

  • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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Booking FAQs

Wear comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, and a hat. A light jacket is recommended for the train journey.

Outside food and drinks are not permitted on the train or Skyrail. Smoking is prohibited in all transport vehicles and station areas.

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

Rainforestation activities are included, but entry to Birdworld, the Butterfly Sanctuary, and Kuranda Koala Gardens is not included and can be purchased separately. This tour includes round-trip transfers from select hotels in Cairns.

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