Classic Kuranda by Skyrail and Scenic Railway, Rainforestation & lunch. CKB

Overview

Available languages

English

10 hours

Mobile ticket

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park including Army Duck tour, the Koala and Wildlife Park, the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, lunch, the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Order of Itinerary subject to change

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

pickup and drop-off from selected hotels

Driver/guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Hot lunch

Live commentary on board

All activities

Food and drinks, unless specified

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Pick up from accommodation and transfer on air conditioned bus to Skyrail terminal. Soar over the ancient rainforest canopy on a gondola with Skyrail. Hop off at Red Peak and Barron Gorge stations to explore the rainforest and see the mighty Barron Falls.

1 hour • Admission Included

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Meet your shuttle to Rainforestation here - 10% discount available to this attraction.

30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Port Douglas Hotels (PKB)

Pick up from Port Douglas hotels
Pickup included

Palm Cove Hotels (BKB)

Pick up from Palm Cove hotels
Pickup included

Cairns Hotels (CKB)

Pickup from Cairns hotels
Pickup included

Reviews

4.52

98 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent Rainforest Experience
Christina D,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great way to experience all the highlights of the Kuranda Railway, Village, Rainforest Nature Park, and Skyrail! All the guides were extremely friendly and helpful. Wonderful experience!
Great excursion.
MariaJesus S,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very nice experience !!!. Travel by train, bus, cable car, Aboriginal dances, reservation of native animals and rich food.
Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Tour & lunch.
RodneyN F,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is a great tour. We the wonderful train trip up-to Kuranda, we then wondered through the funky rainforest village of Kuranda and enjoy the heritage markets. Then travelled by shuttle bus to the Australian Rainforestation activities Have a BBQ Lunch. A selection of meats and pasta, salads, cheeses and fruits. Then we watch the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers, performing in the rainforest amphitheatre, then join the Dreamtime Walk and tried to learn how to throw a boomerang and spear and watch didgeridoo playing. Next was the Army Duck Rainforest Tour through the Tropical Fruit Orchard, traveling both on land and water with our guide explaining the different species of flora and fauna. After we walked through the Koala Wildlife Park. Seeing the big crocodile being feed, checked out the snakes, dingoes, a cassowary, kangaroos and wallabies. We the travelled back to Cairns on the Skyrail. This soared over the ancient rainforest canopy in a gondola. Hop off at Barron Gorge station and checked out the Barron Falls from the other side from the train trip. We changed over at Red Peak station to travel our final leg down to the Cable-car station.
Somewhat disappointing
Diane F,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
The highlights of the day were the train ride up (and sights of two different magnificent waterfalls [Barrons taking the cake])) and the skyrail back. Wasn’t too impressed with the duck vehicle into and narrative of the rainforest, or the small zoo in Kuranda. The aborigines (dance and boomerang and spear throwing protocol) was interesting.
It was alright! I...
Colette C,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
It was alright! I expected more than they’ve offered! I thought we would’ve taken a walk through the Rainforest, but instead we took a Army Duck!
Must try activity in...
joseph a,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Must try activity in cairns, stunning views from both scenic rail journey and sky rail.i would recommend to both Family and friends. Good lunch has been served by the operator.
Easy train and sky rail to Kurand
amcdesign10,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Booked on line through Kuranda railway train up and sky rail back leaving from Freshwater station 8.55am, $232 for two seniors . Very well organised, helpful staff and plenty of room on train. Views are on the right going up, but good views all round. Lots to see around town, shops and many cafes. No queuing to return at 1.30pm by sky rail. Two beautiful stops on return, where you can walk around boardwalks. Would recommend the train up and sky rail down for amazing views.
Beautiful and Relaxing Railway and SkyRail
Jessica G,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The train ride was a very beautiful and relaxing way to make our way into Kuranda. Not much time was needed in the town itself other than to stop for some souvenirs and walk through the butterfly sanctuary as the next stop was lunch, a photo with a koala (that you actually get to hold), stroll through a wildlife park with all of the animals you’d want to see in Australia followed by a boomerang throwing experience, show and relaxing SkyRail back to bus pickup - lots of activities for one day without feeling rushed
Good day out
123chickee,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
good day out travelling to kuranda on the skyrail, back on the train and then bus back to our vehicle at the skyrail.we enjoyed the rangers talk at the first stop on the skyrail.
The gondola ride was...
Barrie M,
Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
The gondola ride was great. Would have liked to have more walking and learning to do on the way. Kuranda was good but there are options in the village that are very similar to part of this tour. Was not a huge fan of being isolated at a destination and not really being able to do things at our leisure. Train ride was LONG. May have booked differently if exact times were understood.