Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns
Overview
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7 hours
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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-Rainforestation-Rail
Rail-Rainforestation-Sky: Travel to Kuranda on Skyrail, visit Rainforestation Nature Park and return from Kuranda on Kuranda Scenic Rail.
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-Rail
Travel to Kuranda on Skyrail and return on the Scenic Railway; approx. 10 hours; departs at 8am and 8:45am
Pickup included
Reviews
1,011 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Day tour from Cairns
Christiane S,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Beautiful day tour. Good communication in advance and therefore no ambiguities. All very relaxed and relaxing. Gladly again Viator.
The skyrail was amazing....
Nerrida B,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
3.00The skyrail was amazing. We enjoyed our time in Kuranda. Unfortunately the train was cancelled so we were bussed back to Cairns. Still waiting on the refund for the train trip.
Easy day out to the rainforest.
ANDREW T,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fun trip for the family. Safe and educational. Birdworld and the Koala park were good fun. As with most Australian tours, very professional staff. More than keen to tell you the history of the area. Nice easy ride back on the train.
Great experience but...
Petra M,
Jul 24, 2025
- Viator
3.00Great experience but lacked information beforehand when to board skyrail timing of return trip with railway. Also wasn’t very clear about bus transfer
Great excursion out of...
Wendy R,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great excursion out of Cairns. The train takes you to a very small and interesting village. Lots of shopping opportunities and food as well.
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