Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

4.4

926 reviews

Available languages

German

Chinese

Japanese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

From AUD 200.08

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Overview

Experience the rainforest beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a journey on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. You’ll have free time in the village of Kuranda to browse its markets, have lunch or visit wildlife attractions like Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens or choose the option including Rainforestation Nature Park. (Food, drinks and activities in Kuranda are at your own expense)

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Written itinerary available in German, Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin

One-way trip on Kuranda Scenic Railway

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Rainforestation Nature Park (if option selected)

Cairns pickup and drop-off

Kuranda Boarding Pass

Food and drinks, unless specified

Birdworld, Kuranda Koala Gardens & Butterfly Sanctuary (own expense)

Any other optional activities not mentioned

Options

Sky-Rail

Travel to Kuranda on Skyrail and return on the Scenic Railway; approx. 10 hours; departs at 8am and 8:45am
Pickup included

Rail-Sky

Travel to Kuranda on the Scenic Railway and return on Skyrail; approx. 8 hours; departs at 8am and 7:45am
Pickup included

Sky-Rainforestation-Rail

Rail-Rainforestation-Sky: Travel to Kuranda on Skyrail, visit Rainforestation Nature Park and return from Kuranda on Kuranda Scenic Rail.
Pickup included

Operated by Down Under Tours

Reviews

4.4

926 reviews

565

229

Nice, but too rushed.
Deborah D,Nov 10, 2024
4.0
Perhaps a 2-day trip with an overnight in Kuranda might be an option. We felt rushed. A lovely train ride began the day and a spectacular tram ride finished it.
A must do
Anonymous,Nov 8, 2024
5.0
I love this trip !! The train, the gondola, the market, the view, Oh, and thank you for the staff at the station who change my sitting, so that i can get a better seat with better view, i'm grateful for that !!
Thumbs up on Kuranda and Koala Gardens
Sofia A,Nov 5, 2024
4.0
The Gondola ride up to Kuranda was scenic and fun. I chose to add on a visit to Koala Gardens in Kuranda and loved it. Crowds were small and you can get close to animals, and even hold a Koala. The train was nice but did not add much to the sights. A relaxing slow ride back.
Stunning
Barbara M,Oct 27, 2024
5.0
Kuranda is a lovely little town outside of Cairns. Taking the cable car up and the train back was so much fun. Being able to travel above the rain forest is incredible and the town is wonderful. So happy we booked with Down Under they made it very easy.
Amazing experience but beware booking agents!
Elisabeth L,Oct 26, 2024
4.0
This trip was amazing but the agent used by Viator - Down Under Tours - were not! Communication was almost non existent. After confirming my booking I had to email to ask the time of my cable car ride, email again to confirm time of return train trip. No documents were issued & although I was told to collect at booking office, this was not the case, as they should have been emailed to me in advance. Fortunately a Down Under rep was there & printed them for me, but it was unnecessarily stressful. I would definitely recommend this trip but would advise booking direct with Skyrail, whose staff were really helpful & who offer the same trip at a much reduced price!

From AUD 200.08

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Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

4.4

926 reviews

Available languages

German

Chinese

Japanese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

From AUD 200.08

Check availability

Overview

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Written itinerary available in German, Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin

One-way trip on Kuranda Scenic Railway

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Rainforestation Nature Park (if option selected)

Cairns pickup and drop-off

Kuranda Boarding Pass

Food and drinks, unless specified

Birdworld, Kuranda Koala Gardens & Butterfly Sanctuary (own expense)

Any other optional activities not mentioned

Options

Sky-Rail

Travel to Kuranda on Skyrail and return on the Scenic Railway; approx. 10 hours; departs at 8am and 8:45am
Pickup included

Rail-Sky

Travel to Kuranda on the Scenic Railway and return on Skyrail; approx. 8 hours; departs at 8am and 7:45am
Pickup included

Sky-Rainforestation-Rail

Rail-Rainforestation-Sky: Travel to Kuranda on Skyrail, visit Rainforestation Nature Park and return from Kuranda on Kuranda Scenic Rail.
Pickup included

Operated by Down Under Tours

Reviews

4.4

926 reviews

565

229

Nice, but too rushed.
Deborah D,Nov 10, 2024
4.0
Perhaps a 2-day trip with an overnight in Kuranda might be an option. We felt rushed. A lovely train ride began the day and a spectacular tram ride finished it.
A must do
Anonymous,Nov 8, 2024
5.0
I love this trip !! The train, the gondola, the market, the view, Oh, and thank you for the staff at the station who change my sitting, so that i can get a better seat with better view, i'm grateful for that !!
Thumbs up on Kuranda and Koala Gardens
Sofia A,Nov 5, 2024
4.0
The Gondola ride up to Kuranda was scenic and fun. I chose to add on a visit to Koala Gardens in Kuranda and loved it. Crowds were small and you can get close to animals, and even hold a Koala. The train was nice but did not add much to the sights. A relaxing slow ride back.
Stunning
Barbara M,Oct 27, 2024
5.0
Kuranda is a lovely little town outside of Cairns. Taking the cable car up and the train back was so much fun. Being able to travel above the rain forest is incredible and the town is wonderful. So happy we booked with Down Under they made it very easy.
Amazing experience but beware booking agents!
Elisabeth L,Oct 26, 2024
4.0
This trip was amazing but the agent used by Viator - Down Under Tours - were not! Communication was almost non existent. After confirming my booking I had to email to ask the time of my cable car ride, email again to confirm time of return train trip. No documents were issued & although I was told to collect at booking office, this was not the case, as they should have been emailed to me in advance. Fortunately a Down Under rep was there & printed them for me, but it was unnecessarily stressful. I would definitely recommend this trip but would advise booking direct with Skyrail, whose staff were really helpful & who offer the same trip at a much reduced price!