Sightseeing Kuranda Self-Driving Tour
Overview
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6 hours 30 minutes
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A great Kuranda option if you have your own car. Park your car at Skyrail Smithfield Terminal and meet at the covered bus stop in front of the terminal for your coach transfer to Freshwater Station. Board the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway to journey through the magnificent Barron Gorge, with spectacular views of rainforest clad mountains and cascading waterfalls along the way. Arrive Kuranda and enjoy *Free time to explore this quaint village; *Free time varies depending on which Train/Skyrail time option you choose. After your visit to Kuranda Village It’s time to board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for an amazing journey over & through the rainforest. There are two stops along the way to explore, before arriving back at Skyrail Smithfield Terminal where you parked your car.
PLEASE NOTE - 1 Reverse Itinerary Option: Skyrail first / Train return
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Free time in Kuranda to explore.
Lunch
What To Expect
Upon arrival in Kuranda, free time is allowed to do your own exploring – visit the Heritage Markets, stop by a local café, or why not take advantage of the exclusive Kuranda discounts on your Kuranda Boarding Pass!
Board Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for your journey to Kuranda. Once aboard you will be amazed as you glide silently over & through the rainforest. There are 2 stations enroute where you can alight and enjoy a walk through the rainforest. Visit the Rainforest Discovery Centre at Red Peak Station and take in the spectacular views at the lookouts like The Edge Lookout at Barron Falls Station.
Options
Rail/Skyrail Self drive
Duration: 7 hours: 9am meet for transfer / 9:50am Scenic Rail / 3 hrs free time Kuranda / 2:45pm Skyrail / end approx 4.15pm
Self-Drive Scenic Rail/Skyrail
Duration: 5 hours: 9am meet for transfer / 9:50am Scenic Rail / 1 hr free time Kuranda / 12:45pm Skyrail / end approx 2.15pm
Scenic Rail/Skyrail Self Drive
Duration: 6 hours: 9am meet for transfer / 9:50am Scenic Rail / 2 hrs free time Kuranda / 1:30pm Skyrail / end approx 3pm
Sightseeing Kuranda Self-Driving Tour
*Reverse Itinerary*: Park at Skyrail Terminal / Enter Skyrail Terminal and board 12 noon Skyrail / 2 hrs Kuranda / 3.30pm Train / Coach to Car
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good for cable car, not worth the old train trip
Manas R,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Good fun filled trip… the skywalk cable car is amazing. The only thing we didn’t like was the food at Kuranda town very less options for vegetarians
Absolutely stunning views and experience.
Robert R,
Dec 5, 2023
- Viator
5.00The Skyrail and the town of Kuranda were amazing. Train ride back was also beautiful and highly recommended.
Spectacular day
Annette R,
Sep 23, 2023
- Viator
5.00It was a spectacular tour. Loved the skyrail as well as the scenic rail. Views are unforegettable. Highly recommend the Koala gardens in Kuranda. I got a great Koala foto there (book in advance!). Even without the foto the Koalas there are most charming. The shops in the village are worth a stroll. Prices are cheaper than down at the coast. Book very early! The train is the bottleneck and it sells out rapidly. Best book one year in advance.
Skyrail is fab, train not as good for the views
Marine B,
Sep 10, 2022
- Viator
4.00Staff were great, view from Skyrail was amazing, and the fact that you can stop at a couple of places on your way to Kuranda is a definite plus. Everything was well organised and ran smoothly. The train was cute and the commentary interesting, but unless you have a window seat, you will not see much of the amazing scenery, which is a great shame.
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