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Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Port Douglas

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10 hours

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Experience the rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Port Douglas. Enjoy the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, free time to explore Kuranda Village and glide over and through World Heritage Listed Rainforest on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway,

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

One-way Kuranda Scenic Railway

One-way Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Hotel pick up and drop off (selected hotels only)

Optional: Koala Gardens/Birdworld or Butterfly Sanctuary (Ad $22-$24 AUD/entry, Ch $11-15 AUD/entry)

Food and Drinks can be purchased at own expense

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

1

Kuranda Scenic Railway

Take a historic journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail, travelling through the Barron Gorge National Park

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included
2

Kuranda Village

Free time to explore Kuranda - 'the village in the rainforest'. Discover the Kuranda Markets, enjoy lunch at one of the many food stalls or cafes (own expense) or visit a wildlife attraction such as the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Birdworld or Koala Gardens (admission at own expense). There are also rainforest walks, art galleries and much more - something for everyone..

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Rail/Sky

Travel to Kuranda on the Scenic Rail, free time in Kuranda, return on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (approx. 9 hours)
Pickup included

Reviews

4.37

59 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Not worth the money.

    GeoffRuthHudds,

    Oct 18, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    3.00

    The railway is excellent but the Kuranda village is just a set up tourist trap with little of real interest. Overall not worth the money particulary when the cable car is closed.

  • Amazing 😍

    Alex K,

    Aug 12, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    It was a great experience for all of us. My 4 year really enjoyed his train ride. Views are incredible. 100% kids and adults friendly.

  • A long day in the rain

    Elizabeth M,

    Jul 25, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    We were based in Port Douglas but most of the tours are based in Cairns and pick up people all over the place. We spent 2 hours in a coach picking up before the experience began and that is very tiring. The same happened at the end of the day and we got back so exhausted we couldn’t have supper. Luckily we did have a big lunch in Kuranda. The rainforest (the clue lies in the word rain) was shrouded in low mist and clouds and we could not see much from the train and it poured all day. The sky ride was a bit better as the rain eased and the view from the gondola was very good. But then we had the 2hour return drop off coach trip. The train is boarded near Cairns and the road between Port Douglas and Cairns has extensive roadworks due to cyclone damage in 2023 making the trip slow and arduous. We arrived back in the dark .

  • Kuranda experience!!

    Y1946NDhilarym,

    Apr 4, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Had a mixed experience. Train journey excellent, incredible views. Kuranda ok. Felt 4 hours there was excessive, 3 hours would have been sufficient. Skyrail experience had amazing views from our gondola, all good. Unfortunately our viewing opportunities cut short by impending weather conditions, lighting coming in. So rather disappointing.

  • Scenic Train and Skyrail to Kuranda

    Katrina R,

    Jan 14, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    We did train then Skyrail, which I personally think was better way around , as it was hot on the train in the morning I would think in the afternoon could be unbearable

  • The scenery from the...

    Chris H,

    Nov 29, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    The scenery from the railway was fantastic. But for me the views of the rain forrest from the Gondola were brilliant, what an experience.

  • Go Train then Cable (do the best first)

    garycL6908DI,

    Oct 13, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The Train up to Kuranda (and make sure you go to the Heritage Market there, allow 2 hours there and have Lunch) was fantastic. Do Gold Class it makes for a really special Trip and a wonderful and relaxing and comfortable way to see the region and that amazing waterfall (2 of). We loved this way more than the Cable Cars back but doing both is the way to go, Train first.

  • See rainforest in a historical train and cable car

    Ulla L,

    Jul 11, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Great way to spend on a rainy day. Train and the history was very interesting. And the sights just fantastic Cable car was a good experience also

  • Great trip

    Alan B,

    Jul 8, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Relaxing train up was interesting with the Barron falls view was spectacular The markets and Kulandra gift shops had a vast array of reasonably priced and decent stuff. The butterfly house was worth a visit. Queues for coffees & food were small. The cable car trip back was beautiful with amazing rainforest canopy views.

  • Gold class was really very comfortable.Staff were excellent.

    Neil G,

    Mar 13, 2020

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Manage to upgrade to gold class.We had lovely time.Great scenery from the train and from the viewing platforms.

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