Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway

Overview

Available languages

English

10 hours

Mobile ticket

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage Rainforest. Experience the largest flight aviary in Australia at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the award-winning Rainforestation 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

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

Amphibious WWII Army Duck ride

Koala and Wildlife Park

Driver

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

BBQ LUNCH

Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience

Food and drinks, unless specified

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Additional activities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Ride on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, winding through the mountains and the rainforest to Kuranda Village.

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Included

Barron Falls

Hop off the Kuranda Scenic Rail and enjoy breathtaking views of the Barron Falls before continuing to Kuranda

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Port Douglas Hotels (PKBB)

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Pickup included

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Pickup included

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Pickup included

Reviews

4.64

579 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

439

Too much in too little time
Abhishek T,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
Good coverage of rainforest area but does not cover Kuranda well. The itinerary present on page (in terms of duration) does not match the actual. We hardly got any time to explore the Kuranda village and had to keep rushing from the station to the market to the butterfly sanctuary. Even the lunch was pretty average in terms of BBQ quality. Would still recommend to someone who wants to tick a lot of boxes in a single day.
This tour was great...
JMYousuf S,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
This tour was great except could not ride sky rail due to inclement weather. Hope will get refund of that portion of the trip.
Book train and sky rail and do a self guided tour
Karen K,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
The train trip & sky was nice. Indigenous leaders were rushed and a token tick box option. A little disappointed. But the personal bus trip tour about the driver on the way back was painful. I didn’t need to know where his kids went to school, what sports they played, what houses he had done up in the area etc. it took the shine off the whole day.
Don’t miss it!!
Suzanne B,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was fantastic!! The train ride up was calm and relaxing. Then the butterfly sanctuary was just that. A sanctuary. Holly was so precious in her guide walk! Lunch was ok but then the koala holding experience was sweet although quick! Yes-you can hold them!! The aborigines shows for digeredoo and spear throwing was informative and genuine. Then the boomerang throwing was a blast. We enjoyed the dance and even participated!! And then the duck tour was fine-we did learn a lot! And as if there couldn’t be more-the sky rail down!! Such a fun experience with new met friends and a great gift shop at the bottom. Loved it and highly recommend!!
Fantastic views and...
ChristopherD S,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic views and overall experience. Well organised and hosted throughout the day. Definitely recommend!
Travelled 1700km to go on...
John C,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Travelled 1700km to go on the Kuranda rail and it got closed the morning we were supposed to catch it up the Mountain. Although the guide improvised to make the day enjoyable. Very disappointed with not being able to ride the train.
Once in a Lifetime
David K,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
From the moment Steve introduced himself, untill the final drop off, the professionalism of both drivers was outstanding and a credit to your company.The impressive nature of the transport and scenery was equally memorable.
Simply Stunning Trip
Paul S,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The train journey to Kuranda was amazing! The views were stunning, we received a map showing the route & all the place of interest. The village of Kuranda was really nice as was the butterfly sanctuary. The BBQ lunch was great & then the transfer to the rainforest village where we took a tour on an army duck which was also excellent! The only negative was the cancellation of the Skyrail part of the trip due to weather issues, which of course is no ones fault!
Magnificent day
Stephen S,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent day you don't need to miss there's a lot to see the views and everything the train experience
Well worth it
rogeryoung,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
I travelled alone and had a lovely time, easy to find, easy to get to, easy boarding, slow journey through rainforest, great village to visit and very scenic cable car ride back. Highly recommend

From A$322.00