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Kuranda Tour with Skyrail Up & Kuranda Scenic Railway Back - Small Group Tour - Cairns Custom Tours

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Take a day out from Cairns by taking the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over the Rainforest Canopy, spending time in Kuranda Village. Then later boarding the Kuranda Train, the Kuranda Scenic Railway, for the journey home

Take a day out from Cairns by taking the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over the Rainforest Canopy, spending time in Kuranda Village. Then later boarding the Kuranda Train, the Kuranda Scenic Railway, for the journey home

Highlights

  • Take a trip on the Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway
  • Discover the Kuranda Village on foot with 2 hours free time
  • Visit the Kuranda Heritage Markets (open Thursday to Sunday)
  • See Barron Falls and the Rainforest Interpretive Centre
  • A fantastic small-group tour suitable for all ages!

Take a day trip of discovery to explore the beautiful Kuranda Village, exploring on foot, by Skyrail Cableway and a scenic railway journey.

Your trip begins with a transfer from your accommodation to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway where you'll discover the beauty of this World Heritage Rainforest as you glide over the canopy heading toward Kuranda Village.

Along the way, you'll see the magnificent Barron George and Falls and visit the Rainforest Interpretive Centre before arriving in the picturesque Village.

Once there you will have 2 hours to use as you please - take a cruise on the Barron River, discover the local arts and crafts scene, or dine at one of many sumptuous restaurants.

After exploring, make your way to the Kuranda Scenic Railway where you'll take a scenic journey through the Rainforest travelling over 37 bridges and through 15 tunnels, soaking up majestic scenery along the way before reaching Freshwater Station where you will be picked up and transported back to your accommodation.

Itinerary

  • Bus pick up form one of 4 pick up locations around Cairns, drive 25 minutes to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway terminal.
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway gondola ride - 75 minutes
  • Kuranda Village - approx. 2.5 hours of time to explore
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway train ride back to Cairns - 1.5 hours
  • Bus meets you at the Railway station and drops you back at one of 4 meetings points around Cairns.
Adult $197.00 (Ages 15+)
Child $95.00 (Ages 4-14 years)
Infant $19.00 (Ages 3 and under)

What's included

  • Pick-up from and drop-off to your port or hotel by air-conditioned bus
  • Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Train tickets
  • Kuranda map and visitors guide
  • One way journey on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda
  • Two hours free time to explore Kuranda Village & visit the famous Heritage Markets (the markets are open Thursday to Sunday)
  • One way journey on the Kuranda Scenic Railway back to Cairns City

Duration

  • Allow approximately 7 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Pick ups for this tour take place within 4km of the Cairns CBD.

Notes

  • Children's ages are 4-14 years inclusive. Children under 4 travel free of charge unless otherwise advised.

    Please be at your hotel reception at least 5 minutes prior to your pick up time.

  • Pickups - Pickups for this tour take place within 4 km of the Cairns CBD, the tour does NOT pick up from the Northern Beaches Trinity Beach, Palm Cove etc) or Port Douglas. Customers with their own transport can meet at Freshwater Station and be transferred to Skyrail which takes you to Kuranda. The 2pm train from Kuranda arrives Freshwater Station at 3.30 pm where your car awaits!

Available Bookings from 22 Nov to 5 Dec 2024

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  • Adult$179.00
  • Child$82.00
  • Infant$19.00

  • Adult$174.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$82.00
  • Infant$19.00

  • Adult$166.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$82.00
  • Infant$19.00

  • Adult$177.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$82.00
  • Infant$19.00

  • Adult$177.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$83.00
  • Infant$19.00

  • Adult$177.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$83.00
  • Infant$19.00

  • Adult$174.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$82.00
  • Infant$19.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Cindi Fitzgerald from United States wrote on 04 December 2023

Really enjoyed this trip!

We can really recommend this trip! The skyrail gondola was fantastic, and I highly recommend getting off at the stops and listening to the park ranger talks. We enjoyed our few hours in Kuranda, and the scenic rail home gave us another vantage of the rainforest and a lot of the history of the train. It was all interesting and enjoyable. And Michael did a great job of taking care of us, and giving us recommendations and information along the way.

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Thanks for the review Cindi, I'm pleased you enjoyed my tour.

Kirsty Jones from Australia wrote on 24 September 2023

Great Experience

Punctual pick up, Michael was knowledgeable of the area, good communication. The skyrail and Kuranda train are a must-do if visiting Cairns.

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HELEN FORBES from Australia wrote on 12 August 2023

Small group

Michael picked us up from the hotel on time and gave some commentary on the way to Skyrail. While we were at Kuranda he sent a text to remind us of the train departure time and meeting point at the end. He was waiting for us at the train station. It was good to have only a small group.

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Thanks for your review Helen. I'm pleased you enjoyed my tour.

Eve Costello from Australia wrote on 23 April 2023

Fantastic tour

Fantastic tour.. also the owner was a absolute gent who went above and beyond to make sure our experience was a great one.

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Danielle Britton from Australia wrote on 26 March 2023

Perfect way to spend a day

A must do for a visit to Cairns! Hotel transfers were friendly, informative and just a small group which we loved. Skyrail was excellent, very short queues and they prioritised leaving small groups in a cable car to themselves if it’s not overly busy. Scenic rail was a hit with our history buff daughter, very easy pace for the trip home.we recommend the Crepe restaurant (The Petit Cafe) for lunch, busy but amazing meals.

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