Private Tour
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour from Port Douglas
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
Departing from Port Douglas or Palm Cove (not Cairns), enjoy a small-group Kuranda day tour, limited to 20 guests for a personal and engaging experience. Travel aboard the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, winding through lush rainforest to reach Kuranda. We meet you in Kuranda and transfer you to the village, where your guide will show you around its famous markets and vibrant arts scene. After two hours of exploring, we pick you up in Kuranda and help you board the award-winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for breathtaking views. End the day with a stop in Palm Cove for a relaxing drink (own expense) before returning to Port Douglas by 5:30–6:30 pm.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to the wet season and heavy rain possible from November to April Scenic train may not be operating, please check with the operator.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ticket
Kuranda Scenic Railway ticket
Air-conditioned minivan transport
Live onboard commentary
Professional driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Port Douglas & Northern Beaches)
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Entry fees to Kuranda Koala Gardens
Entry fees to Bird World
Entry fees to the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
Cocktails at Palm Cove
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
We pick up from all hotels in Port Douglas and Palm Cove, we travel to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for an amazing Multi award winning experience over World Heritage Rainforest. Our driver guide meets you in the Kuranda village where you have free time to enjoy the markets, galleries, Butterfly Sanctuary, Koala gardens and have lunch at one of the many eateries. You then return in the bus or you can upgrade to add the Kuranda Scenic Train. We then stop at Palm Cove for half an hour where you can have a cocktail or drink (at own expense) over looking the beautiful beach, we then return back to your hotel in Port Douglas.
Enjoy wonderful views over the Coral sea, pass waterfalls and through tunnels as you travel on this historic scenic train.
Options
Kuranda with Skyrail & Train
Deluxe Airconditioned Coaster
Pickup included
Reviews
224 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience
F9635GCdenisem,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour Chris and his gorgeous dog Bosun made this a memorable trip. Chris has so much local knowledge. Unfortunately the train wasn't running due to urgent bridge repairs but the upside was more time in Kuranda. We thoroughly enjoyed the ride back on the Skyrail and the 2 stops to walk through the rainforest. Finishing off the day with a cocktail and pizza at Palm Cove and a mandatory sign-a-long on the journey back was so much fun. Highly recommend and we will be back next year to experience the train. Thank you Chris (and Bosun) for a fantastic day!
Amazing day
J7589AQstephenp,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic day, the train is amazing. You see loads of amazing things. Kawanda is great with fantastic animals and a lovely village. The bird feeding is a must. The skyline back is the highlight of the day. Highly recommended
Amazing heritage railway
Birt1964,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00One has to marvel about the people who built this railway. Whilst the area is beautiful it must have been horrendous work for all involved. That said the history is explained throughout the journey and it is such a worthwhile experience. Highly recommend.
We enjoyed our tour very...
Pauline O,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We enjoyed our tour very much. Our driver was very friendly, and gave us a great commentary of the history of the area. We really enjoyed the Sky Rail and the Kuranda Train. Thanks for a wonderful day.
Great Day out
W8988KIlindam,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day out, beautiful scenery, very memorable day, Went with Brett’s tours, fantastic company to deal with our driver was Peter very knowledgeable and helpful, Highly recommend this tour ,
Kuranda experience
875lalitad,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day. Brett made our experience very enjoyable. He was well informed and a great raconteur. The best part was going up on the train and the return on the cable car. Kuranda itself was rather disappointing
It was a great day and...
Christine A,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great day and the driver/guide made it a real fun day with lots of info. Shame the skyrail wasnt working but the train sure made it worth the trip
Great views and service!
trudees2013,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely day out with Chris B as our tour guide for the Skyrail/train,Karunda & Palm Cove tour. We found Chris to be very friendly,helpful & great sense of humour which added to our day! Well done to all the team involved in operating this tour!
Excellent tour guide and day.
Ian J,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great day and really well organised. The tour guide was excellent and we didn’t have to worry about anything, he really looked after us.
Recommended
Charles K,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A few steps involved but doable even for me. What outstanding views. Chris the driver was brilliant, great stories, great information, recommended
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