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 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.
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
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Kuranda with Skyrail & Train
Deluxe Airconditioned Coaster
Pickup included
Reviews
238 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Flying high in Kuranda
stef5,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s an epic experience in the Skyrail over the rainforest. Enjoyed the train ride as well. Our guide was informative & attentive.
Kuranda train/skyrail
carol W,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip, sweaty but good. Bus with Chris n Bosun was a 70s flash back on the way back 😂 Brother 2.0
Karunda day out
William B,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience from being picked up to being dropped off at our hotel in Port Douglas.Chris B made sure everything ran like clockwork and the Gondola and train to and from Kuranda gave fantastic views of the area really good day out
Great All Day Tour
Billiken82,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very fun all day tour from Port Douglas. There were 12 of us in a very comfortable mini bus. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel hotels. Our driver-guide, Chris, did a fantastic job. His knowledge and personality added to this fun-filled experience.
Excellent Tour
Samir D,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent tour providing an experience of both the Scenic Railway and Sky Train. The stop over at Kuranda was just sufficient. Timely pick up & drop off from Port Douglas. Highly recommended.
The Best Way to See the Kuranda Area
gefilte63,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This day really had a bit of everything. We started out with the train ride up the mountain; lots of interesting information and beautiful views. Our travel agent had arranged for the "gold" pass, so we had nice seats in an upgraded car along with snacks and drinks included. We spent about 90 minutes in Kuranda; lots of shops and restaurants. We ate at the Pho place and even stopped for a wine-tasting at Golden Drop (bought a couple of bottles too)! The Skyrail Tour is beautiful and not scary at all--unless you are really afraid of heights. Amazing views; we were able to see a few kangaroos as we came into the station at the bottom. The history provided along the way helped to bring things to life.
Fantastic Day Out on the Kuranda Tour
kevinoG4777ZA,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just back from the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Tour. Our guides for the day (Chris and Bosun) were very punctual, great fun and knowledgeable. All the various stops were managed very well, basically leaving us to enjoy the experience. Both the train journey up and Skyrail down had some breathtaking moments and we had enough time allocated to explore Kuranda itself. I would not hesitate to recommend Brett’s Kuranda Tour.
Lovely!
Dalal E,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely tour organized by an Australian family, our tour was guided with every detail planned ahead, it was so smooth and we had plenty of time to take pictures and visit everything with calm. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone with them! Thank you for an amazing day
Transported into another world ... one of wonder awe and delight!
mollya51,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a wonderful experience! From accommodating a schedule change due to delayed flights to the educated suggestions and guidance throughout the trip. The views and vistas were unparalleled! Highly recommend downloading the audio gude offered as it enhances understanding and appreciation of the cultre and history of the indigenous peoples. The rollicking group sing along on the way home was the perfect finish to the day!
Kuranda train and sky rail trip
tonysR2828BS,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an excellent day ,the train and sky rail trip was fantastic ,the views from each were spectacular the tour was amazing great day had by all the driver was very informative friendly
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